Sega Genesis Mini 2 Review & History

Sega Genesis Mini 2 Review & History - Adam Koralik

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Жыл бұрын

It's Adam Koralik here and today we're discussing the Sega Genesis Mini II (2) by...Sega. Shout out to them for sending me this for the purposes of review. This is a mini console loaded with 60 games. Some of which are original Genesis/Mega Drive titles, some Sega CD games, and some new/updated titles!
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@KarimJovian Жыл бұрын

This video was a treat to watch. Didn’t know SEGA made all those accessories for it. So cool

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Yeah son!

@Sonikks Жыл бұрын

Considering how lackluster some of the mini console releases have been, it's really refreshing to see one made with such attention to detail for fans. I love the different audio options in particular. Completely unnecessary step but they did it anyway. Thanks for reviewing this Adam!

@TheFellerHasAChannelGodDamnIt Жыл бұрын

I have been having a blast with this mini console. It's cool that they rebuilt Space Harrier and ported many games to the console.

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Ай бұрын

Is autofire a problem I really dont wanna play shooting games pressing the fucking button 8 million times

@twentyfourmasks Жыл бұрын

This is just proof as to how much better the current, modern gaming industry and landscape could be if Sega was still in hardware business today. These extra touches they've done to their second release mini was not necessary by any means, but they still did it anyway. Someone over at Sega cares and that's a helluva lot more than you can say about any of the big 3 corps today.

@Cyclingismywholelife Жыл бұрын

I love these classic consoles, it takes me back to when I was a kid trading, borrowing, and playing games with friends.

@KhalDrogo493 Жыл бұрын

Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 is the first home console I bought, since my childhood Sega Mega Drive 2. Hope SEGA makes a Saturn Mini and a Dreamcast Mini in the future too!

@michaelwolfe9496 Жыл бұрын

People may say Sega isn't as good as they used to be, but the level of care they put into this Genesis Mini 2 shows exactly why they're still loved. It's not a cash grab like what some of the bigger companies put out. I'm wanting to get one next month, hopefully the stock lasts. I think if they do a third iteration with 32X support they should model it after the Neptune. If they made the actual Genesis 3 any smaller it'd be a keychain.

@RealziesCuts Жыл бұрын

Remarkable that they included the audio selection between different system models, The game selection is pretty Savage too 💫🏆🎮 Thank you for the review 🥇

@joeyparkhill8751 Жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays Adam!! I enjoyed the story of your origins with the SEGA Genesis.

@AidanWithExtras Жыл бұрын

The model 2 was the first console I owned. So glad they made this

@ScatterbrainPete Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the European Sonic CD is still 50 Hz, but the Mini also has the Japanese version available when you change the language settings, so if you want both the Japanese soundtrack and 60 Hz, you go for this version.

@yopparaemon Жыл бұрын

I thought Sonic CD had real bad slowdown compared to the GameCube port I have on my Wii U.

@whiteknight5100 Жыл бұрын

These are awesome products. I would LOVE a Saturn mini and a Dreamcast mini too. Please Sega...

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that.

@jasonarmstrong5750 Жыл бұрын

Anything more complex than a mini PS1 is kinda hard to do from what I've read

@whiteknight5100 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonarmstrong5750 Maybe someday

@shanthegamer21 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonarmstrong5750 That’s why I think Sega should start with a Master System Mini (with SG-1000, Sega Mark III, and Game Gear games on it) before making a Saturn Mini and Dreamcast Mini.

@InfectedJello Жыл бұрын

Great review Adam! Always a good watch. 👍

@zestysretroandgames6185 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 📹

@5500somerandomdude Жыл бұрын

With the way the gaming industry is nowadays, it is honestly quite refreshing to see SEGA going above and beyond to deliver to the fans the quality that we have known them for.

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Ай бұрын

Hope so I have the Turbografx MINI and it dont work on certain TVs wont start up half the time

@djahjeband7249 Жыл бұрын

Hey awesome review Adam!! I have the 1st Sega Genesis Mini & I love it!

@nimrodlevy Жыл бұрын

I ordered it and i already have the 1st one, I am telling you the emulation level is astounding! its on par with mister, i felt no lag (or consistent lag) no drift, the sound is on point you can see that this thing is a true labor of love, and sega should be praised for that! thats why i picked it up. and above all thanks for bringing this forward. as always quality review and a fun one! many thanks!

@CrocodileRay Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! If I hadn’t watched this, I probably wouldn’t have known it was exclusively sold by Amazon Japan… I just ordered it and can’t wait to get it! Thanks Adam!

@Demoncorpse4800 Жыл бұрын

Sad that the lunar games aren't on the mini 2 Sadly.

@RSans4210 Жыл бұрын

Good to see a high quality release for one of these retro mini consoles

@alyxoj1361 Жыл бұрын

I beleive the japanese studio M2 works on these mini consoles for SEGA and they are well known for their emulation and ports to other sytems throughout the years and their extreme attention to detail. They developed the SEGA Ages series for PS2 and also the ones for Switch amongst many other things.

@zacv1288 Жыл бұрын

Top review, thanks Adam!

@BigHilm Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I pre ordered mine. Amazon UK is out of stock & the ebay prices have doubled.

@Locomamonk Жыл бұрын

If I ever buy a mini console it will be this!

@theshadowman1398 Жыл бұрын

I will be getting one to finally try out night trap

@marcrics Жыл бұрын

It's out on all modern platforms if that's the main reason you are buying one lol

@theshadowman1398 Жыл бұрын

@@marcrics Yeah you mean the hard to get limited run release ?

@marcrics Жыл бұрын

@@theshadowman1398 it's dirt cheap digital.

@theshadowman1398 Жыл бұрын

@@marcrics Digital. That is a very dirty word in my house

@marcrics Жыл бұрын

@@theshadowman1398 this is a console with ROMs on it basically. There isn't much difference there 😂

@saynotop2w Жыл бұрын

your console stories are the best

@KarimJovian Жыл бұрын

Best mini console to date

@waterup380 Жыл бұрын

from what I seen you do a better job talking what works with the mini console than anyone else does

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

@TheTheme Жыл бұрын

My friend that I was in the Navy with lives is Japan and he couldn't get the Sega Genesis mini II sent to him. He walks in a game store and sees a Sega Mega Drive mini II, and basically says, YOINK! He bought it on the spot and the store only had 2.

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Yeah, inventory there was comically low.

@KevPezJALP Жыл бұрын

Having Herzog Zwei, Sega CD (kudos to having both soundtracks for Sonic CD,) and Ranger X alone (Possibly my favorite Genesis game?). …they clearly made this for the nerds like us.

@VirajKathwadia Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see you have as much love for this as I do, you're very thorough and have given a very good review. Like you I own the original MD Mini (And all 4 regional varients with the tower of power mini) I did the same with the Mini 2 (I own all 3 varients and the CD attachment...oh and the Cyber Stick) Love it. Love the effort Sega put in this device. It's not perfect but it's decent (The sound in Ristar I find is a bit off) but yes wonderful system.

@retroguy2525 Жыл бұрын

I bought mine for nostalgic reasons I grew up with the Sega Genesis model 2 I used to play it everyday and I also bought it because in a way I felt like I actually own a bunch of games legitimately like I own them like I bought a bunch of games but on a emulation station sadly but still I technically paid for them in a way even though I didn't buy them cartridgewise

@Tyler16bit Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late, and this is the last recent video I needed to catch up on, but yeah I had no idea Sega put all those features into the Genesis Mini 2. Hopefully I can get one somehow as I'm a crazy person who before this release had a complete Mini console collection, except the Amiga 500 Mini I believe it's called which I'd like as well, but money runs thin during the holidays. Just glad you got yours!

@zaxchannel2834 Жыл бұрын

13:10 that is amazing attention to detail by Sega

@TheCosmicFool Жыл бұрын

I too got my Mega Drive II in 93 and also have a photo of me holding the box. Total surprise; I was told I’d never be allowed a console. It’s still going today, set up in the man cave. I didn’t get the mini 2 as the price was a bit steep but if they ever do another batch I might pick it up. Still would prefer a power button and LED but that’s being a bit particular. Good to see the level of effort they put in matches the excellent first model too.

@willwidrick8039 Жыл бұрын

This looks great! Honestly I would not be surprised we get a third Genesis mini. The third having Genesis, Sega CD & 32X games

@Tempora158 Жыл бұрын

5:09 The Space Harrier II that is on the Genesis Mini 2 is not a bug fix release of the original Genesis version; it's a new version of the game with sprite scaling running on a hypothetical Sega Mark V, a Genesis that contains hardware scaling built into the VDP.

@Owazrim Жыл бұрын

Great to see your exceitment for this. It is a neat little box with a lot of TLC put into it. I would like to get the CD, 32X, and game attachments but the cost is getting up there. A Master System Mini would be awesome.

@EnzoTestarossa740 Жыл бұрын

As much as I've been a SEGA fan, I really enjoy the Genesis Mini and it's add on accessories. I've never owned an original Genesis though and my Uncle used to have the Genesis Model 2 back in the day. I would love to get my hands on the original but, having the mini version to me is something special to have.

@STP.83 Жыл бұрын

Great fan service from Sega. They still deliver quality, no rushed product.

@vengeance1701 Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know there was that second version of Genesis growing up.

@ultimatespidybawlz2198 Жыл бұрын

If you buy the Japanese mega cd attachment for the mini 2 it actually includes the spacer for the 32x attachment and also and attachment to plug the model one mini into the model 2 mega cd attachment

@FukugawaUtake Жыл бұрын

looks really cool, though I don't plan on getting it. Glad you get to make new memories with the Genesis model 2!

@xboxnissan Жыл бұрын

I just realized where 4:10:03 of Bayonetta's OST (by Sega mind you) is coming from (17:23 in this video). You can check Bayonetta - Full OST w/ Timestamps on KZfaq if curious!

@shanthegamer21 Жыл бұрын

I wish they released the Tower Mini 2 in America. That way it would actually feel like playing Virtua Racing or Sega CD/Mega CD.

@richardfosterII7575 Жыл бұрын

I want this now. I like to have physical games but this is amd your right made for us.

@wes788411 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad Sega took these consoles seriously and didn’t license this out to At Games. I was really wishing that Snatcher was on the mini 2.

@Alorso_ Жыл бұрын

Now that's how you release a quality Mini Console, impressed how far Sega went here 👍

@aaliguy9986 Жыл бұрын

Which Genesis model sound option did you go with, Adam?

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Model 1

@sgdude1337 Жыл бұрын

It would have been super cool to see a mini console that looks like a CDX since it includes genesis and CD games. I understand why they wouldn’t since plenty of people wouldn’t recognize it, but the serious Sega fans would love it. Also my first console was a CDX so admittedly I’m biased

@joewhitlow5799 Жыл бұрын

YES

@guitarspud1723 Жыл бұрын

Crusader of Centy and Shining Force CD is why I got it. I love this thing. Dig the hat.

@steveweber7142 Жыл бұрын

still have my original model 1 mega drive that i got christmas '93 together with shining force. simpler times... i have both mega drive minis and think they're awesome.

@Nin10Guy Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, do you think you'll ever do a video on the Sega Astro City Mini? It's probably my favorite mini plug and play console so far.

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Probably not.

@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct Жыл бұрын

7:00 forget Doom & XBox Live, _Night Trap_ is the game to port onto anything with a screen, such as ATM’s, McDonald’s kiosks, and pregnancy tests

@djj1 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy 2 Dreamcast minis....come on SEGA!!!!!

@SuperNicktendo Жыл бұрын

I don't mean to alarm you, but there's a guy who looks exactly like you that does a travel channel. Pretty interesting stuff. The Sega Genesis Mini 2 hits all the nostalgia buttons for me. I still have the Genesis 2 box along with the system + sega CD I got as a kid. One of the very few original consoles from my childhood. It plays fantastic - been playing through Crusader of Centy and it's pretty good.

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I comment on his stuff and mock him for his failures.

@OneMore1UP 4 ай бұрын

I was happy to get one from Germany

@SLAYERfan4life88 Жыл бұрын

Sega story time with Adam

@pdraggy Жыл бұрын

Didn't know it was limited, just ordered one :)

@Nelbroth Жыл бұрын

It works with my Astro City stick so that's a nice bonus.

@cax1175 Жыл бұрын

Any chance you are in Japan in April Adam, or will you be only in the UK for fhat convention?

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

I'll be in the UK.

@cax1175 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik I'll find Loopy games in your honor

@danminer3548 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one

@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct Жыл бұрын

I still have my Genesis 2 mini in the box. Maybe I’ll play it some time later, when I’m not busy. I recently won an auction for a TurboGrafx mini, but the price was well over retail. I feel bad about it, even though the starting bid was less than retail.

@TheReneDorion Жыл бұрын

I imagine Sega still has no plan to return to the console market (though my hope for the contrary still burns strong to the point that if they did, I honestly believe I would go back to them solely), but if we look at it from a what if perspective, the mini consoles would be an amazing way to test the waters for that. Console-specific Sega, we miss and love you.

@shaggymcdaniel3216 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the Cyber Stick. I got one and it’s very interesting, but it’s only for the hardcore fans. It definitely adds a lot of fun to the controls.

@CasperEgas Жыл бұрын

I bought one. I like it. Don't mind the different power button either. In Europe it is also Amazon exclusive, but did not ship directly from Amazon Japan. I had hoped it would have the Working Designs games here too though...

@Ronson711 Жыл бұрын

I love both of my Genesis minis❤

@natecw4164 Жыл бұрын

"30 plus years..." *Ugh, I am getting old* "Almost 40 plus years..." *Noooooo*

@darktetsuya Жыл бұрын

seems really cool! although I already got our big christmas present for the mrs. and I (XBOX series s) maybe for my birthday in January? we'll see how things play out. seems like a really cool unit though I do like some of the SEGA CD games they went with like sonic!

@llfallen0nell884 Жыл бұрын

On the topic of sega I was interested in trying out yakuza from gamepass which game should I start with?

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Yakuza 0.

@saynotop2w Жыл бұрын

Release order is 1 2 3 4 5 0 k1 k2 6 7 which if you want the incremental gameplay improvements is the way to go

@nsgames24 Жыл бұрын

1:43 Wait, I remember from your original Genesis retrospective video that your childhood Genesis had a little Sonic sticker on the front.

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Oh dude... you're right.... Fuck man, dude ... you're totally right. I can't believe I forgot that. A lot of my stuff got shuffled around because of the fire and....dude...thank you.

@nsgames24 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik 😔 I'm sorry, man

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

@@nsgames24 No I'm being serious. You helped me figure out which one it was. I thought I had it right. But you're totally right. I'm sincerely saying thank you. I forgot all about that.

@CCH3900 Жыл бұрын

The North American SEGA Genesis Mini 2. My thoughts... I wish we had some of the JP games, not a lot of games on the NA Mini 2 get me excited. So I think I'm gonna skip it. But hey, it looks cool, hope you have fun with it Adam.

@zdenshadowdragonbyzideodi8819 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@fordxbgtfalcon Жыл бұрын

I bought one, as well as the Japanese version. I’m definitely loving them. Also bought the Mega cd accessory for looks, lol

@MetalGreggNY75 Жыл бұрын

Hey Adam! Did they make a retro 3-button Genesis controller and if so would it work with the Genesis Mini 2?

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

I literally showed it in the video yo.

@rustymixer2886 Жыл бұрын

Sorry but At Games Flashback 2018 SD destroys both mini 1 and 2 in terms of lag and audio and video quality as well as unlimited games

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

@@rustymixer2886 Troll take is funny. Kudos.

@rustymixer2886 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik I'm serious.

@rustymixer2886 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik they made 2 models the last one 2018/2019 with sd card is amazing and the sound and video no lag is superb

@lesregan3026 Жыл бұрын

Legend!

@NiGHTS1980 Жыл бұрын

Both the Nintendo and Sega Mini's are the best. I just wished Sega did a mini of the Master System, Saturn and DC.

@XELACRAFTS Жыл бұрын

What’s it like to have sega actually know you and send you things

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

Cool I guess.

@IanNewYashaTheFinalAct Жыл бұрын

12:08 hey, it’s something I could do IRL: do a size comparison of a Sega Genesis ver. 2 real and mini consoles

@charlesbennett7484 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know where I can find a decorative "mini cartidge" for my Sega Genesis Mini?

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

The only one I know of is the one I showed.

@charlesbennett7484 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik thanks.

@arinelliott9124 Жыл бұрын

I bought the Sega Genesis Mini 2 for shining force cd that i never played before

@graphicsgod Жыл бұрын

You can get the Sega CD model 2 package on eBay! ..Everywhere else wants almost $200.00 for it. But people on eBay are only charging $80-100.00. Sure it's more than the original price of $60.00, but it's better than paying $200!! I got mine and it only took a week from Japan through DHL. I'd recommend buying it before they go even higher in price or worse all gone! I also have the Sega CD model 1 kit as well.

@rbmentertainment3977 Жыл бұрын

Is that sonic cd the 2012 mobile port in wide-screen with tails support...

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure.

@THE_VictoryPictures Жыл бұрын

Got this a few days after launch, I was not prepared for how small the packaging would be. I spent the entire day playing each and every game and screwed with all of the settings, had a grand time. What I’m looking forward to the most is for someone to hack the mini console so that I can play other Sega CD games like Snatcher on it.

@clash6696 Жыл бұрын

It came with a power brick? Sounds like something that would be included as standard but not anymore. Good guy Sega!

@wuldntuliktonoptb6861 Жыл бұрын

Merry Xmas Adam and guess what ya still do have the photo I’m sure that was one of your moms favorite photos 2.

@Tax_2000 8 ай бұрын

I know im late to this, but a sega saturn mini that has 32x games would be awesome!

@northsta Жыл бұрын

Sonic CD & Ecco CD - enough for me to buy Mega Drive 2 mini just for them - I owned Mega CD when it was relevant but I remember passing up those game at the store to some FMV games but no more regrets now finally😊

@just_delightful Жыл бұрын

Looking like Matt Damon in Xmas gear-

@The_Soulbutcher Жыл бұрын

I want this solely for Shining Force CD and the other games in the Shining series that are on this. However I wish it had other jrpg's from the Sega CD that I want like Lunar and Lunar 2. I have those for PS1 but I want the original version for Sega CD which are expensive now. It also could have used Snatcher.

@mattmaverick703 Жыл бұрын

They should've done the Sega 2s box art to match the original Sonic 2 System release from holiday of 1992 going into new year 93. The new mini should've had Sonic 2 on it also

@JolliAllGenGamer Жыл бұрын

Maybe I will get the Genesis mini 2 once it is hacked like the Genesis mini 1. Always preferred the look of the model 1 Genesis over model 2

@TheRavenwolf666 Жыл бұрын

I want to get the Sega mini 2 but not sure where I can get it 🤔

@AdamKoralik Жыл бұрын

I put a link in the description.

@TheRavenwolf666 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamKoralik awesome. Thank you. I’ll check it out.

@pinkace Жыл бұрын

I never play emulation, all my games are played in their native format. That said, this is probably the first mini system I'll ever buy.

@The_Soulbutcher Жыл бұрын

I doubt it will happen but I would love a Saturn mini and a Dreamcast mini. It doesn't seem likely but this having Sega CD games seemed very unlikely.

@arcadeutopia3035 Жыл бұрын

These bad boys are hard to find 👀

@KenSch2020 Жыл бұрын

The red sticker didn't get adopted until the Sega Genesis Model 3 which was made by Majesco but licensed by Sega. ( I know you know that Adam just a statement to people who do not know.) Please don't think I am being rude.

@Caleb_Bravo99 Жыл бұрын

GBA games also perfectly fit in the cartridge slot. Can stick Sonic Advance in there.

@dustyshoopman845 Жыл бұрын

First the used the same electronics not the same mold. Look at the cartridge slot. The us version has our shape where the Japanese one has the Japanese shape. Also the Japanese model 2 mini CD attachment comes with the spacer for the mini 32x. Also you do know you can change you country in the Amazon app and set up a Japanese account and buy the Mega Drive mini 2 and CD attachment from them if there is still any in stock. I got everything except the pal version.