These games join Ecco the Dolphin, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Space Harrier II, Shining Force, Dr. The newly announced games are as follows: Sega this week revealed another bundle of 10 games, ticking off two more titles on my personal wish list. The company also shared 10 of 40 games that'll come pre-installed on the console. Sega last month announced a firm launch date for its upcoming Sega Genesis Mini. With 20 more titles to come and several favorites already confirmed, we can't wait to see what Sega announces next. Mega Drive games also received re-release as part of collector's editions for the Sony PS2 and PSP, and other systems, as well as being available for download on the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console.Why it matters: Sega is seemingly doing everything right with the Sega Genesis Mini, from the hardware and bundled accessories (two wired controllers) to the price and most importantly, the game list. Games continued to be released internationally as recently as 2002. The first successful 16-bit system, the Mega Drive's 14-year lifespan places it second only to the Nintendo Game Boy. With seven distinct versions the Mega Drive has the largest number of licensed versions of any console. The Genesis could do things that the NES simply couldn't. Sega also focused attention on its better graphics, speed, and sound, especially after the release of Sonic. These efforts were often successful, as Sega marketed the Genesis as hip, cool, and edgy. In addition to porting over popular coin-op games, Sega executives worked hard to lure developers away from Nintendo.
Dubbed the Genesis, this version was developed with the American market and consumer in mind.
A year later, Sega released the Mega Drive in the United States. Released in 1988, the Sega Mega Drive heralded the coming of the 16-bit era and inaugurated the Console Wars of the 1990s.
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