 The Sega Genesis Mini | |
| Also known as | Mega Drive Mini |
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| Developer | Sega, M2 |
| Manufacturer | Sega |
| Type | Dedicated home video game console |
| Release date | |
| Lifespan | 2019–present |
| Introductory price | |
| Media | Internal flash memory |
| Operating system | Linux kernel |
| System-on-chip used | ZUIKI Z7213 |
| Memory | 256 MB of RAM |
| Storage | 512 MB flash storage |
| Controller input | 2 controller ports |
| Power | AXP223 |
| Dimensions | 154 mm × 39 mm × 116 mm |
| Successor | Sega Genesis Mini 2 |
The Sega Genesis Mini, known as the Mega Drive Mini in regions outside of North America, is a dedicated console modeled on the Sega Genesis. The Mini emulates the original console's 16-bit hardware, and includes 42 games made available through emulation software by M2. It was released in North America and Japan in September 2019 and in Europe and the Middle East in October 2019. A follow-up, Sega Genesis Mini 2, was released in October 2022 and includes 60 games from the Genesis and Sega CD.
Hardware and accessories[]
The Mini is half the size of the original Sega Genesis. Inside the unit is an ARM-based SOC ZUIKI Z7213[4] and 512 MB of flash memory.[1] It includes either one or two (dependent on region's bundle options) full-size replica controllers that connect through USB (thus original controllers are incompatible),[5] a USB-to-Micro-B power cable (USB AC adapter in North America), and an HDMI video cable.[1] There are separate releases for North America, Europe, Asia and Japan, as the Mini reproduces the original console's decal and color variations in those regions.[1][6] Korea is a slight exception, as the Mega Drive was released there by Samsung as the Super Gam*Boy and Super Aladdin Boy; none of these names appear on the Korean Mini.[7]
All of the games have a save state feature to pause and resume progress and can be played in either the original 4:3 aspect ratio with optional wallpapers or stretched to 16:9 widescreen with HUD elements modified to fit onto the screen.[8] Certain games have regional variants that can be accessed by changing the system's language settings (e.g. switching the system language from English to Japanese will change Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine into Puyo Puyo.)[2][9]
The North American and European models of the Genesis Mini come bundled with two three-button controllers, while the Japanese model comes with two six-button controllers.[5] Officially licensed six-button controllers made specifically for the Mini are also sold separately in North America and Europe.[10] Official model accessories of a miniature Mega-CD, a miniature Super 32X, a miniature Sonic & Knuckles lock-on Genesis cartridge, and a miniature Sonic the Hedgehog standard Mega Drive cartridge were also sold separately in Japan.[11] Miniature replicas of the Sega CD and Sega 32X in both the North American and European versions were also manufactured but only distributed to select members of the media.[12]
The Mini 2 system is modeled after the Mega Drive 2 variant of the original console and comes bundled with over 50 games and a single six-button controller in all regions. It uses the same SOC chip as the first Mini, albeit with more memory and storage. In addition to the first Mini's emulation features, the Mini 2 includes the option to emulate the sound outputs of the original Genesis or Genesis 2. Like with the original Mega Drive Mini, a set of model accessories consisting of a miniature Mega-CD 2, a miniature Virtua Racing cartridge, and a miniature Sonic CD disc was released in Japan alongside the system, including compatibility parts with the first Mega Drive Mini and its accessories.[1] Additionally, a USB-powered Cyber Stick controller based on the original flight stick controller produced by Sharp was released alongside the system in Japan and provides analog input for After Burner II, Night Striker, and Starblade.[13][14]
Games[]
Sega Genesis Mini[]
The Sega Genesis Mini features 40 Sega Genesis games, with the selection varying depending on the region. In addition to these titles, the game includes two bonus games, Darius and Tetris, which are new conversions made for the Mini system that were previously never released for the original console.[15]
| Games | Copyright | NA/EU[16] | Japan[17] | Asia[18][19] |
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| Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle | Sega |  |
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| Alien Soldier | Sega | |
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| Alisia Dragoon | Game Arts | |
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| Altered Beast | Sega | |
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| Beyond Oasis | Sega | |
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| Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse | Sega/Disney | |
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| Castlevania: Bloodlines | Konami | |
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| Columns | Sega | |
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| Comix Zone | Sega | |
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| Contra: Hard Corps | Konami | |
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| Darius[n 1] | Taito | |
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| Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine[n 2] | Sega | |
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| Dyna Brothers 2 | Sega | |
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| Dynamite Headdy | Sega | |
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| Earthworm Jim | Interplay Entertainment | |
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| Ecco the Dolphin | Sega | |
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| Eternal Champions | Sega | |
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| Game no Kanzume Otokuyou | Sega | |
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| Ghouls 'n Ghosts | Capcom | |
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| Golden Axe | Sega | |
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| Gunstar Heroes | Sega | |
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| The Hybrid Front | Sega | |
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| Kid Chameleon | Sega | |
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| Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole | Sega | |
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| Langrisser II | Extreme | |
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| Light Crusader | Sega | |
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| Lord Monarch | Nihon Falcom | |
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| Madō Monogatari I | Sega/D4 Enterprise | |
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| Mega Man: The Wily Wars | Capcom | |
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| Monster World IV | Sega/LAT | |
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| MUSHA | Sega/M2 | |
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| OutRun 2019 | Sega | |
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| Party Quiz Mega Q | Sega | |
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| Phantasy Star IV | Sega | |
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| Powerball | Bandai Namco | |
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| Puyo Puyo 2 | Sega | |
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| Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | Sega | |
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| Rent a Hero | Sega | |
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| The Revenge of Shinobi | Sega | |
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| Road Rash II | Electronic Arts | |
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| Shining Force | Sega | |
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| Shining Force II | Sega | |
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| Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master | Sega | |
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| Slap Fight MD | Tatsujin | |
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| Snow Bros. | Tatsujin | |
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| Sonic Spinball | Sega | |
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| Sonic the Hedgehog | Sega | |
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| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sega | |
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| Space Harrier II | Sega | |
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| Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition | Capcom | |
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| Streets of Rage 2 | Sega | |
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| Strider | Capcom | |
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| Super Fantasy Zone | Sunsoft | |
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| Sword of Vermilion | Sega | |
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| Target Earth | Extreme | |
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| Tetris[n 3] | Sega/The Tetris Company | |
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| Thunder Force III | Sega | |
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| ToeJam & Earl | Sega/ToeJam & Earl Productions | |
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| Vectorman | Sega | |
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| Virtua Fighter 2 | Sega | |
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| Wonder Boy in Monster World | Sega/LAT | |
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| World of Illusion | Sega/Disney | |
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| Yu Yu Hakusho Makyō Tōitsusen | Sega | |
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Sega Genesis Mini 2[]
The Sega Genesis Mini 2 features 53 games released for both the Genesis and the Sega CD add-on peripheral. Like the original Mini, the Mini 2 also features seven additional games that were never released for the Genesis, including both unreleased games and new arcade ports.[20][21]
| Games | Copyright | Platform | NA/EU[22] | Japan[23] |
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| Aah! Harimanada | Sega | Genesis | |
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| After Burner II | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Alien Soldier | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Atomic Runner Chelnov | Paon DP | Genesis | |
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| Bonanza Bros. | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Captain Tsubasa | Koei Tecmo | Sega CD | |
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| ClayFighter | Interplay Entertainment | Genesis | |
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| Columns III: Revenge of Columns | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Crusader of Centy | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf | Electronic Arts | Genesis | |
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| Devi & Pii[n 4] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Earthworm Jim 2 | Interplay Entertainment | Genesis | |
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| Ecco the Dolphin | Sega | Sega CD | |
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| Ecco: The Tides of Time | Sega | Sega CD | |
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| Elemental Master | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Fantasy Zone[n 1] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Fatal Fury 2 | SNK | Genesis | |
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| Final Fight CD | Capcom | Sega CD | |
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| Gain Ground | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Gambler Jiko Chuushinha[n 5] | Game Arts | Genesis | |
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| Golden Axe II | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Granada | Edia | Genesis | |
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| Hellfire | Tatsujin | Genesis | |
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| Herzog Zwei | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Honō no Tōkyūji: Dodge Danpei | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Lunar: Eternal Blue | Game Arts | Sega CD | |
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| Lunar: The Silver Star | Game Arts | Sega CD | |
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| Magical Tarurūto-kun | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Mahou no Shoujo: Silky Lip | Edia | Sega CD | |
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| Mansion of Hidden Souls | Sega | Sega CD | |
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| Megapanel | Bandai Namco | Genesis | |
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| Midnight Resistance | G-Mode | Genesis | |
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| Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water | Bandai Namco | Genesis | |
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| Night Striker | Taito | Sega CD | |
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| Night Trap | Hasbro | Sega CD | |
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| The Ninja Warriors | Taito | Sega CD | |
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| The Ooze | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Out Run | Sega | Genesis | |
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| OutRunners | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Party Quiz Mega Q 2022[n 6] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Party Quiz Sega Q[n 6] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Phantasy Star II | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Popful Mail | Nihon Falcom | Sega CD | |
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| Populous | Electronic Arts | Genesis | |
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| Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Rainbow Islands Extra | Taito | Genesis | |
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| Ranger X | Sega | Genesis | |
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| The Revenge of Shinobi | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Ristar | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Robo Aleste | Sega/M2 | Sega CD | |
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| Rolling Thunder 2 | Bandai Namco | Genesis | |
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| Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny | Koei Tecmo | Genesis / Sega CD | |
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| Sewer Shark | Hasbro | Sega CD | |
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| Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Shin Megami Tensei | Atlus | Sega CD | |
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| Shining Force CD | Sega | Sega CD | |
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| Shining Force II | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Shining in the Darkness | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Silpheed | Game Arts | Sega CD | |
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| Sonic 3D Blast | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Sonic CD[n 7] | Sega | Sega CD | |
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| Sorcerian | Nihon Falcom | Genesis | |
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| Space Harrier II[n 8] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Spatter[n 1] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Splatterhouse 2 | Bandai Namco | Genesis | |
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| Star Cruiser | Extreme | Genesis | |
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| Star Mobile[n 9] | Mindware | Genesis | |
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| Starblade | Bandai Namco | Sega CD | |
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| Streets of Rage 3 | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Super Hang-On | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Super Locomotive[n 1] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers | Capcom | Genesis | |
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| Tenka Fubu: Eiyūtachi no Hōkō | Game Arts | Sega CD | |
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| Thunder Force IV | Sega | Genesis | |
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| ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron | Sega/ToeJam & Earl Productions | Genesis | |
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| Tōgi Ō: King Colossus | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Truxton | Tatsujin | Genesis | |
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| Vectorman 2 | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Viewpoint[n 10] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Virtua Racing | Sega | Genesis | |
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| VS Puyo Puyo Sun[n 11] | Sega | Genesis | |
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| Warsong | Extreme | Genesis | |
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| Wondermega Collection | Sega | Sega CD | |
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Production and release[]
The Sega Genesis Mini was first announced at the Sega Fes show in April 2018.[1] The announcement was part of a trend of releasing smaller versions of retro video game consoles.[5] It was delayed in September, missing the console's 30th-anniversary window,[24] when Sega dropped its partnership with AtGames,[1] whose 2017 Sega Genesis Flashback was critically panned for its production quality.[2][5] Instead of using AtGames's Flashback software on a Japan-exclusive Mini, Sega handled the entire production of the system.[2] The system was released worldwide on September 19, 2019,[1] except in Europe and the Middle East, where it was delayed until October 4, 2019, due to distribution issues.[25]
M2, who previously collaborated with Sega on the Sega Ages and Sega 3D Classics Collection series, produced the Mini's ports.[1] Sega emphasized first-party production quality in its marketing for the Mini,[5] as the company returns to the hardware business after last producing the Sega Dreamcast in 2001.[26] The menu music was written by Yuzo Koshiro, who was also the composer of the compilation's Beyond Oasis, Streets of Rage 2, and The Revenge of Shinobi.[2]
Since its release, the first Sega Genesis Mini console had sold over 300,000 units by the end of March 2020.[27]
A followup, the Sega Genesis Mini 2, was announced on June 3, 2022 and was released worldwide on October 27, 2022.[28][29] Koshiro returned to write the menu music.[30]
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Robson, Daniel (March 30, 2019). "SEGA Genesis Mini Release Date, Price and Initial Games Lineup Revealed". IGN. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Kohler, Chris (March 29, 2019). "Sega Will Release The Genesis Mini On September 19". Kotaku. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 정동진 (2019-08-30). "오락실 추억 소환...세가, '메가 드라이브 미니' 7만9800원 판매". Beinews.net . Retrieved 2019-11-03.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "ZUIKI Z7213 | 瑞起｜ZUIKI｜ARM SoC ソリューション". March 14, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Good, Owen S. (March 30, 2019). "Sega Genesis Mini releases in September with 40 games, including Sonic the Hedgehog (update)". Polygon. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Wong, Alistair (April 2, 2019). "Sega Mega Drive Mini To Have Asia-Specific Version With Sword of Vermilion And More". Siliconera. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 남지율 (2019-09-27). "최고의 미니 레트로 게임기, 메가 드라이브 미니". Ilovepc.co.kr . Retrieved 2019-11-03.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Glagowski, Peter (June 15, 2019). "The Genesis Mini will be a real treat for retro enthusiasts". Destructoid.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "'ASIA EDITION' SEGA MEGADRIVE MINI (GENESIS MINI) : Unboxing & Game play". YouTube.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Watts, Steve (May 21, 2019). "Sega Genesis Mini Announces 10 More Games, Optional 6-Button Controller". GameSpot. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ McWertor, Michael (June 4, 2019). "The Sega Genesis Mini is getting its own ridiculous mini tower". Polygon. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Here's what the Sega Mini 'Tower of Power' (which isn't being sold in the west) looks like up close". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 2020-06-15.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Sega Announces a USB Cyber Stick Controller for the Mega Drive Mini 2". Nintendolife.com. June 24, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Mega Drive Mini 2 Interview". Famitsu. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "This Week in Games - A Wooloo for You". Animenewsnetwork.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Genesis Mini". Genesisminisega.com.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "メガドライブミニ". Sega.jp .
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "メガドライブミニ（Mega Drive Mini）". Asia.sega.com .
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "메가 드라이브 미니（Mega Drive Mini）". Segagames.co.kr .
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Sega has announced a Mega Drive Mini 2, including Mega CD games". Videogameschronicle.com. June 3, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Mini 2 titles 12 to 22 announced". Gematsu.com. June 24, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Genesis Mini 2 | SEGA". Genesis Mini 2 | SEGA.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "収録タイトル | メガドライブミニ2 | セガ". メガドライブミニ2.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ McWhertor, Michael (September 19, 2018). "Sega delays its Mega Drive Mini to 2019 for an overhaul". Polygon. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Glagowski, Peter (July 29, 2019). "The Genesis/Mega Drive Mini has been delayed in Europe". Destructoid.com. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Grant, Christopher (April 13, 2018). "Sega Genesis Mini (aka Mega Drive Mini) announced". Polygon. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Sega Europe Limited Annual Financial Statements". gov.uk. March 2020. p. 4. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Genesis Mini 2". Sega.jp.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Lane, Gavin (July 13, 2022). "SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Confirmed For North American Release This October". Nintendolife.com. Hookshot Media. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Yuzo Koshiro Confirms He's Back for Vital Mega Drive Mini 2 Music". Nintendolife.com. June 7, 2022.
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