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The awesome Sega Genesis Mini retro console is back on sale for $50

Play 42 classic games, no cartridges required.

Rick Broida Senior Editor
Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show Travelers). He lives in Michigan, where he previously owned two escape rooms (chronicled in the ebook "I Was a Middle-Aged Zombie").
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Normally $80, the widely acclaimed Sega Genesis Mini is back on sale for $50.

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If you have fond memories of playing Sega Genesis games -- and I think anyone who owned the console does -- your nostalgia ship has come in: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon once again has the Sega Genesis Mini retro console for $50. That's $30 off the regular price. If you're not in a rush, though, consider waiting: The console was, briefly, on sale for $40 about a month ago, and will probably go there again at some point.

The Genesis Mini is a self-contained system that plugs into your TV. It comes with two wired controllers and 42 built-in games. And by all accounts, it's fantastic.

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Unlike the widely panned Sony PlayStation Classic retro console, the Genesis Mini debuted to great reviews -- including Scott Stein's Sega Genesis Mini review here on CNET. He found the port quality to be superb and loved the inclusion of some classic games that weren't previously available elsewhere.

Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 Amazon buyers collectively rated the system 4.7 stars. If you or someone you know loves retro gaming , this is kind of a must-have.

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Watch this: The Sega Genesis Mini is so rad

Originally published earlier this year. Updated to reflect changes in availability. Removed expired bonus deal.


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