Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Street Fighter II’, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts join the SEGA Genesis Mini roster

The SEGA Genesis Mini console is still pushing towards a September 19th, 2019 release, and today SEGA revealed that Capcom is contributing a couple of more games to the included classic collection.

We’ll officially be getting Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition, the latter which is kinda useless without a 6-button controller. Thankfully the company has also announced that they are partnering with Retro-Bit to make those available for those who would prefer them. In our opinion and experience, it’ll definitely be worth the upgrade.

Other games announced for the console include Beyond Oasis, Golden Axe, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Phantasy Star IV, Vectorman and more.

See some new screens and the details below, including an updated FAQ!

SEGA Genesis Mini game screens:

Yes, that’s right! Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is about to bring the hurt with our next set of games coming to the SEGA Genesis Mini. Once exclusive to the SEGA Channel in North America, Mega Man: The Wily Wars, a compilation of the first three Mega Man entries, finds a new home on SEGA Genesis Mini! (We said only 40 games, right? Technically, that’s still true!)

The Blue Bomber will have some competition, though, because here comes a new challenger – Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition – one of the greatest fighting games of all time.

Speaking of which, we’re also happy to announce the Retro-Bit SEGA Genesis and SEGA Mega Drive 6-button controller will be released in late August with a price point of $19.99. This will surely give you the ultimate advantage, especially on games like Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition, Comix Zone, and Beyond Oasis!

Rounding out the list, we have the notoriously challenging Ghouls ‘n Ghosts. In order to save the souls stolen by the evil Lucifer, the brave knight Arthur must fight off hordes of demons, and all that stands between him and certain death is a suit of armor.

The Next 10

1. Mega Man: The Wily Wars
2. Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
3. Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
4. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
5. Beyond Oasis
6. Golden Axe
7. Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
8. Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
9. Vectorman
10. Wonder Boy in Monster World

SEGA Genesis Mini FAQ:

Q. When does it launch?
A. September 19, 2019

Q. How many games will be included?
A. 40 games.

Q. Which games will be included?
A. The first 30 titles included with the system, with the final 10 to be announced next month, are:

1. Sonic the Hedgehog
2. Ecco the Dolphin
3. Castlevania: Bloodlines
4. Space Harrier 2
5. Shining Force
6. Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
7. ToeJam & Earl
8. Comix Zone
9. Altered Beast
10. Gunstar Heroes
11. Earthworm Jim
12. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
13. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
14. World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
15. Contra: Hard Corps
16. Thunder Force III
17. Super Fantasy Zone
18. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
19. Streets of Rage 2
20. Landstalker
21. Mega Man: The Wily Wars
22. Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
23. Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
24. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
25. Beyond Oasis
26. Golden Axe
27. Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
28. Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
29. Vectorman
30. Wonder Boy in Monster World

Q. Which version of the Genesis is the Mini based on?
A. It’s based on the original Model 1 Genesis which launched in Oct. 1988 in Japan, Aug. 1989 in North America, and Nov. 1990 everywhere else.

Q. How big is it in comparison to the original console?
A. It’s approximately 55% of the original Model 1 size.

Q. What do you get in the box?
A. The Genesis Mini comes complete with 40 games, Two replica three-button USB Genesis controllers, One USB to Micro-B power cable, One power adapter (North America only), and One HDMI cable.

Q. Who handled the ports?
A. M2 is handling the porting process. They’ve previously worked on SEGA AGES and SEGA 3D Classics Collection, with a fantastic reputation based on the quality of their emulation projects and their faithfully recreated ports.
Q. Can I use original Genesis controllers with the Mini?
A. No, only the provided USB controllers or the Retro-Bit SEGA Genesis 6-button controller.

Q. How much will it cost at launch?
A. $79.99 US/?69.99/?79.99/AUD$139.95

Q. Where can I find more information?
A. genesismini.sega.com