Sega has introduced that it’s releasing a second version of its Genesis Mini console within the US on October twenty seventh. The corporate says this model is extra highly effective than the {hardware} launched in 2019. It’ll ship with a batch of over 50 video games, and this time, a few of these will likely be Sega CD titles. (Sure, Sonic CD and Shining Drive CD are amongst them.) The Genesis Mini 2 will likely be obtainable completely via Amazon, the place you’ll be able to already place a preorder for $103.80. Amazon can also be charging $21.99 for transport; the excessive prices are as a result of US consumers will likely be importing this from Sega of Japan.
The {hardware} design is now based mostly on the Sega Genesis Mannequin 2, and also you’re getting the six-button gamepad as a substitute of the three-button gamepad that got here with the unique. Sega’s checklist of titles introduced thus far consists of arcade hits like OutRun, Virtua Racing, After Burner II, Tremendous Cling-On, and extra. You may check out the partial checklist right here.
Sega says “a never-released bonus recreation has additionally been added” to the gathering. Within the field, you get the Genesis Mini 2 console, one wired controller, a USB energy adapter, an influence wire, and an HDMI cable. The brand new gadget is barely extra compact than its predecessor, in response to Sega.
The corporate’s newest miniature console was already introduced in Japan, so it solely is smart for the Genesis-branded model to return stateside. Sega did a superb job with the primary iteration — particularly in comparison with the lackluster PlayStation Basic. Hopefully the Genesis Mini 2 will ship a equally nice expertise for players searching for a kick of nostalgia with some timeless Genesis classics.