Sega Genesis Mini Review

[@cecilmcclendon6907]

The emerald's always flashed/blinked on the bonus screen of Sonic 1. That's not a glitch lmao

[@teryliuhoo5989]

Exactly

[@cmooreHD]

I was thinking the exact same.. that’s been there and blinking oddly out of structural pattern. I don’t see any issues.

[@Gamers_Revolution]

I said the same thing while watching the vid

[@crgaming6175]

Was just about to say this when i saw that. Even later sonic titles, notably Sonic and Knuckles, the emeralds always flickered like that

[@gzo1984]

I wrote the same thing LOL people are reviewing these that didn't play the games back in the day

[@ShakShak1999]

IGN Classic Console Review NES: 7.5 SNES: 8.5 PS: 5.5 Genesis:9.0 GENESIS DOES!!!!!

[@SiCxNeMeSiS]

lol Genesis does! I just hear the theme in my head 🤣

[@DevinAK49]

That surprises me. Especially because of the low quality software.

[@shayanmanteghi5662]

Genesis has done what Nintendidn't and Playstashuned!

[@stevepitman2991]

pity about the double button imput lag one reviewer noted and wouldn't even recommend this at all. there are a couple of bad reviews so far and a couple of fairly positive ones. check out Cinemassacre and Rerez Reviews

[@ShakShak1999]

@@stevepitman2991 send the rerez one where he complained why aren't there arcade games in the Sega Genesis classic

[@sportsbookps5544]

1. The chaos emerald flashing is not a glitch. It did that in the original. 2. What's up with that Tetris background with the group of people in the white robes???

[@GaZlovesGames]

Yea i was thinking this also!! They always glitch flickered.. as meant to

[@midwestfest426]

I think they just tried to find the 1 guy in the office that doesn't outright hate sonic. You can kinda tell he has limited experience with Sonic 1 though...

[@TROBassGuitar]

White supremacist Tetris confirmed

[@midwestfest426]

@@TrueBlueOfficial no

[@sportsbookps5544]

@@TrueBlueOfficial No. It flashed exactly like that on the original. It looked strange back then, too.

[@ksd99999]

I was a Sega Kid. I am getting this to relive my days of coming home from 5th grade and playing Sonic on a Friday afternoon. Ahh memories

[@KINGofLIONS]

Nostalgia at its finest!

[@RobbieStacks90]

I'll have no choice but to buy this as my original Sega Genesis is 25 years old and half of my games freeze because I never maintained the cartridges. I wish that Rocket Knight Adventures and X-Men 2 had been included in this.

[@sw1000xg]

Get a raspberry pie 3 and play all of the sega library.

[@Mediazzzzzz]

Sonic is played out at this point its on every console you can imagine

[@ksd99999]

@@Mediazzzzzz True, but nostalgia is a powerful tool.

[@atomicddt]

The emeralds would flicker like that even on the original genisis. Its a perfect port more than likely

[@JamesChessman]

wrong on original hardware they flash consistently

[@Ceejay-gl9ld]

I remember it flickering too.

[@RetroReset]

Lol so he really does not know what he is talking about 🤣

[@atomicddt]

Yeah possibly. I do know it doesn't happen every single time though. But it does happen quite a bit.

[@atomicddt]

@@Mulinaster yep. Yep. Ive only played it on original hardware multiple multiple times. I think alot of people would recall the same flickering hes describing. Its one of those small things that forever get ingrained in memory.

[@buzzybeemo929]

Now we wait for the Dreamcast next Edit: (Thanks for the 300 likes Bros !)

[@PeopleWithPlushies]

I love the Dreamcast, but you skipped the Saturn

[@Elibbb-sx3kg]

Cant wait for ps4

[@michaelknight3134]

@@Elibbb-sx3kg lol

[@michaelknight3134]

True

[@jayt2917]

Elibbb lol its going to be long

[@wesleywinchester1890]

If this sells well sega will probably do a dreamcast mini.

[@segaunited3855]

CD Mini is coming next. Plus plans to launch a Cloud Service for Genesis/Mega Drive Mini.

[@zzzhuh]

The Sega Genesis is an easy thing to emulate. A Dreamcast mini? They'd have to remake the controllers, which would also have to have the little memory card. That by itself makes me think it wouldn't happen.

[@segaunited3855]

@@zzzhuh DC Mini is not going to happen.

[@mckicks]

Or a fully blown console

[@segaunited3855]

@@mckicks Indeed!

[@KINGofLIONS]

Was a Nintendo kid! Great opportunity to finally grab a genesis! 👍

[@protobuster12]

He probably wanted a new one and plus this one has lots of games

[@yasmined16]

Same

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

this will sit happily on the shelf next to the nes and the snes mini for me to admire all the time :)

[@SantiagoY3569]

Same

[@johanrosenberg6342]

I currently have a "war museum" sitting on my shelf, a bunch of models of tanks, submarines, planes etc... But I own the NES-, Famicom- (Shonen Jump Edition), SNES-, Playstation 1- and Commodore 64 Classic and I want more so I might just have to get another shelf.

[@moises.305]

Play it hippy

[@chrisfent414]

The chaos emeralds would flicker on my sega when I was a kid.

[@JamesChessman]

no they didnt flicker irregularly.

[@chrisfent414]

@@JamesChessman Except they did. It didn't do it every time. It's ok if you don't believe me. It's a pretty small thing to have to lie about.

[@BingBong-pm6rn]

@@JamesChessman yes they did

[@JamesChessman]

Idk maybe it depends on the tv connection or something. I swear on mine they flickered at a constant speed

[@chrisfent414]

@@internet2055 Judging by that comedic gold I'm positive I'm at least 10 years your senior.

[@samuraiboy497]

Dude the chaos emeralds things not a glitch it’s always been like that

[@S3NTINEL2001]

Thats what i was about to say lol

[@therealarien]

It does flash it's just not flashing at a consistent rate. No one seems to understand his concern but I thought the same thing. It shows the refresh rate isn't spot on. I'm a sonic purist so I noticed as well

[@maceomillions2192]

Arien Van Stralen But have you played every Sonic game bro?

[@ravenvince2]

Sega you hear this. You better make a Saturn classic and Dreamcast Classic.

[@ferhound]

I will play the hell out of Eternal Champions.

[@AmpliFreQuency]

Same. Despite this review, ETERNAL CHAMPIONS WAS HARD BUT UNDERRATED

[@somethingsomethingjavi7341]

2:52 My review

[@SuperHns]

@@AmpliFreQuency the AI is just cheater, it blocks ALL, just Multiplay is great

[@MVC2fan1]

So is my dad and my uncle.

[@Khordmaster]

I think I'll be getting one of these. I'm a hugeeeee Nintendo guy but as a kid I never had a SNES (as crazy as they may sound) I had a Genesis and played quite a lot of these games. Should be some dope nostalgia here 🙂

[@TheAnvilMan]

They have Puyo Puyo AND Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine!? Wew

[@brarami84]

TheAnvilMan Mean Bean machine was my favorite game ever

[@dmxdxl]

1. The blinking chaos emerald was in the original. 2. Sega was always superior in my mind even back in the day. 3. Dreamcast mini with HDMI support next please.

[@DeVstatrOmga]

Got 1 for the Living Room and 1 for the bedroom. This is a *MUST BUY* for me. Greatest console ever made hands down.

[@JDobbsy79]

DeVstatrOmga Super Nintendo disagrees.

[@Altered-Beast]

@@JDobbsy79 You mean kids/babies?

[@FreeThinkAlways]

How long are the controller cable wires?

[@ThunderDragonRandy]

Better than anything AtGames made. Also, the flashing Chaos Emerald "glitch" happens on the original console too. It's not an emulation issue.

[@zylowolf7919]

IGN always gets something wrong.

[@albertwesker2050]

"Although you'd have to be a cop to play 16:9"... what the hell does that mean?

[@sherrysiewert5842]

My thoughts exactly. I am a law enforcement officer and would never play in full screen.

[@QuartetGhost]

Just the many things that make ing reviews questionable

[@maltamaster]

he was just kidding dude

[@midwestfest426]

Dude Sonic 1 Emeralds flashing is not a glitch.

[@luisspinetta3198]

"Sonic was never fun" almost the entire time showing sonic 2 gameplay.....

[@d3-penguin954]

That quote is kinda outdated now...

[@Chibi_Rikka]

It's almost like IGN is a group of possibly hundreds of employees all with different opinions and not just a single entity. Just because a few people at IGN hate Sonic that doesn't mean everyone does, plus they've hired so many new people since then. And don't get me wrong, I love Sonic and think they were a bit out of line with that video, but you just have to let things like that go.

[@Chrai0n]

I never liked Sonic either.

[@maceomillions2192]

James Sunderland I take it you're skipping the new movie when it comes out? lol

[@Chrai0n]

@@maceomillions2192 Yeah... I'm not into horror movies. :)

[@0subscriberschallenge308]

I want a GameCube mini

[@michaelknight3134]

Probably will never happen

[@blitz4506]

0 Subscribers Challenge I wish

[@jessragan6714]

Have you tried a Wii with Nintendont?

[@commanderclaude8781]

i want a wii u mini

[@proud90skid15]

0 Subscribers Challenge whoa there speedy. First things first let’s have a N64 classic shall we?

[@jqweeaboo]

"You have to be a cop to play 16:9" >"FBI" has left the server

[@giovannii5759]

JQWeeaboo I don't understand cop reference having to do with 16:9

[@neotricksterzero143]

Someone explain that to me.

[@lukewilliams6083]

Yeah, I usually get references but that was something I didn't even get.

[@Chrai0n]

Yeah I didn't get the reference either.

[@ced214]

Nobody gets that reference

[@johntziannis359]

I got my first genesis when i was 10 years old. Here in Australia we called it Sega genesis. I loved it great console. I will definitely buy the genesis mini.

[@hectort6383]

It's worth the money got it today love it

[@pedrojavierish]

Gem of a classic home console.

[@pad9x]

sega does what nintend-don't 😂 😂 😂 oh man i'm old for remembering that 😂😩😭

[@MVC2fan1]

You know the war ended years ago.

[@protobuster12]

Yeah the war ended and Nintendo won so I guess you could say SEGA does what Nintendon’t- Goes third party ;)

[@jimb.7523]

*Why didn't they keep the Mortal Kombat series for this one? That's my biggest issue!*

[@michaelk8134]

They didn't want any "M" rated games on the mini.

[@segaunited3855]

Midway the original IP Holder no longer exists. Warner Bros owns the MK License now. And WB is NOT cheap when it comes to licenses.

[@dennismolina9033]

I noticed that too, they could've put the original Mortal Kombat

[@alexmartin2137]

they should have put on there shadow run,which is cool also.

[@SuperHns]

@@michaelk8134 ehm Eternal Champions was M rated.

[@Bends95]

I’ve barely scratched the surface of the Genesis Mini cause there’s so many games to choose from but all I can say is great to get the nostalgic feel again!

[@Sonu666]

SEGA does what NintenDON’T! 😁👍

[@MVC2fan1]

The console war ended years ago.

[@ricosimon1057]

Not anymore, because Nintendo supposed to be won in usa & japan, Nintendo lost the console war in both Europe/UK & Brazil as SEGA dominates the best global market in UK.

[@zaccds]

We need a Sega CD mini damn it, so many underrated games.

[@ralphjeremy6590]

-AtGames shall be left in the Land of the Forgotten now...-

[@acepedro12]

I guess Genesis really does what Nintendon't!

[@stankyleg9898]

Crimson Dawn Nintendo doesn’t own sega

[@pablodaniel-retrogamer716]

Make bad games.?

[@iplaygames5997]

In my opinion Nintendo had way better games

[@juancarlosaguilarromero7085]

Yes, SEGA Genesis showed how to finally lose the battle against Donkey Kong Country and then commit suicide slowly and loudly.

[@victerzian2140]

That's amazing that 20 something years later Sega does what nintendont still is relevant hahaha

[@kiwifan6002]

My first ever console, can't wait to relive my childhood when it arrives in a few days!

[@OldNerdPlayingOldPCGames]

Great video mate! Nostalgia forever. Subbed, liked.

[@MightySavagE]

U subbed to ign, congrats xD

[@zzzhuh]

@@MightySavagE I know right?

[@MarioMadness1]

Japan Version tho. Has the 6 Button Controller and few extra games. and won't be long before its modded and opens all games plus other systems

[@Ruko]

I can do without the six button controller, but i definitely want some of the Asia/Europe games like Snow Bros and Alien Soldier. I hope i can get this M2 emulated versions of the games into the US Genesis Mini, otherwise i might end up buying the Asia version as well (different than the JP version).

[@segaunited3855]

@@Ruko Just purchase the Retrobit one.

[@sadfroggo7965]

Does anyone realize Sega "released" a console

[@tedahwooga]

Oh man if they ever make a Dreamcast mini I would die happy!

[@ManicMK]

That emerald crystal always blinked

[@explosionkamikaze]

Why did a person who clearly never uses the original do the review?

[@sonicthehedgehognerd3219]

Basically what IGN is trying to say is, Genesis still does what Nintendont. 😉

[@zzz43344]

Yup!

[@mattjennings6706]

Nintendo: we still make consoles.

[@lfefer]

@@mattjennings6706 Bad consoles, but yes...

[@Udash13]

@@lfefer Wtf Nintendo consoles are best selling right next to PlayStation 😂

[@lfefer]

@@Udash13 😂

[@coolslc]

Hope this sells really well, I really want a Sega Dreamcast Mini! 👍🏼 🦔

[@BigBossCQCLegend]

Where TMNT Hyperstone Heist and Boogerman At

[@aronwright4711]

Sega Master System mini needs to be released. Get some of that old school Double Dragon and Black Belt!!!!!!!

[@SpartanDiab]

Sprite flicker was a method of making something transparent, it worked a lot better on a CRT as the flashing would be masked by the screen updating making an object look 50% transparent, it's also why some things are checkerboard because old crt's would give enough blur to hide the raw pixels giving the illusion of smoother shading. Not quite sure how the reviewer can say "holding the controller after all these years" but not understand how these old games and consoles functioned.

[@segaunited3855]

Transparency Effects on 4th Gen Machines were basically executed using a "Strobe" Effect.

[@maximillionroivas3893]

Hey Nintendo and Sony, *THIS* is how you do a Mini Classic console.

[@cmwaves]

What’s wrong with Nintendo’s I think the snes classic has a great selection of games and I prefer it over the genesis classic

[@g-dub5272]

Still play my Sonic mega collection on my PS but this is giving me ton of memories....would definitely play Golden Axe again just for the theme music lol

[@Jabberwocky237]

NHL 94 and Mortal Kombat 1,2 and 3 would make this PERFECTION

[@zylowolf7919]

Same for Mutant League and NBA Jam.

[@werdna_sir]

I hope this makes SEGA lots of money and helps fund future projects. I'll be buying my local PAL region, as well as the Japanese version - to collect and for the 6-button controllers.

[@craigmcallister9385]

That mega man level looked ripped straight outta Simon's quest lol

[@jackhackett80]

almost 40, here. These games are just as I remember them as a kid. Excellent. My 5 year old and I are big fans of Streets of Rage 2.

[@lovelorn88nick]

Lol. Exactly why I dont bother with IGN... chaos blinking a glitch huh. Smh

[@NemesisBeast]

If Dreamcast mini comes out , I will truly feel happiness 🙂

[@victor0491]

Same

[@MasterGamer-kz1dj]

2:24 why do I get creepypasta vibes

[@Harrysuperior]

Ign, Let the reviewers do the narration please. its been over 10 YEARS

[@rizalruhizat]

Vector man, golden axe and altered beast. I have to get this.

[@nutstv1903]

If they keep releasing these mini consoles I'm going to have to buy a bigger doll house to keep them all in

[@noisetv1863]

I will be playing Eternal Champions more than once, i loved that game as a kid! You can get cool finishing moves if the body falls on just the right spot, never seen another fighting game do it like that.

[@Harri927]

I can't wait for my dad to get me one for Christmas.

[@bullsfan2021]

Missing Ristar, Sonic 3, Aladdin, Sonic & Knuckles, and X-men.

[@giocariangi3559]

Well at least Aladdin comes next month im HD along with lion king

[@bullsfan2021]

@@giocariangi3559 what

[@giocariangi3559]

Aladdin and The lion king genesis and snes version will be release next month for ps4, xbox one and switch in HD

[@bullsfan2021]

@@giocariangi3559 i see

[@michaelgonzales92mg]

I'm probably gonna play Eternal Champions like alot! Love that game

[@arkdov]

I still don't regret skipping the snes classic. I always felt that the sense classic was overpriced for what it was truly worth. But the original snes also had many epic titles as well.

[@FailedFlea93]

arkdov You can hack the snes mini. It’s worth buying. I put gamboy advance and n64 games on my mini.

[@rampager1990]

Toe jam and Earl, nice

[@skyhigh2118]

Could’ve been nice to be able to play actual cartridges too😢

[@foxtrot801]

Next mini Master System please

[@mr.otaku2004]

Really?

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

Never got to play a sega Genesis as a kid so I pre ordered mine a few months ago and it shipped out today. Looking forward to adding it to my mini console line up. 😁👍

[@cong1353]

The most respectful ign review I’ve ever seen

[@kylerp171]

1. SNES Classic 2. Genesis Classic 3. NES Classic

[@alexkidd8665]

Is there blast processing?

[@davistalhone9482]

If anyone out there is still unconvinced after this glowing review, pick one up. Here's hoping Sega sells enough of these babies to warrant production and release of a Sega CD Retro Mini, a Saturn Retro Mini, a Dreamcast Retro Mini.

[@sonicheroxd5767]

I'm happy that Genesis fans will get to relive their memories with this mini version. But boy do a lot of companies love to piggyback off of Nintendo whenever they do something successful from time to time.

[@michaelromeo9567]

CHANGING REGION ACTUALLY CHANGES GAME VERSION. SOME GAMES HAVE A LOT OF DIFFERENCIES. Then its not "unneccessary" 💖!

[@RobertNES816]

Did this guy really say you're only going to play Eternal Champions once?

[@loganholmberg2295]

Ok now I want a Saturn mini and I hope it has: Guardian Heroes (the only reason I keep my xbox 360) - this game is a Gem. Dragon Force Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition Street Fighter Collection Thunder Force V Grandia Lunar 1 and 2 Sakura Taisen Dragon Force 2 Panzer Dragon Saga All 3 Shining Force 3 chapters. That those last 2 never got a proper release in NA is still something I think Sega owes NA Sega fans.

[@rashaadlawson4537]

My 3 Genesis games are: Sonic 1, Altered Beast, and Shinning Force. Bonus: Streets of Rage 2.

[@ZeoRangerVII]

You can also use retro bit's 6 (or 8) button USB controllers for the Sega Genesis classic mini!

[@ChristheBroken]

Whats funny is there's room on Genesis Mini for like 30-40 more games

[@jawkneeboy]

Sega Saturn Mini with Albert Odyssey included LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@andrewdupuis1151]

I just got Sega genesis mini today its so small almost same size of Nes and snes classic there lot same games were on Sega genesis flashback I am glad they added full screen mode. I don't care for bars on sides

[@donquixotedelamancha58]

The chaos emeralds blinked like that even on the original console with an original cartridge

[@Planetpaperboy]

facts

[@Bflo23]

Eternal Champions is awesome. Very underrated fighting game. Not a 1 time play game.

[@StreetComp]

Never owned one but someone was always playing Sega at high school parties :)

[@ManyDoors777]

I’m going to go buy one right now!

[@louisdellalucca8969]

I cant wait for this! I hope 8bitdo makes a wireless conversion kit for the controllers. Hopefully it's easy to mod. I want my Zombies Ate My Neighbors!

[@dcmarvelunited5529]

The big question now is, do you wait to buy it hoping it go on sale and not sold out OR do you buy it now and hope it dont go on sale and gets sold out

[@kevinwells3864]

Pre ordered mine already! Hope GameStop stays open till the 19th! Now on to the TurboGrafx 16 mini!

[@MVC2fan1]

TurboGrafx 16 mini will be released exclusively in Amazon.

[@WiseGuy3683]

Looks like I'm going to need to get this one. So glad I skipped the AT Games ones and waited for this.

[@mikelonas4508]

The AtGames Sega Genesis Mini is actually Superior: it comes with the 6 button controller It comes with better games such as the sequels to Streets of Rage and Mortal Kombat 1 2 and 3 It has a functioning cartridge slot that plays real Sega Genesis cartridges And more

[@Jellyfish60]

what about the most important thing, can we install other games here like with the nes minis?

[@idcwhatuthink4985]

The chaos emeralds flicked in and out of existence even in the original ..... play it on Sega recently before you say that

[@jobrakai9395]

SEGA, please heed our calls and put out a Dreamcast classic!! Pleeeaaasse? 🙏🏼

[@dannynoble9747]

I just wish they put Sonic 3,Sonic and Knuckles or Sonic 3 and Knuckles together.But other than that,It’s a wonderfully made retro throwback.Go Sega

[@lewisrobinson2657]

At least the review touched on things like: i) How is the HDMI output compared to other options / origonal megadrive and upscalers ii) Can it play actual cartidges and does the emulation give any problems (VR racing etc...) iii) How is the sound? Sega SG still looks a better optino than this, but the price tag is just crazy on that thing......

[@ericwood3709]

Definitely looking forward to this, and to that mini Turbografx that Konami is supposed to be coming out with next Spring also.

[@myactivismisdifferent9149]

Thanks for the review. I am considering purchasing this but was sad that they didn't have the first Street Fighter which is my favoooorite. It looks like I can play my old cartridges on here though so that makes me happy.

[@kingslewslew350]

If it has gun star hero take my money now

[@loganholmberg2295]

Of course it does. That they didn't highlight that in the review is a shame.

[@zylowolf7919]

It has all the Treasure and Konami classics, even some Capcom.

[@joesnider880]

my work just sent me an email with a link to pick out a holiday gift from a list of about 30-40 items and this was one of the listed items! Can't wait til it arrives!

[@al3st0r]

$35 at GameStop right now! Deal of the day.

[@RobertNES816]

It be would awesome if Sega had a new "Sega Channel" to download new games onto this system!

[@rustyshackleferd8236]

I bought my sega genesis mini for 65 bucks at Walmart. It was originally 80.00. What a bargain. :)

[@FaceBankReal]

If Garfield: Caught In The Act isn't on it as an unlockable feature there's gonna be some problems.