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The mini Genesis will be released on October 27. Preorders for the game are already available for $102. The first Genesis Mini model was released in February of this year and is set to offer more games and an upgrade to the controller.

The Genesis Mini 2 is similar to the earlier model in that it allows buyers to play retro games on their TVs. There are more than 50 games that will be installed on the system.

Sega Genesis Mini 2 release date, price, and preorder details

The mini sequel to the Genesis will be released in October. You can pre-order the console on Amazon. A $22 delivery fee is included in the current product listing. The total is around $125

It's possible that a US-specific Amazon listing will be added in the future, but at the moment the only official option is the Japan listing. If there are more purchase options available, we will update this post.

What's different about the Genesis Mini 2?

Sega Gensis Mini 2 box with the console pictured on the front Amazon

The first Genesis Mini was a replica of the console's original design and the second Genesis Mini was a replica of the second Genesis model. The Genesis Mini came with a three-button controller, while the Mini 2 will come with a new version of the six-button game pad.

The Genesis Mini 2 will have more games than the original Genesis Mini. The new Mini 2 will have features similar to the earlier model.

Check out our impressions of the Genesis Mini for more information.

What games will be available on Sega Genesis Mini 2?

More titles will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the console's release, but a partial list of games is available on the official website.

Many of the same games that were available on the original Genesis Mini will be available on the new Genesis Mini. If you buy an expansion pack for the Nintendo Switch Online service, you'll get more than 30 games, but only for a fee.

Here's the confirmed list of games on Sega Genesis Mini 2 so far:

  • Sonic CD (Sega CD)
  • Shining Force CD (Sega CD)
  • Silpheed (Sega CD)
  • Mansion of Hidden Souls (Sega CD)
  • Night Striker (Sega CD)
  • The Ninja Warriors (Sega CD)
  • After Burner II
  • OutRun
  • OutRunners
  • Virtua Racing
  • Super Hang On
  • Sonic 3D Blast
  • Shining in the Darkness
  • Vectorman 2
  • The Ooze
  • Bonaza Brothers
  • Alien Soldier
  • Rainbow Islands Extra
  • Splatterhouse 2
  • Rolling Thunder 2
  • Lightening Force
  • Fantasy Zone
  • Star Mobile

As more titles are announced for the console, this list will get bigger.