Sonic Returns To His Roots With New Sega Genesis Cartridges
Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Sega Genesis cartridges. The reproduction cartridges are priced at $100 each and are compatible with original Genesis hardware. This launch is part of a larger 35th anniversary celebration including new collections for Nintendo Switch.
What changed
Sega announced reproduction Genesis cartridges and new Switch collections to mark Sonic's 35th anniversary.
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Sega and iam8bit Release Sonic Genesis Cartridges for 35th Anniversary
confidence 95%Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Sega Genesis cartridges. The reproduction cartridges are priced at $100 each and are compatible with original Genesis hardware. This launch is part of a larger 35th anniversary celebration including new collections for Nintendo Switch.
What's confirmed:
- Sega and iam8bit are re-releasing Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Sega Genesis cartridges.
- The cartridges are priced at $100 each.
- The reproduction cartridges are compatible with original Sega Genesis hardware.
- Sega announced Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection for the Nintendo Switch.
- Sega is hosting at Cannes Lions for the 35th anniversary.
- A 35th anniversary mixtape includes Dua Lipa, Muse, and Daft Punk.
- A birthday livestream is scheduled for today at 9:30AM PT.
- Sega revealed new merchandise for the Sonic 35th Anniversary Collection.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some cartridges may be infused with Chaos Emerald energy and glow.
- The first wave of orders is expected to arrive before the end of Q3 2026.
- The cartridges are compatible with the Sega Genesis Mini.
- One source lists the cartridge price as $99.