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Sonic Gets Neat But Outrageously Priced Retro Sega Cartridges

Sega is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with the Legacy Cartridge Collection. These NTSC Genesis-compatible versions of Sonic 1 and 2 are available for $100 each. The first wave of orders is expected to ship before the end of Q3 2026.

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Sega announced high-priced retro cartridge re-releases for the 35th anniversary of Sonic.

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  1. Sega and iam8bit Release 35th Anniversary Sonic Cartridges

    Sega is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with the Legacy Cartridge Collection. These NTSC Genesis-compatible versions of Sonic 1 and 2 are available for $100 each. The first wave of orders is expected to ship before the end of Q3 2026.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Sonic the Hedgehog (35th Anniversary) Legacy Cartridge Collection includes Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 cartridges.
    • Each cartridge costs $100.
    • The cartridges are compatible with NTSC Genesis consoles.
    • The collection is produced by iam8bit and Sega.
    • Each set includes a premium booklet and a replica case.
    • The first wave of orders should arrive before the end of Q3 2026.
    • Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating 35 years since its debut.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Some cartridges may be infused with Chaos Emerald energy and glow.
    • Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection are announced for Switch.
    • A birthday livestream is scheduled for today at 9:30AM PT.
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