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| Sega Genesis Mini which is due out worldwide in 2019 (Image Source: ComicBook.com) |
With
the SNK NeoGeo Mini now available in gaming stores and the Sony PlayStation
Classic set to due out before Christmas, we can assume that Sega's own compact
retro gaming system which was publicly announced a few months ago would begin duking
it out against its competitors only to learn that we need to wait a little bit
longer for the system to arrive. However, the best thing about it is that there
is some good news behind which would satisfy our craving for its anticipated
launch.
Originally
introduced itself as the Megadrive Mini in Japan, Sega officially announced
that the retro gaming system will be slated for a simultaneous worldwide
release by 2019 and will be known outside Japan as the Genesis Mini. This
announcement was seen on various gaming and tech news sites online. Though more
details on the system and its game lineup are yet to be announced amidst the
speculations from the gaming public, it is good to know that we can be assured
of what we can expect from the Genesis Mini in the coming months prior to its
2019 release.
On
the other hand, retro gaming enthusiasts would be pleasantly delighted to learn
that American-based manufacturer AtGames will not be involved in the production
of the Genesis Mini. Sega's announcement of AtGames' involvement in the project
last summer received critical mixed reception from game critics and enthusiasts
alike which I assume are mostly negative considering that many gamers have criticized
the manufacturer for its Sega Genesis Flashback that was marred and hounded by different
issues. Now, it seems that the Genesis Mini is going towards the right track
after Sega stated that it is working with a Japanese company for the production
and development of the console.
