Egret II Mini Arcade Collection PART1: Double Dragon and Data East Classics Join Taito's Mini Cabinet

Taito has released the first major expansion for the Egret II Mini that ventures beyond its own library. The Arcade Collection PART1 brings 10 classic titles from Technōs Japan and Data East to the miniature arcade cabinet, marking a significant shift in the platform's content strategy.

Breaking the Taito-Only Barrier

Until now, the Egret II Mini's library consisted exclusively of Taito titles. This expansion changes that, featuring beloved games from two legendary arcade developers that defined the beat 'em up and action genres throughout the late 80s and early 90s.

The collection spans 1984 to 1992, covering a golden era of arcade gaming when these companies were at the peak of their creative output.

The Full Lineup

Technōs Japan Titles: - Mysterious Stones: Dr. Kick's Adventure (1984) - Bogey Manor (1985) - Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun (1986) - Known as Renegade in the West - Xain'd Sleena (1986) - Released as Solar Warrior - Double Dragon (1987) - The genre-defining beat 'em up

Data East Titles: - Atomic Runner Chelnov (1988) - Dark Seal (1990) - Gate of Doom in North America - The Cliffhanger: Edward Randy (1990) - Wolf Fang: Kuuga 2001 (1991) - Rohga: Armor Force internationally - The Great Ragtime Show (1992) - Better known as Boogie Wings

What's in the Box

The expansion arrives as an SD card that slots into the Egret II Mini's expansion port. Beyond the games themselves, Taito has included:

• 32-page strategy guide titled "Dengeki Taito Station Volume 5"
• Mini instruction cards for all 10 titles
• Marquee reproductions matching the original arcade cabinets

New Hardware Options

Alongside the expansion, Taito has introduced a new Violet color variant of the Egret II Mini featuring purple buttons and joystick. The console is available standalone or bundled with the Arcade Collection PART1.

Existing owners received a firmware update on July 18, 2025 to ensure compatibility with the new content.

Pricing and Availability

The Arcade Collection PART1 launched on December 18, 2025 in Japan:

The Egret II Mini Platform

For those unfamiliar, the Egret II Mini is a 1/6 scale replica of Taito's iconic Egret II arcade cabinet. The device features:

• 5-inch LCD screen (4:3 aspect ratio, 1024×768)
• HDMI output for TV play
• Two USB controller ports
• 40 pre-loaded Taito classics (1978-1995)
• Expandable via SD card

The base unit measures just 150mm × 200mm × 209mm and weighs 1,130g, making it a desktop-friendly piece of gaming history.