Sega announces Sega Mega Drive Mini will release in September, first 10 games confirmed

Sega has officially announced on Twitter that the Sega Mega Drive Mini will be coming out September 19, 2019, and it's available for pre-order right now for £69.99 ($79.99). The mini retro console will come pre-loaded with 40 classic titles, two wired controllers, and HDMI compatibility. Sega are also releasing the Sega Genesis Mini, which is the US version of the retro console.

The iconic SEGA Mega Drive returns September 19, 2019, with our lovingly crafted SEGA Mega Drive Mini for £69.99/€79.99!Simply plug-in and play 40 of the console's legendary titles, 10 of which we're announcing today.Learn more and pre-order today: https://t.co/kdthl6l2qw pic.twitter.com/vyQxx6RJ3bMarch 30, 2019

Altered Beast, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Comix Zone, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Ecco the Dolphin, Gunstar Heroes, Shining Force, Sonic The Hedgehog, Space Harrier II, and ToeJam & Earl.

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The Sega Mega Drive originally released in Japan in 1988 and made its way to North America a year later in 1989. Europe and Australia then got their hands on the console a little later in 1990. The 16-bit console grew rapidly in popularity a few years after its initial release thanks to the fast blue hedgehog we all know and love - Sonic The Hedgehog.

The Sega Mega Drive was one of the first consoles I ever played on, so I can’t wait to re-live my childhood years by failing at Sonic, and diving back into the action with my good pal Ecco the Dolphin. This is a very welcome addition to the growing selection of miniaturised classic consoles. While we wait for the other games to be announced, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Mega Bomberman.

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Heather Wald is the Evergreen Editor, Games at GamesRadar+. Her writing career began on a student-led magazine at Bath Spa University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in English literature. Heather landed her first role writing about tech and games for Stuff Magazine shortly after graduating with an MA in magazine journalism at Cardiff University. Now with almost seven years of experience working with GamesRadar+ on the features team, Heather helps to develop, maintain, and expand the evergreen features that exist on the site for games, as well as spearhead the Indie Spotlight series. You'll also see her contribute op-eds, interview-led features, and more. In her spare time, you'll likely find Heather tucking into RPGs and indie games, reading romance novels, and drinking lots of tea.