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SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 launches with 60 games in Europe and other markets

The Mega Drive Mini 2 packs more games than its predecessor but in a smaller chassis. (Image source: SEGA)
The Mega Drive Mini 2 packs more games than its predecessor but in a smaller chassis. (Image source: SEGA)
SEGA has finally started selling the Mega Drive Mini 2 in Europe. Also available as the Genesis Mini 2 in North America, the newer retro gaming console is smaller than its predecessor but contains more games to boot, like Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
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SEGA is now offering the Mega Drive Mini 2 in multiple markets, a few months on from revealing the console's launch date. Available in North America as the Genesis Mini 2, both variants look exactly like the full-sized models that debuted in 1994. However, SEGA has added new ports, as well as shrinking their chassis.

Specifically, both Mini 2 models feature USB Type-A ports where SEGA previously included proprietary controller ports. For reference, older Mega Drive Mini and Genesis Mini controllers are compatible with Mini 2 consoles. Additionally, Mini 2 systems receive power via a Micro USB port and can output at 480p or 720p via an HDMI port. Unfortunately, SEGA only includes one controller in the box, not two, as with the original consoles.

Like other classic consoles, Mini 2 consoles cannot play original game cartridges. Instead, SEGA pre-installs 60 games that launched on the Mega Drive or for the Mega CD. Please note that titles vary by region, with Japanese models receiving a different game list to North America and Europe editions. More details about the Mega Drive Mini 2 and Genesis Mini 2 can be found on SEGA's website. Alternatively, you can find the full game list for all markets reproduced below.

▶ Mega Drive Mini 2/Genesis Mini 2 (Europe/North America)

  1. After Burner 2
  2. Alien Soldier
  3. Atomic Runner
  4. Bonanza Bros
  5. ClayFighter
  6. Crusader of Centy
  7. Desert Strike
  8. Devi & Pii (unreleased)
  9. Earthworm Jim 2
  10. Elemental Master
  11. Fantasy Zone (new port)
  12. Fatal Fury 2
  13. Gain Ground
  14. Golden Axe II
  15. Granada
  16. Hellfire
  17. Herzog Zwei
  18. Lightening Force / Thunder Force IV
  19. Midnight Resistance
  20. The Ooze
  21. Out Run
  22. Out Runners
  23. Phantasy Star II
  24. Populous
  25. Puyo Puyo Sun (new port)
  26. Rainbow Islands Extra
  27. Ranger X
  28. The Revenge of Shinobi
  29. Ristar
  30. Rolling Thunder 2
  31. Shadow Dancer 2
  32. Shining Force II
  33. Shining in the Darkness
  34. Sonic 3D Blast
  35. Space Harrier II (new port)
  36. Spatter (unreleased)
  37. Splatterhouse 2
  38. Star Mobile (new port)
  39. Streets of Rage 3
  40. Super Hang On
  41. Super Locomotive (new port)
  42. Super Street Fighter II
  43. ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
  44. Truxton
  45. Vectorman 2
  46. Viewpoint
  47. Virtua Racing
  48. Warsong

Mega CD/SEGA CD

  1. Ecco the Dolphin CD
  2. Ecco: The Tides of Time CD
  3. Final Fight CD
  4. Mansion of Hidden Souls
  5. Night Striker
  6. Night Trap
  7. The Ninja Warriors
  8. Robo Aleste
  9. Sewer Shark
  10. Shining Force CD
  11. Silpheed
  12. Sonic CD

▶ Mega Drive Mini 2 (Japan)

  1. After Burner 2
  2. Alien Soldier
  3. Bonanza Bros
  4. Chelnov
  5. Columns 3
  6. Crusader of Centy
  7. Devi to Pi
  8. Fatal Fury 2
  9. Fantasy Zone
  10. Gain Ground
  11. Granada
  12. Harimanada
  13. Honou no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei
  14. Magical Taruruto-kun
  15. Majandojo
  16. Megapanel
  17. Midnight Resistance
  18. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
  19. Out Run
  20. Party Quiz Mega Q 2022
  21. Party Quiz Sega Q
  22. Phantasy Star II
  23. Populous
  24. Puyo Puyo Sun
  25. Puzzle & Action Ichidant-R
  26. Ranger X
  27. Shining in the Darkness
  28. Sorcerian
  29. Space Harrier 2 (updated version)
  30. Spatter
  31. Splatterhouse 2
  32. Star Cruiser
  33. Star Mobile
  34. Super Locomotive
  35. Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers
  36. Tatsujin
  37. Thunder Force IV
  38. Tougi Ou: King Colossus
  39. Viewpoint
  40. Virtua Racing

Mega CD

  1. Captain Tsubasa
  2. Ecco the Dolphin CD
  3. Final Fight CD
  4. Lunar: Eternal Blue
  5. Lunar: The Silver Star
  6. Mahou no Shoujo: Silky Lip
  7. Mansion of Hidden Souls
  8. Night Striker
  9. Night Trap
  10. The Ninja Warriors
  11. Popful Mail
  12. Robo Aleste
  13. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
  14. Shin Megami Tensei
  15. Shining Force CD
  16. Silpheed
  17. Sonic CD
  18. StarBlade
  19. Tenka Fubu: Eiyutachi no Houkou
  20. Wondermega Collection

Source(s)

SEGA

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Alex Alderson, 2022-11- 3 (Update: 2022-11- 3)