SEGA Unveils Genesis Mini 2
After details of the upcoming Genesis Mini 2 leaked on Amazon, SEGA immediately confirmed the console’s North American release date.
After retro gamers spotted a listing for the Genesis Mini 2 on Amazon, SEGA rolled out an official announcement for the console, the SEGA Genesis Mini 2.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 blasts its way to North America on October 27th!
☑ SEGA Genesis Mini 2 boasts even more power!
☑ Over 50 classic games, previously unreleased on the Genesis Mini!
☑ AND includes SEGA CD titles!#SEGA #GenesisMini2 pic.twitter.com/IRZubeEy9i— SEGA (@SEGA) July 13, 2022
Releasing in North America on Oct. 27th, the new console will feature more than 50 games. The console boasts “even more power” which means SEGA CD titles. And if you’re a fan of the console, there’s a lot to look forward to, as SEGA followed the official announcement up with a look at the other titles in the works.
SEGA announces Genesis Mini 2
First things first, let’s look at the games announced so far:
- After Burner 2
- Alien Soldier
- Bonanza Brothers
- Fantasy Zone (new Genesis port, previously released on Master System)
- Lightening Force
- Mansion of Hidden Souls (Sega CD)
- Night Striker (Sega CD)
- Ninja Warriors (Sega CD)
- OutRun
- OutRunners
- Rainbow Islands Extra
- Rolling Thunder 2
- Shining Force CD (Sega CD)
- Shining in the Darkness
- Silpheed (Sega CD)
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Sonic CD (Sega CD)
- Splatterhouse 2
- Star Mobile (new Genesis port, previously released on PC Engine)
- Super Hang On
- The Ooze
- Vectorman 2
- Virtua Racing
Per SEGA, the console will be sold exclusively through Amazon by SEGA of Japan. Amazon currently lists the price at $103.80 with $21.99 shipping costs. Here’s everything you can expect with the console:
- Package includes: Genesis Mini 2 Console, 1 Wired Control Pad, USB Power Adapter, Power Cable, HDMI Cable
- Console size: Width 4.7 inches (120.8 mm) x Height 1.3 inches (32.3 mm) x Length 4.6 inches (116.5 mm)
- Controller size: Width 5.5 inches (140 mm) x Height 2.8 inches (70 mm) x Length 1.1 inches (29 mm) / Controller Cable: Length 6.6 ft (2
- Input Jacks: HDMI jack, USB jack (USB Micro-B), Video output: 720p, 480p, Audio out: Linear PCM output from HDMI
