TurboGrafx-16 Mini Console Announced And I Can't Wait!

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On June 11th, 2019, Konami announced that they would be releasing a mini versions of NEC's 16-bit gaming console: the TurboGrafx-16 (or PC Engine if you live/lived in Japan or France). These mini consoles will be the TurboGrafx-16 Mini (North America and Latin America), the PC Engine Core Grafx Mini (Europe) and the PC Engine Mini (Japan). Konami's former subsidiary Hudson Soft developed a majority of the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16's software library.

Official websites have been launched to promote the product.

The console will have two USB controller ports and support up to 5 players. The following games have been announced.

North America, Latin America and Europe:

Alien Crush

Dungeon Explorer

New Adventure Island

Ninja Spirit

R-Type

Ys Book I & II

For Japan:

Akumajou Dracula: Chi no Rondo (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood)

Bonk's Adventure

China Warrior

Dungeon Explorer

Super Star Soldier

Ys Book I & II

It has yet to be seen how many games will be on the final Mini Consoles, what the storage capacity is and what the divide between the Japanese and Non-Japanese Game libraries will be. Konami has also not yet confirmed a release date(s), nor suggested an MSRP.

I would be marginally surprised if Konami doesn't offer an international version of Akumajou Dracula: Chi no Rondo, as they had previously released the game on the Wii Virtual Console hassle free. Additionally, Ys Book I & II and Akumajou Dracula: Chi no Rondo were both originally Turbo CD titles, so from a technical standpoint, there shouldn't be any issues.

We live in day and age of mini consoles such as the NES Classic Edition/Mini, Super NES Classic Edition/Mini, PlayStation Classic and Sega will be releasing a Mega Drive/Genesis Mini later this year.

TurboGrafx-16 had some excellent arcade ports such as Gradius II: Gofer’s Amibition and some amazing original shooters like Gate of Thunder and Blazing Lasers. Will the TurboGrafx-16 find a new generation of fans through this commemorative release? What are some of your favorite TurboGrafx-16 games that you think need some love. Be sure to let us know below and as always, stay tuned to GameTyrant as more information on the TurboGrafx-16 Mini Consoles develops!

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Originally from Pennsylvania, A.T. Gonzalez started playing video games as a toddler in the early '90s and started collecting games and consoles as a hobby a few years down the line. His favorite game series are Mega Man, Metroid, Mario, F-Zero, Castlevania, Metal Gear, and Devil May Cry and is also fond of many classic arcade games. His favorite game makers are Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Sega, Namco, and Taito.

Currently based in Southeast Texas, he makes short films, does studio photography, voice-over work and audio production in his spare time.

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