Sega Mega Drive
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Sega Mega Drive.
I figured my Sega Mega Drive was safe from the internet, but the MegaWifi aims to take the console onlineA new Kickstarter project called MegaWiFi aims to bring Sega Mega Drive consoles online, enabling features like multiplayer gaming. The accessory, developed by Juan Antonio Ruiz Pachón, connects the retro console to modern networks. While the concept is intriguing for retro enthusiasts, questions remain about the practicality of lag-free online play on nearly 40-year-old hardware.
SEGA® et le groupe LEGO dévoilent un nouveau set de LEGO® SEGA® : la console SEGA® Mega Drive™SEGA and the LEGO Group have unveiled a new LEGO set featuring the SEGA Mega Drive console. This detailed model allows fans to customize it between Mega Drive and Genesis versions and includes detachable controllers. The set will be available starting June 1, 2026, for €39.99.- SEGA® and the LEGO Group Reveal NEW LEGO® SEGA®: SEGA Genesis™ ConsoleThe LEGO Group and SEGA have revealed a new LEGO SEGA Genesis Console building set, inspired by the iconic 1980s gaming console. The set, available from June 1, 2026, allows builders to customize it as either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version and includes detachable controllers and decorative stickers. This collaboration follows previous successful LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets.
I’m punching myself for not buying an 8Bitdo M30 sooner, as it’s a near-perfect wireless Sega Mega Drive/Genesis controllerThe 8Bitdo M30 2.4GHz controller is a near-perfect wireless option for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, offering excellent build quality, responsiveness, and battery life that rivals official accessories. While the Bluetooth version offers more versatility, the 2.4GHz model provides superior performance with minimal input lag, making it the top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Lego PlayStation 1 leak suggests a 1,900-piece mega build and December release dateA leak suggests that Lego will release a 1,900-piece display model of the original PlayStation 1 console and controller in December for $159.99. This potential set follows other retro gaming Lego releases like the Game Boy and Pac-Man Arcade, and would be a collaboration with Sony.
Games Inbox: When will the next Legend Of Zelda game be announced?Readers express frustration over the lack of official Nintendo Direct announcements and speculation about the next Legend of Zelda game, with some questioning Nintendo's current strategy. The discussion also touches on the surprising positive reception of Pokémon Pokopia and the enduring legacy of the Sega Mega Drive's sound chip.