Hyperkin Announces Handheld Console Compatible With Genesis® and Mega Drive Cartridges
January 12, 2024 (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles-based video game hardware developer, Hyperkin, has
announced they are developing a handheld console, the Mega 95, compatible with original Genesis®
and Mega Drive cartridges.
In the past decade, Hyperkin has released, to much acclaim, the SupaBoy line of handheld consoles,
compatible with Super NES® and Super FamicomTM cartridges. Unlike the SupaBoy, the Mega 95 comes
with a display dock that outputs at 720p HD via HD cable that includes two controller inputs so you can
challenge anyone who dares to try.
Features:
• Compatible with Genesis®/Mega Drive cartridges
• 5-inch screen with 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio button
• Type-C dock with TV output (720p HD) and 2 controller inputs
• Stereo sound with 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with 10 hours of battery life
More details, including MSRP and launch dates, will be announced at a later date.
About Hyperkin
Hyperkin is a gaming hardware development company, specializing in consoles and accessories for
multiple generations of gamers. They lead the way in the retro and modern entertainment industry with
unique, fun, and innovative items, including the RetroN console series, the handheld SupaBoy series,
and officially licensed Xbox products. Founded in 2006, Hyperkin’s headquarters is located in Los
Angeles, California. Let’s game!
Todd Friedman is heavily involved in the retro gaming community and has co-promoted the Video Game Summit in Chicago, IL for the past 16 years. He also has published 2 books and written for various different gaming magazines including Old School Gamer.
