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Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Mini Update: All 42 Games, Main Menu, Carrying Case, Add-On Prop of Sega CD, 32X, etc.
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Yes, I know.Before people rail on Darius 1, keep this in mind that this game was never ported to the Mega Drive/ Sega Genesis until now. There is a Darius II port that was released in 1990/ 1991 for the Mega Drive/ Genesis, and it was a very good port too. But this version of Darius 1 is a brand new port of the original arcade game, and it is being developed by M2 as an exclusive for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive mini. Which is why it is included in all three regions.
M2 was given a chance to port a new (old) game to the system. It won't be bumped off for that reason.
Don't get me wrong, it's definitely a very cool addition. I just feel that, when it comes to shmups, the Mega Drive has lots of exclusive and unique stuff of its own.
Oh, OK. I was also pointing this out for people who don't realize that this is a brand new game for the system.
But I do agree, I really wanted Battle Mania/ Trouble Shooter or Battle Mania: Daiginjō released on the console, myself. Gaiares could have been an awesome inclusion as well. The Mega Drive/ Genesis has an impressive library of shooters. But sadly they are restricted to 42 slots for games. I guess Sega wanted to include their own "Star Fox 2" for the system, and they let M2 port a new game. I can't complain that we are getting something new. But at the same time, there are still a lot of other shooters on the system that could be a good substitute.
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Even if it is not moddable in the expected traditional ways I am sure within the month of it's release there will be ways to add games, even if people have to make their own OS. Genesis fans work crazy fast.
Would be cool if nothing else you can bring in the exclusive games to the other models.
There being three fighting games and three puzzle games in the English console among other significant multiplayer titles is honestly pretty cool though. The Nintendo Classic consoles seriously lacked multiplayer games and I am super happy SEGA decided to go against that and actually have a strong focus on the second controller. I can honestly see myself spending hours with friends and family on some of these in a trip I am taking later this year.
Would be cool if nothing else you can bring in the exclusive games to the other models.
Yeah it is really not THAT bad, most people I know are just disappointed with how Virtua Fighter as a franchise constantly gets ignored but this downport is always showing up everywhere. As a Shun Di main this version's always just kind of come off as insulting too honestly, heh.
There being three fighting games and three puzzle games in the English console among other significant multiplayer titles is honestly pretty cool though. The Nintendo Classic consoles seriously lacked multiplayer games and I am super happy SEGA decided to go against that and actually have a strong focus on the second controller. I can honestly see myself spending hours with friends and family on some of these in a trip I am taking later this year.
I'm keeping my pre-order open for the EU one. The device will likely be hackable down the line, and in the meantime to cheer myself up about the lack of S3&K have purchased the Steam version (A.I.R getting installed!).
There are enough games on there that will def command my playtime for sure.
There are enough games on there that will def command my playtime for sure.
For things like MUSHA, that was available for 10 years on Wii Shop. And it's still there on the JP and Asia Mini. I'm much more interested in a game that hasn't had an official release before now. That's why I prefer Darius to MUSHA or something else that they could have put there.
It used to be, as you used to have to use some sort of fan-made extractor, but Sega just made the process super-easy at some point by just including a folder of the roms. The file names are a bit weird, but it's not hard to guess which one is which and rename them as you please if you have a list of the full games lineup available. I loaded mine onto a Mega Everdrive for use on my Mega Sg.
The MK games on Genesis are worth it just for the music, in my opinion. Honestly, while I'd prefer the arcade version of each one, I'd actually like the arcade music to be replaced by the Genesis music. It's so much better.
Light Crusader's one of my favorite games on Genesis. It's got some great puzzles. I can understand people not liking it for its "action" and "RPG" elements, but it's a great game for other reasons. I thought its magic system was really cool at the time, even if it was fairly limited.
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Yeah, it's great to know that it is or at least was a great release back then. Thanks for the video !
They come with the working Mega Drive system, right? That price can't be just for the plastic add-on...
Edit: used Google translate and it says Mega Drive Mini not included with this product... Really? $111 for cosmetic plastic pieces? :/
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Yeah, I love Light Crusader. Frankly, I'm always confused by how much praise Landstalker gets. I've never been able to wrap my head around the controls in Landstalker, and the simple addition of a shadow underneath your character in Light Crusader makes its platforming so much more intuitive. The combat isn't so great, but Light Crusader has so much else going for it that I think it's worth playing through. I especially like the part where you get the goblin costume, and the one floor where you visit a bunch of different realms is really cool. I also love the music.
Lack of Sports titles is my only real disapointment. I understand NHL, NBA, and NFL licensing was out of the cards, but Mutant League Football or Hockey could have captured that era of arcade sports without a tricky license tied to it. Oh well, I assume they tried to get something going since Road Rash 2 is there from EA, and it was probably just too hard. Still the gold standard of plug and plays too, and there's always room for a second version should this one find success.
Oh crap, I should have paid more attention to the seller. Thanks.
Having it sold out is a blessing in a weird way, now I don't have to decide if I want to order it or not, heh.
I missed the Mini Tower somewhere between work and home. Kinda sucks but it's really too big for where I'd keep my MegaDrive Mini anyways.
and it's 12,000Y now :eyeroll:
and it's 12,000Y now :eyeroll:
EDIT: never mind, I misread your comment. Yeah, that's the only one that'll trip you up if you can't read Japanese, IMO.
It really was a great port of the arcade game. I remember renting Strider back in the day, I liked it, but not enough for me to purchase over other games on the system. It's a fun arcade game, but a little short. But then I saw the arcade cab years later at a department store, and I was impressed at how close it looked to the Genesis game.
Sega did hype this game back in the day, but for me, I never really got the hype initially. Not until seeing the arcade game in comparison. It is missing background tiles and some frames of animation. Runs at a lower resolution (384*224 vs 320*224) which also affects the way enemies respawn. The game freezes for half a second before and after bosses (It looks a little jarring, but doesn't affect the gameplay) . It is missing audio voice samples, sound effects could have sounded a little sharper. But the music is excellent on the Genesis FMsynth/ PSG sound system .
Basically the game has all the common issues of 16bit arcade home ports. So most of that stuff wasn't that big of a deal. But the game still plays and looks enough like the arcade version that it becomes just a good version of the game to play. There really weren't other arcade accurate ports of Strider on home consoles. The next best console port was Strider on the PS1. which was packed with Strider 2, as I mentioned before. And that game came out in 1999 or 2000? The Genesis/ MD version released in 1990. The arcade game is 1989, so having a console port get released one year later that almost looked like the arcade game was pretty cool. But then again, there is also the Sharp X68000 version. I almost forgot about that one. Which was even closer to being arcade accurate.
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I assume the first thing emulator scene will do with Genesis Mini is to make available region exclusives game for everyone is it? That and Sonic 3 Complete and Crusader of Centy is probably all I'm gonna add to this thing :D
This is perfect
This is perfect
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I really hope this thing is as easily hackable as the SNES Classic was and that the default emulator is solid enough to handle most additions, just so we can add the obvious omissions, such as Sonic 3 & K. Sadly though native on-the-fly lock-on cart changing probably won't be supported. That was one of the best features of the Wii VC release of Sonic 3 & K. :(
Unless you really like save transferring, what's the problem with the way most emulators do it, making a game per pair?
it's really strange Sonic 3 & Knuckles not here, but it's available on the classic collection on steam, PS4, Xbox and Switch.
edit: maybe it's only available on steam?
en.wikipedia.org
edit: maybe it's only available on steam?
Sega Genesis Classics - Wikipedia
it's not. I have that collection on my Switch. Has Sonic 1 and 2, but not 3and Knuckles. That games hasn't be re-released in over 8 years.it's really strange Sonic 3 & Knuckles not here, but it's available on the classic collection on steam, PS4, Xbox and Switch.
edit: maybe it's only available on steam?
Sega Genesis Classics - Wikipedia
That's where I'm at right now. I'll be buying it either way, but I would love to be able to toss Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Zombies Ate My Neighbours on there as well.
You posted the wrong link.
The 2 controllers edition is available on Amazon Japan again https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B07Q4PNMZW/
The tower too https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B07SPZ2R4K/
The tower too https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B07SPZ2R4K/
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It is - will always miss Aladdin, but it is. I got to go hands-on with the hardware and the software. Games run & look fine, except for some hiccups with Castlevania I noticed.
Also I'm loving the controller being USB and having this long-ass cable:
Here's our Mega Drive / Genesis Mini vs SNES Mini comparison: https://www.gamereactor.es/batalla-nostalgica-super-nintendo-mini-contra-mega-drive-mini/
And here's my video preview anyway for more footage and hardware closeups.
Just ask if in doubt...
Gonna watch now but what do you think of the 3 button controller, is it an issue?It is - will always miss Aladdin, but it is. I got to go hands-on with the hardware and the software. Games run & look fine, except for some hiccups with Castlevania I noticed.
Also I'm loving the controller being USB and having this long-ass cable:
Here's our Mega Drive / Genesis Mini vs SNES Mini comparison: https://www.gamereactor.es/batalla-nostalgica-super-nintendo-mini-contra-mega-drive-mini/
And here's my video preview anyway for more footage and hardware closeups.
Just ask if in doubt...
Hm I still have original hardware and a decent collection but it was always a bit for show so I'm really tempted by this, so the emulator/hardware works well right? I'm right on the edge, then again if this gets hacked pretty quick and I could put my personal collection on it too it would be really convient
Emulation seems to be top notch. M2 is handling it and their have a solid record. I'm sure this will be hacked ultra quickly as well.
Its honestly a great list of games with some solid diversity in genres too. There are certainly a few games I wish America/Europe got say getting Outrun 2017, Shining Force 2 and Musha over stuff like Alex Kidd, Altered Beast and Virtua Fighter 2, but the library on the US/EU console is still strong. The fact that everybody gets Alisia Dragoon and Monster World 4 is pretty rad and US/EU does have some nice games like Castle of Illusion (Also in Asia), Dynamite Headdy (Also in Japan) and Toejam and Earl (purely a US/EU exclusive). I have thought about actually buying a PS Classic at Best Buy with its price at 20 bucks, but maybe I should save my money and get this instead. More love and care was put into this mini console.
Does anyone know what's the difference for the "Amazon.co.jp Limited" editions?
I translated the page using Google and, apparently, they include wallpapers for PC and phones. Is that it?
Weirdly, the "limited" version with two controllers is cheaper than the non-limited one.
Edit: Never mind, the non-limited editions are being sold by third-party sellers, that's why they're more expensive.
I translated the page using Google and, apparently, they include wallpapers for PC and phones. Is that it?
Weirdly, the "limited" version with two controllers is cheaper than the non-limited one.
Edit: Never mind, the non-limited editions are being sold by third-party sellers, that's why they're more expensive.
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Good. Gonna test out Sonic 3 A.I.R. once i get my hands on it.
From all the retro consoles it has the best list of games by a country mile. But it's still lacking NBA JAM and ISS Deluxe. They could have included a shoot em up and another run and gun game, probably Mega Turrican. Oh, and the console should have booted with a Genesis Does commercial.