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Lego announces a Sega Genesis retro set with 479 pieces, two detachable controllers, and the option to reconfigure it into a Mega Drive version; priced at $40 and shipping June 1, 2026, it’s the most affordable lego retro console to date.
LEGO and SEGA revealed a non-functioning, 479-piece Sega Genesis/Mega Drive brick-building set (40926) with detachable controllers and decorative stickers, launching June 1, 2026 at £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99. The model measures about 4 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 12 cm deep (controllers ~2 cm high, 8 cm wide, 24 cm deep) and can be customized to resemble either console.
The Mega SmartDrive is an aftermarket PCB upgrade for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive consoles that adds features like region and frequency switching, on-screen display, visual feedback, automatic clock management, and in-game reset, making classic consoles more modern, compatible, and user-friendly.
Lego is offering a free Sega Genesis Controller set, normally $20, with a purchase of $130 or more at their online store from September 8 to September 17, by buying eligible Lego gaming and Sonic sets, including Mario and arcade machine kits, while supplies last.
LEGO has released a limited-time SEGA Genesis controller set as a gift with purchase for orders over $130 at the LEGO Store, available from September 8 to September 17, 2025. The set, aimed at adults, features a detailed replica with Sonic the Hedgehog easter egg and regional stickers, but cannot be purchased separately and is only available while supplies last.
LEGO has announced a new Sonic the Hedgehog set featuring a microscale SEGA Genesis controller with 260 pieces, priced at $19.99, which can be displayed in two ways and includes customizable stickers and a Green Hill Zone scene on the back.
Hyperkin has announced the Mega 95, a handheld Sega Mega Drive that plays original cartridges and comes with a dock for TV connectivity and additional controllers. The portable system is based on the MegaRetroN HD Gaming Console and features a 5-inch display, 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio toggle, and a claimed 10-hour battery life. Pricing and release date are yet to be confirmed, but Hyperkin is known for its classic console emulators, and the Sega Mega Drive, known as the Sega Genesis in North America, was a popular 16-bit system in the late 80s and early 90s.
The Atari Gamestation Pro is a cheap and easy retrogaming console available for around $80 at Costco. It supports several old consoles and runs MAME emulation. While the joysticks may not be the best, the unit is compatible with popular controllers like the Xbox One S. Users have been enjoying playing Atari 7800, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis games, with added SNES compatibility through a recent firmware update. The device has received positive reviews and support from MyArcade.
A Nebraska man who owns a collection of over 150 vintage video games, including Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis titles, could potentially earn a six-figure payday. The games, once for sale at an Omaha video game store that closed in 1998, have recently been certified and authenticated. The cache of 173 cartridges, known as the Nebraska Collection, includes highly sought-after titles like Chrono Trigger. While single-game sales are not available, the entire stock is up for purchase.
Limited Run Games has announced that two popular Sega Genesis titles, Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition, will be added to the Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection. The collection already includes versions of the game for NES, Game Boy, and SNES. Both Sega Genesis games will come with in-game maps and save state features, packaged in the Carbon Engine. The games were developed by BlueSky Software in the 1990s and were praised for their visuals and gameplay.
Ghostbusters: Special Edition, a fanmade mod of the classic Sega Genesis game, is receiving a limited edition variant with a marshmallow splattered design. The variant will be available exclusively at the Classic Console and Arcade Gaming Show, with only 15 copies being made. The mod includes the addition of Winston Zeddemore and Louis Tully as playable characters, new uniform colors, difficulty settings, and cheats. The original release was a success and more stock will be made available online if any copies remain after the convention.
Fans have created various ROM hacks for classic video games, offering horror-themed makeovers or enhancements to the original releases. Examples include the EarthBound Halloween Hack, which features a darker tone and new enemies; Castlevania: The Holy Relics, which adds new stages and abilities; and Pokémon Snakewood, which introduces a zombie-infested Hoenn region. Other hacks include Doom: PC Doom Total Conversion, Metroid: Spooky Mission, Eternal Champions - Special Edition, Mortal Kombat Arcade Edition, Sonic.Exe, Contra: Hard Corps Probotector, and Zombies Ate My Roguelike. These hacks showcase the creativity and dedication of fans in modding and improving classic games.
This week's Nintendo Download includes new games for the Nintendo Switch, such as Everybody 1-2-Switch!, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Crime O'Clock, and The Lara Croft Collection. Additionally, SEGA Genesis - Nintendo Switch Online adds The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy. Pre-orders for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons are now available. In the mobile game Mario Kart Tour, players can race in the new course Rome Avanti during the limited-time Night Tour event. Various other games and deals are also available on the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Switch Online has added four classic Sega Genesis games, including Ghouls 'n Ghosts, to its library of retro games. The subscription-based service now offers around 30 Genesis titles, along with NES, SNES, and Game Boy releases. The games are available with the $50-yearly Expansion Pack subscription, which also grants access to N64 and Game Boy Advance titles. Those interested in the NES, SNES, and Game Boy releases can opt for the cheaper standard NSO subscription at $20 per year.
Nintendo has added four classic Sega Genesis games, including Ghouls 'n Ghosts and The Revenge of Shinobi, to the Nintendo Switch Online library. These games, along with Crusader of Centy and Landstalker, are now available for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online and its Expansion Pack. Subscribers also gain access to games from other classic consoles, such as NES and Game Boy.