Just because the ps classic flopped, doesn’t mean the age of “minis” is over. That shit flopped because it was awful in every aspect. This mini looks very promising and definitely has the best lineup of all the mini consoles to date
 

Holy smokes that's a slick line up!

This is going to be great. Already have mine preordered at EB. September is going to be expensive

I'm in. It needs to join the ever growing army of mini consoles and clones guarding my television.

So far Sega's mini console has the best lineup ..

Feedback on the Genesis mini? Game list looks very nice!

Mine is supposed to be delivered today, excited!

Got mine on Friday, but haven't booted it up yet. I can definitively say that the packaging is nice. Will report back later with something meaningful.

I am curious on this as well, I wouldn't mind one myself but bit hard to bite at $80

Here are some real life, non-promotional pictures showing box, contents, and size.


Box has a sliding flap instead of an adhesive seal, so you don't need to cut anything to get it open.


System, 2 controllers, HDMI cable, and USB to micro-USB with AC adapter.


Controllers are very similar to original 3 button controllers in both weight and balance. D-pad and buttons feel good. Genesis Mini on left, Genesis on right.


Comparison to the 6-button Turbo Mk-1470 (top right) and 8BitDo M30 (bottom) for fun.


Size comparison against original Genesis


Size comparison against Model 2 Genesis


Size comparison against Analogue Mega Sg


So how does it play? Very well. After a quick sampling of a few games, the emulation seems excellent. There is a tiny bit of input lag (on par or better than the NES/SNES classic) and audio lag, but the experience is great. The game selection is awesome and includes a lot of titles that people don't really talk about anymore as well as the usual classics. Everything just works and there is actually a shortcut (hold pause button) to get back to the main menu! It shall sit proudly in front of my TV as a reminder of the days when Sega ruled the roost.  Is it worth $80? That is entirely up to you. All I can say is that it offers exactly what it advertises: A very enjoyable trip down memory lane.

Of note, it only includes two 3-button controllers, so the 6-button fighting games are essentially unplayable. This is inconsequential to me, but you should definitely take that into account if you're not planning on picking up one or two third party controllers.

Thanks. More or less what I expected. Looks sharp. Might pick one up towards the holidays. I also saw you can change region and play each game in that version. Nice touch!

How dare you call a non-High Definition Graphics Genesis an 'original'  

They even did the red lettering on the controller buttons. Only early first release Sega's had that. Way to tell early controller

I can't believe they actually had 720p in the initial console. No wonder it cost $10,000 on launch. 🤣😂

I have been enjoying the Genesis Mini so far. Even though it is only a 3 button controller the d-pad feels nice and responsive, better than the original controllers or the six button released by Retrobit. None of the reviews I have seen online talk about the build quality of the controller.

I think I'm going to pick this up too. Seems like a ton of value here with the 42 games, even though I own most of them. Save states and the ability to switch regions are a plus. One of the reviews I read mentioned that Contra Hard Corps had a 3 life bar in Japan as opposed to one hit kills over here. Subtle touches like that go a long way.

I agree. The controller felt cheap at first since it's so light, but when I compared it to an original, it's spot on. If it wasn't for that damn input lag that we're seeing on all emulator consoles, the controls would be perfect.

Still haven't received mine, the package is labeled as late on Amazon... :-(

Better hope it don't show up damaged, they mailed mine in a padded envolope  
 

I got mine at launch ,and I must say the Genny mini is pretty awesome ..I especially like the addition of Rockman:Megaworld/Mega Man :The Wily Wars ,and the ultra rare "Tetris ..I will be also adding The Turbo Graphix mini next year when it is released on Amazon.

Genesis Mini > N64
 

I grabbed one of those because the box featured MK instead of sonic, and the fake games are so bad! Where did they even come from? They’re like, the worlds cheesiest home brews. I think there’s a whack-a-mole....it also has shinobe and altered beast and some solids, but F-ing Sega whack a mole?
 

So I did grab one and hooked it up last night. I bought the NES Classic / SNES Classic and this is my 3rd. I skipped PS1 because I didn't see any value there, game lineup was a joke. Bombed for a reason.

This one has an amazing list and at 42 games it's basically $2 a game. Felt worth it to me, even though I probably already own nearly all of them in playable form. I don't know if I'm just lazy or what, but give me an emulator box with games and I'll play things I've never played before despite owning them. Prime example was Altered Beast. Own it, never played it, but ran through the first level on the Genesis Mini last night. Incredibly dated game and don't have the urge to play again, but it was neat to experience the launch title platformer in Genesis.

Either way, happy to have snagged it. Decided I'd rather get it now then try to wait for a small discount around the holidays.

After visiting a dozen sold out stores in the last week I finally found one an hour drive away from me last night. I never owned a Genesis as a kid and only played a handful of Genesis titles at all. So this is like owning a brand new console. I am loving it so far! Comix Zone is my favorite on the whole lineup! It's super hard (1 life = game over, really?) but so much fun! I own a NES and SNES Classic too but rarely use them probably because I already have those actual consoles and own most of the games on those lists, but Genesis is new to me. I had a PS1 Classic but...lol...as we all know, the game list was garbage! I only paid $40 for that and still felt ripped off. Sold mine a week later.

Man, I must've played Altered Beast hundreds of times when I was a kid. Don't think I ever beat it, but I have fond memories of kicking those pigs on the first level and the amazing "RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE!" voice sample.