Today Only: Sega Genesis Mini For $35, Its Lowest Price Yet

Nintendo saw huge success when it released miniature versions of the SNES and NES a few years ago, and Sony soon followed up with its PlayStation Classic in 2018. To get in on the trend, Sega released its own nostalgia console just a few months ago. The Sega Genesis Mini (or Mega Drive Mini, as it's called in Europe) released September 19 for $80, the same price as the SNES Classic at launch but with twice the number of games. It was a reasonable price to start with, but if you've been holding out on the Genesis Mini, you might want to snag it today: The mini system is just $35 at GameStop as a Deal of the Day. That's a full $15 cheaper than it was during Black Friday.

The GameStop listing is a bit misleading--at first glance, it looks like a new Genesis Mini is going for $50, while a pre-owned system will cost you $35. However, just add the new system to your cart, and you should see the $35 price during checkout. It also comes with free shipping. This is an online-only offer, so you won't be able to walk into your local store today to buy it.

The Sega Genesis Mini comes with 42 classic games, two wired controllers, a power cable, USB adapter, and an HDMI cable. Plug it in, and you'll be able to experience 16-bit gems like Castlevania: Bloodlines, Gunstar Heroes, Shining Force, Shinobi 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2, Streets of Rage 2, and Vectorman. Be sure to check out our Sega Genesis Mini review before buying.

"While the Mini isn't without a few quirks, it's heads and tails above previous software-emulation-based Genesis offerings that have plagued Sega fans for years," wrote GameSpot's Peter Brown. "If you want to play Genesis games but can't afford the real thing and a stack of cartridges, the Genesis Mini should be at the top of your list."

Full list of Sega Genesis Mini games

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle Alisia Dragoon Altered Beast Beyond Oasis Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Castlevania: Bloodlines Columns Comix Zone Contra: Hard Corps Darius Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine Dynamite Headdy Earthworm Jim Ecco the Dolphin Eternal Champions Ghouls ’n Ghosts Golden Axe Gunstar Heroes Kid Chameleon Landstalker Light Crusader Mega Man: The Wily Wars Monster World 4 Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium Road Rash 2 Shining Force Shinobi 3 Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball Space Harrier 2 Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition Streets of Rage 2 Strider Super Fantasy Zone Tetris Thunder Force 3 ToeJam & Earl Vectorman Virtua Fighter 2 Wonder Boy in Monster World World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck