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SEGA Genesis Classics Coming to PS4 and Xbox One in May, Does What Nintendon't

Why not Nintendo Switch?

Asif Khan

March 14, 2018 10:30 AM

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SEGA has announced some mega news for Genesis fans. The SEGA Genesis Classics collection is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on May 29. Check out this trailer that highlights the news.

The collection has over 50 retro classics to experience across every genre; arcade action, shooters, beat'm ups, puzzlers, old favorites and hidden gems, with a bunch of modern features. The new features include online multiplayer, achievements, mirror modes, rewind and save states meaning players old and new should find revisiting these great games an absolute Sonic 3D Blast. Visit the SEGA Genesis Classics product page for more details. 

Here’s a full list of the games featured in the collection.

• Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
• Alien Soldier
• Alien Storm
• Altered Beast
• Beyond Oasis
• Bio-Hazard Battle
• Bonanza Bros.
• Columns
• Columns III: Revenge of Columns
• Comix Zone
• Crack Down
• Decap Attack
• Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
• Dynamite Headdy
• ESWAT: City Under Siege
• Fatal Labyrinth
• Flicky
• Gain Ground
• Galaxy Force II
• Golden Axe
• Golden Axe II
• Golden Axe III
• Gunstar Heroes
• Kid Chameleon
• Landstalker
• Light Crusader
• Phantasy Star II
• Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
• Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millenium
• Ristar
• Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
• Shining Force
• Shining Force II
• Shining in the Darkness
• Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
• Sonic 3D Blast
• Sonic Spinball
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Space Harrier II
• Streets of Rage
• Streets of Rage 2
• Streets of Rage 3
• Super Thunder Blade
• Sword of Vermilion
• The Revenge of Shinobi
• ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
• ToeJam& Earl
• Vectorman
• VectorMan 2
• Virtua Fighter 2
• Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
• Wonder Boy in Monster World

The physical edition will be available to pre-order from retailers very soon. It will come complete with a double sided Golden Axe and Streets of Rage poster, identical to the ones you will see in the game's 90s inspired retro gamer's bedroom, the hub through which players can access the entire collection. Details of digital pre-order will be available very soon.    

Why is this not on Nintendo Switch?

The most baffling news in this announcement is the SEGA Genesis Classics collection being left off of Nintendo Switch, but I guess SEGA just wants to prove one more time that Genesis does what Nintendon't. SEGA fans can get their hands on SEGA Genesis Classics collection for PS4 and Xbox One on May 29. Don't worry PC gamers, SEGA Genesis Classics on Steam will also be treated to The Treasures of King Nole in the form of a huge free update to the feature set, giving it parity with the console launch when it releases on May 29. Switch fans, you are out of luck.

Asif Khan

CEO/EIC/EIEIO

Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.