After 29 years, the Sega Genesis is officially back in production

8 November 2016
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The Sega Genesis is now officially back in production, reports CNET.

The 16-bit gaming console is being made by TecToy, a manufacturing partner officially licensed by Sega.

The Sega Genesis is currently only available in Brazil, where it remains relatively popular despite its age.

Some changes have been made to the design of the console, including the addition of an SD card slot and support for A/V cables, but not HDMI.

The following 22 games will be bundled with the console:

  • Alex Kidd
  • Alien Storm
  • Altered Beast
  • Arrow Flash
  • Bonanza Brothers
  • Columns
  • Decap Attack
  • E-Swat
  • Fatal Labyrinth
  • Flicky
  • Gain Ground
  • Golden Axe
  • Golden Axe 3
  • Jewel Master
  • Kid Chameleon
  • Last Battle
  • Out Runners
  • Sega Soccer
  • Shadow Dancer
  • Shinobi 3
  • Sonic 3
  • Turbo Outrun

The Sega Genesis is priced at BRL399 in Brazil, which equates to R1,762 at the time of writing.


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  1. Angelo Saim
    08.11.2016 at 07:05

    my first thought was like why… but then i thought, might be cool and then i think now we have virtual reality existing along side a 29 year old console

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