Final set of SEGA Genesis Mini titles include Tetris, Darius, Strider, more

Sega has announced what is now apparently the full set of SEGA Genesis Mini titles to be pre-installed on their upcoming retro mini console. With the announcement of Tetris and Darius, they have exceeded the previously revealed count of 40 and have topped out at 42. Awesome!

The SEGA Genesis Mini console is scheduled for a September 19th, 2019 release for $79.99. Read on for the announcement with more details and also check out the official site, here.

There’s a set of new screens too!

SEGA Genesis Mini screens:

Wait, we originally said 40 games, right? Slight correction – the SEGA Genesis Mini will feature 42 games!

That includes one of the most popular arcade games released by SEGA. The iconic Tetris will be dropping on to the SEGA Genesis Mini! Even better, if you plan on attending this year’s E3, you’ll be among the first in the world to play it. The other will be–

WARNING! A huge shoot ’em up masterpiece Darius is approaching fast. The beloved arcade classic is making its way to a brand-new platform, and you won’t need three monitors to enjoy all its legendary, aquatic-themed glory.

Another title leading the pack is one of the most iconic and intense motorcycle-racing experiences in Road Rash II. Grab your trusty chain or bat and compete in brutal street races alone or with a friend in 2-player split-screen action!

Finally, we have the game that made all your non-Genesis owning friends jealous, the one that was a cut above the rest, Strider. Take on mechanical beasts of all shapes and sizes as you flip and climb around futuristic Soviet Russia in a near-perfect arcade port.

But that’s certainly not all! Here are the rest of the amazing titles coming to the SEGA Genesis Mini:

The Final 12

1. Tetris
2. Darius
3. Virtua Fighter 2
4. Alisia Dragoon
5. Monster World IV
6. Kid Chameleon
7. Road Rash II
8. Eternal Champions
9. Columns
10. Dynamite Headdy
11. Strider
12. Light Crusader

SEGA Genesis Mini, By the Numbers:

• 42 games, handled by M2, one of the foremost developers in porting and emulation of classic video games, for just $79.99.
• The best-of-the-best from SEGA and our partners at Konami, Capcom, EA, Disney, Interplay, and The Tetris Company.
• For the first time on any miniature console, players will be able to enjoy games like Darius, Earthworm Jim, Alisia Dragoon, Monster World IV, Contra: Hard Corps, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Mega Man?: The Wily Wars, and many more!
• 55% the size of original Model 1, accurate replica.

SEGA Genesis Mini FAQ:

Q. How many games will be included?
A. 42 games.

Q. Which games will be included?
A. The full list of 42 titles included with the system 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
31. Tetris
32. Darius
33. Road Rash II
34. Strider
35. Virtua Fighter 2
36. Alisia Dragoon
37. Kid Chameleon
38. Monster World IV
39. Eternal Champions
40. Columns
41. Dynamite Headdy
42. Light Crusader

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