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- The Sega Genesis Mini 2 launched on October 27 exclusively at Amazon.
- The retro gaming console features 60 games from the Sega Genesis and Sega CD.
- Consoles are now available for $100, plus an extra $22.30 delivery fee for orders shipping to the US.
The Sega Genesis Mini 2, a miniature replica of the classic gaming console, launched on October 27. The system is currently exclusive to Amazon and costs $100 plus $22.30 for shipping to the US. The console ships from Japan, and unfortunately a Prime delivery option isn't available.
The first Genesis Mini model was released in 2019 for $80, and this new edition offers a completely different set of games and an upgraded controller.
Like the earlier model, the Genesis Mini 2 is designed to let buyers play retro Sega games on their TV. Sixty games come installed on the system, including titles that were originally released on the Sega CD.
What's different about the Genesis Mini 2?
The Sega Genesis Mini 2 is a miniature replica of the second Genesis model that was released in 1993, while the first Genesis Mini was a replica of the console's original design from 1988. The Mini 2 also comes with a new version of the six-button gamepad that eventually became the Genesis standard, while the original Genesis Mini came with a three-button controller.
The Genesis Mini 2 has 60 games, while the original Genesis Mini had 42. Like the earlier model, the new Mini 2 also incorporates features like save states and widescreen support.
You can check out our impressions of the original Genesis Mini for more info on the console.
What games are available on Sega Genesis Mini 2?
Sega has released the full list of games that are available on the Genesis Mini 2, along with a trailer showcasing gameplay footage from the catalog. You can find cover art for each game on Sega's official website.
Here's the full list of games on Sega Genesis Mini 2:
- Mansion of Hidden Souls (Sega CD)
- Night Striker (Sega CD)
- The Ninja Warriors (Sega CD)
- Echo the Dolphin (Sega CD)
- Ecco The Tides of Time (Sega CD)
- Final Fight (Sega CD)
- Night Trap (Sega CD)
- Robo Aleste (Sega CD)
- Shining Force CD (Sega CD)
- Silpheed (Sega CD)
- Sonic CD (Sega CD)
- The Ninja Warriors (Sega CD)
- Alien Soldier
- After Burner II
- Atomic Runner
- Bonanza Brothers
- ClayFighter
- Crusader of Centy
- Desert Strike
- Earthworm Jim 2
- Elemental Master
- Fatal Fury 2
- Gain Ground
- Golden Axe II
- Granada
- Hellfire
- Herzon Zwei
- Lightening Force
- Midnight Resistance
- OutRun
- OutRunners
- Phantasy Star II
- Populous
- Rainbow Islands Extra
- Ranger X
- Ristar
- Rolling Thunder 2
- Shadow Dancer
- Shining Force II
- Shining in the Darkness
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Splatterhouse 2
- Streets of Rage 3
- Super Hang On
- Super Street Fighter II
- The Ooze
- The Revenge of Shinobi
- Toe Jam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron
- Truxton
- Vectorman 2
- Viewpoint
- Virtua Racing
- Warsong
- Fantasy Zone
- Star Mobile
- Spatter
- Super Locomotive
- Devi & Pii
- Puyo Puyo Sun
- Space Harrier II
The game list varies greatly from the original Genesis Mini, incorporating more sequels and games that were released later in the Genesis' lifespan. Classics from the first Genesis Mini, like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Street Fighter II: Champion Edition, are replaced by sequels like Sonic CD and Super Street Fighter II.
While Genesis Mini 2 features more games and doesn't rehash titles from the first Genesis Mini, gamers who missed out on the original mini console might be disappointed by the new model's more eclectic catalog.
Are there other ways to play classic Sega Genesis games?
If you're looking to play Genesis games without investing in a retro console, you should check out the Sega Genesis Classics Collection, which features more than 50 Genesis games on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The Nintendo Switch Online service also offers more than 30 Sega Genesis games if you buy an expansion pack, which costs $80 per year and can only be purchased annually.
