Update (Fri 6th Mar, 2020 12:05 GMT): Konami has released an updated statement about the official PC Engine Mini and with Twitter account meaning that the release of all PC Engine Mini shares is "delayed until further notice", meaning the console will completely miss its March 19 promotion date, regardless of when orders are placed.
Here is the statement:
In relation to the PC Engine Core Grafx mini console and its logistics, construction and shipping facilities in China have experienced unavoidable suspension due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, delivery of all PC Engine Core Grafx mini products, scheduled for March 19, 2020, will be delayed until further comment.
We apologize profusely to our customers for this important interruption, and we humbly ask for your understanding and patience while paying close attention to the situation. We invest all our efforts in delivering the PC Engine Core Grafx mini as soon as possible, and will provide you with additional timely information once confirmed.
Original story (Fri 6th Mar, 2020 09:05 GMT): Konami revealed the release PC Engine Mini the range has been partially delayed due to encounters affecting Coronavirus infection.
The program – which will be released by PC Engine (Japan), PC Engine Core Grafx (Europe) and TurboGrafx-16 (North America) – will be launched worldwide on March 19. Konami has now issued a statement saying those who pre-ordered their console before March 5 should they still receive their machine at launch time, but there will be unspecified delays in pre-orders placed later that day.
Here is the complete statement:
Thank you for your continued retention of KONAMI products and services.
Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection currently underway, the game debuts "PC Engine mini", "TurboGrafx-16 mini", "PC Engine Core Grafx mini" and peripheral devices scheduled to be released on March 19, 2020 by China Production and and shipping delays are inevitable.
For those who pre-ordered the "PC Engine mini" on March 5, 2020, the product will be delivered on March 19, 2020. If you buy the TurboGrafx-16 mini, PC Engine Core Grafx mini, and the best Turbo Pad PC Engine devices mini, Multi-Tap PC Engine mini, or Multi-Tap PC Engine mini, For those who pre-order "PC Engine mini" on or after March 6, 2020, it will be delivered on or after March 20, 2020. Stay tuned for more details, as we will share more details.
We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers, but we will work hard to deliver the products as soon as possible considering the situation. Thanks for your understanding.
