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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

With over 40 titles released for Sega Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog, including all the favorites, fans can now enjoy these elegant classical HD for only $ 29.95. With great single player and multiplayer, players take on a variety of enemies, including enemy Dr. Eggman from Sonic, shuriken, ninja throwing hordes of beasts and changed the world ¿s greatest champions of combat.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #106 in Video Games
  • Brand: Sega Of America, Inc.
  • Model: 69027
  • Published on: 2009-02
  • Released on: 2009-02-10
  • ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
  • Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .55" h x 5.47" w x 6.74" l, 1.00 pounds


  • Features

  • The Largest Collection of Classic SEGA Titles. Players will trip back in time with favorites including Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Columns, Ecco the Dolphin and four titles from the Phantasy Star series, to name a few.
  • Several Unlockable Titles. Included in the collection are arcade favorites such as Congo Bongo, Altered Beast, Zaxxon and more.
  • All Titles Upgraded to Hi-Def. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each title has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 systems.
  • Massive Multiplayer Options. Friends can play the 2-Player classics together in select games from the same console at home.
  • Multiplayer options allowing for 2-player action in select titles.



  • Editorial Reviews

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Take a trip back in time to the heyday of the SEGA Genesis console by way of your PlayStation 3 with Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. Led by six classic Sonic The Hedgehog favorites, this collection is packed with games from iconic franchises you know and love, like Ecco the Dolphin, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe and Phantasy Star, but also contains many others you may have missed. The largest collection of classic SEGA titles available to date, these 40+ games bring classic single player and multiplayer action to life like never before as the best of the SEGA Genesis catalog is reborn on the Next-Gen stage of PlayStation 3.

    'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' game logo
    Sonic going for a ring in 'Sonic the Hedgehog'
    Side-scroll for rings with Sonic.
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    Socking it to street toughs in 'Streets of Rage 2'
    'Beat 'em up' in Streets of Rage.
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    Amazon warrior Tyris Flare in battle in 'Golden Axe II'
    Hack 'n Slash in Golden Axe.
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    Ninja fight in 'Shinobi III'
    Find your inner ninja in Shinobi III.
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    Classic Play Upgraded and Earning Trophies
    Each title within Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection has been converted to hi-def (720p), ensuring that classic SEGA Genesis 2D style gaming never looked so good, but this collection is about more than looks. Each game will also play just as well, with original control schemes precisely matched to the intuitive and familiar controls of the PlayStation 3 video gaming system. And since fun is always better when shared, multiplayer fans will enjoy the competition as they and their friends engage in 2-player classic battles in select games. Lastly all players with a PlayStation Network (PSN) account will appreciate that their side-scrolling skill translates to the online arena via the collection's set of PSN trophies.

    Games Included:

  • Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
  • Alien Storm
  • Altered Beast
  • Beyond Oasis
  • Bonanza Bros.
  • Columns
  • Comix Zone
  • Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
  • Dr. Robotnik's MBM
  • Dynamite Headdy
  • Ecco the Dolphin
  • Ecco II: The Tides of Time
  • E-SWAT
  • Fatal Labyrinth
  • Flicky
  • Gain Ground
  • Golden Axe I
  • Golden Axe II
  • Golden Axe III
  • Kid Chameleon
  • Phantasy Star II
  • Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
  • Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
  • Ristar
  • Shining in the Darkness
  • Shining Force
  • Shining Force 2
  • Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
  • Sonic 3D Blast
  • Sonic and Knuckles
  • Sonic Spinball
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3
  • Streets of Rage
  • Streets of Rage 2
  • Streets of Rage 3
  • Super Thunder Blade
  • Vectorman
  • Vectorman 2


  • *Additional games such as Congo Bongo, Zaxxon and others available as unlockables.


    Customer Reviews

    Great collection at a great price5
    I never had a Genesis, so I missed out on a lot of great games. I've played the first Sonic, and some of these games in the arcade, but overall, I never got to experience the glory days of Sega. Also, it's hard to find PS3 games that appeal to my fiance, and she was excited at the prospect of playing Ecco the Dolphin & the Sonic games again.

    There are nearly 50 games on here, and when you consider how much the various games would cost on the Wii virtual console, or Xbox Live arcade, this is an amazing deal. Even at $60, this would be a great deal, but at $30, it's a no brainer.

    The presentation is pretty slick, the main menu looks like a Genesis unit, and the games are a stack of cartridges you sort through. You can rate games on a 5 star scale, and then sort them in the order you rated them, so your least favorite games will fall to the bottom of the list.

    The only complaint I have is that the line "all titles have been converted to high def" is wrong and misleading. A filter has been applied to make the games look better at a higher resolution, nothing has been reworked or remade to take advantage of HD. The good thing is you can switch between 4:3 and 16:9 on the fly, and turn the filter off if you want. I will say that the games on this collection have looked a lot better than their Virtual Console counterparts on my TV.

    Overall, you can't go wrong with this collection. Whether you're an old Genesis lover wanting a trip down memory lane, or someone who missed out on Sega's golden age and want to see what all the hype was about, this is a must-buy.

    49 Games, One Disc. That's Super, Sonic!5
    + Pros:

    + 40 Genesis games and 9 extra games for less than a dollar apiece
    + Setup options including widescreen, graphic smoothing, and button configurations
    + 3 Save slots per game

    - Cons:

    - No "Lock-on" option to play as Knuckles in Sonic 2 or 3

    Ahh yes, the 1980's and 1990's. Two great periods of video games for the Sega franchise.

    First, the arcade stand-ups - their machines called out to be filled with quarters offering level after level of difficult challenges to overcome. When the 1980's were drawing to a close and people were ready to move beyond the limits of 8-bit Nintendo games, Sega introduced their 4th generation home video game console, the Sega Genesis. This 16-bit system offered better graphics, longer Role-Playing Games, and one speedy hedgehog that tested the patience of even the most seasoned gamer.

    This compilation combines 40 games from Sega's Genesis library, 7 of their stand-up arcade ports and 2 games from the Sega Master System, all on one disc.

    Games:
    Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
    Alien Storm
    Altered Beast
    Beyond Oasis
    Bonanza Bros.
    Columns
    Comix Zone
    Decap Attack
    Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
    Dynamite Headdy
    ESWAT: City Under Siege
    Ecco the Dolphin
    Ecco: The Tides of Time
    Fatal Labyrinth
    Flicky
    Gain Ground
    Golden Axe
    Golden Axe II
    Golden Axe III
    Kid Chameleon
    Phantasy Star II
    Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
    Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
    Ristar
    Shining Force
    Shining Force II: Ancient Sealing
    Shining in the Darkness
    Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
    Sonic & Knuckles
    Sonic 3D Blast
    Sonic Spinball
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    Streets of Rage
    Streets of Rage 2
    Streets of Rage 3
    Super Thunder Blade
    Vectorman
    Vectorman 2
    Alien Syndrome
    Altered Beast
    Congo Bongo
    Fantasy Zone
    Golden Axe Warrior
    Phantasy Star
    Shinobi
    Space Harrier
    Zaxxon

    Some of these games are initially locked, but they can be unlocked without much difficulty.

    Graphics: First off, let's be honest - since these are 3rd and 4th generation video games, graphically they are not "cutting edge". If your earliest gaming console was a Sony Playstation, these games will look pre-historic to you. Most of the games have a faux background and the gameplay is centered in the middle of the screen in a 4:3 default format. The aspect ratio can be changed to letterbox (16:9) and there is even an option to smooth the graphics - but with games like these, smoothing actually takes away from the nostalgia.

    Options: I love the options this compilation offers! Not only can you set your own button layouts and turn on/off the rapid fire option, but you can save your progress on every single game! Games like Sonic the Hedgehog were very unforgiving and had no save points when they were first released...but with 3 save slots at your disposal, you can take your time to complete the games at your own pace.

    Gameplay: With 49 games to choose from, there are several genres at your fingertips:

    Want a platformer? Try Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
    Fancy a beat `em up? Altered Beast is calling you.
    Itching for an epic RPG? Try Phantasy Star III.
    How about a puzzle game? Stack up the Columns.
    Maybe an action game? Suit up with ESWAT.
    Side Scroller fan? Ecco the Dolphin needs your help.
    Hack & Slash, eh? Grab some grog and try out Golden Axe.
    Perhaps you prefer a shooter? Space Harrier is all about the bullets!
    You'd like a good old fashioned Run `n' Gun? Look no further than Vectorman 2.

    Whatever type of gameplay you like, it can be found in this collection.

    Extras: There are interviews with several Sega employees made specifically for this collection. You can tell each person put their heart & soul into their game of choice...it was a different time. Nowadays, people like Hideo Kojima have 200 people at their disposal, whereas most of these games were made by very small teams. There is a brief history and graphic artwork for each game, a nice piece of nostalgia.

    Trophies: The trophies for this game are a mixed bag. Some trophies are laughably easy (such as Ecco the Dolphin - this trophy is earned by simply talking to another dolphin!), while others like Dr. Robitnik's M.B.M. trophy (beat the game) are tooth-grindingly difficult. I thought the trophy for "Final Oasis" was a good example - the goal to free the water spirit took some time, but didn't require completing the entire game. I loved the trophy requiring every game to be played at least once.

    As far as negatives, there is only one that comes to mind, the exclusion of the "lock-on" gameplay for Sonic 3, Sonic 2, and the Blue Sphere levels. This allowed gamers to play as Knuckles instead of Sonic, which could not be done at the time due to software/hardware limitations. Since the Playstation 3 is a 7th generation video game console, I was surprised these were excluded. I hope they will show up as a download from the Playstation Network before too long.

    Conclusion?

    If you want to take a trip down video game memory lane for a great price, this is the best collection to do it with - it breaks down to less than a dollar per game. For your portable needs, I strongly recommend the Sega Genesis Collection for the PSP.

    Absolutely Great!5
    Spot on emulation and save states certainly equals 5 stars in my book! Aside from eagerly anticipating Volume 2, I can't think of anything lacking from this collection!

    Simply stated, superb... the first review captured most of what I want to relay about this, so I won't belabor the situation.

    5 stars, my highest recommendation!!

    All 3 Streets of Rage games are here, too!!! A first!!


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