SEGA to release Mega Drive/Genesis Mini Consoles this year

While mini SEGA emulators are not uncommon, there is a reason why existing Mega Drive/Genesis emulation machines aren’t popular. For starters, the emulation is often of low quality, with glitches, inaccuracies and other issues that spoil the classic gaming experience. 

With the creation of the NES and SNES Classic Mini consoles, Nintendo proved that their compact devices would offer highly accurate emulation, a reasonable price (if it is in stock) and final images that look great on modern HD televisions. 

SEGA has decided to throw their hat into the ring with the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis Mini consoles, 1upping Nintendo by delivering 40 games with their system and two wired USB controllers for £69.99 in the UK, €79.99 in Europe and $79.99 in the US. 

These new SEGA Mini consoles will ship with branding that matches their original consoles for each region. So far, SEGA has confirmed ten of the titles that are included with the console; these titles include; Ecco the Dolphin, Sonic the Hedgehog, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Space Harrier 2, Shining Force, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, ToeJam & Earl, Comix Zone, Altered Beast and Gunstar Heroes.