Sega Reveals Miniature Retro Console to Celebrate 60th Birthday
On the occasion of its 60th birthday, the Japanese company Sega will launch a miniature version of a portable console from the 90s - Game Gear Micro. The device will debut in Japan on October 6.
IN A NUTSHELL:
- Sega will launch a miniature version of a portable console from 1990;
- The device will debut in Japan on October 6 and will cost 4980 yen (about $45);
- The Game Gear Micro will be available in four color variants - each model will contain different game sets;
- The shops will also receive a package with all four mini-consoles and an additional gadget called Big Window Micro;
- The announcement is related to the company's 60th birthday.
Sega decided to celebrate its 60th birthday with the launch of Game Gear Micro, a miniature version of the portable console released in 1990. The device will be 8 cm wide, 4.3 cm high and 2 cm thick. Below you will find a trailer released by the manufacturer.
What's interesting is that the mini-console will be available in four colors variants, each of them will offer a different set of four games.
Game Gear Micro - models and game list
Black
- Out Run
- Puyo Puyo Tsu
- Royal Stone
- Sonic the Hedgehog
Blue
- Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiikugakari Senshuken
- Gunstar Heroes
- Sonic & Tails
- Sylvan Tale
Yellow
- Nazo Puyo: Arle no Roux
- Shining Force
- Shining Force II
- Shining Force: Final Conflict
Red
- Columns
- The G.G. Shinobi
- Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible
- Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special
In Japan, Game Gear Micro will be available from October 6 (there is no information about its release in other regions of the world - it cannot be ruled out that it is a gadget directed only to the local or Asian market. On that market the device will be sold for 4980 yen (around $45). There will also be a set containing all four consoles and an additional accessory called Big Window Micro (a miniature version of Sega Big Window - visible in the picture below). The whole set is valued at 29 980 yen (about $275).
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