In July, SEGA announced plans for theSEGA Genesis Mini 2, a mini console packed with 80s and early 90s games from the SEGA Genesis and SEGA CD consoles. It would be a follow-up to 2019’s Sega Genesis Mini console, only smaller and featuring even more games. The initialSEGA Genesis Mini 2announcement confirmed the first 23 games included on the device. Now SEGA is ready to unveil the full list of 60 games to be included on the SEGA Genesis Mini 2.
Unsurprisingly, there’s a healthy mix of major and more niche game releases from the SEGA Genesis era. Some of the most critically acclaimed Genesis games now confirmed for the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 includeShining Force 2,Phantasy Star II,Ranger-X,Earthworm Jim 2, andRistar. There are also popular titles likeClayfighter,Fatal Fury 2,Golden Axe 2,Streets of Rage 3,Super Street Fighter 2: The New Challengers, andVirtua Racing.
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Similarly, there’s a solid line-up of SEGA CD games, too. That list includesSonic the Hedgehog CD,Final Fight CD,Sewer Shark,Shining Force CD, andSilpheed. Even the cult classic FMV horror gameNight Trapis included on the SEGA Genesis Mini 2. Overall, only 12 SEGA CD titles are included out of the 60 total, but it’s a great snapshot of some of the best games released for the platform – and games that would otherwise be difficult to otherwise find and play, too.
In addition to the expected line-up of SEGA Genesis and SEGA CD releases, SEGA has also revealed the full list of bonus games including previously unreleased games and ports. There are seven games in total, including the previously announcedFantasy ZoneandStar Mobile. The newly revealed SEGA Genesis Mini 2 games includeDevi & Pii, an unreleased paddle game fromSonic 3developer Takashi Iizuka, ports ofSpace Harrier 2(andSpace Harrier),Spatter, andSuper Locomotive, and a “demake” of the VS mode fromPuyo Puyo Sun.
BONUS GAMES
What’s perhaps most impressive regarding the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is that it doesn’t overlap any games with the original SEGA Genesis Mini and its 40 games. The closest it gets is a different version ofStreet Fighter 2. It even fills some gaps, including games only released on the Japanese version of the console, likeAlien Soldier,OutRun, andThe Revenge of Shinobi. Collecting both will make a collection of 100 SEGA Genesis andSEGA CDgames.
Those interested in purchasing the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 can pre-order right now. It’s available exclusively on Amazon for $105.23, but fluctuates based on currency conversion over time, and has a $21.99 delivery surcharge. The firstSEGA Genesis Miniis sold out across retailers very quickly and is now very difficult to find without paying significantly above retail. TheSEGA Genesis Mini 2will officially launch on October 27 in North America.
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