SEGA Announces the Genesis Mini 2 Release Date For North America

SEGA announced that the Genesis Mini 2 will be coming out in North America on the same day as in Japan. Genesis Mini 2 (aka Master Drive Mini 2) a few weeks ago but there were no details about the US release.

SEGA fans will be able to play over 50 classic games from the Genesis and as a bonus, SEGA CD titles will be included in the 50+-title count. Another advancement over 2019’s Genesis Mini is that it will come with a 6-Button controller. If you like the 3-Button version, the controllers for the first Genesis Mini will be compatible with the Genesis Mini 2. Check out the list of games below that were revealed as of writing below, but for the most up-to-date information, go to the official site.

The Genesis Mini 2 will release on October 27 and will be available exclusively through Amazon which now has the price at $103.80 + $21.99 shipping.

• Sonic CD

• Shining Force CD

• Silpheed

• Mansion of Hidden Souls

• Night Striker

• The Ninja Warriors

• After Burner II

• OutRun

• OutRunners

• Virtua Racing

• Super Hang-On

• Sonic 3D Blast

• Shining in the Darkness

• Vectorman 2

• The Ooze

• Bonanza Bros.

• Alien Soldier

• Rainbow Islands

• Splatterhouse 2

• Rolling Thunder 2

• Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar

• Fantasy Zone

• Star Mobile

SEGA Genesis Mini 2 blasts its way to North America on October 27th!

☑ SEGA Genesis Mini 2 boasts even more power!
☑ Over 50 classic games, previously unreleased on the Genesis Mini!
☑ AND includes SEGA CD titles!#SEGA #GenesisMini2 pic.twitter.com/IRZubeEy9i

— SEGA (@SEGA) July 13, 2022