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History

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The PC Engine Mini saw a Japanese release on the 19th of March, 2020.[1]

The initial release date of the console in North America had also been the 19th of March, 2020.[1][2] However, due to manufacturing and logistics delays caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini was released in North America on the 22nd of May 2020 for $99.99 USD.[1][2]

A CoreGrafx mini was planned for the European market.[2]

Technology

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The system uses the Zuiki Z7213.[3]

The system was noted to be large compared to other retro revival "mini" consoles of the era.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ a b c Lyles, Taylor (15 May 2020). "Konami’s TurboGrafx-16 Mini will launch in North America on May 22nd" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/15/21260270/turbografx-16-north-america-release-date-konami-minature-console. 
  2. ↑ a b c "Konami's delayed TurboGrafx-16 mini arrives in the US May 22nd". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/konami-turbografx-16-mini-may-22-release-date-194516277.html. 
  3. ↑ "The Mini Console Revolution, And Why Hackers Passed Them By". Hackaday. 27 August 2020. https://hackaday.com/2020/08/27/the-mini-console-revolution-and-why-hackers-passed-them-by/. 
  4. ↑ Webster, Andrew (15 April 2020). "The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is a great plug-and-play console that doubles as a history lesson" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/15/21221906/turbografx-16-mini-review-classics-games-consoles-price. 


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