Just announced at Sega Fest in Japan is the Sega Genesis Mini(or the Mega Drive Mini)!

「メガドライブ」誕生30周年記念！
『メガドライブ ミニ』（仮称）2018年発売決定！

思い出の名作ゲームの数々が、これ1台で楽しめます！#セガフェス #メガドライブ #メガドライブ30周年https://t.co/HWj6NFL96y pic.twitter.com/0C9QH1l5Mr

— セガ公式アカウント (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) April 14, 2018

This year is the 30th anniversary for the Genesis/Mega Drive and commemorate that they are releasing their own version of a mini console before the end of this year. It's said they will release the mini console first in Japan and then in the states, according to AtGames, whose technology will power the console.

This announcement is obviously fueled by the success of all the Nintendo Mini's. I am hoping it's more successful than their try of last years's failure of the Sega Genesis Flashback.

I'm guessing this will be released around Christmas time at $80, anymore, in my opinion, will just be too expensive. Are you planning on purchasing this?