The Sega Mega Drive Mini release has been delayed in Europe and the Middle East

Back in March SEGA confirmed that it would be releasing the SEGA Mega Drive Mini, or Genesis Mini if you’re in North America, with an initial release date of September 19th. If you’re outside of Europe and the Middle East then good news, that date is still the case. However, customers in the mentioned regions will have to wait a few extra weeks as SEGA confirmed that the console will now be released on October 4th due to logistical issues.

Unfortunately due to unavoidable logistical challenges, the European and Middle Eastern release of the Mega Drive Mini will be delayed by two weeks, to October 4th 2019. We appreciate your patience.

— SEGA Europe (@SEGA_Europe) July 29, 2019

There’s no other information regarding what has caused the delay bar logistical issues but it could be anything from supply-side issues to distribution hiccups. Operations management can be a pain like that. This console will feature 40 games and is priced at £69.99/€79.99 in the UK and Europe. The 40 games players can expect to play with can be viewed below.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog
2. Ecco the Dolphin
3. Castlevania: The New Generation
4. Space Harrier 2
5. Shining Force
6. Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
7. ToeJam & Earl
8. Comix Zone
9. Altered Beast
10. Gunstar Heroes
11. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
12. World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
13. Thunder Force III
14. Super Fantasy Zone
15. Shinobi III
16. Streets of Rage 2
17. Earthworm Jim
18. Sonic The Hedgehog 2
19. Probotector
20. Landstalker
21. Mega Man®: The Wily Wars
22. Street Fighter II®: Special Champion Edition
23. Ghouls ‘n Ghosts®
24. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
25. Story of Thor
26. Golden Axe
27. Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
28. Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
29. Vectorman
30. Wonder Boy in Monster World
31. Tetris®
32. Darius
33. Road Rash II
34. Strider
35. Virtua Fighter 2
36. Alisia Dragoon
37. Kid Chameleon
38. Monster World IV
39. Eternal Champions
40. Columns
41. Dynamite Headdy
42. Light Crusader

Source: Twitter