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News - Coronavirus Delays TurboGrafx-16 Mini Release - xSicKxBot - 03-07-2020
Coronavirus Delays TurboGrafx-16 Mini Release
The TurboGrafx-16 Mini has been pushed back due to production delays in China. This is the latest piece of the games industry to be impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Konami, which is distributing the mini-console, said that it is delayed "until further notice." It had been slated for March 19.
A new release date has not been announced. You can read the statement from Konami below, via Kotaku.
"Regarding the TurboGrafx-16 mini console and its peripheral accessories, the manufacturing and shipping facilities in China have encountered an unavoidable suspension due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As a result, the delivery of all TurboGrafx-16 mini products, which was originally scheduled for March 19th, 2020, will be delayed until further notice.
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