Sega is re-releasing the original Sonic Genesis games on $100 cartridges

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1. 1h ago

   Sega Announces Sonic Legacy Cartridge Collection for 35th Anniversary

   Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on physical cartridges. These versions are compatible with NTSC Sega Genesis consoles. The release is part of a 35th anniversary celebration.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sega is releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on NTSC Genesis-compatible cartridges.
   • The release is part of the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog.
   • The re-release is titled the Legacy Cartridge Collection.
   • The cartridges are priced at $100 each.
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2. 5d ago

   Sega and iam8bit Release Sonic Genesis Cartridges for 35th Anniversary

   Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Sega Genesis cartridges. Each cartridge is priced at $100 and is compatible with NTSC Genesis consoles. The release is part of a broader 35th anniversary celebration.

   What's confirmed:

   • Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing the original Sonic 1 and 2 on Sega Genesis cartridges.
   • Each cartridge costs $100.
   • The cartridges are compatible with the Sega Genesis.
   • The release celebrates the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog.
   • The Legacy Cartridge Collection includes a replica case and a premium booklet.
   • Sega announced Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection for the Nintendo Switch.
   • A new Sonic the Hedgehog game is coming to Nex Playground in Q4 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Some cartridges may be infused with Chaos Emerald energy to make them glow.
   • The first wave of orders is expected to arrive before the end of Q3 2026.
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