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Hot on the heels of the launch of the re-release Nintendo's NES , legendary gaming brand Sega has announced the comeback of its Mega Drive in the form of a mini console.

The Mega Drive Classic Game Console is packed with a whopping 80 built-in games including classic vintage titles Sonic the Hedgehog , Golden Axe and Mortal Kombat.

Revamped to coincide with Sonic's 25th anniversary , the plug and play gadget can be hooked up to a TV and is also compatible with original Sega Mega Drive cartridges.

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The two-player-friendly console is supplied with two wireless controllers.

The mini console has been around for some time, but has been updated to coincide with the prickly blue video game character's 25th.

The built-in games roster has been updated with new titles including an extra Sonic title, while some of the previously available games have been ditched to make way for the additions.

Along with the updated console, Sega has also unveiled the Mega Drive Ultimate Portable Handheld which packs in the same 80 retro gaming titles.

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The portable gadget can be charged using the supplied USB cable and also features an SD card slot to enable gamers to expand their collections.

Both gadgets are due to land on British retailer FunStockRetro.co.uk in October 2016 with a price tag of £49.99 each and can be pre-ordered now.

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This week, Sega announced a brand new game called Sonic Mania at the Comic Con festival in the U.S.

The upcoming title "promises to discover what made Sonic a gaming icon."

The retro-style 2D platformer game is due to launch on the Xbox One and PS4 in spring 2017.

Sega's mini Mega Drive is set to go head to head with Nintendo 's resurrected NES Classic Edition Mini - a miniature version of its famed 90s console.

The revamped console is the latest in a wave of resurrected vintage gaming kit including the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+ , a handheld version of Sir Clive Sinclair 's classic 80s gaming machine.

The gadget is expected to launch in September 2016.

“The present surge of interest in retro products inspired me to plan the Vega+ as a handy games console which can be played anywhere,” said Sir Clive.