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Sonic Mega Collection Plus
System(s): PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows PC
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sonic Team Div
Publisher(s) of original games: Sega
Developer(s) of original games: Sonic Team, Sega Technical Institute, Minato Giken, Compile, Traveller's Tales, Ancient, Aspect Co. Ltd,
Game total: 20
Original system(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear
Genre: Compilation
Number of players: 1-2
Official in-game languages: English Français Deutsch Italiano Español 日本語
Release Date RRP Code Rating US 2004-11-02 $19.95 SLUS-20917 US (Greatest Hits) 2006 $? SLUS-20917GH EU (Promo) 2005 €? SLES-52998 UK 2005-02-04 £? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-UK UK (Platinum) 2006 £? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-UK FR 2005-02-04 €? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-UK FR (Platinum) 2006 €? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-FR DE 2005-02-04 €? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-GE DE (Platinum) 2006 €? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-GX ES 2005-02-04 €? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-SP ES (Platinum) 2006 €? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-SP IT 2005-02-04 €? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-IT IT (Platinum) 2006 €? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-IT PT 2005-02-04 €? SLES-52998 PT (Platinum) 2006 €? SLES-52998/P JP 2004-12-09 ¥4,800 (5,040) SLPM-65758 AU 2005 $? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-AU AU (alt) 200x $? SLES-52998 INL-P52998-AU AU (Platinum) 2006 $? SLES-52998/P INL-P52998-PL-AU KR 200x ₩? SLKA-25233 KR (BigHits) 2008-04-17 ₩? ? TW 200x NT$? ? ZA (Platinum) 2006-03-24 299.99 ? JP 2004-12-09 ¥4,800 (5,040) ZD6-00003 US 2004-11-02 $19.95 SKU-64057 US (Platinum) 2006 $? SKU-64057 UK 2005-02-04 £29.99 INL-X06002-UK FR 2005-02-04 €? INL-X06002-FR DE 2005-02-04 €? INL-X06002-GE ES 2005-02-04 €? INL-X06002-SP AU 2005-02-18 $? INL-X06002-AU AU (Classics) 2006 $? INL-X06002-CL-AU TW 200x NT$? ? US 2007-03-09 $? ? UK 2006-03-31 £? SEGA-PC033-UK INL-S033-UK UK (GSP) 200x £? 1654A UK (GSP B) 200x £? 1654B FR 2006-03-31 €? ? FR (Hits Collection) 200x  ? SGM3853BF SGM8BF-WRP FR (Hits Collection Red) 200x  ? SGM3853CF SGM8CF-WRP FR (Le Club des Héros) 200x  ? SGM3863AF SGM8AF-BX FR (Just For Gamers) 200x  ? ? DE 2006-03-31 €? ? NL 2006-03-31 €? SEGA-PC033-UK INL-S033-UK ES 2006-03-31 €? SEGA-PC033-SP INL-S033-SP IT 2006-03-31 €? SEGA-PC033-IT INL-S033-IT PT 2006 €? ? PT (Top Games) 200x  ? ? SE (PC Best Buy) 200x  ?kr ? AU (Valusoft) 200x $? THQ70732 AU (Gamer's Choice) 200x $? ? PL (Extra Klasyka) 200x  ? ? CZ (TopSeller) 200x  ? ? HU (Legjobb Választás) 2010-04-23  ? ? HU (Mega Games) 200x  ? ? EE 200x  ? ? RU 200x  ?RUB ? IL 200x  ? ? YU (Game Zone) 200x  ? ? SG 200x  ? ? SG (Replaygem) 200x  ? ? KR 200x ₩? ? BR 2009 R$? ? ZA 2006-04-06 199.99 ? TH 200x ฿? ?

Sonic Mega Collection Plus (ソニック メガコレクション プラス) is compilation of 20 older titles from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, which were originally released on the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Game Gear. It was released for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows-based personal computers. It is an update of Sonic Mega Collection for the Nintendo GameCube, which adds two games previously only available in the Japanese version, six Game Gear games, updated illustrations, a new menu interface, and a mid-game saving feature.

The compilation was itself included in later compilations on all three platforms: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Super Monkey Ball Deluxe (2005, Xbox), Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog (2009, PS2) and Sonic PC Collection (2009, PC).

Games included

Mega Drive games

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• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• Sonic & Knuckles
• Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
• Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Unlockable

• Blue Sphere — Play Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island 20 times each
• Knuckles in Sonic 2 — Play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Spinball 20 times each.
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles — Play Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles 20 times each.
• Flicky — Play Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 30 times.
• Ristar — Play Blue Sphere, Knuckles in Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Flicky 30 times each.
• The Ooze — Play Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2,Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 20 times each, or have a Sonic Heroes save file on the memory card in Slot 1.
• Comix Zone — Play any of the Mega Drive Sonic games 40 times, or have a Sonic Heroes save file on the memory card in Slot 1.

Game Gear games

• Sonic the Hedgehog
• Sonic Labyrinth
• Sonic Drift
• Sonic Chaos
• Sonic Blast
• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Introductory text

The following descriptions are quoted from the introduction screen of each game.

• Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit): Sonic the Hedgehog was the game where Sonic made his grand debut to the world. This exhilarating action game gave a special experience with its dizzying high speed sensation, and gave gamers their first glimpse of the original blue hedgehog who captured the hearts of millions. Needless to say, this was a huge hit. On the Japanese package, it even says "The Most Famous Hedgehog in the World!"
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit): Released in 1992, this is still one of the most popular games in the series. Miles "Tails" Prower, a young fox, was introduced in this game. Together with Sonic, he fought against Dr. Eggman.
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3: This is the third game in the series, released in 1994. The red echidna, Knuckles, was introduced in this game. Having been tricked by Dr. Eggman, Knuckles thinks that Sonic has come to steal the Chaos Emeralds. This is the beginning of the battle between Sonic and Knuckles, and this long story continues on through the spin-off game "Sonic & Knuckles."
• Sonic & Knuckles: This game was released only 8 months after the release of Sonic 3. Knuckles, the red echidna, can glide through the air, climb walls and show off other unique moves. This game can be experienced from a totally different angle with Knuckles. Since the story line continues from Sonic 3, the difficulty is slightly higher.
• Blue Sphere: Play through special stages by locking on "Sonic & Knuckles" with "Sonic the Hedgehog." Only special stages from Sonic 3 can be played with this method. To win these special stages, find a group of Blue Spheres and collect all the bordering Blue Spheres. Once you do this, all the Blue Spheres will turn into rings! Be careful though, if you touch any Red Spheres, the game is over.
• Knuckles in Sonic 2: Play as Knuckles through "Sonic 2" when you lock on "Sonic & Knuckles" with "Sonic the Hedgehog 2".
• Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Play through the "Sonic 3 Complete version" by locking on "Sonic & Knuckles" with "Sonic the Hedgehog 3". There are special events that must not be missed, which are only shown through this method. Also, a save feature is added to this game!
• Sonic 3D Blast: This Sonic game is like no other in the series. Control Sonic from an isometric view point. Defeat the enemies and free the Flickies!

Note: The game's title differs with region (US: Sonic 3D Blast, Europe: Sonic 3D Flickies' Island), but gameplay is identical.

• Sonic Spinball: Use Sonic as a pinball and get the Chaos Emeralds back from Dr. Eggman's fortress.
• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine: Remove the beans by stacking 4 of the same colored ones together. Attack your opponent by creating combos.
• Flicky: Flicky is a Sega classic masterpiece. Many people may recognize the little birds, called Flickies, from various Sonic games. They were one of the helpless creatures trapped within Dr.Eggman's insidious robots that Sonic freed from captivity.
• Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit): Sonic's first "High-speed Action" game on the Game Gear. Use Sonic's blinding speed to defeat Dr. Eggman, who wants to get all the Chaos Emeralds!
• Sonic Labyrinth: Sonic, now unable to run or jump due to the Speed-Down boots he's been forced to wear, must try to recover the Chaos Emeralds in Dr. Eggman's labyrinth by using his only remaining ability, the Rolling Dash!
• Sonic Drift: Sonic and his friends race their high speed machines aiming to become the top Chaos Grand Prix winner!
• Sonic Chaos: Tails now appears who can fly using his two tails. A new playable character, he doubles the fun of the game. Get those Chaos Emeralds back from Dr. Eggman!

Note: The game title differs with region (Japan: Sonic & Tails, US/Europe: Sonic Chaos, but gameplay is identical.

• Sonic Blast: Now featuring Sonic and Knuckles! Knuckles offers new fun with his ability to glide and climb walls. A 3D Special Stage is also introduced. Now go to Silver Castle and recover the Chaos Emeralds from Dr. Eggman!

Note: The game title differs with region (Japan: G Sonic, US/Europe: Sonic Blast, but gameplay is identical.

• Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (8-bit): Play a classic puzzle game, Puyo Puyo, in the world of Sonic. Help the Beans before they become robots!

Bonus features

A mid-game saving feature was added. Bonus material includes high-resolution scans of the manuals of all MD/Genesis and Game Gear Sonic games, covers of the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog comic, official illustrations of all series characters (updated since the GameCube version to accommodate games released in the interim), and movies of the production process of Sonic Heroes from storyboard to finished game. Hints can be unlocked for each game by running them for 3 hours. The game doesn't need to be played, just opened. After 3 hours, the player should exit out and then re-enter the game.

2-player split screen is available for the Game Gear games Sonic Drift and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. This is activated by pressing on the second controller at any time while the games are running. Player 1's screen will be on the left, and player 2's screen will be on the right, and both players must select the respective 2-player mode option on their screens. Playing in multiplayer will disable the mid-game saving feature.

Pressing the right stick (PS2) or  F1  (PC) during a game will toggle the size of the screen. This is most noticeable on the Game Gear games but will work on the Mega Drive games too.

Production credits

Main article: Sonic Mega Collection Plus/Production credits

Manuals

Main article: Sonic Mega Collection Plus/Manuals

Magazine articles

Main article: Sonic Mega Collection Plus/Magazine articles

Promotional material

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Physical scans

PlayStation 2 version

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PlayStation 2, US
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Disc File:SMCP PS2 US manual.pdf Manual

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PlayStation 2, EU (Promo)
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PlayStation 2, UK (Platinum)
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PlayStation 2, FR
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PlayStation 2, PT
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PlayStation 2, PT (Platinum)
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PlayStation 2, KR
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PlayStation 2, KR (Big Hit)
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Xbox version

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Xbox, JP
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Disc File:SonicMegaCollectionPlus Xbox JP manual.pdf Manual

Xbox, US
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Disc File:SMCP Xbox US manual.pdf Manual

Xbox, US (Platinum Family Hits)
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Xbox, FR
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Disc File:SMCP Xbox FR manual.pdf Manual

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Xbox, AU (Classics)
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PC version

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File:SMCP PC US manual.pdf Manual

PC, UK
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Disc File:SMCP PC UK manual.pdf Manual

PC, UK (GSP)
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PC, UK (GSP; U)
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PC, FR
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PC, FR (Just For Gamers)
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PC, FR (Le Club des Héros)
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PC, FR (Hits Collection silver)
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PC, FR (Hits Collection red)
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PC, NL
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PC, PT (Top Games)
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PC, DK/SE/NO/FI (PC Best Buy)
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PC, PL (Extra Klasyka)
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PC, HU (Legjobb Választás)
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Technical information

ROM dump status

System	Hash	Size	Build Date	Source	Comments
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✔	CRC32 4f121840 MD5 13ae90d7d7214189b0406457d015f3cd SHA-1 23cd8e5b9ef20c65cec09c5d24325d72a0ed7039	4,694,212,608		DVD-ROM (EU/AU)	SLES-52998 (V1.00)
✔	CRC32 d6016886 MD5 ab199f720c9160aa37e7e8b826c54e24 SHA-1 32de372a3042436a96525c8ee514b93b982bca1a	4,698,767,360		DVD-ROM (JP)	SLPM-65758 (V1.00)
?	CRC32 b919a9c3 MD5 e3419196633251e866a93461a1c2c53d SHA-1 0db9c898e1ce6405bcb4cd615be1bc9d84e252a1	4,698,767,360	2004-08-18	DVD-R				Page
✔	CRC32 eefc442c MD5 c93597552128ef8f36262dd24ed93310 SHA-1 ca28a6fad4c0c243a806d4712e1a2b46c9e48c16	7,825,162,240		DVD-ROM (World)	Japanese language is used if an NTSC-J console is detected.

External links

• Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): PlayStation 2, Xbox (archive)
• Sonic Mega Collection Plus on PlayStation.com: JP, US, KR (Big Hit)
• Sonic Mega Collection Plus on Xbox.com: US (archive)

References

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems

2003  Sonic Heroes     2004  Sonic Mega Collection Plus     2005  Sonic Gems Collection | Shadow the Hedgehog     2006  Sonic Riders | Sega Genesis Collection     2008  Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity | Sonic Unleashed     2009  Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog      Demos  Sonic Riders Trial Version  Prototypes  Sonic Mega Collection Plus (prototype; 2004-08-18) | Sonic Riders (prototype; 2005-12-08)

	2003  Sonic Heroes     2004  Sonic Mega Collection Plus     2005  Shadow the Hedgehog | 2 in 1 Combo Pack: Sonic Heroes/Super Monkey Ball Deluxe | 2 in 1 Combo Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus/Super Monkey Ball Deluxe     2006  Sonic Riders      Prototypes  Sonic Heroes (Xbox E3 version)  Unreleased  Sonic Gems Collection | Sonic the Hedgehog Extreme