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General and Gaming => Classic Video Games => Topic started by: mark1982 on April 02, 2019, 04:18:26 am
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Announced a few days ago, didn't see a thread about it here on VGCollect.
- US will get a Genesis branded console.
- 40 games in total
- Releasing on September 19 worldwide.
- Controllers will be USB based. 6 buttons on the Japanese version and 3 buttons on the western version.
- Save state support.
- Developed by M2
- Yuzo Koshiro will be making new music for the menus of the console.
- America and Europe will only get the 2 controllers version for $79.99 / 79.99€ / £69.99
List of games announced for the Japanese version:
Castlevania Bloodlines
Comix Zone
Gunstar Heroes
Madō Monogatari
Puyo Puyo Tsu
Rent a Hero
Shining Force
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Space Harrier 2
Wrestleball
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List of games announced for the Western version:
Altered Beast
Castlevania Bloodlines
Comix Zone
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Ecco the Dolphin
Gunstar Heroes
Shining Force
Sonic the Hedgehog
Space Harrier 2
Toejam & Earl
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Official Sites
https://sega.jp/mdmini/ (https://sega.jp/mdmini/) - Japan
http://genesismini.sega.com/ (http://genesismini.sega.com/) - American
http://megadrivemini.sega.com/ (http://megadrivemini.sega.com/) - Europe
So VGCollect, excited about this? I'm a bit on the fence about these Classic mini consoles - For one I have majority of the games already so I'll probably get one only if it's a good deal for a collectors item. Other than that I think it's cool for newer players, or non collectors to have access to these games (legally). The Mega Drive has always been one of my favorite consoles and Castlevania Bloodlines / Vampire Killer is the real deal! Overall, glad it's coming out.
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Do you know if AtGames is the one behind this? I have their Sega Genesis FlashBack and while the features are neat like being able to use real carts and controllers with 720p HDMI output, the emulation is something awful.
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Do you know if AtGames is the one behind this? I have their Sega Genesis FlashBack and while the features are neat like being able to use real carts and controllers with 720p HDMI output, the emulation is something awful.
I am not sure either, but as far as AtGames go, I have to say most of their Flashback consoles are decent, I got a Sega Genesis mini but I've never used it, I do hear that the Genesis Flashback is not a good one to buy, but their Atari Flashback's are great except for some of the games that come with it.
however their ColecoVision flashback has lousy controllers that mine both broke due to the joystick being held together with some sort of rubbery plastic instead of steal
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It is not AtGames. SEGA’s decision to back away from them is what caused the delay in release.
But the bigger question is: Why does the US only get 3-button controllers?!
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Do you know if AtGames is the one behind this? I have their Sega Genesis FlashBack and while the features are neat like being able to use real carts and controllers with 720p HDMI output, the emulation is something awful.
As Cartagia mentioned it's not AtGames, this time around it's M2, definitely a better choice for emulation quality.
"This isn’t Sega’s first attempt in the retro gaming market. It’s licensed its name out to emulator console before to companies like AtGames, although it has had a mixed track record with quality. The company originally announced the Mega Drive Mini a year ago to coincide with the original device’s 30th anniversary. But late in 2018, the company announced that it was delaying that release, seemingly over the quality issues that plagued the earlier consoles. At Sega Fes, the company revealed that developer M2 will replace AtGames to produce the games for the device."
From theverge.com
source - https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/30/18288193/sega-genesis-mega-drive-mini-retro-console-september-19-2019 (https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/30/18288193/sega-genesis-mega-drive-mini-retro-console-september-19-2019)
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Interesting that Japan is getting Sonic 2 while we're getting Sonic 1
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I don't think all the games have been announced yet. I'd be shocked if no Sonic 2. It's about time Sega does something potentially right for the first time in a good 25 years.
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10 More Mega Drive Mini titles announced - this is getting an impressive lineup of games.
Revealed on a Famitsu Stream:
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
M.U.S.H.A.
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck
Bare Knuckle II/Streets of Rage 2
The Hybrid Front
Landstalker
Contra Hard Corps
Dyna Brothers 2: Sega Channel Special
Game no Kanzume Otokuyou
Some of the titles in the list are Japan MegaDrive exclusives so probably those will be for the Japan edition. (The Hybrid Front, Dyna Brothers 2, and Game no Kanzume Otokuyou)
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These 10 other games were also confirmed for the Western release of the system.
Earthworm Jim
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Contra: Hard Corps
Streets of Rage 2
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Landstalker
As always, I will maybe stick (or be stuck) with the Japanese version, but as a Sega fan, I must say that it already looks tastier than any mini console released by that other company...
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Shining Force and Castlevania are the only two games I'd like to play. The rest are kind of a *shrug*.
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World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck...
As always, I will maybe stick (or be stuck) with the Japanese version, but as a Sega fan, I must say that it already looks tastier than any mini console released by that other company...
I genuinely may have to consider this now... World of Illusion is one of the finest Co-op experiences there is!
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These 10 other games were also confirmed for the Western release of the system.
Earthworm Jim
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Contra: Hard Corps
Streets of Rage 2
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Landstalker
As always, I will maybe stick (or be stuck) with the Japanese version, but as a Sega fan, I must say that it already looks tastier than any mini console released by that other company...
Nice Find!
Shinobi III is a fantastic game, the lineup is definitely solid. I wonder if it will make the Japanese version. (Super Shinobi II)
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Next batch of Sega games announced a while back for NA and JP.
Nice to see Story of Thor and Ghouls n Ghosts. Wily Wars is interesting as well too.
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If the fourth and final batch of games they announce for this are as impressive as the previous three I will probably be picking this up. Common Musha, Lightening Force and Moonwalker!!!
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The line up looks pretty good! I'm happy to see that Wily Wars will be included. Even though it doesn't run as smoothly as the NES originals, the Wily Tower bonus game included after completing all three Mega Man games is a blast. I can see myself getting a Genesis Mini even though I already have the Genesis Classics collection for Switch.
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Damn, those new announcements really make me want to pick this up now!!
Still no Sonic 2 for the NA Genesis though?
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Wily Wars was my deciding game I think. I'll need to get that pre-order in soon.
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Damn, those new announcements really make me want to pick this up now!!
Still no Sonic 2 for the NA Genesis though?
Sonic 2 IS in the NA Genesis lineup.
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Ohh, I missed that second announcement
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Ohh, I missed that second announcement
The second announcement also had Landstalker, Super Fantasy Zone, Streets of Rage 2, Shinobi III, Contra Hard Corps, Earthworm Jim, Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion and Thunder Force 3.
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I feel they've thrown in a lot of surprise titles to differentiate this from the previous mini consoles or collections on other consoles. However I feel with just 10 games to go, that there's now some games that are on those collections that are sorely missed here.
Shining Force 2
Shining in the Darkness
Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star III
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Streets of Rage
Alien Storm
Columns
Kid Chameleon
If any of those 9 games are missing I'd be disappointed. The four in bold I'd bet my house on being included.
Then you could still round it out with one last surprise inclusion; Aladdin or Road Rash would be my choice.
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Here's the final 12 games for the US version
Alisia Dragoon
Columns
Dynamite Headdy
Eternal Champions
Kid Chameleon
Light Crusader
Monster World IV
Road Rash II
Strider
Virtua Fighter 2
Darius
Sega Tetris
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I went with the Asian (non Japanese edition), as it contains the nearly all of the available games I want versus none that I don’t (compared to the JP and Western editions). Also, two six button controllers.
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Might be worth it for Gunstar Heroes alone.
I remember back in the day I bought it for $19.99 plus tax from Toys R Us. I used my allowance money.
My how times have changed...
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Might be worth it for Gunstar Heroes alone.
I remember back in the day I bought it for $19.99 plus tax from Toys R Us. I used my allowance money.
My how times have changed...
My older brothers had a copy of it CIB in our VHS drawer back in the late nineties and early 2000s. We didn't even have a Sega Genesis but one of their buddies did and he would let them borrow it pretty often. I was only 3 or 4 but I never forgot the box art. I didn't even know what it was called until years and years later. When my family moved in 2002 my mom sold it in a garage sale along with a bunch of other VHS tapes for probably only a buck or two. Thankfully I found a cart only copy years later at 2nd & Charles but still had to pay like 40 bucks for it. It stings a little, but at least I have the game.
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I picked mine up today even though it's not supposed to be out for a couple more days.Looks great but still haven't hooked it up yet it's already a little late and I have work early tomorrow.Hopefully I'll get out of work early enough tomorrow so I can play.
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I picked mine up today even though it's not supposed to be out for a couple more days.Looks great but still haven't hooked it up yet it's already a little late and I have work early tomorrow.Hopefully I'll get out of work early enough tomorrow so I can play.
I'm going out tomorrow after work to find one the old-fashioned way because Amazon can't deliver it until the 23rd so I canceled. I'd really like to have one for the weekend. Where'd you buy yours? I'm thinking I'll check Best Buy since it's near my work.
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I picked mine up today even though it's not supposed to be out for a couple more days.Looks great but still haven't hooked it up yet it's already a little late and I have work early tomorrow.Hopefully I'll get out of work early enough tomorrow so I can play.
I'm going out tomorrow after work to find one the old-fashioned way because Amazon can't deliver it until the 23rd so I canceled. I'd really like to have one for the weekend. Where'd you buy yours? I'm thinking I'll check Best Buy since it's near my work.
At a local store not a national chain so unless you live near Boston Mass. Your probably out of luck. thay specialize in retro games but also sell new games too. Game Stop carries them also.
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I picked mine up today even though it's not supposed to be out for a couple more days.Looks great but still haven't hooked it up yet it's already a little late and I have work early tomorrow.Hopefully I'll get out of work early enough tomorrow so I can play.
I'm going out tomorrow after work to find one the old-fashioned way because Amazon can't deliver it until the 23rd so I canceled. I'd really like to have one for the weekend. Where'd you buy yours? I'm thinking I'll check Best Buy since it's near my work.
At a local store not a national chain so unless you live near Boston Mass. Your probably out of luck. thay specialize in retro games but also sell new games too. Game Stop carries them also.
Best Buy had one! Intrigued to check it out.
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I picked up a Genesis Mini at my local Target store today. I have tried it out and I like it.
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I’m definitely getting it, but I’m waiting for Walmart to drop the price since the one I frequent has only sold a single unit since release.