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Retro TurboGrafx-16 Mini console launches on March 19

Another mini console to complete the 16-bit wars.

Oscar Gonzalez

Jan. 27, 2020 7:42 a.m. PT

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The TurboGrafx-16 competed with the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis when it launched in the US back in 1989. It may not have won that 16-bit console war, but its new mini console has a lot to offer for retro game fans.

The mini version of the third-place console will be available for purchase on March 19 for $99, according to a product listing on Amazon. Produced by Konami in Japan, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini will include 57 games, but there's a twist. Its built-in game library will consist of US TurboGrafx-16 titles as well as games released in Japan, where the console was called the PC-Engine.

All the games are preloaded on the mini console, and each one allows for quick saves. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini supports up to five players with the Hori Turbo Tap that is sold separately. For those who want a retro experience, there are video options to change the display to a classic TV 4:3 ratio.