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Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for PS3 and Xbox 360 on the way. Ha ha
12:21 PM on 11.06.2008, Jim Sterling 31 comments

Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for PS3 and Xbox 360 on the way. Ha ha photo
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When I saw this announcement in my inbox, I burst out laughing. Sega has released so many Mega Drive/Genesis compilations over the years that seeing a brand new one just gets funnier and funnier.

Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection -- due early 2009 -- does, to be fair, look like the most comprehensive one yet. It is also developed by Backbone, who did a solid job with the Genesis XBLA ports, even if they left in the old glitches. One also can't blame Sega for wanting to relive the Mega Drive days. It's like an old retired boxer who still polishes his championship belt and rambles drunkenly to kids about the days when Smasher Watkins was king.

Anyway, as always you can expect the usual games to put in an appearance. Whole franchises are more roundly represented as well, with the first three Sonic games and all three Streets of Rage titles appearing. Alien Storm and Space Harrier are also confirmed, along with the unfortunate inclusion of Ecco the crappy Dolphin.

I am a Sega whore so I am interested in how good this is, although I really don't need another copy of Sonic the Hedgehog. Just make sure the brand new Sonic is good and I won't need to keep firing up versions of the original titles.

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (November 3, 2008) – SEGA® of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc today announced the development of SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. This compilation will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s respected 16-bit Mega Drive years, as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980’s arcade era games library.

 

“SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection is a must-have for any SEGA enthusiast,” commented Gary Knight, European Marketing Director for SEGA Europe. “Fans will get a chance to relive fond memories from these classic games in HD format.”

 

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection contains over 40 celebrated SEGA classics in one package; making it the largest collection of SEGA first party games ever offered. Featured games include; Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, Columns, Alien Storm, Ecco the Dolphin, Space Harrier, and cult classic, Streets of Rage 1, 2 and 3. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the utmost detail and accuracy to commend their originals. In addition, SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection can output the games in 720p with higher resolution graphics for HD televisions, bringing a new visual richness to these classic titles.

 

SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 is scheduled for worldwide release in early 2009.


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naia-the-gamer's Avatar
naia-the-gamer at 11/06/2008 12:32
Throw in the Phantasy Star games, and I may be interested.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 11/06/2008 12:43
Why do they keep doing this? Arg!!
Krs's Avatar
Krs at 11/06/2008 12:49
Why is it unfortunate the inclusion of Ecco?

It's one of the most immersive and original games on the Genesis!
somesthetic's Avatar
somesthetic at 11/06/2008 12:54
if this were a downloadable collection, I'd be all over it.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar
CelicaCrazed at 11/06/2008 13:01
Yeah I'm going to probably end up buying it. They need to start releasing Saturn and Dreamcast compilations though.
CBunn's Avatar
CBunn at 11/06/2008 13:25
@somesthetic:
Ditto
wrathofpink's Avatar
wrathofpink at 11/06/2008 13:26
HEY SEGA STOP RELEASING SONIC AND ECCO OVER AND OVER AND OVER. NOT ONLY DO WE ALREADY HAVE 20 OTHER "BEST OF" SETS WITH THE SAME GAMES BUT WE CAN EASILY DOWNLOAD ALL OF THESE ON ANY ROM SIT.

DO A SEGA SATURN ONE, MAYBE A PANZER DRAGOON/SAGA COMPILATION?

TRY THINKING FOR ONCE.
Projectexodus's Avatar
Projectexodus at 11/06/2008 13:31
@NECROS

I believe this is the full list that was posted:

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

Since I missed out on the Sega consoles, I'm really excited for this collection! But why include Phantasy Star 2, 3 and 4 but not the first one? It kinda makes it incomplete... Also, Gunstar Heroes would be nice.
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CarlCastello at 11/06/2008 13:33
@CELICACRAZED
Here here!
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 11/06/2008 13:33
Streets of Rage 1-2-3 is nice, if only they were on XBLA too. In HD!!!

And why don't they put Sonic CD on these things most of the time? :(
DV2FOX's Avatar
DV2FOX at 11/06/2008 13:38
SONIC CD OR DIE
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar
Vitamin Awesome at 11/06/2008 13:48
Phantasy Star II-IV and Shining Force 1&2.

I'm in.
munkee's Avatar
munkee at 11/06/2008 13:49
i would like to play sonic 1, still in 2D, but with shiny new graphics...

sonic the hedgehog HD <original title, remember you saw it here first :]
munkee's Avatar
munkee at 11/06/2008 13:50
and i dont just mean rez'ed up.. i mean complete overhaul
BulletMagnet's Avatar
BulletMagnet at 11/06/2008 13:50
@Necros - I believe that the first Phantasy Star was on the Master System, not the Genesis, so it wouldn't have been included here.

As for Gunstar, it is a somewhat odd omission, especially seeing as they managed to get Dynamite Headdy on there, but if you import for the PS2 you can snag the Sega Ages Treasure Box, which includes both of the aforementioned games, plus Alien Soldier.

In any case, there are very few games listed here which I don't already have on one compilation or another, so I'll likely pass.
A New Challenger's Avatar
A New Challenger at 11/06/2008 13:59
@Necros, BulletMagnet:
Yeah, Phantasy Star is a Master System game, so it's not listed. Given the mention of bonus content from their arcade and Master System libraries, though, I'd say it's likely to be on the disc. Zaxxon, Altered Beast arcade version are also likely to be included.

I like how they're deliberately not releasing it for Wii. Hooray Virtual Console, where you can fill up your limited memory for the privilege of 80 dollars for 10 of the listed games.
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Clbull at 11/06/2008 14:06
No Gunstar Heroes?

No Knuckles Chaotix (I know it was 32X but it was an addon for the Mega Drive/Genesis)

No Rocket Knight Adventures or Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures II?

No other Alex Kidd games? (I know all except Enchanted Castle were on the Master System)

I might still consider getting it tbh, but its a disappointment that neither of the above games made it onto the list
Drack48's Avatar
Drack48 at 11/06/2008 14:25
ESWAT! Hell Ya
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AdamskiOwenov at 11/06/2008 14:53
I got the PSP collection, so there's not point to this one. However, if there's online play or something, I might get it. If it was budget.
Kathos's Avatar
Kathos at 11/06/2008 15:15
@ Reaprar

Yeah I'm getting sick of these "collections" where there's only like a dozen games. Of course I understand different developpers and shit but bleeeeh. I might get this pack just so have a good pack of old games playable on my TV without having to plug my ancient consoles all over again.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 11/06/2008 15:30
It's a solid list. I will be picking this up.
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Orionsaint at 11/06/2008 15:40
According to Kotaku it has Sega Master System games? Sega says they have unlockable games yet to be revealed. You'll notice they say 4 Phantasy Star titles. Yet show only the 3 Genesis Phantasy Stars. It's a safe bet that one of the hidden games is Phantasy Star I for the Sega Master System. If that's the case. I'm so getting this! A long shot would be that it's the ultra rare Phantasy Star 1 for the Mega-Drive.
Slick Icarus's Avatar
Slick Icarus at 11/06/2008 16:16
I already have Sega Genesis Collection for PS2, but if the price is right ($30 maybe?) I'll be all over it.
007's Avatar
007 at 11/06/2008 20:33
DAMMIT, I WANT MY SONIC N' KNUCKLES!!!!11
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar
Kyousuke Nanbu at 11/06/2008 20:58
@Reaprar and Kathos

Damn near 30 games, most of them considered among the best for the Sega and you guys are whining about not there not being enough games?

Christ, gamers are a whiny lot, its a 30 dollar compilation with a shitload of games you can never find now, Hell Sonic 1, 2 and Streets of Rage 2 would cost around 15 if you bought on XBL.

Hell buying them off the internet, all of them would cost more than 30 bucks. And you guys are whining that you want more.

Bunch of bitchy little babies.
Batthink's Avatar
Batthink at 11/07/2008 02:18
I already have the Sega Mega Drive Collection for the PS2, and I'm not willing to pay more just to obtain the Shining Force and Streets of Rage games. Give me a new collection with completely different games to the one I own or GTFO.

Plus, they should release Super Monaco GP.
DR EGG's Avatar
DR EGG at 11/07/2008 05:47
I own all the good games on that list. And my Genesis WORKS.
Infininja's Avatar
Infininja at 11/07/2008 21:52
I haven't played a single good representation of Sonic 2 on any of the compilations I have. All of them have glitches where Sonic will get stuck on the geometry, coming to a dead stop.
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