Sega’s Mega Drive Mini Are Now Up For Grabs! | Reserve Yours NOW
UPDATE 10/04/2019: Sega Genesis Mini is now finally open for pre-orders.
- Coming out on September 19 globally.
- Japan and Europe will receive the Mega Drive Mini while the Sega Genesis Mini will hit North America.
- Now open for reservations here at Playasia.
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Back in April 2018, during the Sega Fest in Japan, Sega took the opportunity to reveal its own miniature of the legendary 16-bit Genesis, or most commonly known as Mega Drive in the rest of the world. This is also to commemorate the console’s upcoming 30th anniversary. According to the video game developer & publisher, this upcoming “Sega Mega Drive Mini & Genesis Mini,” will be released first in Japan, followed by the US and other regions in 2018. You can check out the console introduction here.
「メガドライブ」誕生30周年記念!
『メガドライブ ミニ』(仮称)2018年発売決定!思い出の名作ゲームの数々が、これ1台で楽しめます!#セガフェス #メガドライブ #メガドライブ30周年https://t.co/HWj6NFL96y pic.twitter.com/0C9QH1l5Mr
— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 14, 2018
However, after five months, Sega announced that they have to push back the release date of its mini console to 2019 and is now aiming for a global worldwide release in September.
Japan and Europe will receive the Mega Drive Mini while the Sega Genesis Mini will hit North America.
また、よりセガファンの皆様に満足いただけるクオリティを達成すべく、メガドライブのオリジナルメンバーを中心に設計を見直し、ソフト開発も実績のある国内デベロッパーと協力して進める体制をとりました。ファンの皆様にはご迷惑をおかけし申し訳ありません。今しばらく期待をもってお待ちください。
— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) September 19, 2018
THE GOOD NEWS?
These palm-sized re-released legendary consoles are now open for pre-order here at Playasia!
We have the Mega Drive Mini, Mega Drive Mini W, and Mega Drive Mini Controller for Japan, the Sega Genesis Mini for North America, and the Sega Mega Drive Mini for PAL, Australia & Asia.
However, the Mega Drive Mini W and Sega Genesis Mini are currently under the announced status as we are still confirming stocks & supplies for both systems.
Nevertheless, the rest is now open for pre-order. What are you waiting for?
Click that button below and reserve yours now!
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What’s in store for us with Sega’s new miniature consoles?
“Sega’s fifth home video game console was born in 1988. It has a popular series of Sonic, Shining series, Phantasy Star and Puyo. In commemoration of about 30 years from the released of it, the new game machine that SEGA passes that has memories of that time and reproduced it in the palm size. The “Mega Drive Mini” from action to shooting, puzzles, RPG, and simulation, you can enjoy plenty of nostalgic masterpiece titles in history.”
In addition, the consoles will include 40 games with 10 of those already revealed, while the remaining 30 will be unveiled soon. Wired control pads, power and HDMI cables and more will also be included.
SEEEEGGGGAAAA!
The iconic SEGA Genesis returns September 19, 2019, with our lovingly crafted SEGA Genesis Mini for $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/zRqELdIXgt pic.twitter.com/bjtlqMEgEU
— SEGA (@SEGA) 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 (@SEGA) March 30, 2019
Now, are you excited for September 19th to come? For now, you can enjoy first the console introduction video by Sega. Watch it below.
【CONSOLE INTRODUCTION】
Let’s get to know each console better!
Mega Drive Mini
Titles included with the system:
First Set
– Gun Star Heroes
– Comix Zone
– Shining Force
– Space Harrier II
– Sonic The Hedgehog II
– Vampire Killer
– Puyo Puyo 2
– Madou Monogatari I
– Wrestle Ball
– Rent A Hero
Second Set
– Land Stalker
– MUSHA Aleste
– Streets of Rage 2
– The Hybrid Front
– Dyna Brothers 2
– Super Fantasy Zone
– Thunder Force III
– Contra
– Game no Kanzume Otokuyou
– I love Mickey & Donald Duck Fushigi Na Magic Box
Third Set
– Golden Axe
– The Super Shinobi
– The Story of Thor
– Street Fighter II Dash Plus Champion Edition
– Daimakaimura
– Puzzle & Action: Tant-R
– Party Quiz MEGA Q
– Phantasy Star Sen’nenki no Owari ni
– Yu Yu Hakusho
– Rockman Mega World
Box contents
- Mega Drive Mini Console
- 1 piece controller
- High-speed HDMI cable
- USB cable (for power supply)
- Instruction manual
【FEATURES】
- You can save anywhere in the game up to 4 locations, then load many times and play it repeatedly
- Can be operated like the original with the sophisticated design of power switch, power light and reset button
- 40 title recorded games with a wide variety of genre, from action, shooting, puzzles, RPG, and simulation
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Mega Drive Mini W
The titles included in this system are the same as to Mega Drive Mini’s.
Box contents
- Mega Drive Mini W Console
- 2 pieces controller
- High-speed HDMI cable
- USB cable (for power supply)
- Instruction manual
【FEATURES】
- You can save anywhere in the game up to 4 locations, then load many times and play it repeatedly
- Can be operated like the original with the sophisticated design of power switch, power light and reset button
- 40 title recorded games with a wide variety of genre, from action, shooting, puzzles, RPG, and simulation
- Mega Drive Mini W is a design that contains two advantageous control pads. You can enjoy 2P battle and cooperation play immediately
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Sega Genesis Mini (North America & Asia)
Titles included with the system: (For North America) (For Asia, you can check it out here.)
NORTH AMERICA
First Set
– Sonic the Hedgehog
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Space Harrier II
– Shining Force
– Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
– ToeJam & Earl
– Comix Zone
– Altered Beast
– Gunstar Heroes
Second Set
– Earthworm Jim
– Castle of Illusion
– Shinobi III
– Contra: Hard Corps
– Sonic the Hedgehog 2
– World of Illusion
– Thunder Force III
– Super Fantasy Zone
– Streets of Rage 2
– Landstalkers
Third Set
– Beyond Oasis
– Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
– Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
– Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
– Golden Axe
– Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
– Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
– Vectorman
– Wonder Boy in Monster World
– Mega Man: The Wily Wars
ASIA
First Set
– Sonic the Hedgehog
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Space Harrier II
– Shining Force
– Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
– Toe Jam & Earl
– Comix Zone
– Altered Beast
– Gunstar Heroes
Second Set
– Thunder Force III
– Super Fantasy Zone
– Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
– I love Mickey & Donald Duck Fushigi Na Magic Box
– Street of Rage II
– Landstalker
– Contra Hard Corps
– Earthworm Jim
– I Love Mickey Mouse Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken
– Sonic II
Box contents
- Sega Genesis Mini Console
- 2 wired control pads
- High-speed HDMI cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Cable
【FEATURES】
- You can save anywhere in the game up to 4 locations, then load many times and play it repeatedly
- Can be operated like the original with the sophisticated design of power switch, power light and reset button
- 40 title recorded games with a wide variety of genre, from action, shooting, puzzles, RPG, and simulation
- Sega Genesis Mini is a design that contains two advantageous control pads. You can enjoy 2P battle and cooperation play immediately.
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Mega Drive Mini Controller
The first Mega Drive Mini controller pad comes through with the original version. A must-have item to play against with your friends or coop play.
【FEATURES】
- Classic 6-Button Layout
- 2 m cable length
- Official SEGA® Licensed Controller
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SEGA Mega Drive Mini – Europe, Australia & Asia
Titles included in the system: (For Europe & Australia) (For Asia, you can check it here.)
EUROPE & AUSTRALIA
First Set
– Sonic The Hedgehog
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Altered Beast
– Gun Star Heroes
– Space Harrier II
– Shining Force
– ToeJam & Earl
– Comix Zone
– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Second Set
– Earthworm Jim
– Sonic the Hedgehog 2
– Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
– World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
– Contra: Hard Corps
– Streets of Rage 2
– Thunder Force III
– Super Fantasy Zone
– Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
– Landstalker
Third Set
– Beyond Oasis
– Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
– Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
– Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
– Golden Axe
– Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
– Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
– Vectorman
– Wonder Boy in Monster World
– Mega Man: The Wily Wars
ASIA
First Set
– Gun Star Heroes
– Comix Zone
– Shining Force
– Space Harrier II
– Sonic The Hedgehog II
– Vampire Killer
– Puyo Puyo 2
– Vermilion
– Wrestle Ball
– OutRun 2019
Second Set:
– Thunder Force III
– Super Fantasy Zone
– Galaxy Warrior (Musha Aleste)
– I love Mickey & Donald Duck Fushigi Na Magic Box
– Bare Knuckle II
– Landstalker
– Contra Iron Corps
– Game no Kanzume Otokuyou
– I Love Mickey Mouse Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken
– SonicThe Hedgehog
Box contents
- SEGA Mega Drive Mini Console
- 2 wired control pads
- High-speed HDMI cable
- USB Power Cable
【FEATURES】
- You can save anywhere in the game up to 4 locations, then load many times and play it repeatedly
- Can be operated like the original with the sophisticated design of power switch, power light and reset button
- 40 title recorded games with a wide variety of genre, from action, shooting, puzzles, RPG, and simulation
- SEGA Mega Drive Mini is a design that contains two advantageous control pads. You can enjoy 2P battle and cooperation play immediately
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Let’s see who’s excited for this console re-release.
Very fond memories of this console https://t.co/8UsxxsdTEU
— Patrick (@PatrickRossMcKo) April 4, 2019
Sega going old school https://t.co/hECrl8xsHu
— askifa.ng (@askifang) April 3, 2019
Meet the Sega Genesis Mini in First Console and Game Trailers https://t.co/ABO4vqcFvO pic.twitter.com/rkSZaugSYN
— Nikolas Arian Angulo (@nikopelucas) April 3, 2019
Had an email about the new Sega Genesis Mini Console and went on a brief nostalgia trip with @InformedEmma about the various console games we played as kids. Who remembers this one? pic.twitter.com/lAs83AT8th
— Martin Bamford (@martinbamford) April 3, 2019
Sega announced the Mega Drive Mini yesterday and so far only 10 games out of 40 have been revealed, the first 3 were chosen by the community with Castlevania Bloodlines being the biggest surprise as it hasn't been rereleased before. it's already a god-tier mini console pic.twitter.com/l5lO8yDGJK
— Not my problem™ 🍋 (@Bay16Bit) March 31, 2019
Checking out the Sega Genesis mini-console, I examined Space Harrier 2's box art with new eyes.
I mean, look at them… is everyone stoned? pic.twitter.com/hdnoee028X— Mommy's Best Games @mommysbestgames.bsky.social (@MommysBestGames) April 1, 2019
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