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SEGA Astro City Mini V is a new mini console with 22 built-in vertical arcade games including Moon Cresta and Zaxxon, and it’s out now from Amazon UK!
It’s now out in the UK and the EU, looks absolutely awesome and we’re hoping to get our hands on one soon, but for now, the press release states:
Released to critical acclaim earlier in the year across North America, the SEGA Astro City Mini V arrives in the EU, delivering 22 beloved arcade classics to the palm of your hand. and delivering arcade nirvana for coin-up fans everywhere!
A 1/6 size faithful reproduction of the original Astro City arcade cabinet that dominated arcades in the 1990’s, the console reproduces the vertical screen specification common to many shooting classics, used to stunning effect by the incredible roster of games that come included with this mini arcade classic.
A love-letter to arcade history, the SEGA Astro City Mini V is a must for retro fans and collectors, bringing the classics back to the living room in a stunning form factor complete with 4.6-inch LCD monitor, ball-top joystick and action buttons which perfectly replicate the genuine arcade feel. With many of the classic shooters featuring two player options, gamers can plug in up to two SEGA Astro City USB controllers (sold separately), allowing simultaneous two-player play. For those craving the big screen experience, gamers can even play on their home TV thanks to the HDMI output and included cable!
An arcade is only as good as its games however, and in this area, the SEGA® Astro City Mini V delivers the goods. Featuring on the arcade are the following classics:
- Moon Cresta
Zaxxon
Terra Cresta
Cosmo Police Galivan
Action Fighter
Truxton
Wrestle War
Fire Shark
Raiden
Out Zone
Sonic Wings
Truxton II
Dogyuun
Desert Breaker
Batsugun
Grind Stormer
Samurai Aces
Kingdom Grandprix
Gunbird
Strikers 1945
Armed Police Batrider
Battle Bakraid Unlimited Version
Commenting on the EU shipping of the SEGA Astro City Mini V, David Karlsson, CEO of GOE said, “The Astro City arcade holds a special place in the hearts of millions of gamers worldwide, thanks to its legendary design and slew of incredible games. To bring 22 of these classics to home users in a footprint which fits in the palm of the hand is mind blowing. With the high-quality emulation gamers can realise the full arcade experience, complete with the stunning vertical screen. We’re so excited that arcade fans and collectors across the EU can finally bring the SEGA Astro City Mini V home for themselves.”
The console is available now on Amazon UK for £229.99 and in the EU for €249.99.
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