Will include 20 built-in 16-bit SEGA licensed game such as Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe and Altered Beast.

handheld mega drive blaze - Handheld Mega Drive coming to the UK...

Blaze has today announced the imminent release of the handheld Mega Drive across the UK. The portable gaming device will cost only £29.99 and will include 20 built in 16-bit SEGA licensed games.

These titles include SEGA Mega Drive classics such as Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Ecco the Dolphin, Alex Kidd - Enchanted Castle, Alien Storm, Altered Beast, Arrow Flash, Crackdown, Decap Attack, Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Ecco Junior, Flicky, Gain Ground, Jewel Master, Kid Chameleon, Sonic Spinball and Shadow Dancer.

In addition to a colour LCD screen and built-in speakers, the handheld Mega Drive also features a TV out connection to enable gameplay on a big screen.

Initial stock has sold out, but we're told units will be available to buy in August. For more on the Blaze handheld Mega Drive head over to segaretro.net where you'll find a video showcasing all the featured games.