The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is getting a launch in North America, which means it’s coming to the U.S. officially. SEGA itself confirmed the details on its official Twitter account on July 13. Noting that consumers will be able to pick up the miniaturized retro console, stacked with games, later this year.

The company initially announced the Genesis Mini 2 for the Japanese market back in June. Although in Japan it’ll be going under the name Mega Drive Mini 2. The two versions of the console will be virtually the same except for a few design adjustments. Namely the different branding and the altered color scheme of a few of the components. Other than that though, everything is the same.

The same games, the same hardware, etc. Speaking of games, the Genesis Mini 2 will launch with over 50 classic titles from the Genesis and SEGA CD consoles. Only just under half of the total lineup has been revealed so far however.

The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 hits the U.S. in October

In addition to confirming the U.S. launch, SEGA also confirmed the Genesis Mini 2 U.S. release date. The console will be landing in the U.S. and other parts of North America on October 27. Which just so happens to be the same day that the console launches in Japan.

SEGA hasn’t mentioned an official price for the console in North America it seems. But it does state that the Genesis Mini 2 will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon. Even in Japan.

So if you’re wanting to pick one up, you’ll have to be quick to toss the item in your digital cart. All of that said, Amazon does list a price of $103.80. But alongside that it also says it’s being shipped from Amazon Japan with a $21.99 shipping fee. If the price is accurate though, then that means the console will be around $125

Which is quite a high price for this particular machine. For reference, the original SEGA Genesis Mini launched in 2019 at a price of $79.99. And while that doesn’t mean SEGA would automatically price the second console at the same amount, a nearly $50 increase is a bit surprising.

SEGA Genesis Mini 2

SEGA Genesis Mini 2 blasts its way to North America on October 27th!

☑ SEGA Genesis Mini 2 boasts even more power!
☑ Over 50 classic games, previously unreleased on the Genesis Mini!
☑ AND includes SEGA CD titles!#SEGA #GenesisMini2 pic.twitter.com/IRZubeEy9i

— SEGA (@SEGA) July 13, 2022