Taito and Japan's gaming magazine Famitsu have scheduled a livestream for August 27, 2026, at 20:00 JST to announce new software for the Egret II Mini, the companies confirmed.
The stream will feature voice actress Miyake Marie as host alongside Famitsu editor Dedeo, Egret II Mini producer Tetsuo Egawa, and Kenichi “Kibangelion” Ishiguro from the Institute of Game Culture Conservation (IGCC).
Background and context
Released in 2022, the Egret II Mini is a tabletop mini-console modeled after Taito's original Egret II arcade cabinet, which first launched in 1996.
The compact unit includes its own screen and controls and initially shipped with a built-in collection of 40 arcade games.
Since launch, Taito has expanded the system’s catalog via physical SD-card compilations, often partnering with Famitsu to announce and distribute additional arcade titles.
What the announcement says
In its announcement, Taito and Famitsu stated that the forthcoming software addition will increase the Egret II Mini’s total library to a cumulative 100 titles.
In journalistic terms: the companies confirmed the incoming release will bring the console’s total number of supported games up to 100 when included with prior SD-card packs and built-in content.
Catalogue strategy and third-party content
Most additions to the Egret II Mini library have been Taito-owned arcade games delivered through the Arcade Memories compilations.
More recently, Taito has expanded the device’s scope by releasing games from other developers under an Arcade Collection label; confirmed third-party partners in prior releases include Data East and Technos Japan.
These SD-card compilations have become the primary method for externally expanding the system’s offerings rather than digital storefront releases.
Where to watch and what to expect
The companies' announcement directs fans to a Famitsu-hosted video stream for the August 27 reveal.
Beyond the confirmed presenters and the pledge to reach 100 cumulative titles, Taito and Famitsu have not released a detailed track list for the new SD-card collection.
The livestream will provide the official reveal and any additional release or distribution details.
For collectors and arcade enthusiasts, the livestream represents the latest step in Taito's ongoing effort to preserve and monetize classic arcade catalogs on the dedicated Egret II Mini hardware, distinct from contemporary platforms like the Nintendo Switch or digital storefronts such as the eShop.
The stream will feature voice actress Miyake Marie as host alongside Famitsu editor Dedeo, Egret II Mini producer Tetsuo Egawa, and Kenichi “Kibangelion” Ishiguro from the Institute of Game Culture Conservation (IGCC).
Background and context
Released in 2022, the Egret II Mini is a tabletop mini-console modeled after Taito's original Egret II arcade cabinet, which first launched in 1996.
The compact unit includes its own screen and controls and initially shipped with a built-in collection of 40 arcade games.
Since launch, Taito has expanded the system’s catalog via physical SD-card compilations, often partnering with Famitsu to announce and distribute additional arcade titles.
What the announcement says
In its announcement, Taito and Famitsu stated that the forthcoming software addition will increase the Egret II Mini’s total library to a cumulative 100 titles.
In journalistic terms: the companies confirmed the incoming release will bring the console’s total number of supported games up to 100 when included with prior SD-card packs and built-in content.
Catalogue strategy and third-party content
Most additions to the Egret II Mini library have been Taito-owned arcade games delivered through the Arcade Memories compilations.
More recently, Taito has expanded the device’s scope by releasing games from other developers under an Arcade Collection label; confirmed third-party partners in prior releases include Data East and Technos Japan.
These SD-card compilations have become the primary method for externally expanding the system’s offerings rather than digital storefront releases.
Where to watch and what to expect
The companies' announcement directs fans to a Famitsu-hosted video stream for the August 27 reveal.
Beyond the confirmed presenters and the pledge to reach 100 cumulative titles, Taito and Famitsu have not released a detailed track list for the new SD-card collection.
The livestream will provide the official reveal and any additional release or distribution details.
For collectors and arcade enthusiasts, the livestream represents the latest step in Taito's ongoing effort to preserve and monetize classic arcade catalogs on the dedicated Egret II Mini hardware, distinct from contemporary platforms like the Nintendo Switch or digital storefronts such as the eShop.
