The Nintendo Classic Mini series, Mega Drive Mini, PC Engine mini, and other mini game consoles packed with nostalgic games are all popular.
Not only can they play many classic titles, but they are also popular because of their cute design, which looks like a compact version of a game console.
Many mini game consoles can be played by outputting video and audio to a TV or monitor, but some, such as SNK's "NEOGEO mini" and Sega's "Astro City mini," have displays and speakers built into the console and can be played by themselves as long as they are powered by a power source. These are also very popular. It's nice to have a game arcade cabinet in your home, isn't it?
A new product is now available in the miniature game machine category!
TAITO has announced the "EGRET II mini," a game arcade machine that can be placed on a table!
Unique design with a screen that rotates in accordance with the title
The " EGRET II mini" is a miniature version of TAITO's " EGRET II " game console.
It is equipped with a display and speakers, and can play games by itself by supplying power, or can be enjoyed on a large screen by outputting video and audio to a TV or monitor via HDMI.
So far, it is almost the same as other products, but "EGRET II mini" has its own unique feature!
The screen can be rotated to match the game title you are playing!
From the video, it appears that you can easily rotate the screen by pushing in on the screen part and it will pop up.
A revolutionary idea that allows you to play a game title in portrait mode in full screen without having to cut off both sides of the screen to project it in landscape mode!
There are 40 titles built into the unit, and the first 15 titles are available in the first release, along with the year of first release and screen orientation!
Additional game titles can be added!
Another feature of the "EGRET II mini" is the ability to add game titles using an SD card!
SNK's "NEOGEO Arcade Stick PRO" also allows users to add unlocked game titles, but basically, mini game consoles have fixed game titles.
If you can add games to the SD card, you can have a lot more fun!
The " Eglet2 Mini Paddle & Trackball Game Expansion Set," which will be released at the same time, comes with an SD card and adds 10 games that are played using the paddle and trackball on the console.
Some of the additional titles have been revealed, and we are happy to see that " Arkanoid " is included, as expected.
Another unique feature of the "EGRET II mini" is that a dedicated controller other than the stick or pad type will be released.
The titles that will be built in and added to the EGRET II mini are not all known yet!
Some people may be wondering, "Will this title or that title be included in the game?" Check the official website of "EGRET II mini" for further information!
Product lineup at a glance!
"EGRET II mini" is scheduled to be released on March 2, 2022 (Wednesday ). Reservations have already started at stores that handle the product.
EGRET II mini" has a rich product lineup, with multiple dedicated controllers being released simultaneously or sold as a set, so we will introduce them all together with the product information!
EGRET II mini (standalone)
Product size | 155mm (width) x 200mm (depth) x 209mm (height) |
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Suggested retail price | 18,678 yen (including tax) |
Initial purchase privilege | Rekishi Taito Logo & Egret Two Mini Sticker Sheet |
What's included | Main unit (40 built-in titles) USB cable for power supply (1.5m) HDMI cable (2.0m) Instruction panel User's manual |
Precautions | This product does not come with a USB power supply. It is necessary to prepare it separately to play games. When using this product, please use a USB power supply device (5V/2.0A/10W or more output) that can be powered directly from an outlet. The design, specifications, appearance, etc. of the product are subject to change without notice. The image is under development. They may differ from the actual product. |
Egret2 Mini Dedicated Paddle & Trackball Game Expansion Set
Product size | Width 240mm x Depth 100mm x Height 48mm / Cable 2.0m |
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Suggested Retail Price | 12,078 yen (including tax) |
Remarks | Paddle game" and "Trackball game" can be played. Software is included on the SD card. |
Control Panel for Eglet2 Mini (2P color)
Product size | 240mm (W) x 100mm (D) x 91mm (H) / Cable 2.0m |
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Suggested Retail Price | 8,778 yen (including tax) |
Remarks | The lever can be switched between 8-way and 4-way input direction as well as the main unit. |
Eglet Two Mini Dedicated Control Pad
Product size | Width 155mm x Depth 77mm x Height 30mm / Cable 2.0m |
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Suggested Retail Price | 3,278 yen (including tax) |
Remarks | Ideal for customers who are familiar with controllers for home video game consoles. |
Egret Two Mini Full Package Luxury Special Edition (Limited First Edition)
Suggested Retail Price | 49,478 yen (including tax) |
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Product Contents | Eglet Two Mini (40 built-in titles / cable included) Eglet2 Mini Paddle & Trackball Game Expansion Set (10 titles on SD card) Eglet Two Mini control panel (2P color) Eglet Two Mini Control Pad Instruction Card Mini (50 titles) TAITO 70th anniversary/ZUNTATA 35th anniversary soundtrack CD (3 or 4 CDs) DX strategy book with all 50 titles (160 pages, specially edited by KADOKAWA Game Linkage) |
Eglet2 Mini Body + Paddle & Trackball Pack (Limited First Edition)
Suggested Retail Price | 32,978 yen (including tax) |
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Product Contents | Eglet2 Mini (40 titles built in / cable included) Eglet2 Mini Paddle & Trackball Game Expansion Set (10 titles on SD card) Instruction Card Mini (50 titles) TAITO 70th/ZUNTATA 35th Anniversary Soundtrack CD (3 or 4 CDs) |
To play the additional titles, you will need the "Eglet2 Mini Paddle & Trackball Game Expansion Set", and to play with family and friends, you will need an additional controller...so the " Luxury Special Edition & quot;" with all the extras is the best choice. quot;" which also comes with special extras, seems to be the best choice! So, please consult your playing environment and your wallet before you make a reservation!
For more information about the product and its retailers, please check the sales information on the official "EGRET II mini" website!
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『ERGETII mini(イーグレットツー ミニ)』
2022年3月2日(水)発売?
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