The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Is Coming To Markets This Fall With Several Improvements And 50 Classic Titles
A blast from the past has made its way back into the modern world. Bursts of nostalgia and a fondness for a simpler time are sure to flood back with the re-launch of the SEGA Genesis. Popular in the 80s and 90s, SEGA was known for being the platform for the popular game Sonic the Hedgehog. According to Player One, SEGA confirmed a Western release date for the mini console, with the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 launching on the same date as its Japanese counterpart on October 27. With the upgrade from the previous Genesis Mini to its current successor comes new changes and looks to the console along with a wide array of games to play.
First announced on SEGA’s official Twitter page on July 13, SEGA’s newest Genesis was met with favorable reviews. Several mentioned how it will bring back childhood memories, questions about changes to the overall design, and concerns about what kind of games will be launched alongside the Genesis Mini 2.
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During the height of its popularity, SEGA was responsible for forming the childhoods of many youths in the 80s and 90s. On top of Sonic, the first SEGA Genesis had players enjoying classic games such as The Adventures of Batman and Robin, Lightening Force, Shadow Dancer, Golden Axe II, Warsong, and Shinobi. With so many classic games rooted in the memories of gamers everywhere, the second Genesis has high expectations. According to SEGA’s official website, a shortlist of games to be included alongside the launch are Outrunners, Virtua Racing, After Burner II, Shining Force, Night Striker, Ninja Warriors, Lightening Force, and at least two variations of Sonic. Two bonus games are also stated: Fantasy Zone and Star Mobile. With smoother and crisper animation, the games have plenty of promise and might be comparable to their original counterparts.
Given that the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has a bigger and more impressive lineup, SEGA themselves promises their consumers “a vast collection of games with endless play time” with their newest titles along with the promise that SEGA CD titles can be played on the Genesis Mini 2 and consoles with the original Genesis will be compatible with the newer model. The official release date for the Genesis Mini 2 cannot come soon enough.
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Source(s): SEGA, Player.One, Twitter