Usually these mini-console game compilations contains quite a few gaps in terms of both high-profile and cult classic releases. With SEGA having released Mega Drive compilations on actual consoles for years now one might even Wonder (Boy) what the appeal of a mini console might be. Well, the full line-up for the Sega Mega Drive Mini provides 42 answers.

With the full line-up including a huge collection of classic games from a wide range of publishers - including SEGA's now very hard to find arcade release of Tetris. Plus, an even rarer port of Taito's 1986 arcade shooter Darius.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Ecco the Dolphin

Castlevania: The New Generation

Space Harrier 2

Shining Force

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

ToeJam & Earl

Comix Zone

Altered Beast

Gunstar Heroes

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

Thunder Force III

Super Fantasy Zone

Shinobi III

Streets of Rage 2

Earthworm Jim

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Probotector

Landstalker

Mega Man: The Wily Wars

Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition

Ghouls ‘n Ghosts

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

The Story of Thor

Golden Axe

Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball

Vectorman

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Tetris

Darius

Road Rash II

Strider

Virtua Fighter 2

Alisia Dragoon

Kid Chameleon

Monster World IV

Eternal Champions

Columns

Dynamite Headdy

Light Crusader

For fans of the 16-bit era this is quite the list. Probotector, Castlevania, Road Rash, Strider, Castle of Illusion - it's basically a curated best-of with the added bonus of a couple of rare arcade ports.

The SEGA Mega Drive Mini presents an accurate replica of the original Model 1 console that arrived in 1990, at 55% the size. It'll be out September 19 with a retail price of $139.95 AUD.