Nostalgia is profitable. Several companies have focused on bringing back the experiences we remember fondly. While many may think of Analogue as an expert in this field, Hyperkin’s next console was recently released, which will give us A chance to enjoy our collection SEGA Genesis in a portable way.
During CES 2024, Hyperkin has officially released the Mega 95, a portable console that lets us play Sega Genesis and Mega Drive titles. anytime anywhere. This piece of hardware has a design similar to a Genesis controller, a 5-inch screen that can switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios with a button. Likewise, we find a battery that can last up to 10 hours.
This device has a dock, Which allows us to connect the console to a television and enjoy our Genesis collection in 720p. This is not the first time that Hyperkin has done something for SEGA fans, since in the past it gave us the MegaRetroN HD, a home console that allows us to enjoy our classic collection with a modern resolution.
While it’s unknown exactly how games will run on the Mega 95, let’s note that MegaRetroN HD focuses on hardware emulation, a quality that reaches a midpoint between a traditional software emulation and a premium FPGA-based system. Analog that was used in Mega SG thus, Mega 95 may be of similar quality. Along with this, we should not forget that Hyperkin received a high level of recognition for the Supaboy, a portable console that allows us to enjoy NES and SNES games. Thus, the Mega 95 is the replica that many have been waiting for.
About Mega 95 Price and Release Date, There is no official information on this for now, but considering that the SupaBoy costs $119, it’s very likely that the new portable console will be available for the same price. We can only wait to see what the public’s reaction will be. Relatedly, SEGA offers new details about the return of its classic series. Similarly, the company canceled the most expensive game in its history.
Editor’s note:
Considering that Analogue’s Mega Sg is no longer being sold, and the only way to get one is to pay ridiculous reseller prices, this could be a great option for anyone who never owned a Genesis and wants to switch to this console, or relive their childhood.
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