SEGA 3D Classics Collection is Heading to Retail in the Americas on 26th April

YES! i only have altered beast, so that one thing that i could just download off the eshop, but the others? im temp to buy this

Might get this, but I already have Sonic the Hedgehog.

Should've also included Streets of Rage, but this is awesome news.

However that $45 CAD price can f**k right off...

Already own two of those, but I might go ahead and grab this anyway.

I wish they would have bundled all the 3D Classics, that would have been a certain purchase for me.

I will get it just for Power Drift. On the plus side, I don't own any of the other games.

@EVIL-C
Can't you just order it from an American site? Would that not be cheaper?

Wait wait, so what's the difference between "Fantasy Zone II W" and "Fantasy Zone II"

But I would love a Puyo Puyo game on my 3DS. I think I've only bought 1 of these games, have to check my 3DS... I could defintely see myself picking this up.

I just hope they make the remaining titles available for download separately.

I was so hoping they'd do this. Also yes! Puyo Puyo! I love me some Puyo Puyo. Wish we'd get those games over here more often.

Arcade puzzle games are such a thing of the past unfortunately. :<

Oh I'm getting this.

Will have to get this.

@DarthNocturnal @ikki5 I saw that price and immediately thought of you two and knew you wouldn't be happy. And rightly so. That's 1 barrel of oil in the US, 1 1/2 in Canada. They must need it for the cold up there.

Don't mind me, too much CNBC.

I think I only have Galaxy Force so I would pick this up.

@XCWarrior

http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/gi6Jy93H2CEvBtDHeqOVGCf5Rz_j8v14

The site made it sound like it comes with the sega console themes too? Maybe I read it wrong.
http://games.sega.com/3dclassics/

Have they confirmed this won't come to Europe?
Really sad if that is the case.

I'm absolutely in love with that box art.

Doesn't make sense to announce something like this for the US and not Europe in this day and age. :-/
Would really like to know if this will come eventually as I was about to order the Japanese retail version. I'll hold off for now I guess.

I already have the Sega 3D Classics I care about. Wake me up when 3D Sonic 3 & Knuckles is released.

You mean, I gotta buy the whole stupid thing just to get Power Drift? Alright, I'll do it. * folds arms * 'Hmph!'

Gold Sonic Amiibo Edition exclusive to the US incoming in 3 2 1....

What about those of us who already bought every single Sega 3D Classic already from the eShop? We gotta buy same exact titles and versions of the games again, just to get the four unreleased games?

Have Sonic 1 already but probably will buy for puyo puyo alone, I've put in over 15 hours on Mirai DX's 5-battles-at-a-time puyo puyo 39.

@90sRetroGaming Good question. I'm in the exact same boat. I pretty much have them all. And all I've been begging for is Power Drift since they announced it for Japan. I am bothered by it. I tried to make light of the matter in the above post. But yeah, lame if true.

Meanwhile PS3 has Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection which has like 40+ genesis games, if you want to play genesis games get that if you don't already have a Genesis/Megadrive. I really fail to see the point of this tbqh.

45$ CDN is a joke and a half... It's a wonder why videogame sales have started to tank here.

If it had a Streets of Rage on it then maybe but as is I wont be picking this up cause I just dont game enough on my 3DS

Automatic first day purchase. I want to show M2 my support and encourage them to continue making these games. Besides, I REALLY want 3D Ristar to come in a future wave. That game needs more love. Too bad EA owns Road Rash, that would make a GREAT 3D port.

Hoping Power Drift gets an individual release in EU. I already have all the 3D Classics

Some "meh" games in the mix, I'd rather have Streets of Rage, Golden Axe and Shinobi instead. A 6-pak in 3D would be perfection.

It's an insult to those of us who bought all these games on the eShop since it seems the bonus games are not going to be released individually.

Only game I own is sonic, so I will probably pick this up at some point.

I feel bad for Europe... Hopefully they get this soon!

Don't have any of these yet, I'm tempted to get this, no actually, I think it's a must buy for me.

Firstly I want to say, this better come to the UK. But alas, I wouldn't be surprised if we missed out on this.

Secondly, I am curious, is this the big announcement Sega have been teasing because if it is, I'm kinda underwhelmed.

@XCWarrior There's Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine on the 3DS Virtual Console if you only want a Puyo Puyo game on your 3DS.

@EVIL-C Christ, dude! Have you seen the quality of the 3D Classics range (the amount of love AM2 put into these versions is obvious)? You're getting a bunch of genuinely great games—the equivalent of multiple indie greats from today lumped together in one sweet bundle—and all for the prince of a single game. That's actually a bargain.

Yes, we all know many devs give games away for free on the App Store, and the average eShop games in only a tenner or whatever, but this is a great price for what's in the box.

It's honestly as if modern gamers think developers just do this stuff for the hell of it, and don't actually need to make money on their games.

Hope Power Drift eventually gets a stand alone release. Don't see the point in a physical copy of this myself, but I guess it pleases those that prefer to stare at the spines of a plastic box than play the games.

If Power Drift and Puyo Puyo 2 don't get stand alone releases I'll be rather annoyed, having bought all the previous 3D Classic releases digitally. Especially as the cart has one of the weakest releases on it. (You know which one I'm talking about.)

OMG YAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

This news literally made my day!

That's a done deal for me! I think I have none

@ElkinFencer10 Not really. Currently CA$44.99 = $31.50, so the best he could save is $1.50 if he gets free shipping and no import tax. That's the sad truth when your country's currency is devalued...

They got to release this in Europe. Instant buy! It's got Puyo Puyo 2 on there!

@Expa0 Obviously if were talking about games. Not much. But in terms of features, there are game modifiers (chaning sound effects, game screens difficulty and even game modes!), games that never saw a home release and obvious 3d support (some games benefit from this) and portability.

Of course I may not change your mind with this but things shouldn't always be looked at face value.

@Handy_Man I'm intersted in multiple game, but that might be #1. Fantasy Zone, Sonic, Galaxy Force, Drift are all good genres too.

@astros75 If this one's sales are good, they might consider the release of the second compilation card.

About Puyo², I am interested but I would prefer to import the "budget" edition of the Puyo x Tetris cross-over. (or better: why don't they release it abroad ^^¨)

@DarthNocturnal Good point, I suppose we can keep an eye out for sales and discounts after release.

Please americans buy this so Sega will have money to pay for european ratings and I will be able to play Power Drift on my European 3DS -_-

This and the first collection NEED to come to Europe. Although I've already bought all of them I'd definitely double dip to have them physical and get the exclusive content.

Own no of those games so im in!

Sold!

Excellent! This is a very nice announcement, I already own Sonic and Galaxy Force II. So of the 7 games left, Power Drift, Puyo Puyo 2 and the two Fantasy Zone titles make this package well worth it for me. Strange that there are two Fantasy Zone titles, but more time in the Fantasy Zone I can handle. Hope we'll see the other set come westward (physically) as well!

Waiting for Amazon to add it to preorders to get my 20% off...

Only thing I wish they could've added was Golden Axe, other than that, this looks awesome

I had been meaning to get some 3D Classics but I might wait and see if this reaches Australia at a reasonable price. I can only hope...

I think my 3D Sonic classics will suffice for the time being, but who knows?

those goes for $45 CAD is definitely not for me. If it included Streets of Rage, I would have bought this, but no thanks with the selection there.

Whoa!!! Something good is finally coming out this year! I am stunned!!

POWER DRIFT!!!!!!!!!!!! YYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!

Yessssss!!!!! Power drift baby!!! Only other home version I have was Japanese Saturn import!! My only gripe is why aren't all the 3D classics released thus far being included?? These kind of decisions puzzle the hell outta me!! Nonetheless day 1 buy for me just to have power drift!! Now Sega I know it's a little late but can you please send the Wii u some retro love?!?!? Genesis on Wii but not on Wii U just doesn't seem right! Cmon!! Oh crap I just realized no Outrun!!! 😭😭

@bitleman I gotch covered bro!! Day 1 for me!! Love me some retro Sega!

Might get this. I hope it's not actually $45 Cdn though. I have a whole bunch of games I'm getting over next couple of months that I can wait on this if it really is $45.

Considering the only game from this collection that I already own is Sonic 1, I might consider getting this.

@Gen0neD ya gotta double dip when it comes to retro games especially a collection like this(even tho I'm puzzled why the other ones are missing here...outrun, space harrier etc). But we gotta show Sega, Nintendo and others that we want the classics cause if not they will stop making them! Now we don't want that do we??😉

I have most of these games already I was hoping for individual releases. I really want Power Drift and Maze Walker aka Maze Hunter 3D. Does anyone know if Maze Walker will use the soundtrack from the Sega Master System FM sound chip?

YES! I'm so glad I held out on buying any of the titles from the eShop! Though it's doubtful that their first "3D Fukkoku Archives" will make it overseas (as it has little "compelling" exclusive content), I am so psyched that this one made it over here! Of course, it would be better if they released in all regions the two 3D Classics Collections as a "double pack" as is happening in Japan, but better this than nothing. This is hopefully one of many good decisions Sega will make in the near future.

@Expa0 While that's a pretty nice value for PS3/360 owners, none of the games on that disc are remastered in 3D, nor do any of them have bonus features specific to each game, nor is that collection portable. Plus, there are more than just MD games on this 3DS collection: Power Drift, Galaxy Force II, Thunder Blade, etc. are all arcade titles. In addition to those, there are also 3D Master System titles on here and 3D Puyo Puyo 2, which was before a Japan-exclusive (hopefully, it'll be fully translated this time). This collection definitely seems to have enough new content to justify another Sega collection purchase, but much more so for the person who owns none of their previously-released collections.

@MakeMyBiscuit From the trailer for the Japanese version, it appears Maze Walker/Hunter (and MS Fantasy Zone II) will indeed use the MS's FM sound channels: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FnI6y5xykqk

I'd buy this if there where more games on it but their just isn't enough. Especially when you compare it to a lot of other compilations that have been released in the past, like SEGA's own Ultimate Megadrive collection, Capcom's two classics collections and collections from other developers like Namco.

Omg yea! Even though I own them all I will be buying this

@Thatguywhoeats Same boat.

No thank you. I understand that these are "3D" classics but the Sonic's Mega Collection (or whatever it was called) had way more games and was only a little more than this.

@Gauchorino Thanks. I appreciate it!

Wow, this looks awesome! Never played through any of these games, and PuyoPuyo is my favorite puzzle game! I'll definitely pick this up!

Nice collection, I might get this.

@MakeMyBiscuit Anytime! I hope Sega releases the exclusive titles individually on the eShop, too.

@Qun_Mang Thanks for the reminder!

I'm interested in some games, I have some games, and I don't want Altered Beast....but at $44.99 + 13% tax? No thanks.

If I can buy them individually in Europe at some point, I'm in.

That's it Nintendo. Continue to ignore EU gamers. Thanks. I'm shifting to other devices then. I'm just p... Off so bad.

Q) Are any of you in the Americas region tempted by this, or are you European and feeling left out like this writer?

A) I'm feeling left out. I've already seen Moco Moco Friends have a US physical release whilst it passes those in the UK by (at least, as far as I'm aware, I've yet to find a physical PAL copy online), and I'd be rather irritated to see this collection pass by as well. As per usual, there are not many 3DS games I want this year, but SEGA 3D Classics Collection would certainly be one I'd want if it comes out physically over here.

I guess I'll have to import it once they retire the 3DS and region free exploits will no longer be closed down.

Good but I'll wait for the second 3D Classic Collection as that one may have better offerings like these:

• Streets of Rage
• Streets of Rage 2
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Outrun
• Gunstar Heroes
• After Burner II
• Shinobi 3
• Space Harrier
• Super Hang-On
• Ecco the Dolphin

I would love to see Sega start pumping these out on 3DS. I'm still dreaming of a release for Shining in the Darkness. That game would look just beautiful. If they included a map option it would be perfect.

@retro_player_22 if sega starts releasing these on cartridge I'm buying all of them even though I have already downloaded everything they have put in the Eshop I would love to have the cartridges.

Makes me kinda regret having got Fantasy Zone 2... but well from 5 Sega 3d classic games I got I'm lucky enought to just get 1 repeated I guess

Very hypped for power drift and that AWESOME boxart

@ecco6t9 this collection has been talked about even before the second batch came to Europe and the US. If you feel shafted, it's your fault.

This is how collections go: with special, not-available-elsewhere content.

Take heart: they might release the other titles in the future. Maybe.

Nope, not for me. I already have Sonic, and I have no interest in any of the exclusive games, so it would be a lot cheaper for me to just buy Thunder Blade and Galaxy Force II ala cart.

Left out doesn't begin to describe it, first CapcomFighters with the Mega Man collection (in terms of physical) and now this?

Although a few of my faves are missing like Shinobi III and Gunstar Heroes.

So they've only included one of the Sonic games? Holding Sonic 2 back for another bundle then.

Nice collection. I can't wait for the inevitable release in Europe by the summer or autumn.

Europe, Europe, Europe pleeeeaaaasssseeeee

@Kirk
I'll get it, just not for that much.

@ElkinFencer10
No, due to conversion.

Why only sonic 1? What about the other ones like 2 and 3 that focus on speed and DONT have labyrinth zone.

For about half the price, I can get the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PS3 with at least three times the games. I know the games on the 3DS compilation are remastered in 3D, but that was never a big selling point for me for the system. As far as portability, the PSP also has a Genesis collection for less than $20. This is a great collection of Sega games, but I think there are better ones out there at a better value for your dollar.

the cover art alone is making me want to buy this! oh, nostalgia you're such a cruel mistress.

A Puyo Puyo game heading to the west? Has hell frozen over?

@chiefeagle02 Yeah but not all of the Sega 3D classics were remastered Sega Genesis games, some of them like Thunder Blade there were actually arcade remastered same for the few that were not there in the compilation like After Burner II, Space Harrier, and Outrun.

@retro_player_22 I digress that a lot of the games on this compilation aren't on the PS3 compilation, but all the same, for the money and the value, I still think Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection wins (it helps to have the first four Phantasy Star games on there). Maybe if the 3DS collection goes on sale or I can find it cheap at retail, I'll look into it (I am a fan of the Fantasy Zone games).

EDIT: Oh, and for those keeping score, there is already as second 3DS compilation out in Japan. Take a gander: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_3D_Classics_Collection

Awesome! Especially cool, since none of the 3D Classics that I do have are on this collection. I'm totally getting this, now that I have a 3DS again.

@technotreegrass I agree with your sentiments and others. Definitely going to buy this. I love these Sega 3D Classics and wants M2 to keep making them. I already downloaded 3 of the games but I like the chance to own a physical copy. Plus it comes with quite a few more games I don't own.

Would have been annoying if the games i had already bought were in a bundle now but turns out its a pretty scant offering anyway? no streets of rage, outrun, space harrier, hang on, shinobi, sonic 2, ecco etc... bizarte

0/10 No Bonanza Bros.

All the missing games need to come to Europe. Puyo Puyo 2 and Power Drift and Maze Walker!

We need to tell Sega that we want those.