Customer Ratings & Reviews

I own all the mini retro consoles like NES, SNES, and PS1. Of all the consoles SEGA mini is the best looking out of all them. I just wished that the SEGA mini had comes with a 6 buttons controller instead of 3 buttons. Selected games preloaded on the SEGA mini is good for hours of nostalgia fun. Interface and UI is easy to navigate. If you grew up as a kid during the old retro consoles era, this is a must get as well for the collection.

Great value for the price. Comes with a great library of games, 2 controllers, & all the cables needed to get going.

Brings me back to my early childhood. I grew up playing these classics back in the day. It's refreshing going back and seeing how far we've come in terms of visuals. A lot of my favorite games comes with the mini Genesis. As simple as plug into your screen with hdmi, outlet and you're good to go.

Sega did a great job with this mini system. It has 42 games and two controllers. While I agree with other people they could have added a few different titles this is still an amazing system and a fun blast from the past. Very easy to set up and use and 100% nostalgia feel to it..

Bought this for my step-bro and he loves it. He's always been a Genesis guy.

Great replica for collectors. If you a collector or like retro games this a must have. If few games but you can modified to add more games.

This unit was a great remake of the classic arcade console Sega Genesis, they did an outstanding job on the mini console and the games that were added to the mini console were true classics, a great throwback to yesteryears.

I am really impressed with the presentation and build quality of this product. The games are represented well and the controllers are nice. I am happy with this purchase.

42 games, excellent build quality, 2 controller, hdmi cable and ac adapter included. Nothing more to say!!! Just perfect for a sega collector!!! Great Job Sega!!!

42 games, and I like every one of them! 10 out of 10

This is a fantastic mini console from a design perspective. The attention to detail from the volume slider to the cosmetic notches under the system which were used to attach the SEGA CD on the original console are present and accounted for. But that’s not why you want this. It’s all about the games and the authentic original controllers. The game selection is excellent, and while I would’ve preferred some sequels over others, (revenge of shinobi instead of shinobi 3, shining force 2 instead of the original) there’s an excellent lineup here of absolute must haves including streets of rage 2, gunstar heroes, and my personal favorite, Contra Hard Corp. The original controllers are bulky but perfectly fine, they are exact replicas of the original launch controllers. I personally prefer the officially licensed Retro Bit six button controller, as it has a superior dpad and much more comfortable grip, but that’s sold separately. Simply put this is a must have for genesis fans and retro enthusiasts alike, the emulation is pretty much as perfect as can be and the feeling of playing on a tv with original controllers as opposed to a Xbox one controller on an emulator is unmatched. Highly recommended. Oh, and try setting the language to a European language or Japanese for an insanely cool surprise!

While I've always been a Super Nintendo megafan, I've always appreciated the Sega Genesis, too. When I heard that the Sega Genesis Mini was going to be released, I was skeptical. Previous versions of a miniature Genesis always had emulation and sound issues, likely due to the production being handled by the unimpressive AtGames. This unit, however, is produced by Sega and M2. I like M2, and they did a good job here. The emulation is perfect, and being able to save your states in games like Sonic 2 and Castlevania: Bloodlines is a godsend to an old school gamer like me. The interface is easy to use, though saving your progress could be a little more intuitive. The two included wired controllers are, for better or worse, exactly like the original three-button Sega Genesis controllers. The wires are long enough to where I'm not automatically looking for extension cables or wireless substitutes, and the buttons and directional pad feel perfectly responsive. The included power cable and HDMI cable do what they're supposed to do. The console is easy to set up; I was playing minutes after opening the box for the first time. The actual console is, of course, smaller than the original console, and there's no headphone jack or working volume slider like the original. The cartridge slot opens, and there are cute mini cartridges out there for purchase, but they're cosmetic only. The console isn't very weighty, so a child or more "expressive" gamer might accidentally pull the console off of what it's sitting on with a tug of the controller. The most common complaint about these mini consoles seems to be that they only include a fraction of what's available for the original console. This is an issue as more games are always welcome, and some omissions are glaring; Phantasy Star II and III and Sonic 3 would have been great inclusions. Even taking into account licenses that have long since expired, like the NHL or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we live in an age where it's common knowledge in the gaming community that these games aren't large in terms of file size. A single flash drive can easily hold the entire Sega Genesis library. It's always felt bizarre that these mini consoles don't include more games. The games that are included are mostly top notch games that are still a blast to play, and you'll certainly spend hours with the console if you decide to go through great RPGs like Beyond Oasis and Shining Force, but more games would have been appreciated. That's the only thing keeping me from giving the console a five-star review. The biggest reason I purchased the Sega Genesis Mini was for Mega Man: The Wily Wars. This is a compilation and update of the first three Mega Man games on the NES plus some great original content. I'm a longtime Mega Man fan, and being add this game to my collection in an official capacity makes me happy. There are a lot of other games in this console that I enjoy, but Mega Man: The Wily Wars is this console's crown jewel. If you're a Sega Genesis fan or have always been curious about it or about retro gaming, this console is a great way to relive memories or make new ones. While I do a fair amount of emulation, I'm not going to add any games to my mini console. There are tutorials out there about how to do it, but you're on your own on that front. If you're someone who is happy with either the original console or with emulation, this mini probably isn't for you, but if you're a collector, a retro game fan, a Genesis fan, or just looking for something fun and new, you can't go wrong here.

My favorite childhood console has returns. It comes with everything thing you need. 2 original 3 button controllers, HDM cable, AC power cable, & 42 games! The user interface is clean and clear. You can customize the list of games from ABC order, to release dates, to number of players. The list is amazing. Though it will leave a few of your favorites. For me I’m wondering where’s Sonic 3 & Mortal Kombat with the blood (A,B,A,C,A,B,B code). The game allows you to save 4 slots per game title just by pressing the reset button on the mini console. The volume slider doesn’t work, but it does move, the cartridge opens, but doesn’t play physical cartridges. There’s a emulator inside just like the mini versions of the NES & SNES. I’m surprised at a few of the licenses that Sega was able to get such as the classic Mickey Mouse Illusion titles. For a couple of the games such as Eternal Champions & Street Fighter II Champion Edition you’ll want to buy the licensed 6 button controller that Best Buy is selling. It was released several years into the Sega Genesis long life span when fighting games started to release for the console. It’s worth it. The 6 button & 3 button controllers are as I remember as a child. If you’re a fan of video games this is a must mini console. Thank God Sega did it themselves this time and didn’t license the Genesis out to a third party. How we must cross our fingers for a Sega Saturn mini & Sega Dreamcast mini.

This newest member of the 'classic' consoles is a welcome addition to my collection. Boasting a nice selection of games and attention to detail(s), you won't be disappointed in this one like the Playstation. One of the best features are the much longer cords on the controllers. No need to worry about being too far from your favorite chair or the need for a wireless (if you don't want to). They are also USB, which I imagine will open up a world of new controller choices. The only downside is these are the standard 3-button controllers instead of the 6-button. Since this is a 'classic' system, it only seems fitting and so far I believe there is only one game on the console that uses the 6-buttons, but it is not a requirement. They also made some of the details functional, like a sliding volume button and opening dust flaps where a cartridge would go, but none of these do anything and are only there for the aesthetic. While the console comes with a lot of games, the selection could have been slightly better, however there should be enough here to keep anyone entertained for a while. Overall, very nice and very high quality.

As someone who was a child in the early to mid 90s, this was a no brainer. Such a steal when it comes to value, I put this neck and neck with the SNES classic in terms of console design and quality along with the amount of top notch games. It was about time Sega put out it's own retro plug and play so we can all forget about the horrendous At Games version (although the ability to use cartridges on that was a nice add on).

Without a doubt, the Sega Genesis was the console I probably spent a large part of my childhood on, so when I heard a properly put together mini console was being solicited, I knew I had to get one. In short, it mostly didn't disappoint. There are a lot of great games on the console and some questionable ones, but you get your money's worth with 42 total. If I had to complain at all about anything, it's that there are two three button controllers included in the package. While still a great deal, six button controllers would have been preferred. Overall, very easily worth the price if you're looking to dive back into the 16 bit era on the Sega side of things.

There’s so much love and attention to detail in this mini console that it even surpasses Nintendo’s offerings. Pros: Feels just like it did when I was a kid Good game selection that has titles from nearly every genre Excellent emulation Small touches like main menu music composed by Streets of Rage Composer or when you switch the language, you get that regions rom. Controllers have cords that actually reach my sofa Cons: Notable games missing. Why not the entire sonic series, the entire streets of rage series, the entire phantasy star series etc. Not really a con, but make sure you look at the games list and see if these games are for you

Growing up in the 90s, Sega Genesis was a must have/play if you were into video games. To get this smaller reproduction with a ton of games at a decent price is fantastic. It's like boxed nostalgia. The system plays well, the selection of games is solid (but not perfect) and the 3-button controllers are acceptable. Frankly, they should have packaged in the superior 6-button controllers instead of making you buy them individually. Still, it's a great little video game package.

Wow! this system is way better then I was expecting! Console feels like high quality Sega went above and beyond with the attention to detail just as I remember my original Genesis/Master system. The game selections are Amazing and the emulation and sound by M2 is amazing. Comes with HDMI cord,adapter,USB cable, two 6 ft wired controllers that look and feel exactly like the originals I had back then. Unlike some other mini consoles there is no need to purchase additional accessories as everything u need is in the box. You can also select different languages/regions to get that version of the game and box art which no other system does. Sega put in great time and effort in making this must own mini console, and it shows.

The Genesis Mini is a plug and play system loaded with 42 Classic Genesis games. There are a few rare games in the system what are unexpected like the Genesis version of Tetris. There are two ports on the back, one for power, one for HDMI. The controller is a faithful reproduction of the classic 3 button Sega Controller. A 6 button controller can be purchased separately for playing games like Street Fighter II. The emulation is great as is the UI handled by M2. The Genesis itself is a recreation of the original hardware down to the design of the system with the same parts that remove for attachments though they do nothing functionally. I would highly recommend this system to any gamer who grew up playing Sega.