The ‘Sega Genesis Mini’ Coming In September Includes 42 Games Preinstalled

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Before E3, Sega has already announced a 42 games that are coming to their new Sega Genesis Mini. All the games come preinstalled, along with two controllers. Originally, the public was promised 40 games to come with the mini console, but since then have added two more than promised, bringing the likes of unexpected Tetris and Darius.

To compare, Nintendo’s NES Classic had 30 games, while the SNES Classic had just 21. The original Sega Genesis outdid the Genesis Mini, but quality on this system will be crisp compared to the original’s poor attempt of good graphics and limiting the amount of bugs. In this version, Sega teamed up with M2 to help with the development of holding this sheer amount of games, while keeping it at a standard of quality gamers are used to these days.

Along with Tetris and Darius, here is a list of all the games coming installed with the new console, according to IGN:

Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2
Sonic Spinball
Eternal Champions
Road Rash II
Ecco the Dolphin
Light Crusader
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Shining Force
Strider
Space Harrier 2
Toe Jam & Earl
Contra Hard Corps
Mega Man
Comix Zone
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Altered Beast
Gunstar Heroes
Earthworm Jim
Castle of Illusion and World of Illusion
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Streets of Rage II
Street Fighter II
Phantasy Star IV
Golden Axe
Beyond Oasis
Ghouls ‘N Ghosts
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Vectorman
Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV
Virtua Fighter 2
Alisia Dragoon
Kid Chameleon
Columns
Dynamite Headdy
LandStalker
Gunstar Heroes
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Contra Hard Corps
Super Fantasy Zone

There are cosmetic add-ons to the Sega Genesis Mini as well, including the possibility of famous “Sega Tower of Power, according to Polygon. The Sega Genesis Mini is set to be released on September 19, and can currently be preordered for $79.99. Its time to get back used to that six-button controller.