In exciting news, Sega has confirmed the 3D driving game Out Run will be joining the Sega AGES line on the Japanese eShop before the end of the year. Unfortunately, there was no mention of the release date and price, or if the game will also make its way across to the west before the end of 2018
Based on the 1986 arcade classic originally developed by AM2, the Switch eShop version handled by M2 will once again modernise this release - with 60fps, widescreen support and gyro controls to recreate arcade steering. It will also include all of the iconic and catchy tunes such as Passing Breeze and Magical Sound Shower, as well as tune-up features and BGM from the 3D Classics version - released on the 3DS in 2015.
On a related note, Sega has finally locked in the release date for Phantasy Star on Switch in both North America and Europe. After a series of delays, the game will arrive locally on 13th December.
Take a look at some of the Sega AGES Out Run screenshots below:
Have you been holding out for this Sega AGES release? Did you play the 3D Classics version of Out Run on the 3DS? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com]
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This game is one of the games that makes the most of the 3DS screen.
This and R-type can’t come soon enough
Magical Sound Shower? Splash Wave? Passing Breeze? Get ready!
Phantasy Star really would've been better timed if it came last week like it was supposed to originally since at the moment I need everything I can get to help make the wait for Smash Ultimate less painful. But whatever, I will get it at some point for sure, looking at the screenshots I really do like the UI they gave for the release.
@BlueOcean 100% agree!
Hell yes! I really hope they bring Outrunners and Golden Axe Return of Death Adder to Switch...
Day 1 for me when this eventually drops in the west. Now just bring on After Burner as well and I will be one happy Sega Arcade Camper
YES! Sees it's only available in Japan with no timeline for hitting the west. BLEEP!
After Phantasy Star's delays I don't expect it to arrive here before the end of 2018, but the news is surprising. I believed another of the first announced would come first, like Alex Kidd.
Guess they have to ride the Horizon Chase hype-train.
Now it's getting interesting. This is a real gem. I would even get it just for Magical Sound Shower.
Hoping this gets released at the same time everywhere. Maybe the Phantasy Star Issue was a one off (the first 2 releases released on time). My glass if half full this morning
I’m more interested in the Virtua Racing release, but this will also be a day-one purchase. Keep these gems coming, Sega!
This and Afterburner please!
One of the best games ever made and M2 managed to make it even better. I’ll be playing this all the time.
It's disappointing how long it has taken SEGA to push out Phantasy Star, considering it's already basically fully translated. At least we have a locked in date now...
I'll stick with Out Run on my 3DS, though. The stereoscopic 3D in that version of the game is incredibly compelling, and I don't see why I'd ever opt for the Switch version over that one.
Better work with motion controls, my mario kart plastic steering wheels need a 2nd use.
Great news cannot wait, OutRun is still amazing after all these years. I hope Sega could somehow release Coast to coast on the Switch too, or imagine a brand new OutRun game. If this and hopefully Bubble Bobble are released soon it’ll be like 1986 all over again.
Day 1 purchase for me.
Looking forward to the release, i barely remember playing the arcade version back in the early 90's. Very awesome game!
Day 1. Where's that Virtua racing at?
Been waiting for Outrun, such a classic. As a bonus, we also get the excellent Horizon Chase Turbo on the eShop, too. A sort of spiritual sequel.
@Dayton311 afterburner!!! But will it be the same without the arcade cabinet seat? It was moving which was awesome!
I want!!!! that is all
I have on 3DS, but tempted to double dip as not many awesome racers on Switch yet. I only have Mario Kart and Fast RMX so far.
Oh my god, FINALLY
Love outrun day 1 for me keep em coming Sega outrun 2,Sega Rally,Daytona,super hang on would love to see rad mobile/gale racer oh and power drift
Excellent. I thought that game was being quietly dropped in the West. This and Outrun will be day 1 purchases for me
Loved Outrun back in the day, but I can’t imagine I’ll play it for more than five minutes now. Release an AGES package and I’ll be tempted, but I ain’t buying them piecemeal
I'll pick this is up but still have fingers crossed for later Sega arcade racers to come. I'd be in heaven with SCUD race, Daytona two and Sega Rally.
@Ralizah I have it on my 3DS too, and I love the 3D effect... but in this particular game it makes me performe worse. LOL
The problem is I got used to the much bigger Switch's screen and now when I play 3DS version I see it too small. So I'll definitely get it for the first big screen portable experience. I'm a fan of the game anyway (although I suck at it), so if I have Sonic on several systems... this one too.
@Dandare Well, Bubble Bobble is in the Arcade Archives line... just not for Switch (yet).
@pblive I really wanted Horizon Chase, but not at 20 Dollars. If it was 15 bucks, it would be a day one buy for me.
I hope they hurry this up so we can get past the usual suspects
@Dayton311 of the ones announced they are my two must haves too... love the PSP outrun and Sega rally too
Grabbed the Japanese version of Phantasy Star already and haven't been able to put it down. The auto mapping feature and FM music are welcome improvements to this classic.
Definitly a must buy.
That's great, hoping to see more Arcade releases like Golden Axe. Not the home version, though, that'll be on the Genesis Collection
Keep em comin.
Saw Phantasy Star on the eShop last night in the coming soon section. Awesome.
Thanks @BensonUii - good spot! I've added that in.
Great amount of work they put into the 3DS version, too.
https://web.archive.org/web/20170706201028/http://blogs.sega.com/2015/03/05/sega-3d-classics-3d-out-run-part-1/
Oof I want this game so bad now just have Outrunners and I will scream
Ohhhhhh Baby!!! 😆🤣😂😁😜
I’m so buying this. It sounds like a port of the 3DS version. Which is fine by me, I poured dozens of hours into that game and I’ll probably do it again in the big screen. Hype
HD rumble and I'm sold.
Why have they changed the lights at the back of the car?
It is supposed to be a Ferrari Tessarossa with the horizontal slats.
@steve_1978 I believe they lost the Ferrari licence so had to make changes.
I had the 3DS version, but nothing will best the Saturn version as far as I'm concerned, specifically the Japanese stand alone 'Sega Ages' release. The only released 'arcade perfect' version with the proper car sprite (and has the 60fps mode included). Great with the Saturn analogue pad or the wheel.
@EasyDaRon I think they will follow. Start with the big one.
Wake me up when the Sega Ages Sonic 2 releases.
I love that they release the classics and I love the outrun Series in general. Bring outrun 2 coast 2 coast and I’ll but it in a heart beat
@Moroboshi876 It makes sense picking it up again if playing it on a bigger and higher-resolution screen is important for you. The 3D didn't really impact my gameplay, but it did make the game look stunning as I was playing it.
It's my one big regret about Nintendo properties moving from 3DS to Switch. Although it's really cool having a portable system with the strength of a home console.
Cool I hope they bring Coast 2 Coast too!
I already have this for 3DS, but it wouldn't be a stretch for me to consider this Sega Ages version. Phantasy Star is all I'm thinking about at this time... As long as the QoL features on it make it worth while for me.
@Hunt3r_Cr0wl3y man i would love to see Outrun coast to coast but those guys are busy working on the next Sonic Racer right now.
Yet another version of OutRun to buy. Day one. It would be nice to have a remastered Out Run 2. Better yet, a brand new entry!
This was a great port on 3DS, and it has some more additional music in this version. I think its definitely worth another pick up...especially since my 3DS is starting to collect dust.
Much thanks to Sega and I'm really jonesing for Phantasy Star! I recall buying a Master System just for that game!
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