Sega Genesis Mini 2 Gets North American Launch

Sega made the announcement that the Sega Genesis Mini 2 will release in North America. At this time, the console will also include more than 50 games. This also includes Sega CD (Mega-CD) titles.

The game list is as follows;

• Sliphead 
• Shining Force CD 
• Sonic CD 
• Mansion of Hidden Souls 
• Night Striker 
• Ninja Warrior 
• After Burner II 
• Out Run
• Outrunners 
• Virtua Racing 
• Super Hang-On Sonic 3D Blast 
• Vectorman 2 
• The Ooze 
• Alien Solider 
• Rainbow Islands Extra 
• Bonanza Bros 
• Shining in the Darkness 
• Splatterhouse 2 
• Rolling Thunder 2 
• Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar 

Two more titles that were never released for Genesis will also be included with these games. These include;

• Fantasy Zone 
• Star Mobile

As Sega is releasing new game announcements every three weeks, more game titles are to be expected for the Western version. The given list does not include any of the games that have already launched on the 2019 Genesis Mini.

North America’s Sega Genesis Mini 2: What to Expect With the Console

The console itself will come with the iconic 6-button pad. It will be compatible with the original Genesis Mini. As of now, it can be pre-ordered for the price of $103.80 USD plus shipping (a whopping $21.99 USD). Because the Genesis Mini 2 is powered by an entirely new system compared to the 2019 Mini, it will include larger flash storage and improved processing.

Sega released the Mega Drive Mini console in Japan in September 2019. It was also released in the US under the same name on the same day. Japan then received a Mini Drive release shortly after. Both versions of the console feature 42 games, though the included games are different. The Mega Drive is currently Sega’s third console, with the original one being in 1989. The Sega Genesis withdrew from the console market in 2001.

The Sega Genesis Mini 2 will release on October 27th. One more thing to note is that this is also the release date for the Mega Drive Mini 2 in Japan. The console’s official website says that this console is only exclusive on Amazon.