SEGA’s Astro City Mini Console Will Include a Background Music Mode

09.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME

SEGA is set to release its Astro City mini console on December 17, 2020. The company has revealed that the console including a BGM Mode where players can enjoy video game music from the games included.

 

The Astro City Mini

The Astro City Mini is a miniature games console which comes packed with 37 game titles. It is based on the original Astro City cabinet which was first released in Japanese game centres in 1993. The mini console is equipped with 720P HD graphics with games such as Virtua FighterGolden AxePuyo Puyo, and more.

 

Enjoy a catalogue of game music


Astro City Mini | Japan Price: ¥12,800 (Before Tax)

The featured BGM mode enables players to enjoy a selection of background music from the 37 games included while they play whichever game they like, such as Virtua FighterShadow DancerShinobiESWATFantasy Zone, and more. The console is fitted with a 3.5mm earphone jack for immersive mini gaming so you can feel like you’re in a real Japanese arcade.

 

SEGA’s sound creator Hiro composed new music for Astro City Mini

The main menu music and effect sounds were created fresh by Hiro, a sound creator at SEGA who has written music for games such as OutRun and Space Harrier.

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