Sega has released a new trailer highlighting some of the games included in the upcoming release of the Genesis Mini throwback console, which launches next month, just in time for the classic 16-bit system’s 30th anniversary in North America.
The miniature system – which is similar to Nintendo’s NES and SNES Classic systems, as well as Sony’s PlayStation Classic – will include 42 classic titles, including Altered Beast, Gunstar Heroes, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
As we previously noted, the Genesis Mini is based on the design of the original Sega Genesis first released in North America in 1989. The Mini is 55% smaller. The miniature console comes bundled with two regular-sized controllers (the three-button variety), an HDMI cable, and a power cord.
Sega has officially unveiled all of the classics that are included. Here’s the list below:
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Alisia Dragoon
- Altered Beast
- Beyond Oasis
- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
- Castlevania: Bloodlines
- Columns
- Comix Zone
- Contra: Hard Corps
- Darius
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
- Dynamite Headdy
- Earthworm Jim
- Ecco the Dolphin
- Eternal Champions
- Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
- Golden Axe
- Gunstar Heroes
- Kid Chameleon
- Landstalker
- Light Crusader
- Mega Man: The Wily Wars
- Monster World 4
- Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium
- Road Rash 2
- Shining Force
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
- Space Harrier 2
- Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition
- Streets of Rage 2
- Strider
- Super Fantasy Zone
- Tetris
- Thunder Force 3
- ToeJam & Earl
- Vectorman
- Virtua Fighter 2
- Wonder Boy in Monster World
- World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
You’ll notice that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles are not included. That’s a bit of a bummer, but it’s overall a pretty decent collection.
The Sega Genesis Mini launches on September 19 for $79.99. The system is available for pre-order at Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop.
