Today, June 3, is the anniversary of the founding of Sega, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2020! Congratulations indeed!
Sega's influence on the video game and entertainment industry is immeasurable, with its many classic video game titles, classic game hardware, toys, and casinos.
Sega has announced the "Game Gear Micro", a smaller version of the legendary "Game Gear", a handheld video game console released in 1990.
What is the "Game Gear"?
The "Game Gear" was Sega's only handheld game console released in 1990.
Unlike the Game Boy, which was already on the market, the Game Gear had a color LCD and backlight, and could be played in dark places, making it the object of children's dreams at the time. Those who had one were rich families....
The fact that it could also be used as a portable TV by attaching a dedicated external TV tuner also makes it a futuristic machine.
It consumes a lot of electricity and requires 6 AA batteries to run, and even if you use alkaline batteries, it only runs for 3 to 4 hours.
For more detailed specifications, please check the "Sega Hardware Encyclopedia" on the official Sega website!
"Game Gear Micro" beyond the Mini is now on sale!
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Game Gear in 1990, the micro-sized "Game Gear Micro" has been announced!
The size of the microscopic body is less than 40% of the original, at 80mm x 43mm x 20mm (W x H x D), which can be said to be the size of the palm of your hand. It is very cute.
Whereas the original required 6 AA batteries, it can be powered by 2 AAA batteries and can also be powered via Micro USB for long hours of play!
In addition to the mono speaker, there is also a headphone jack for stereo output, so you can enjoy sound to the fullest.
The Micro USB 2.0 comes in four colors: black, blue, yellow, and red, and each color will contain four different titles!
The titles that will be included are...
Game Gear Micro Black Included Titles
Sonic the Hedgehog
Puyo Puyo Street
Outrun
Loyal Stone -Open the Door to Time- (Japanese)
Game Gear Micro Blue Titles
Sonic & Tales
Gunstar Heroes
Sylvan Tale
Bakubaku Animal World Keeper Championship
Game Gear Micro Yellow Titles
Shining Force Gaiden: Expedition to the Land of the Evil Gods
Shining Force Gaiden II: Evil Awakening
Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict
Nazo Puyo Aruru no Ru
Game Gear Mikro Red Titles
JINJIN TENSEI GAIDEN The Last Bible
Megami Tensei Gaiden Last Bible Special
The GG Shinobi
Columns
The titles I want to play are scattered in each color. I have no choice but to buy all the colors! Sega's good at business!
The price is a reasonable \4,980 JPY (*$45.8 USD) (excluding tax) for each!
There is a special offer if you buy all colors at the same time!
For those SEGA fans who have looked at the titles included and realized that they have no choice but to purchase all the colors!
If you purchase the four-color set, you will receive the "Big Window Micro", which is a micro version of the "Big Window", an optional unit that used to magnify the Game Gear screen using a lens!
If you're worried about playing on a micro-sized screen, don't worry!
I'm glad to know that my eyesight is not as good as it was when I was a kid!
There are also limited editions available at various stores!
"Game Gear Micro" can be purchased at Amazon, Rakuten Books, and Sega Store, and each store has its own limited edition!
Amazon.co.jp Limited Edition
In addition to the "Game Gear Micro", Amazon will also sell a limited original T-shirt!
The "Game Gear Micro GO SEGA Original T-Shirt" with the four colors of the full-size "Game Gear Micro" printed on the front and the SEGA 60th anniversary "GO SEGA" logo on the back is priced at \3,500 JPY (*$32.2 USD) (tax not included) and available in M, L, and XL sizes! Three sizes are available!
"Game Gear Bros. Original T-Shirts" will be available in three sizes (M, L, and XL) for \3,200 JPY (*$29.4 USD) (tax not included), with a pop anthropomorphic design that faithfully reproduces the size ratio of the original Game Gear and "Game Gear Micro".
I want one or the other!
Rakuten Books Limited
Rakuten Books will sell "Game Gear Micro Pins & Collection Box" featuring four colors of "Game Gear Micro" and the packages of all 16 titles in the series!
The pins are housed in a special sleeve that resembles the packaging of the original Game Gear and are a must-have addition to your collection!
Both the design of the sleeve and the pins are sure to tickle the hearts of Sega fans.
Of course, the "Big Window Micro" is also included.
The price is \27,255 JPY (*$250 USD) (excluding tax)!
Sega Store Exclusive
Sega Store will sell "Game Gear Micro 4 Color Set DX Pack Smoke Collector's Edition" which includes 4 colors of "Game Gear Micro" and a model of "Game Gear Micro Smoke"!
The "Game Gear Micro Smoke" is one of the most popular Game Gear colors, and this micro version is a must-have item!
This is only a model, so even though it has the same level of perfection as the "Game Gear Micro", you cannot play the game with it.
The framed case with the "GO SEGA" logo is also very cool.
Of course, the "Big Window Micro" is also included!
The price is \25,920 JPY (*$238.4 USD) (excluding tax).
Amazon has already started taking reservations for each of these items, so you can check out the "Game Gear Micro GO SEGA Original T-shirt" and "Game Gear Bros. Original T-shirt " pages, "Game Gear Micro Pins & Collection Box" Game Gear Micro 4 Color Set DX Pack Smoke Collector's Edition" at SEGA Store now!
It's too late to regret after it's sold out!
The release date is October 6th, the same as the original!
The Game Gear Micro will be released on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, exactly 30 years after the original Game Gear was released!
The "Game Gear Micro" will be released on October 6, 2020, exactly 30 years to the day since the original Game Gear was released!
For more details and additional information, check out the official Game Gear Micro website!
Let's celebrate Sega's 60th anniversary and Game Gear's 30th anniversary together!
「#ゲームギアミクロ」10月6日発売決定！
セガのカラー携帯ハードがミニを超えるミクロサイズに。
4色のカラーにそれぞれ異なる４タイトルを収録。
4色同時購入で特典「ビッグウィンドーミクロ」も登場！https://t.co/hXC36mF1qh#GOSEGA #SEGA60th pic.twitter.com/0ZzPDygbwW— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) June 3, 2020
