"Gamen Mikado" full cooperation! Vertical "Astro City Mini V" announced!

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Sega," a leading Japanese video game manufacturer, is celebrating its 61st anniversary in 2021.
Sonic the Hedgehog," which boasts worldwide popularity, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021, and the newest title " Sonic Frontier " has been announced.
In addition to game titles, Sega has also released miniature versions of home video game consoles and arcade machines that we were crazy about back in the day, such as the "Mega Drive Mini," "Game Gear Micro," and "Astro City Mini. These products are so popular that they were in short supply when they were first released.
Then, in August 2021, Sega Toys suddenly announced a new project in collaboration with the famous long-established arcade "Arcade Mikado.
At that time, no details were announced, but the collaboration with "Arcade Mikado" and the official twitter (@ASTROCITYmini) of "Astro City Mini" responded to the announcement, and the "Astro City Mini & Astro City Mini" was born. It was expected to be a new model of "Astro City Mini "".
We have been waiting for further information, but on December 17, 2021 (Friday), the first anniversary of the release of "ASTROCITYmini", the full picture of the new model was finally revealed!



Now in portrait mode! Astro City Mini V" announced!

Due to the popularity around the world, the arcade classics including "Astro City Mini" will be made into a series! The new model announced is "Astro City Mini V "!
The "Astro City Mini V" is larger than the "Astro City Mini" and has a large 4.6" 4:3 vertical monitor.

Astro City Mini V
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The "Astro City Mini V" has a larger 4.6" 4:3 vertical monitor than the "Astro City Mini" and is a vertical screen cabinet.

Astro City Mini V
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The machine was built with the full cooperation of "Arcade Mikado," a sacred place for game fans, so it can be played with arcade-like specifications, including game selections and button settings.

Development cooperation with Arcade Mikado
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DIP switches " for your own settings

Astro City Mini V
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The " Easy Save Function " allows you to save and load games anytime, anywhere.

Astro City Mini V
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Furthermore, when output via HDMI, the game can also be played in portrait mode!
You can enjoy the vertical screen as much as you want on a large screen.

Astro City Mini V
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As you might expect from the vertical screen, the main game titles included are shooting games, and 22 hit titles from six Japanese companies and seven brands are included!
The titles included are very important, aren't they?
This time, all 22 titles will be announced, not one after the other!
Here are the 22 titles in the order they were introduced in the presentation video, one by one, maker by maker!

Astro City Mini V Titles
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SEGA

  • ZAXXON
  • Action Fighter
  • Lesson War
  • Desert Breaker

SAVE DEVELOPMENT

  • Raiden

Toa Plan

  • BATSUGUN
  • Dogune ministry
  • V.V (V.5)
  • Shark! Shark! Shark!
  • out zone
  • TATSUJIN
  • TATSUJIN King

RAIZING/8ing

  • gale magic mission
  • Armed Police Battle Rider
  • Battle Bakuraido Unlimited Version

SAIKYO

  • Sengoku Ace
  • Strikers 1945
  • GUNBIRD

Nibbutsu

  • Moon Cresta
  • Terra Cresta
  • Cosmopolis Gallivan

Video System

  • Sonic Wings

This is a lineup that will make those of you who frequented video game arcades back in the day shudder.
Among them, "Desert Breaker," "Dogune," "Outzone," "King of Master," "Armed Police," "Battle Rider," and "Battle Bakraid. Unlimited Version" are the first faithful ports of the arcade versions.
That alone is worth the purchase!
Like the Astro City Mini, the Astro City Mini V is equipped with a joystick and buttons, but you can also connect the "Arcade Stick" and " Control Pad" that are sold with the Astro City Mini. The "Arcade Stick" and " Control Pad" sold with the "Astro City Mini" can also be connected to play the game.
A " Game Center Style Kit," which is perfect for interior decoration, can also be attached, so when you are not playing, you can display it side by side with your "Astro City Mini.

AstroCity Mini V Available Peripheral Devices
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To be released in the summer of 2022!

Astro City Mini V
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Astro City Mini V will be released in the summer of 2022! The price will be 19,580 (tax included ).
The "Astro City Mini V" is currently available for pre-order, and will be sold in limited quant ities.
If the number of pre-orders is very large, it is possible that pre-orders will end early, so early pre-ordering is recommended.
In addition to the main unit, an " Astro City Mini V Game Center Style Kit" will also be available, which includes a pedestal that looks like an arcade cabinet when installed, an arcade chair, a sign that attaches to the top, and instructional stickers for the titles included in "Astro City Mini V. kit " will also be available.
This is a must-buy for anyone who wants to play the game! It will be released in the summer of 2022 at a price of 4,378 yen (tax included).

Astro City Mini V Game Center Style Kit
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And more! SegaToys.com, the official e-commerce site of SegaToys, will be selling a limited " SegaToys.com Set "!
In addition to the "Astro City Mini V" itself, the aforementioned "Astro City Mini V Game Center Style Kit" and "Control Pad", a "Special Display Board" that allows you to create a game center-like display is also included. Special Display Board ", the main BGM of each title, and a "Special Display Board " featuring new songs by the powerful team of Sega sound creator Hiro (a.k.a. Master Hiro) and Sega's Takeshi Mitsuyoshi, known as "the best singing businessman in Japan". The set includes a "Special CD " featuring a new song and a " Special Collaboration T-shirt " featuring the logos of the titles in the set.

Astro City Mini V "SegaToys.com Set
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The display board, CD, and T-shirt may not be available anywhere else, so please consider the "SegaToys.com Set" as a complete set!
The SegaToys.com Set is priced at 32,780 yen (including tax) and is available for pre-order on SegaToys.com, the official e-commerce site of SegaToys!


Please check the official "Astro City Mini V" website for more information on the product, current announcements, future release dates, and additional information!

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