During E3 2019, Konami announced that it would rerelease the TurboGrafx-16 console in a mini version, just as Sony recently did with the PlayStation Classic and SEGA will do in September with the Mega Drive Mini. The console, known as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America, PC Engine CoreGrafx in Europe, and PC Engine in Japan, will be released in its mini version on March 19, 2020. Strangely, all versions of the console include 50 games, divided between TurboGrafx-16 games in their English versions and PC Engine games in their Japanese versions. Some games also appear on both lists, with minor regional differences. The American and European versions of the mini console share the same games, while the Japanese version removes Salamander and includes Tokimeki Memorial.
See the full list of games below: TurboGrafx-16 Games (which will be in English)
- Air Zonk (1992)
- Alien Crush (1989)
- Blazing Lasers (1989)
- Bomberman ’93 (1993)
- Bonk’s Revenge (1991)
- Cadash (1991)
- Chrew-Man-Fu (1990)
- Dungeon Explorer (1989)
- J.J. & Jeff (1990)
- Lords of Thunder (1993)
- Military Madness (1990)
- Moto Roader (1989)
- Neutopia (1990)
- Neutopia II (1992)
- New Adventure Island (1992)
- Ninja Spirit (1990)
- Parasol Stars (1991)
- Power Golf (1989)
- Psychosis (1990)
- R-Type (1989)
- Soldier Blade (1992)
- Space Harrier (1990)
- Victory Run (1989)
- Ys Book I & II (1990)
PC Engine Games (which will be in Japanese)
- Akumajou Dracula X Chi no Rondo (1993) - Japanese version of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
- Aldynes (1991)
- Appare! Gateball (1988)
- Bomberman ’94 (1993)
- Bomberman Panic Bomber (1994)
- Chou Aniki (1992)
- Daimakaimura (1990)
- Dungeon Explorer (1989)
- Fantasy Zone (1988)
- Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire (1995)
- Gradius (1991)
- Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou (1992)
- Jaseiken Necromancer (1988)
- The Kung Fu (1987)
- Nectaris (1989)
- Neutopia (1989)
- Neutopia II (1991)
- Ninja Ryuukenden (1992) – Japanese version of Ninja Gaiden
- PC Genjin (1989)
- Salamander (1991) (Western version only)
- Snatcher (1992)
- Star Parodier (1992)
- Super Darius (1990)
- Super Momotaro Dentetsu II (1991)
- Super Star Soldier (1990)
- Tokimeki Memorial (1994) (Japanese version only)
- Ys I & II (1989)
All versions of the console include the unit, power cable, HDMI cable, instruction manual, and one controller, which will have turbo functions in the Western version but not in the Japanese version. Both offer 720p and 480p display options. See a description of the mini console provided by Konami below: Relive the Excitement of the Era Originally released in Japan in 1987, the TurboGrafx-16 captivated players with revolutionary graphics and sound and still holds a special place in fans' hearts today. Now, at last, the TurboGrafx-16 is returning! It will return in the form of the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, a new compact model preloaded with a selection of popular games! A Compact Version of a Classic Design A faithfully scaled-down version of the original TurboGrafx-16 design, down to the smallest details. Do not worry: the controllers are still full size, allowing the exact same gameplay experience! Key Features
- Save at any time with Quick Save! – The console has a Quick Save function that allows you to save at any time during the game. Save your progress and continue playing when it is convenient for you!
- Choose from several display modes! – Not only is the console ready to plug in and play using an HDMI cable, it also offers different modes that let you choose how the games will look, such as imitating the scanlines of a CRT television.
- Five-player simultaneous gaming with a multitap! – By using a multitap to connect additional controllers, up to five people can play together simultaneously (multitap sold separately).
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