In the last few years, various gaming companies have been giving fans a number of ways to play retro titles. One of the trends that has seen big success is the release of miniature gaming consoles that have been preloaded with a set of classic games. Nintendo’s NES and SNES mini consoles have arguably codified the concept, though they both ended up being a victim of scalping and supply issues. Not looking to be outdone,Sega has released its own minature console, with another one coming out later this year: theSega Genesis Mini 2.
According to sales data, the 2019 original Sega Genesis Mini (or Sega Mega Drive Mini depending on the region) sold over 1.5 million units. Some consoles even had region exclusive games depending on where they were sold. Much like the original,the Sega Genesis Mini 2 has a number of retro titles, although this time will feature some classics that never made it onto the system as well as some Sega CD games. Despite this being a product that would be greatly anticipated by older Sega fans and prospective buyers, the mini console will be in less supply compared to its 2019 release.
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In an article from Ars Technica, Sega had answered a few questions regarding the upcomingSega Genesismini console sequel. This confirmation came about in a rather roundabout way, as the production in both the promotion and shipment of the mini console seems to be handled by Sega of Japan as opposed to Sega of America. A letter from the Japanese office confirmed that the Sega Genesis Mini 2 originally started out as a “Japan-only” project before being further produced in small numbers specifically for the West.
The letter states that the reduced number of units is also tied to the global semiconductor shortage, which has affected all forms of electronic production not just video games. The number ofSega Genesis Mini 2units will be one-tenth of the total number produced for the previous console release, which already makes the console a prime target for scalpers and the like.
If fans want the console for themselves when it releases this year, the only way to currently order it is through an Amazon US listing, which notes that all orders will be shipped from Japan. The current price is around $106 USD, which is slightly more than the $80 the 2019 mini console sold for at launch. If fans are still on the fence about ordering thisSega mini console, having confirmation that far fewer units are being made is likely a good enough reason to bite the bullet and order one.
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