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SEGA Genesis mini

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by CHE
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SEGA is bringing new waves of nostalgia with the return of the SEGA Genesis, this time in the form of an emulator micro-console. With all the already great mini consoles in the market (e.g. NES Classic, SNES mini), this is a much-welcomed addition.

The SEGA Genesis mini will sport a retro high-quality construction of the Model 1. The U.S. version will include a USB replica of the original three button controller. The Japanese version is reportedly going to have the six button version. It will also have HDMI output and preloaded with 42 classic hits that can be saved at any point of the game.

Here are the announced games for the SEGA Genesis mini:

  1. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
  2. Alisia Dragoon
  3. Altered Beast
  4. Beyond Oasis
  5. Castle of Illusion
  6. Castlevania: Bloodlines
  7. Columns
  8. Comix Zone
  9. Contra: Hard Corps
  10. Darius
  11. Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
  12. Dynamite Headdy
  13. Earthworm Jim
  14. Ecco the Dolphin
  15. Eternal Champions
  16. Ghouls n' Ghosts
  17. Golden Axe
  18. Gunstar Heroes
  19. Kid Chameleon
  20. Landstalker
  21. Light Crusader
  22. Mega Man: The Wily Wars
  23. Monster World 4
  24. Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
  25. Road Rash 2
  26. Shining Force
  27. Shinobi III
  28. Sonic the Hedgehog
  29. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  30. Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
  31. Space Harrier 2
  32. Street Fighter 2': Special Champion Edition
  33. Streets of Rage 2
  34. Strider
  35. Super Fantasy Zone
  36. Tetris
  37. Thunder Force III
  38. ToeJam & Earl
  39. Virtua Fighter 2
  40. Vectorman
  41. Wonder Boy in Monster World
  42. World of Illusion

If you don't already own a SEGA Genesis, this will be a great way to experience it. For owners of the original, this will make a nice convenient compact addition. Due to the convenient saves and modern hookup, I find myself more often than not, using my mini consoles over the originals. But every once in a while, I still hookup my old consoles and experience them the old fashion way.

Mini consoles will definitely never replace the originals, especially if you already have an existing extensive collection of games. But it does make a nice way of reliving some of the games on HDTVs. These consoles also allow the current generation to experience these early gems, that ultimately pave the way for games today.

Even with all the existing SEGA hits collections in the market (e.g. SEGA Genesis Classics Collection), I still feel SEGA has a winner here.

CHE
Is not a professional writer, but just likes writing. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to leave one.

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