Tetris and Darius join an expanded SEGA Mega Drive Mini library

Tetris and Darius join an expanded SEGA Mega Drive Mini library

TETRIS® AND DARIUS JOIN AN EXPANDED SEGA MEGA DRIVE MINI LIBRARY

With 42 Games, Your World Will Never Be The Same

Wait, we originally said 40 games, right? Slight correction – the SEGA Mega Drive 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 Mega Drive 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-Mega Drive 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 Mega Drive 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 Mega Drive Mini, By the Numbers:

• 42 games, handled by M2, one of the foremost developers in porting and emulation of classic video games.
• 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, Probotector, Castlevania: The New Generation, Mega Man®: The Wily Wars, and many more!
• 55% the size of the original Model 1, accurate replica.

SEGA Mega Drive Mini FAQ:

Q. When does it launch?

A. 19^th September 2019

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: The New Generation
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. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
12. World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
13. Thunder Force III
14. Super Fantasy Zone
15. Shinobi III
16. Streets of Rage 2
17. Earthworm Jim
18. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
19. Probotector
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. The Story of Thor
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 Mega Drive is the Mini based on?

A. It's based on the original Model 1 Mega Drive 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 Mega Drive Mini comes complete with 42 games, Two replica three-button USB Mega Drive controllers, One USB to Micro-B power cable 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 Mega Drive controllers with the Mini?

A. No, only the provided USB controllers or the Retro-Bit® SEGA Mega Drive 6-button controller.

  

Q. Where can I find more information?

A. megadrivemini.sega.com