On June 3, 2020, Sega will celebrate its 60th anniversary!
Sega has just announced the " Game Gear Mikro ", an ultra-compact version of the legendary "Game Gear" portable game console, which has shaken not only Sega fans but also the gaming industry, and now there is a further announcement!
Sega has just announced the " Astro City Mini," a palm-sized version of the "Astro City" arcade machine!
祝セガ60周年！伝説の携帯ゲーム機のミニ版「ゲームギアミクロ」発表！
What is "Astro City"?
Sega's arcade cabinet "Ast ro City" was the first resin cabinet introduced in 1993.
This innovative cabinet was much lighter than the previous ones designed only by sheet-metal processing, and many game arcades nationwide supported it, with approximately 50,000 units installed.
The game that was used more than anything else in "Astro City" was probably the world's first 3D fighting game, " Virtua Fighter.
I, a native of the countryside in the Tohoku region, used to go to Astro City, which was located in a candy store, with coins in my pocket to play Virtua Fighter.... By the way, I used to play with Jackie.
Virtua Fighter, along with CAPCOM's Street Fighter II, is the game that laid the foundation for today's fighting games!
Back in the palm of your hand!
Astro City" is coming back as " Astro City Mini " as part of the Sega Group's 60th anniversary project!
The "Astro City Mini" is a faithful 1/6 scale reproduction of the actual "Astro City" game machine.
It is said to be "palm-sized," but it is a bit larger, so it will be easier to play.
Like the "Astro City," the first resin cabinet on the market, the main unit has been reproduced in resin!
The control buttons are small, but made of the same material as the " Astro City" buttons! The joystick is also faithfully reproduced in its basic design!
The illumination on the top of the main unit, which is reminiscent of arcade machines, also lights up!
The 3.97" LCD monitor on the console allows you to play the game just like the "NEOGEO mini".
The device is also equipped with an HDMI port, so you can output to a TV or monitor and play on the big screen!
Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm earphone jack are also included, allowing you to fully enjoy the sound of the time.
A " control pad " modeled after the "Astro City" design will also be available for purchase, so two players can enjoy playing against each other or cooperatively.
Some of the titles included in the game have been announced!
The "Astro City Mini" will include a total of 36 titles!
Ten of these titles have been announced in conjunction with this announcement!
Virtua Fighter
The world's first 3D fighting game. The fierce battles between polygonal characters will come to life!
Fantasy Zone
Sega's representative side-scrolling shooter. Retrieve stolen coins and purchase parts to upgrade your Opa-Opa! Smash the conspiracy of an unknown enemy!
Golden Axe
The ultimate sword and sorcery fantasy action game! The three heroes now stand up to defeat "Death Adder the Fiend", the enemy that took their family from them.
Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder
The best of the Golden Axe series! Different stages can be played by branching routes! Will you be able to use your sword and magic to defeat the approaching evildoers and restore peace to the world?
Dark Edge
Six battler legends battle it out in super 3-D action. Take back the future of mankind and fight for hope!
Alien Storm
An exhilarating action game! The Alien Busters run through the city to defeat the vicious aliens that have attacked Earth!
Alien Syndrome
A horror-inspired action shooting game. Escape from a maze of alien-invaded spaceships and space bases by rescuing your 16 trapped comrades!
Columns II
The second puzzle game. Line up 3 or more gems vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to erase them one after another! You can play "Flash Columns," in which you clear a stage by erasing gems, or "Competitive Columns," in which two players can play against each other.
Tant R
The definitive puzzle and action party game. 16 mini-games, a bumpy detective and an escaped convict to catch up with!
Beast Kings
Take the Spirit Balls and power up! Become a beastman to save the goddess Athena and hit the demons with special attacks!
The first announcement alone is superb.
Above all, the joy of playing Virtua Fighter in such a small size!
I don't have to experience the frustration of not being able to play Virtua Fighter anymore because I ran out of pocket money at the arcade back then!
I played Virtua Fighter on the Sega Saturn and other consoles after that, but nothing can compare to the feeling of playing Virtua Fighter on a console.
The rest of the titles are " Coming soon.... We'll be waiting with bated breath for the rest!
The release is scheduled for December 2020!
" Astro City City Mini " will be released in December 2020! The price will be 12,800 yen (excluding tax)!
The "Astro City Mini Control Pad ", an external controller, will also be available in December 2020 and will be priced at 2,780 yen (excluding tax).
The control pad is a must for 2-player play and TV output!
And with many other peripherals planned for release, we can't wait to see what else is in the works!
The "Astro City City Mini," a dream console that can play many of Sega's classic titles, will be a strong competitor to the PS5 and Xbox SX! ( We hope so!)!
For more details, please check the official website of "Astro City Mini"!
ゲーセンの熱狂が、この一台でよみがえる
『アストロシティミニ』発売決定！
セガのアーケード筐体「アストロシティ」を6分の1のサイズで忠実再現。『バーチャファイター』をはじめとする36タイトルを収録！ セガトイズより、2020年12月に発売します。https://t.co/nkT4z7wnZL#アストロシティミニ pic.twitter.com/13w6DSQzWK
— セガ公式アカウント? (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) July 8, 2020
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