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.

Sega is celebrating its 60th birthday.

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).

Big Window.