I have a mint, boxed Sega Master System in storage, and I often think of bringing it out to play. I always end up changing my mind, as digging it out and hooking it up would be quite the hassle. Now, if I were in Japan, I wouldn't have to bother. We've been expecting some console additions to the Japanese Wii Virtual Console for awhile now, and it looks like Sega will fill in those holes.
On top of the addition of Sega's Master System to Wii's Japanese VC, the Sega Mark III and Game Gear will also join in the fun. The release kicks off next month with Fist of the North Star (600 Wii points) and Fantasy Zone (500 Wii points).
While its doubtful that the US will ever see Sega Mark III games on their Virtual Console, IGN does say that we will see the Master System games soon.
Sega, I'm ready for Alex Kidd, Wonderboy, Baku Baku, Phantasy Star and more whenever you're ready.
What about you? Do you see yourself buying these old games?
[Thanks, JR]
Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site
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9:54 AM on 01.25.2008
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so a firm maybe will be uttered by me
(heh, I see Fading_Star already knew my deepest wishes)
GIVE US THESE TOO.
Love,
North American Wii Owners.
I love it, cant wait for sonic 2, was the best version, physco fox, action fighter, alex the kidd, wonder boy...cant wait!!
Will Phantasy Star cost 1500 Wii points?
So many unanswered questions!!?!
Space Harrier.
@DynamicSheep
A little history for ya.
Space Harrier 3D.
sweet!
Wonder Boy 1 = Adventure Island for Nes
and
Wonderboy 3 = Dragon's Curse for TG16
and
Wonder boy 4 on Master System = Wonder boy in monster world on genesis AND The Dynastic Hero on TG16
i'm so confused
Here's an explaination of the [url=http://www.consoledatabase.com/consoleinfo/segamastersystem/index.html]Mark III[url]
Mark III
Rampage SMS
Rampage NES
and surf ninjas
and surf ninjas