EGRET II mini - Exclusive version coming to the West
United Games Entertainment - TAITO Partnership Continues to Grow
Stuttgart, Germany - December 21st, 2021: Ever expanding German media publishing house United Games Entertainment, with its two game publishing labels, ININ Games and Strictly Limited Games, is moving into 2022 with an exciting announcement. They have secured the exclusive rights for the distribution of TAITO's EGRET II mini in North America and Europe! The home version of the famous arcade cabinet will be available in different exclusive editions for the Western territories starting in 2022.
Great news for all fans who have been eagerly trying to order this yet to be released console, directly from Japan. With this exciting announcement United Games Entertainment, who exclusively distribute and sell TAITO's titles in the West, both in digital and physical form, continues its growing relationship with one of Japan's most iconic video games companies, well-known for legendary games such as Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble and many others.
- A total of 40 pre-installed games, including classics such as Space Invaders, Lunar Rescue, Bubble Bobble, Darius Gaiden and many more
- 5-inch 4:3 rotating screen (1024x768 resolution) for horizontal and vertical alignment and an optimal adaptation to the selected game
- Joystick individually adjustable for each game - easily switch from 8 directions to 4 directions
- HDMI output to play the games also on TV
- Two USB Type-A controller ports for the different EGRET II mini controllers (that are sold separately)
- Power inlet via USB Type-C port
- SD card slot to add even more games
- Own integrated sound through stereo speakers
- Instruction panel for exchangeable instruction cards
- Special ingame features like: Save states, adjustable lives and rapid fire
Games, Games and more Games!
In addition to the 40 pre-installed games on the console, 10 additional games can be added through an SD card that's included in the EGRET II mini Paddle and Trackball Game Expansion Set, coming with Strike Bowling, Arkanoid, Plump Pop and seven other TAITO classics.
This adds up to an incredible total of 50 games of various genres, from 1978 to 1997 that will be available with the launch of the EGRET II mini!
More details about the different editions, what they will contain and where to get the EGRET II mini will follow soon
About United Games Entertainment GmbH
United Games Entertainment provides gamers worldwide with deeply desirable games, collector editions and merchandise. They are best known for published titles like Space Invaders Invincible, Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, WonderBoy: Asha in Monster World, and Clockwork Aquario.
United Games Entertainment is the mother company of four labels, which form a network that is 100% devoted to the interests and needs of gamers. The publishing label Strictly Limited Games specializes in the release of limited, physical collector's editions and markets them exclusively directly to end customers in more than 100 countries. The publishing label ININ Games focuses on the global marketing of outstanding retro, indie and arcade gems through retail and the digital stores of Sony and Nintendo. Together, the portals Gamesrocket.de and McGame.com form the largest German online store for digital consoles and PC games.
More information can be found at https://www.unitedgames.io/
About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.
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