SEGA Announces The Mega Drive Mini 2, Boasting 50 Genesis And Mega CD Games

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Mega Drive Mini 2
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Update: Fri 24th Jun, 2022 14:00 BST: More games have been announced for the Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 via a brand new stream. Keep in mind, of course, that these games are likely specific to Japan and should the console see a release worldwide, the line-up of games may be different.

  • Night Striker
  • StarBlade
  • Ninja Warriors
  • Out Run
  • After Burner 2
  • Splatterhouse 2
  • Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
  • Megapanel
  • Puzzle & Action Ichidant-R
  • Columns 3
  • Star Mobile

Original Article: Fri 3rd Jun, 2022 12:35 BST:

SEGA has announced the Mega Drive Mini 2, its next miniature console that will boast an impressive 50 games from the Mega Drive and Mega CD.

Announced during its ongoing broadcast (which you can still watch below), the console will launch in Japan on October 27th, 2022 at a price of ¥9,980 – that’s roughly $75 / £60.

The first Mega Drive Mini launched back in 2019 and came complete with 42 games preloaded, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage II, and Kid Chameleon, and came bundled with 2 wired controllers for multiplayer sessions.

Confirmed games for the Mega Drive Mini 2 so far include:

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