Sega Classics To Be Reborn On PSN?

[xtop]

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/4364.html

So far, the PlayStation Network has been an excellent source of both new and innovative products like echochrome and resurrected old-school classics, so considering the latter, can they really ignore Sega?

While it's true that Sega has fallen on hard times and can't seem to produce a decent 3D action game if their lives depended on it, they remain one of the most important companies in video game history. Unfortunately, even when they give us something great in Valkyria Chronicles, the gamers don't respond and Sega is still left languishing behind the heavy-hitters of the new generation. So what better way to remember the good ol' days than to find awesome Sega classics from yesteryear on the PSN? According to DailyGamesNews, the ESRB has rated Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Phantasy Star II, Comix Zone and Gunstar Heroes for distribution on the Network, and this should come as good news to all veteran gamers. These titles are already available on the Wii virtual console, and they'd be fantastic additions to the PSN. The only question left is when they will officially announce them, and how much they will charge for each game...some people are willing to pay more while others are reluctant to go much higher than $9.99.

Anyway, we'll keep a close eye on this and let you know when you can expect them; we're just assuming the ESRB doesn't bother to rate games for a non-existent distribution. And talk about classics! Those four games are some of the most memorable in history!

omg yes!

ok guys..if you haven't played comix zone you are totally missing out on one of the most underrated genesis games ever. be awesome for this to be released on the psn

and sony..we want more of this kind of stuff btw. bring it on

[netguy503]

Most of those games will be on the Sonic collection...if they sell those games on the PSN for $5 or up (as they do now) it would be a much better value just to buy a $30 game that includes all of them.

Also, just cause its rated doesn't mean it will come out doesnt mean it will be realeased right away. To my understanding, some games that were rated sitll took a year to come out after their rating in the past.

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

I'm still waiting for Streets of Rage II to come out on the Network with the online co op intact from the XBL version. If none of these happen to have any online multiplay, I guess I'll just settle with the Ultimate Mega Drive/Genesis Collection. I mean, I'm not willing to pay the higher price if theres no online multiplay.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by netguy503

Most of those games will be on the Sonic collection...if they sell those games on the PSN for $5 or up (as they do now) it would be a much better value just to buy a $30 game that includes all of them.

Also, just cause its rated doesn't mean it will come out doesnt mean it will be realeased right away. To my understanding, some games that were rated sitll took a year to come out after their rating in the past.

must be talking about this..



don't forget, not everyone will want that. theres a bunch of games in the collection that i dont want. and i'd rather have the games on my hard drive then need a disc.

$30 in spring 09..

GAMES INCLUDE:

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

edit: actually..i do want that disc, but i'd still pay for a few standalone titles

[FIDDYPOP]

If only Sega could put put the same kind of quality and invetiveness in their games today. I have almost all those on Genesis. I loved my Genesis and I remeber when it was the system to beat. Those were the good ol days of gaming. WHen video games were impossible to beat.

[netguy503]

Originally Posted by xtop

must be talking about this..



don't forget, not everyone will want that. theres a bunch of games in the collection that i dont want. and i'd rather have the games on my hard drive then need a disc.

$30 in spring 09..

GAMES INCLUDE:

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

edit: actually..i do want that disc, but i'd still pay for a few standalone titles

You'd rather have those on your HDD? How big is it? Disc please for me (and I assume the majority of others, though I see your point).

But even if you only want a few. $5 (which I can't see it being anything less then going by current PSN pricing) x 6 games= $30 (the amount of the disc). So even if you only wanted a few, think of buying the disc as buying a bunch of free games along with the one's you wanted.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by netguy503

You'd rather have those on your HDD? How big is it? Disc please for me (and I assume the majority of others, though I see your point).

But even if you only want a few. $5 (which I can't see it being anything less then going by current PSN pricing) x 6 games= $30 (the amount of the disc). So even if you only wanted a few, think of buying the disc as buying a bunch of free games.

aww don't quote that whole big post

but genesis games are wayyyyyy small. like..under 10mb easily. with updated graphics and all the jazz, what would they be..100mb? 500mb (no way)? thats nothing lol

but yeah..i'd still want a few titles to just have on the hard drive

[DealsR4theDevil]

Originally Posted by xtop

aww don't quote that whole big post

but genesis games are wayyyyyy small. like..under 10mb easily. with updated graphics and all the jazz, what would they be..100mb? 500mb (no way)? thats nothing lol

but yeah..i'd still want a few titles to just have on the hard drive

are the graphics updated? and if so are they HD?

I would only purchase this if the graphics are on par with super street fighter HD remix. If so, then its a must have. But i cant stand the old graphics on HDTVs. They look OK on tube TVs but unbearable on HDTVs.

[xtop]

Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

are the graphics updated? and if so are they HD?

I would only purchase this if the graphics are on par with super street fighter HD remix. If so, then its a must have. But i cant stand the old graphics on HDTVs. They look OK on tube TVs but unbearable on HDTVs.

let me grab the article...

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (November 6, 2008) – SEGA® Corporation today announced the development of Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis 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 venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as feature bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980’s arcade era games library. Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection is slated to ship to retailers in North America in Spring of 2009.

“Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection is a must-have for any die-hard SEGA fan,” says Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America, Inc “Fans have been chomping at the bit to get a chance to relive fond memories from these classic games, that time has come and it’s being presented this time in HD.”

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection contains over 40 classic SEGA games 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, Ecco the Dolphin, Shinobi III, Space Harrier, and fan favorite Streets of Rage. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the utmost detail and accuracy to the original games. In addition, Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection can output the games in 720p with higher resolution graphics for HD televisions, bringing a new visual richness to playing these classic titles.

Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection™ for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system is set for release in the spring of 2009.

THE LARGEST SEGA GENESIS COLLECTION TO DATE!

Take a trip back in time with over 40 titles from the SEGA Genesis™ era, including your Sonic The Hedgehog favorites, for only $29.95! 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.

FEATURES:

• THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF CLASSIC SEGA TITLES. All the favorites are here including Sonic The Hedgehog, titles from the Phantasy Star™ series, as well as three titles from the Streets of Rage™ series, to name a few.

• UNLOCKABLE CONTENT. Unlock arcade games and interviews with the original game developers as you earn Achievements on the Xbox 360® and Trophies on the PLAYSTATION®3.

• ALL TITLES UPGRADED TO HI-DEF. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each of the titles 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. Play these classics together with a friend from the same console at home.

i wouldn't expect street fighter kind of updated, but better than the original's i'm sure

[DealsR4theDevil]

Originally Posted by xtop

let me grab the article...

According to Amazon:

"ALL TITLES UPGRADED TO HI-DEF. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each of the titles has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 systems."

So guess its a must buy for me.

[PoLskA]

already have Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection reserved @ my local EB Games.... err, GameStop...

[DealsR4theDevil]

The box art is implying that the games are widescreen. Which would be cool cuz that means they are actually redone and not just tweaked.

[DetroitSportsFan]

I want the original Phantasy Star (Sega Master System).

I'll probably get the disc with all of those games. I had most of them back in the Genesis days.

[PoLskA]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I want the original Phantasy Star (Sega Master System).

I'll probably get the disc with all of those games. I had most of them back in the Genesis days.

werd... Phantasy Star was great... glad this has the next 3... and Shining Force.. and Streets of Rage...

[netguy503]

The box art also seems to imply that you can go online with these games (it has a "PlayStation network" logo on it) when I don't believe you can. Consider the box art a placeholder.

[hellmonkey]

[Sweetstache]

If the games sold individually on the PSN are scheduled to be PSP compatible as well, then I would have no problem spending $5 per game

However, if they are not made PSP compatible - then the disc is the only way to go


Edit: Just thinking about playing Shining Force II again is making me feel all warm inside...

[ykiki]

Nice...but I'm still hoping to see the Shenmue series on PS3 someday.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by ykiki

Nice...but I'm still hoping to see the Shenmue series on PS3 someday.

Give me Shenmue, or give me death.

[PoLskA]

Originally Posted by Sweetstache

Edit: Just thinking about playing Shining Force II again is making me feel all warm inside...

yea def a fav of mine as well...

would love to see Shining Force 3, all 3 scenarios, on PS3 too...