In order to capitalize on the small hardware craze, Taito, the Square Enix subsidiary responsible for the arcade classic Space Invaders, is releasing a new game. The Egret II, a sit-down arcade system developed by the Japanese company, has now been released on the PC. This retro-style candy cabinet, which was first introduced in the mid- to late-1990s, was distinguished by a rotating mechanism that allowed the screen to be positioned vertically for tate-mode games such as shoot#39;em-ups.It is appropriate that the micro-version retains this feature, which is represented by a  https://www.szmaclight.com/product/4-3-inch-tft-lcd-MLT043R40-26.html" style="white-space: normal; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); 5 inch 4:3 LCD displaynbsp; that can be popped out and rotated to fit in either direction. Primary controls consist of six primary buttons and a stick that can be moved in four to eight directions depending on the game. A separate controller with a paddle wheel and trackball is also being provided by Taito to be used with the reproduction cabinet. This controller will be used with compatible games such as Cameltry, which originally required players to rotate the screen to guide a marble through a maze. That#39;s because the concept was used to create the special stages in the first Sonic the Hedgehog game, which you might recognize as well.Taito promises a total of 40 titles that will come pre-loaded on the system. Despite the fact that the company has not yet revealed the full lineup, it currently includes Space Invaders, Lunar Rescue, Qix, Elevator Action, Chack#39;n Pop, and Bubble Bobble among other titles. As a result of the success of Street Fighter II, Global Champion (known as Kaiser Knuckle in Japan) has become a more recent addition to the list.Meanwhile, the expansion controller comes with an SD card that has been pre-loaded with ten games that make use of the trackball or paddle. Strike Bowling, Cameltry, Plump Pop, and Syvalion are among the confirmed titles. Another notable addition is Arkanoid, a block breaker arcade game developed by Taito in 1986. Other features include a USB-C charging connector, two USB-A controller connections, an HDMI port for TV output, and a headphone jack, in addition to the rotating screen.The cabinet, along with the reproduction and accessories, will not be inexpensive. This item costs 18,678 yen ($170) on its own, and 12,078 yen ($110) when purchased in conjunction with the expansion controller. An additional arcade stick (for 8,778 yen ($80) and a gamepad (for 3,278 yen ($30) are available for purchase from Taito. A special edition bundle that includes extras such as soundtrack CDs costs 49,478 yen ($450), while a 32,978 yen ($300) bundle that excludes the arcade stick and gamepad costs 32,978 yen ($300).While the Egret II Mini is scheduled to arrive on March 2, 2022, there is still some time before it can be seen in person. It is possible to satisfy your arcade craving with smaller, less expensive replicas such as My Arcade#39;s Micro Player machines. Also possible is the reintroduction of a limited edition of the Sega Astro City Mini arcade.