Sega Genesis Mini 2 has tons of games you ve never played before TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Sega Genesis Mini 2 has tons of games you ve never played before By Rhys Wood published 14 July 2022 Doing what Nintendoesn't (Image credit: Sega) Audio player loading… The Sega Genesis Mini 2 is coming soon, and its roster of games is a bit more unorthodox than the original Mini console. The first Sega Genesis Mini launched in 2019, and was a surprise hit thanks to a wide selection of games, accurate emulation and affordable price. Now, Sega has announced on Twitter (opens in new tab) that the follow-up console will launch in the US on October 27. This follows its initial Japanese announcement back in June. Even better, the Mini 2 is already addressing one of the original's biggest flaws by including the upgraded 6-button pad in the box. On top of that, the Mini 2 is packing over 50 games, some of which were exclusive to the Sega CD. But wait, there's more. The Genesis Mini 2's official site confirms (opens in new tab) that a "never-released bonus game" will also be included. There's still no word on whether the Sega Genesis Mini 2 will launch in other Western territories like the UK. But we imagine this will be the case considering the success of Sega's first Mini console. 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/IRZubeEy9iJuly 13, 2022See more Bringing Sega back Initially, there were concerns that the Sega Genesis Mini 2 might remain exclusive to Japan. That's because its collection of games features titles that were never released in the West. Not all the games have been revealed so far, but what has been announced is promising. The Ninja Warriors, Splatterhouse 2 and OutRunners are especially welcome here, and so far, it's looking like a much more eclectic mix than the first Mini's rather predictable roster. Just 23 games have been revealed, meaning that just over half of the games that will feature have yet to be accounted for. We're definitely looking forward to seeing what Sega has up its sleeve for the Genesis Mini 2, then, especially considering how promising its incomplete line-up looks. The Sega Genesis Mini 2 list of games, so far, is as follows:Sonic CDShining Force CDSilpheedMansion of Hidden SoulsNight StrikerThe Ninja WarriorsAfter Burner 2OutRunOutRunnersVirtua RacingSuper Hang-OnSonic 3D BlastShining in the DarknessVectorman 2The OozeBonanza Bros.Alien SoldierRainbow Islands ExtraSplatterhouse 2Rolling Thunder 2Lightening Force: Quest for the DarkstarFantasy ZoneStar Mobile Be sure to keep an eye on the official Sega Genesis Mini 2 site, as the rest of the games included are sure to be announced in the run-up to its October release date.Did you know: a Dreamcast Mini was also considered by Sega? Rhys WoodHardware WriterRhys is Hardware Writer for TechRadar Gaming, and while relatively fresh to the role, he's been writing in a professional capacity for years. A Media, Writing and Production graduate, Rhys has prior experience creating written content for app developers, IT firms, toy sellers and the main TechRadar site. His true passions, though, lie in video games, TV, audio and home entertainment. When Rhys isn't on the clock, you'll usually find him logged into Final Fantasy 14, Halo Infinite or Sea of Thieves. See more Gaming news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1You may not have to sell a body part to afford the Nvidia RTX 4090 after all2One of the world's most popular programming languages is coming to Linux3The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me4Blizzard made me explain Overwatch 2 smurfing to my mum for nothing5Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month1Best laptops for designers and coders 2The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me3Stop saying Mario doesn't have an accent in The Super Mario Bros. Movie4Microsoft Teams users are using it for a really bad reason, so stop now5iPhone 15 tipped to come with an upgraded 5G chip Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)