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Amazon has for 27.99 for you prime holders this is best.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G3AZS2/ref=pd_luc_sim_02_03

This is MUST HAVE in my book.
This is pretty awesome for you old school game lovers ..


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Take a trip back in time with over 40 titles from the SEGA Genesis era, including your Sonic The Hedgehog favorites. In classic single-player and multiplayer battles, you'll take down a huge variety of enemies, including Sonic's nemesis Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik), shuriken-flinging ninjas, hordes of altered beasts and the world's greatest fighting champions.

Game List Thanks to :Slappybob

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle 1
Alien Storm
Alien Syndrome (arcade) 4 [2]
Altered Beast 1 7 [3]
Beyond Oasis
Bonanza Bros. 1 5
Columns 1
Comix Zone 1
Congo Bongo (arcade) 4 [4]
Decap Attack 1
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 2
Dynamite Headdy
E-SWAT: City Under Siege
Ecco the Dolphin 1
Ecco: The Tides of Time 1
Fantasy Zone (arcade) 4 [5]
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky 2 1
Gain Ground 1
Golden Axe 1
Golden Axe II 1
Golden Axe III 1
Golden Axe Warrior (Sega Master System) 4 [6]
Kid Chameleon 1
Phantasy Star (Sega Master System) 3 4[5]
Phantasy Star II 1 3
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom 1 3
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 1
Ristar 1 2
Shining in the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force II: Ancient Sealing
Shinobi (arcade) 4 [7]
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master 1
Sonic 3D Blast 2
Sonic & Knuckles 2
Sonic Spinball 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 1 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 2
Space Harrier (arcade) 4 [8]
Streets of Rage 5
Streets of Rage 2 5
Streets of Rage 3 5
Super Thunder Blade 1
Vectorman 1 6
Vectorman 2 1 6
Zaxxon (arcade) 4



Amazons list:
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
The Achievement List thanks to: Prayformojo
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/code/954264.html
Here are the achievements, can't tell how hard some of these will be to earn:

1. Get Rich Alex Kidd: Collect 1,000 in currency 25 points
2. Don't Die Alien Storm: Reach Mission 3 without losing a life 25 points
3. Enter the Beast Altered Beast: Collect 100,000 pts or higher by the end of the first level 10 points
4. Holy Water The Story of Thor: Unlock the Water Spirit 20 points
5. Stealing Points Bonanza Brothers: Reach 40,000 points on the first level 20 points
6. Easy as Pie Columns: Get 20,000 points only on Easy Mode 15 points
7. Hardly a Hero Comix Zone: Complete first episode 20 points
8. Get Ahead Decap Attack: Collect 5 Bonus Coins 30 points
9. Communication is Key Ecco: Talk to another dolphin 10 points
10. Taste Like Tuna Ecco: The Tides of Time: Eat 200 fish 20 points
11. Suit up E-SWAT: Obtain the Combat Suit (Complete Mission 2) 30 points
12. Don't Get Lost Fatal Labyrinth: Progress to the fifth level of the labyrinth 30 points
13. Getting Chicks Flicky: Collect 80,000 points 25 points
14. Garden Gnomes Golden Axe: Collect 20 magic power-ups 20 points
15. Tower Up Golden Axe II: Complete Tower Level 35 points
16. Saved by Magic Golden Axe III: Use magic 10 times 20 points
17. TGIF Kid Chameleon: Collect Maniaxe 35 points
18. Twinkle Twinkle Ristar: Collect 5 Yellow Stars 30 points
19. Yatta! Dr. Robotnik's M.B.M.: Complete the game 50 points
20. True Ninja Skills Shinobi III: Complete first level without using continues 30 points
21. Complete Chaos Sonic The Hedgehog: Obtain a Chaos Emerald 30 points
22. A Different Tail Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Collect 100 rings with Tails anywhere on Angel Island Zone 35 points
23. Flicky to the Rescue Sonic 3D Flickies' Island: Rescue 20 Flickies. 15 points
24. Lots of Zeros Sonic Spinball: Get 10,000,000 points in the first level 30 points
25. Get to the Chopper Super Thunder Blade: Score over 1,500,000 points in the first level 15 points
26. Three Times a Charm Streets of Rage: Complete 1st Level using all 3 characters 20 points
27. Good Day Mate Streets of Rage 3: Unlock Roo the Kangaroo as a playable character 15 points
28. Super Charged VectorMan: Collect 500 photons 45 points
29. Can You Dig It? VectorMan 2: Reach Scene 11 45 points
30. Blast Processing Play all MEGA DRIVE™ Titles 50 points
31. Master the System Unlock Everything 50 points
32. No Life Watch Every Video 50 points
33. Critique View all Artwork 50 points
34. Only in the '80s Play all Arcade Titles 50 points


 
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[quote name='shouamabane']So the Sonics aren't the linked versions?[/QUOTE]

I hope this is not the case, but I have not heard ONE thing about them being linked.
 
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Originally Posted by GameOnJohn
No Shining Force Achievements? No deal.

[quote name='RCS0926']Seriously? The games themselves aren't good enough?[/quote]

I still have my Genesis, Shining Force, and Sonic. So I'm going to hold off and wait until the price drops more. A good deal at the Release Price but I will buy it at $20 or less.
 
I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)
 
[quote name='mxpowar']I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)[/QUOTE]


Agreed.

:)
 
It almost certainly just means that the game is "Live Aware", meaning that people can see that you're online playing it. That's all.
 
[quote name='mxpowar']I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)[/quote]

3 words: Third World War.
 
[quote name='jrsmaster411']Does this have online play? If not, why does it have the live and psn logo on the box?[/quote]
I know on the 360, you don't need to have online multiplayer for it to have the logo. Just some sort of online thing. I'm thinking it's probably some sort of leaderboard for the top scores for some of the arcade games. I'm not sure what's the policy to get the PSN logo though.

Anyways, for $25-30 it sounds very tempting. But I'm gonna hold back. I'm sure in a few months time, I'll see some drops or some kind of clearance on it.
 
[quote name='crzyboy88']I hope this is not the case, but I have not heard ONE thing about them being linked.[/quote]

IIRC, the older SEGA compilations with the Sonic games that included Sonic 3 along with Sonic & Knuckles came with the link option. GameCube and PS2, releases (Sonic Mega Collection? or something similar) come to mind, calling it "lock-on mode" or something to that extent. The PC release had Sonic 3, S&K, and S3&K. So, it's very likely given past releases (I'll be really surprised if for some random reason they leave it out :bomb:)

But, yeah... I'm definitely buying this on release date. :)
 
[quote name='crzyboy88']I hope this is not the case, but I have not heard ONE thing about them being linked.[/quote]
Neither have I, but then again the only thing I've heard about the games in this compilation is the list. And S&K add-ons don't really work well when listing games (it's not part of Sonic 3, but it's not it's own game either). My guess (hope) is that whoever wrote the press release couldn't figure out how to list it appropriately, and just felt that S&K by itself would be sufficient.

I'd be very surprised if Sega left it out though, seeing as this disc is basically their Genesis collection on Gametap, and S&K addons are there.
 
I believe the MSRP on this one is only $30, so $27.99 isn't really a deal, more of a decent price.

I'm really using newegg more often now....
 
Why did they omit Landstalker? Such a forgotten gem...


I should also note that Zaxxon and Congo Bongo are two of the hidden games on the disc, but it is unknown if there will be other unlockables classics.
 
[quote name='Pureshooter']Why did they omit Landstalker? Such a forgotten gem...


I should also note that Zaxxon and Congo Bongo are two of the hidden games on the disc, but it is unknown if there will be other unlockables classics.[/quote]

Yes, it has been known for quite some time:

Golden Axe Warrior (SEGA Master System)
Phantasy Star (SEGA Master System)
Alien Syndrome (Arcade)
Altered Beast (Arcade)
Congo Bongo (Arcade)
Fantasy Zone (Arcade)
Shinobi (Arcade)
Space Harrier (Arcade)
Zaxxon (Arcade)
 
[quote name='mxpowar']I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)[/quote]


Sega do something smart?

:rofl:
 
[quote name='Plinko']Yes, it has been known for quite some time:

Golden Axe Warrior (SEGA Master System)
Phantasy Star (SEGA Master System)
Alien Syndrome (Arcade)
Altered Beast (Arcade)
Congo Bongo (Arcade)
Fantasy Zone (Arcade)
Shinobi (Arcade)
Space Harrier (Arcade)
Zaxxon (Arcade)[/quote]


Is it confirmed that is all of them?
 
[quote name='mxpowar']I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)[/quote]

Sega has said that they would love to make a Saturn compilation, however emulating the Saturn is near impossible, since the hardware was taped together. Also, the source material on a lot of major Saturn games was lost almost immediately after the games' release since, at the time, game preservation was not a big deal. It has been rumored that both Shining Force III and Panzer Dragoon Saga fall into this category. All this would mean that you'd be more likely to see a from-the-ground-up remake than a port, but it would cost a lot of money and be a huge risk. The number of people hungry for SF3 remake is far less than the number of people looking to buy a compilation.
 
[quote name='SeanNOLA']Sega has said that they would love to make a Saturn compilation, however emulating the Saturn is near impossible, since the hardware was taped together. Also, the source material on a lot of major Saturn games was lost almost immediately after the games' release since, at the time, game preservation was not a big deal. It has been rumored that both Shining Force III and Panzer Dragoon Saga fall into this category. All this would mean that you'd be more likely to see a from-the-ground-up remake than a port, but it would cost a lot of money and be a huge risk. The number of people hungry for SF3 remake is far less than the number of people looking to buy a compilation.[/quote]

Sucks tremendously. I loved the U.S. version of SFIII on the Saturn and always wanted to play the full game (Parts 1, 2, & 3 of SFIII).
 
[quote name='SeanNOLA']Sega has said that they would love to make a Saturn compilation, however emulating the Saturn is near impossible, since the hardware was taped together. Also, the source material on a lot of major Saturn games was lost almost immediately after the games' release since, at the time, game preservation was not a big deal. It has been rumored that both Shining Force III and Panzer Dragoon Saga fall into this category. All this would mean that you'd be more likely to see a from-the-ground-up remake than a port, but it would cost a lot of money and be a huge risk. The number of people hungry for SF3 remake is far less than the number of people looking to buy a compilation.[/QUOTE]
I am admittedly a noob when it comes to programming so don't flame me too much but couldn't they use the original discs to somehow reverse-engineer the code. Also, IIRC, the original Panzer Dragoon was included on Panzer Dragoon Orta for the Xbox so it's not impossible to port Saturn games to other consoles.

Also, in regards to Shining Force III, I've heard that Shining Force Feather is coming for the DS (in Japan, for now) and it's the first SRPG Shining game since III. If that does well, and I can't imagine that it won't, maybe we will see a remake/port of SFIII or hell (dare to dream) all three scenarios from Shining Force III translated in English.
 
[quote name='SeanNOLA']Sega has said that they would love to make a Saturn compilation, however emulating the Saturn is near impossible, since the hardware was taped together. Also, the source material on a lot of major Saturn games was lost almost immediately after the games' release since, at the time, game preservation was not a big deal. It has been rumored that both Shining Force III and Panzer Dragoon Saga fall into this category. All this would mean that you'd be more likely to see a from-the-ground-up remake than a port, but it would cost a lot of money and be a huge risk. The number of people hungry for SF3 remake is far less than the number of people looking to buy a compilation.[/QUOTE]

Gametap has a number of Saturn games up though, so I'd think if they can do it, Sega can. I'd LOVE to see more SegaCD and Saturn games rereleased! Those were both awesome systems that so many people overlooked.

Geez...Panzer Dragoon Saga and Dragon Force. Two of the finest RPGs ever IMO (or arguably an RTS, in Dragon Force's case). I'd LOVE to see those remade with modern PS3/360 quality graphics, and NONE of the gameplay messed up with 'additions' by people with 1/100th the talent of the people who originally made them. IMO the Saturn was worth owning just for either one of those. (Of course Working Designs' awesome translation of Dragon Force didn't hurt :( )

[quote name='mxpowar']I am admittedly a noob when it comes to programming so don't flame me too much but couldn't they use the original discs to somehow reverse-engineer the code. Also, IIRC, the original Panzer Dragoon was included on Panzer Dragoon Orta for the Xbox so it's not impossible to port Saturn games to other consoles.

Also, in regards to Shining Force III, I've heard that Shining Force Feather is coming for the DS (in Japan, for now) and it's the first SRPG Shining game since III. If that does well, and I can't imagine that it won't, maybe we will see a remake/port of SFIII or hell (dare to dream) all three scenarios from Shining Force III translated in English.[/QUOTE]
 
No way, Phantasy Star (Master System) is also included? This whole time, I felt the one glaring flaw (aside from not including Toe Jam & Earl) was not including PS I.

Freaking awesome. First time the 4 have ever been together in a (US, at least) compilation :)
 
This collection is fantastic!

Usually only arcade collections are released (Tecmo, Namco, Midway). A lot of those collections have one major problem. Once you get major time with some of games (and unlimited continues) you realize they have shallow gameplay.
 
[quote name='mxpowar']I am admittedly a noob when it comes to programming so don't flame me too much but couldn't they use the original discs to somehow reverse-engineer the code. Also, IIRC, the original Panzer Dragoon was included on Panzer Dragoon Orta for the Xbox so it's not impossible to port Saturn games to other consoles.[/QUOTE]

Panzer Dragoon unlockable on the Xbox Panzer Dragoon Saga was the PC version. I have read many articles and listened to Sega interviews and yes emulation of Saturn games on other consoles is damn near impossible. Its even hard on the PC.
 
[quote name='Slappybob']Now all we need is a Sega Saturn Collection so i can finally play Shining Force 3 :D[/quote]

[quote name='mxpowar']I hope this sells well because then maybe Sega (or someone else) will put out a Saturn, Dreamcast, hell even a Sega CD collection would be cool. Although, Sega put out some really good and really rare games for the Saturn and a collection would be too awesome. I'd even pay the full $60 for a collection like that ( i.e. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Shining Force III, etc.)[/quote]
As mentioned before, some games got screwed over due to some crash that killed whatever SEGA had saved over, which means no more Panzer Dragoon Saga and some other titles released at that time.

Also there's the matter of emulation issues. Games like Sonic R and Panzer Dragoon were available on Panzer Dragoon Orta and Sonic Gems Collection because they were ports of the PC versions. GameTap has some basic games that aren't all too difficult to emulate at all.

Some employees of SEGA have said they want to bring these games back out but don't want to use ROMs or ISOs of the games and want to work with the direct source material.

[quote name='MattVid']The only thing I was wishing for was some Earthworm Jim and Toe Jam & Earl ... I think those were on Sega (possibly multi-platform). Let the nostalgia come! This is a great collection of games, though.[/quote]
Earthworm Jim isn't a SEGA title. These compilations are exclusive to games made by SEGA and their studios.

[quote name='jrsmaster411']Does this have online play? If not, why does it have the live and psn logo on the box?[/quote]
Sonic 2 and 3 have racing in them. I know Sonic 2 has online racing for the game by itself. There's also leader boards.
 
Phil Theobald of the player one podcast worked on writing up loading screen blurbs. maybe I'll pickup a copy to support one of my favorite podcasts.
 
[quote name='Gamelore']No way, Phantasy Star (Master System) is also included? This whole time, I felt the one glaring flaw (aside from not including Toe Jam & Earl) was not including PS I.

Freaking awesome. First time the 4 have ever been together in a (US, at least) compilation :)[/QUOTE]

Damn, Now I want Toe Jam and Earl!
 
according to the wikipedia article,
[In regards to Sonic the Hedgehog games other than Sonic 3D Blast and Sonic Spinball, the three "lock-on" games (Knuckles in Sonic 2, Sonic 3 and Knuckles, and "Blue Sphere") will not be included in this collection.] [10] (See comment #17 in the reference link)
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such a shame that the sonic 3+knuckles game wont be in there.
 
You should still be able to get the Sonic collection if you want it though. Personally I want soooo many other Sega games that have never been rereleased.
 
[quote name='bg2001']that article is wrong. they are included.[/quote]
You are the only person I've heard this from. On the other side is hundreds of sources saying that they are NOT included.
 
[quote name='Monroeski']You are the only person I've heard this from. On the other side is hundreds of sources saying that they are NOT included.[/quote]

Game list from Sega:
GAMES INCLUDE:

..........
· 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
..........

Plus 9 UNLOCKABLE GAMES:

Isn't that the game in question. Sonic 3?

Source:
http://www.sega.com/games/?g=577
 
No the question was about whether or not you'd be able to play as Knuckles in Sonic 3, which you could by connecting the 2 carts together.
 
[quote name='Trakan']You can play as Knuckles only in Sonic and Knuckles. You cannot play as him in the other games.[/quote]
Right. And the blue sphere game isnt in there either. Very strange since all of their other collections that had sonic 3 and sonic and knuckles also had the combined version of these games.
 
Are any of the games listed simple and built for two players? I have a little brother (seven YO) and my second controller is just collecting dust. Knowing how simple controls were back then, I think this might be a worthwhile purchase.


By simple I mean hit 'x' to attack, 'a' to jump and whatnot.
 
Aysion, these titles should be (local) multiplayer:

Multiplayer games:

Alien Storm
Alien Syndrome
Altered Beast
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Congo Bongo (alternating)
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Gain Ground (up to 3)
Golden Axe 1, 2, 3
Kid Chameleon
Shinobi (alternating)
Sonic 2, 3
Sonic Spinball
Streets of Rage 1, 2, 3
Zaxxon (alternating)

I'm mostly disappointed that this isn't going to have online multiplayer or even leaderboards.

Lastly all players with an Xbox LIVE membership/PlayStation Network account will appreciate that their side-scrolling skill translates to the online arena via the collection's extensive set of Xbox LIVE achievements/PSN trophies.
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You're right, I totally appreciate that this game has achievements/trophies to take advantage of Live/PSN.
 
Sonic 2 and 3 should be fun multiplayer as your little brother could control Tails and help you out and basically if he dies, he just reappears constantly. In Sonic 3, you could even use him to lift you and fly you up to places.
 
I saw a crazy thing yesterday. My sister's friend's son is a month or two older than 2 years old and he was playing New Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World on the DS and was doing good. That's what I would have been like if they had portables like that back then! He went from drinking a bottle to playing Mario then back to the bottle when he finished a level.
 
[quote name='WatchdogXC']I saw a crazy thing yesterday. My sister's friend's son is a month or two older than 2 years old and he was playing New Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World on the DS and was doing good. That's what I would have been like if they had portables like that back then! He went from drinking a bottle to playing Mario then back to the bottle when he finished a level.[/QUOTE]

wow. that is a killer kid. don't let him play halo 3. you have to train him to be a pro and dethrone fatal1ty. i'm sick of see his lame ass name plastered all over every other thing i buy. wtf a 4 buttoned mouse?
 
[quote name='WatchdogXC']I saw a crazy thing yesterday. My sister's friend's son is a month or two older than 2 years old and he was playing New Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World on the DS and was doing good. That's what I would have been like if they had portables like that back then! He went from drinking a bottle to playing Mario then back to the bottle when he finished a level.[/quote]
At the age of 2 was when I played my first game and owned my first console; Super Mario Bros. and an NES. I learned to memorize how to play through the levels and learn patterns of the enemies and how to get to the goal. Sonic the Hedgehog was basically Super Mario Bros. with crack injected into the eyes for me. :D Since then, I've been playing games.

It's not as crazy as you think.
 
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