And by new we mean old school, with the spot bringing back the "Mega Drive Does" marketing slogan from the 1990s. And we say spot because that's what the ad people of the era used to call commercials. "Hey, have you run the VHS tape of the new spot for this week's episode of Agro's Cartoon Connection to the studio?" That sort of thing.

Here's the TV spot.



In terms of mini consoles the SEGA Mega Drive Mini is shaping up to be a good one. Namely because the line-up of 42 games is pretty impressive.

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

With SEGA Japan's involvement odds are the emulation for this should be spot on, and if so then this looks to be a must for fans of the 16-bit console. The SEGA Mega Drive Mini will be out in Australia on September 19 for $139.95.