3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has arrived today in North America and Europe, along with Game Gear and SEGA Genesis themes that are only out in NA so far. It's another pleasing day for fans of SEGA retro games and systems that happen to own a 3DS.
You can see the Game Gear theme in a tweet we shared earlier this week, while there's also a screen of the Genesis option which plays the famous "SeeeeGaaaaa!" startup noise - both are $1.99.
In addition to those SEGA has confirmed that six more retro system themes will come to the 3DS in the West in the coming months, covering well-known and some slightly obscure hardware. These are as follows:
- Sega Master System
- Sega Mark III
- Sega Saturn
- Hi-Tech Sega (80s style Japanese arcade machine)
- Sega SG-1000
- Sega Dreamcast
All eight of these themes will also come to Europe, with release details "coming soon".
Which of these themes are you planning to buy, and are you on the Sonic 2 bandwagon this week? Let us know in the comments.
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I hate spending $2 on themes honestly, but that Dreamcast one will be hard to pass up.
No sega cd?
So every time you open up your sleeping 3DS it says "Say-guh"? Worth $2 just for the irony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9224qZ7N38
The Dreamcast start-up music would be pretty cool too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9mOjHzTFiQ
I don't mind puting 10 bucks to tune up my system really, some themes looks and sound amazing. I'll deff getting the Genesis and Saturn themes
I'd love for Nintendo to release some retro themes. I had a Genesis growing up, but my NES/Super NES was my favorite.
@khaosklub The Sega CD's drowning it's sorrows in a bar with the 32X,.
Be interesting to see how these are amended for Europe (Genesis to Mega Drive, our coloured Dreamcast logo, etc.)
So when does it say "sega" exactly? I'm a Nintendo purist and that sound is still iconic
Finally. I was trying some JP exclusive themes thanks to homebrew, and I was really sad some wouldn't come out.
The Dreamcast is the one I am currently using, so I will definitely buy it!
I have never bought a theme, nor even come close to getting one.
Until today.
SAAAAAAAY-GUUUUUUUH! I'm getting that Genesis one when I get home.
The old school sega fanboy in me wants all of these themes! As long as the European version goes by the more correct name, Megadrive!
Sega Saturn theme for me. Not only was I the proud owner of one back in the day, I'm also in the camp that the Saturn was a much better system then the Nintendo 64.
Yes, I did just say that
Just got the two available. Can't wait for more
I hope the make a update for sonic 2 to play knuckles for 1.99 or something like DLC.
Sega home themes GET!!!
Now if only Sega would release some N3DS coverplates to match the themes. Even if it was just Sonic related. That'd be absolutely amazing!
For those curious, I bought the Genesis theme and the background music is the SEGA CD v.2.0 music.
Also, if you scroll right you will see the SEGA CD v.1.0.
Pretty cool!
Dreamcast theme... insta buy.
Because of these, I may just actually buy a theme for once.
Sega, not that I don't appreciate new themes, but how about putting your systems on Wii U VC?
Need Dreamcast on VC plz!
How about releasing some more VC games instead ?
I already bought the Genesis theme. I love the Phantasy Star II and IV SFX when you're scrolling. Also, the Sega CD v2 theme is a nice touch too...one that I wasn't expecting.
As far as future themes go, I plan on getting the Saturn Theme and the SMS theme. I wonder if the background music on the SMS theme is going to be the Snail Maze game music.
3DS feels more a Sega console than a Nintendo console with great efforts from Sega and M2 bringing back all Sega magic, while Nintendo is ignoring its own legacy.
Yes I will be jumping on the Sonic 2 bandwagon but on the Sega Genesis instead since I just got the cartridge a few days ago.
As for the themes yeah I am buying them.
If the Dreamcast opening tone was included with the theme, I would strongly consider it.
Hmm, so now that Nintendo does what Sega does...
Nintendo does what Nintendon't?
I'll gladly buy these themes when I have the chance.
Sega Master System!? Yes! SOLD!
Sega Neptune theme when?
I mean, that's the closest we'll get to Nep-Neps on a Nintendo, eh? Kappa
@BinaryFragger Not only would they not believe you, they'd look at you quizzically and ask "What do you mean, "themes?""
I fangirled all over the place when I saw Dreamcast on that list. I feel complete now.
Bundle price? Please?
meh I recently got the last AC theme I needed(Just need the HHD exclusive DL theme!) and the white smash theme. I'm good.
I probally have like 20 themes lmao.
most of them are AC, then pikachu+slowpoke, then 2 or 3 Zelda, then smash 2/free themes in last.
I'm US so theres only 2 or 3 free themes, other regions have more.
Dreamcast theme will be an insta-buy for me. I'm still bummed we never got Dreamcast games on the Wii U VC, but I'm sure that would be way harder than Genesis on the Wii ever was due to the system's complexity and such. Still, loved the Dreamcast to death (literally).
Dreamcast for me 😀
Also got sonic 2 last night and played it for a little bit. This is great, what Sega is doing. I just wish the themes had custom Music and sound; for 1.99 rather than .99 I'd expect a "better deal". But hell... I'll be getting one or two of these.
EDIT:
So I see that there ARE custom sounds?? According to the description it (Sega and Game Gear theme) uses the original sounds and stuff... I take back what I said about price! Now I'll be getting the game gear one tonight
The Game Gear and Genesis themes are a fair bit different from the Japan equivalents too, aside from the obvious parts (Mega Drive vs. Genesis).
There's a few sound effect differences on the Genesis one compared to the JP Mega Drive and the Game Gear, while keeping the same sounds, looks different on the bottom screen. Rather than cycle through red, yellow and blue Game Gears, the game on the screen of the game gear changes.
The attention to detail on the different regions is impeccable. I imagine the Saturn will use the startup for the NA Saturn with NA Saturn pics and stuff.
DC could be used without much change. Master System as well, maybe. The SG-1000 and Mark III probably won't be changed though.
We'll see though. Should be fun to see regardless.
Aw man, I already have all the gunvolt ones and I really don't wanna change em. But these, especially the dreamcast one, is too great.
R.I.P. my wallet
what? no sega 32X theme?
SEGA system themes? In the US? HOLY CRAP
@Uberchu There is only 1 free theme not counting the default ones over here, in JP there are about 8. You only need to download 2 things to get them too!
Last night I bought the Sega Genesis/CD theme. Awesome. (Both screen images are panoramic and the G1 Sega CD is to the right of the G1 Sega Genesis.) The audio is the kicker.
Nintendo needs to put some retro 80's and 90's styled NES and SNES themes maybe even an N64 theme with the iconic 'N' rotating in all it's low rez glory in 3D!!!
@BinaryFragger
They wouldn't know what a theme is!!
I really hope the European eShop gets soon these themes.
Most of these are going to be instantly bought.
No sign of the Saturn theme yet. I want the Saturn theme it better come to the uk.
@allav866 agreed would love there systems on wii u e shop with remote play on gamepad
@Caryslan the Saturn was a better machine than the ps 1 as well it was the best console of that generation. Ashame most people follow brands and hype in stead of games
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