SEGA made its intentions clear a while ago to follow Nintendo and Sony into the mini retro console trend hoping to cash in on some of that nostalgia. During SEGA’s FES event yesterday the company confirmed that the Genesis Mini, or the Mega Drive Mini, would be released later this year with September 19th given as the date people can expect to get their hands on the console.
SEGA stated that the console will have 40 games though the line ups will vary between regions. Some of the games confirmed include Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Comix Zone, and Castlevania Bloodlines. The pricing of the system will depend on if you opt for the one controller or two controller package with the variation roughly being $60 to $80 though these prices are subject to change.
Source: Kotaku
UPDATE:
SEGA Europe has confirmed the pricing of the SEGA Mega Drive Mini as well as the first batch of games that will be available on the console. You’ll be able to pick one up for £69.99/€79.99.
The iconic SEGA Mega Drive returns September 19, 2019, with our lovingly crafted SEGA Mega Drive Mini for £69.99/€79.99!
Simply plug-in and play 40 of the console's legendary titles, 10 of which we're announcing today.
Learn more and pre-order today: https://t.co/kdthl6l2qw pic.twitter.com/vyQxx6RJ3b
— SEGA Europe (@SEGA_Europe) March 30, 2019
The first games to be announced:
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Space Harrier II
– Shining Force
– Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
– ToeJam & Earl
– Comix Zone
– Sonic The Hedgehog
– Altered Beast
– Gunstar Heroes— SEGA Europe (@SEGA_Europe) March 30, 2019
Source: Twitter
Kamokazi-UK
From what ive found out we don’t get a groovy 6 button pad.