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| − | {{stub}}The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (PCエンジン mini), known as the '''TurboGrafx-16 Mini''' in North America and the '''PC Engine | + | {{stub}}The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (PCエンジン mini), known as the '''TurboGrafx-16 Mini''' in North America and the '''PC Engine Core Grafx mini''' (PCエンジンコアグラフィックスミニ) in Europe{{fileref|PCEngineCoreGrafxMini EU Box Front.jpg}}, is a miniaturised version of the [[PC Engine]], [[TurboGrafx-16]] and [[PC Engine CoreGrafx]], respectively, containing nearly 60 built-in games. Released by [[Konami]] in 2020, it follows a trend of plug-and-play "mini consoles" started by [[Nintendo]], which has since been replicated by [[SNK]], [[Sony]] and [[Sega]]. |
The console was set to have a simultaneous worldwide release on March 19, 2020 as an Amazon exclusive{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190712095919/https://gematsu.com/2019/07/turbografx-16-mini-pc-engine-coregrafx-mini-pc-engine-mini-launches-march-19-2020}}, however it was delayed in western regions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing in May for North America and June for Europe respectively. | The console was set to have a simultaneous worldwide release on March 19, 2020 as an Amazon exclusive{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190712095919/https://gematsu.com/2019/07/turbografx-16-mini-pc-engine-coregrafx-mini-pc-engine-mini-launches-march-19-2020}}, however it was delayed in western regions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing in May for North America and June for Europe respectively. | ||
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The PC Engine mini (PCエンジン mini), known as the TurboGrafx-16 Mini in North America and the PC Engine Core Grafx mini (PCエンジンコアグラフィックスミニ) in Europe[2], is a miniaturised version of the PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine CoreGrafx, respectively, containing nearly 60 built-in games. Released by Konami in 2020, it follows a trend of plug-and-play "mini consoles" started by Nintendo, which has since been replicated by SNK, Sony and Sega.
The console was set to have a simultaneous worldwide release on March 19, 2020 as an Amazon exclusive[3], however it was delayed in western regions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing in May for North America and June for Europe respectively.
Contents
Hardware
While the design of each "mini" console is tailored for the three main regions, the list of games are mostly identical. Other than the sake of variety, it is not known why Europe received a CoreGrafx console, given that the system was not officially released in that region.
The PC Engine mini chooses to group its lineup as either "TurboGrafx-16 games", or "PC Engine games", but in reality a number of systems are represented, from the SuperGrafx games Aldynes and Daimakaimura, to CD-ROM², Super CD-ROM² and Arcade CD-ROM² games from both the US and Japan. Most of the games included were originally released by Konami or Hudson Soft (now owned by Konami), though third-party titles by Capcom, Namco, Taito and Sega are also included.
The console also ships with either PC Engine Pads or Turbo Pads, though this time the controllers connect via USB (and all units have two controller ports). The system is also powered by USB, and connects to televisions exclusively through HDMI. In Japan, Hori offers a five-way multi-tap and extra controllers to get the most out of games which support more than two players.
List of games
There are a total of 60 games across all regional models of the console, 54 of which are unique. As the TurboGrafx-16 struggled in the US market and was virtually non-existent in Europe, 32 games in the western library were originally exclusive to Japan while the other 25 are TurboGrafx-16 games for a total of 57 games, whereas the Japanese model has 34 PC Engine games and 24 TurboGrafx-16 games for a total of 58, one more than western models.
Five of the games are counted twice by Konami as they are available in both their TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine versions on all models, which are Dungeon Explorer, Military Madness, Neutopia, Neutopia II and Ys Book I & II. Splatterhouse only has the original PC Engine version available on the Japanese model, while the censored TurboGrafx-16 version is only available on the western models.
Five games have hidden alternative versions which can be accessed by highlighting them and holding SELECT when launching the desired game. Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo includes its joke mini-game "Akumajyo Dracula Peke", Soldier Blade includes its "Special Version", and Gradius, Fantasy Zone and Salamander have arranged "near arcade" versions.
TurboGrafx-16
- Air Zonk
- Alien Crush
- Blazing Lazers
- Bomberman '93
- Bonk's Revenge
- Cadash
- Chew-Man-Fu
- Dungeon Explorer
- J.J. & Jeff
- Lords of Thunder
- Military Madness
- Moto Roader
- Neutopia
- Neutopia II
- New Adventure Island
- Ninja Spirit
- Parasol Stars
- Power Golf
- Psychosis
- R-Type
- Soldier Blade
- Space Harrier
- Splatterhouse (US/EU only)
- Victory Run
- Ys Book I & II
PC Engine
- Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo
- Aldynes
- Appare! Gateball
- Bomberman '94
- Bomberman: Panic Bomber
- Chou Aniki
- Daimakaimura
- Dragon Spirit
- Dungeon Explorer
- Fantasy Zone
- Galaga '88
- Genpei Toumaden
- Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire
- Gradius
- Gradius II: Gofer no Yabou
- Jaseiken Necromancer
- Nectaris
- Neutopia
- Neutopia II
- Ninja Ryuukenden
- PC Genjin
- Salamander (US/EU only)
- Seirei Senshi Spriggan
- Snatcher CD-ROMantic
- Splatterhouse (JP only)
- Spriggan Mark 2: Re-Terraform Project
- Star Parodier
- Super Darius
- Super Momotarou Dentetsu II
- Super Star Soldier
- Tengai Makyou II: Manji Maru (JP only)
- The Kung Fu
- Tokimeki Memorial (JP only)
- Valkyrie no Densetsu
- Ys I-II
Artwork
PC Engine CoreGrafx Mini logo
TurboGrafx-16 Mini logo
Physical scans
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Konami-PC-Engine-CoreGrafx-Mini/dp/B07SLM7N9J (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-19 05:06)
- ↑ PCEngineCoreGrafxMini EU Box Front.jpg
- ↑ https://gematsu.com/2019/07/turbografx-16-mini-pc-engine-coregrafx-mini-pc-engine-mini-launches-march-19-2020 (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-12 09:59)