Sega Announces More Games for Genesis Mini Including 'Street Fighter II' and 'Golden Axe'

Back in March, Sega announced that they have their own retro console on the way.

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Back in March, Sega announced that they had their own retro console on the way. Following Nintendo's success with the NES Mini and the SNES Mini, Sega revealed the Sega Genesis Mini. They said that the system will come with 40 pre-installed classic games, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast. Today, they've revealed 10 more titles.

SEEEEGGGGAAAA!

The iconic SEGA Genesis returns September 19, 2019, with our lovingly crafted SEGA Genesis Mini for $79.99!

Simply plug-in and play 40 of the console's legendary titles, 10 of which we're announcing today.

Learn more and pre-order today: https://t.co/zRqELdIXgt pic.twitter.com/bjtlqMEgEU

— SEGA (@SEGA) March 30, 2019

Games just revealed for the system include Street Fighter II: Special Champion EditionSonic SpinballPhantasy Star IVBeyond OasisGhouls 'N GhostsVectorman, and Golden Axe. Cult favorites such as Wonder Boy in Monster World and Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle are also set to appear.

Of the newly announced titles, Mega Man: The Wily Wars might be the biggest surprise for retro gaming fans. The game, which featured the first three Mega Man games with remade visuals, was infamous in the States for its rarity. The tiny console is set to be released on Sept. 19 for $79.99.

Busting robot enemies, brawling in the streets, and spinning with Sonic is just the beginning.

Welcome to the next level.https://t.co/zRqELdIXgthttps://t.co/klMmCX1JiV pic.twitter.com/5dT42Eelvs

— SEGA (@SEGA) May 16, 2019

Announcing 10 new titles:
- Mega Man®: The Wily Wars
- Street Fighter II’®: Special Champion Edition
- Sonic Spinball
- Phantasy Star IV
- Beyond Oasis
- Ghouls 'N Ghosts®
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Golden Axe
- Vectorman
- Wonder Boy in Monster World

— SEGA (@SEGA) May 16, 2019

They previously rolled out the announcement for 10 more games in April, teasing the inclusion of Earthworm JimCastle of Illusion, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Only 80s/90s kids remember?

Not anymore, as we unveil the next 10 titles for the SEGA Genesis Mini, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Earthworm Jim, and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Console info, full announced games list, and pre-order links: https://t.co/zRqELdIXgt pic.twitter.com/fwOpPtyZor

— SEGA (@SEGA) April 18, 2019

Other titles pre-installed on the system include Ecco the DolphinToeJam & Earl, and Comix Zone. They only have 10 games left to reveal before it drops later this year. Sega and Nintendo aren't the only game companies to launch a retro console recently: Sony dropped the Playstation Mini and SNK put out the Neo Geo Mini.

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