--- product_id: 1282257 title: "Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3" price: "€ 38.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1282257-sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-greatest-hits-playstation-3 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 40+ classic SEGA titles Local 2-player multiplayer Hi-Def 720p remaster Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3 **Price:** € 38.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Relive the 90s in HD — Your ultimate SEGA time machine awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3 - **How much does it cost?** € 38.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1282257-sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-greatest-hits-playstation-3) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Co-Op Throwback:** Team up with friends locally on select games for authentic multiplayer fun. - • **Epic Retro Vault:** Dive into 40+ iconic SEGA Genesis games, from Sonic to Streets of Rage. - • **Unlock Hidden Gems:** Discover arcade favorites and secret titles unlocked through gameplay achievements. - • **Seamless Play & Save:** Quick game switching and save states keep your retro marathon uninterrupted. - • **Crystal Clear Classics:** All titles upgraded to vibrant 720p HD for a stunning nostalgic experience. ## Overview Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for PlayStation 3 bundles over 40 classic SEGA Genesis and arcade games, all remastered in crisp 720p HD. Featuring fan favorites like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Phantasy Star, this collection offers both single-player and local multiplayer modes. With unlockable titles, smooth game switching, and save states, it’s the definitive retro gaming package for nostalgic millennials and new fans alike. ## Description With over 40 titles from the SEGA Genesis era, including all the Sonic The Hedgehog favorites, fans will experience these classics now in sleek HD at a new low price. With plenty of single-player and multiplayer action, gamers will take down a huge variety of enemies, including Sonic's nemesis Dr. Eggman, shuriken-flinging ninjas, hordes of altered beasts and the world's greatest fighting champions. Review: Retro gamers don't "hedge" this one off your wish list - Every now and then a game comes along that inspires me to open a review with a cliche phrase such as "Every now and then a game comes along that...". This game, is that game people! I'll just assume that if you are considering buying this, then you either had a Sega Genesis in the days of yore, or are at the very least way in to retro style games. With that caveat, I say to you that this game delivers, and keeps on delivering! Not only that but it delivers in a pretty attractive little package, and at a price point to the tune of 15 dollars, I suggest you pull on those red slippers and loop-de-loop your way on into town to snag a copy. Or... you could just pick it up right here, and have the hardworking delivery men bring it right to your doorstep! The Games Well enough of my general yammering. What you are interested in is the games, am I right? Well how about like 40+? Sure that's a few games alright, but what are we talking here? I don't know about you, but I'm not really into the prospect of a 40 game pack if like 5 of the games are like Bubsy1,2,3, Bubsy 4 "This Time its Personal", Bubsy 5 "the Bubsying"... You get the picture. We want quality... and quantity! This disc has it! All the genres are well represented, with several platforming, action, RPG, puzzle, arcade, and beat em up games on offer. Chances are you will even find at least a handful of games on here that you used to own yourself. The Highlights Chronic Sonic: You've got more Sonic than you can shake a stick at here.Or if not a stick, then some stick like object in the idiom of the Sonic Games, but I'm at a loss so proxy in your own wit here for me readers! Even the gut wrenching Sonic Spinball makes and appearance if you are a masochist. The Golden Age: Does the name Ax Battler mean anything to you? If it does then chances are you, like me, have been jonesing for the days where you could just walk around with a friend cutting down goons and punting potions out of gnomes! Well you get all three Golden Axe Games. Golden Axe 1, Golden Axe 2 This time its personal, and Golden Axe 3, the Axening. What a bargain! Phinal Phantasy??: For a few out there, the name brand for the early RPG Didn't use Fs for the FUh sound. Those boys and girls might just have been playing some Phantasy Star! ... Or maybe they just weren't hooked on phonics! Either way, you've got 4 full length retro RPGs here to discover, or rediscover, or even dediscover somehow. I don't know. Do as you will! Only thing is, these are quality games. Check the dates these things came out if you want to know just how ahead of their time they were. All the Rage: Now listen gamers if you are like me, then you dream of the days when you can show up at your friends door, do some buddy arm grab, and then set out across town beating the unholy hell out of everyone that looks different from you! Punk rockers, wrestlers, karate guys,ax juggling carnies, dominatricies(sp?), tubby fire breathing baseball players? No one will be safe from your punchy wrath! All three Streets of Rage games are back! Team up with a friend, and god help the criminally aligned counter cultures of your city! Shining recommendation: Sega's popular Shining Force games go up to numero dos on this disc, and you also get shining in the darkness, or Hard as **** the game, as I like to call it. These things still hold up really well, and the character portraits are pretty good for the time. Lots of fun, well worth a revisit. And All THAT!: There's more, much more, and readers please; just because my brain is like a sieve and I can't think of more specific games, don't take that to mean the rest are all third rate garbage! There are some seriously surprising little gems in there! Don't count out the always fun Altered Beast, or Fantasy Zone, or Gain Ground, Kid Chameleon, and many many more. The short story, is that if you had a Sega Genesis, you might want to just go ahead and pick this game up. For the price of a movie ticket you get a whole heck of a lot of games, and it takes up a lot less space than all those big clunky genesis boxes too yep! Review: What a steal! - If you're like me, you know Sega games only loosely or casually. I mostly played Nintendo 64 and now PS3. And while I enjoy the Wii Virtual Console, the offerings can be a bit expensive and difficult to switch between. Introducing the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection. The title is a bit curious to me, because most of the games are non-Sonic and several are for consoles other than the Genesis. Don't let the name stop you from buying this collection. And what a collection it is! Of the included games, I would say I've only played Sonic the Hedgehog before, as we all have. So it was a real treat to discover the beat 'em up series Golden Axe, the futuristic RPG series Phantasy Star, and the playfulness of Ecco the Dolphin. These are high-quality titles that have since been largely forgotten. Many maintain cult followings. Here you get the chance to experience what makes some people so crazy for these classics. I have only tried out a handful of the titles and was impressed with their quality. You'd be forgiven if you were expecting a dump of cheaply-licensed sequels and Sonic iterations. Instead, you're getting some of the defining Sega titles from when that company still made great games. Sometimes I get the feeling that, despite graphical advances, games haven't really progressed beyond the example set by titles like these. While pixelated, the stylistic effects are charming and creative. The collection is also well-assembled, with a robust interface and usable game controls. You can choose to play games either in their original 4x3 format, with a thematic background graphic instead of black bars. Or you can opt for a 16x9 stretched display. What's more, you have incentive to keep playing, with unlockable (free) content available for completing certain feats in the games. Switching between games is quick and efficient, and save data ensures you can pick up where you left off. Just think about the deal you are getting here. These are many of the classics of the 1990s, pulled together for less than a dollar per game. It's an easy sell if you ask me. ## Features - The Largest Collection of Classic SEGA Titles. Players will trip back in time with favorites including Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Columns, Eco the Dolphin and four titles from the Phantasy Star series, to name a few. - Several Unlockable Titles. Included in the collection are arcade favorites such as Congo Bongo, Altered Beast, Zaxxon and more. - All Titles Upgraded to Hi-Def. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each title has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems. - Massive Multiplayer Options. Friends can play the 2-Player classics together in select games from the same console at home. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001G33V8S | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,990 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #3 in PlayStation 3 Games | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim | | Computer Platform | PlayStation 3 | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,556) | | Date First Available | September 14, 2008 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00010086690279 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 3.27 ounces | | Item model number | 69027 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Sega of America, Inc. | | Product Dimensions | 0.54 x 6.75 x 5.7 inches; 3.28 ounces | | Publication Date | February 10, 2009 | | Rated | Everyone 10+ | | Release date | February 10, 2009 | | Type of item | Video Game | | UPC | 885443377847 667562999441 885354039469 707003232901 010086690279 | ## Images ![Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QIR9gAutL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Platform For Display, Edition** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What are all the games it comes with? I'd like a list please.** A: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle Alien Storm Altered Beast Beyond Oasis/The Story of Thor Bonanza Bros. Columns Comix Zone Decap Attack Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Dynamite Headdy Ecco the Dolphin Ecco: The Tides of Time ESWAT: City Under Siege Fatal Labyrinth Flicky Gain Ground Golden Axe Golden Axe II Golden Axe III Kid Chameleon Phantasy Star II Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium Ristar Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal Shining in the Darkness Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Sonic & Knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Sonic 3D Flickies Island/Blast Sonic Spinball Streets of Rage Streets of Rage 2 Streets of Rage 3 Super Thunder Blade Vectorman Vectorman 2 Alien Syndrome Altered Beast Congo Bongo Fantasy Zone Golden Axe Warrior Phantasy Star Shinobi Space Harrier Zaxxon **Q: What does it mean several unlockable games? and exactly how is a title unlocked** A: Hello, It just means that there are other games on the disk, and other levels/games within available games, that can be unlocked by completing tasks/levels/etc within the available games. **Q: How many players?** A: There are approximately 40 games or so, of the old Sega collection. And some few may involve two-players, but not all games.There are no games involving multiplayer online, as far as this collection goes. **Q: can you save** A: Of course you can save. You have save states and the regular save system. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retro gamers don't "hedge" this one off your wish list *by R***Z on October 12, 2011* Every now and then a game comes along that inspires me to open a review with a cliche phrase such as "Every now and then a game comes along that...". This game, is that game people! I'll just assume that if you are considering buying this, then you either had a Sega Genesis in the days of yore, or are at the very least way in to retro style games. With that caveat, I say to you that this game delivers, and keeps on delivering! Not only that but it delivers in a pretty attractive little package, and at a price point to the tune of 15 dollars, I suggest you pull on those red slippers and loop-de-loop your way on into town to snag a copy. Or... you could just pick it up right here, and have the hardworking delivery men bring it right to your doorstep! The Games Well enough of my general yammering. What you are interested in is the games, am I right? Well how about like 40+? Sure that's a few games alright, but what are we talking here? I don't know about you, but I'm not really into the prospect of a 40 game pack if like 5 of the games are like Bubsy1,2,3, Bubsy 4 "This Time its Personal", Bubsy 5 "the Bubsying"... You get the picture. We want quality... and quantity! This disc has it! All the genres are well represented, with several platforming, action, RPG, puzzle, arcade, and beat em up games on offer. Chances are you will even find at least a handful of games on here that you used to own yourself. The Highlights Chronic Sonic: You've got more Sonic than you can shake a stick at here.Or if not a stick, then some stick like object in the idiom of the Sonic Games, but I'm at a loss so proxy in your own wit here for me readers! Even the gut wrenching Sonic Spinball makes and appearance if you are a masochist. The Golden Age: Does the name Ax Battler mean anything to you? If it does then chances are you, like me, have been jonesing for the days where you could just walk around with a friend cutting down goons and punting potions out of gnomes! Well you get all three Golden Axe Games. Golden Axe 1, Golden Axe 2 This time its personal, and Golden Axe 3, the Axening. What a bargain! Phinal Phantasy??: For a few out there, the name brand for the early RPG Didn't use Fs for the FUh sound. Those boys and girls might just have been playing some Phantasy Star! ... Or maybe they just weren't hooked on phonics! Either way, you've got 4 full length retro RPGs here to discover, or rediscover, or even dediscover somehow. I don't know. Do as you will! Only thing is, these are quality games. Check the dates these things came out if you want to know just how ahead of their time they were. All the Rage: Now listen gamers if you are like me, then you dream of the days when you can show up at your friends door, do some buddy arm grab, and then set out across town beating the unholy hell out of everyone that looks different from you! Punk rockers, wrestlers, karate guys,ax juggling carnies, dominatricies(sp?), tubby fire breathing baseball players? No one will be safe from your punchy wrath! All three Streets of Rage games are back! Team up with a friend, and god help the criminally aligned counter cultures of your city! Shining recommendation: Sega's popular Shining Force games go up to numero dos on this disc, and you also get shining in the darkness, or Hard as **** the game, as I like to call it. These things still hold up really well, and the character portraits are pretty good for the time. Lots of fun, well worth a revisit. And All THAT!: There's more, much more, and readers please; just because my brain is like a sieve and I can't think of more specific games, don't take that to mean the rest are all third rate garbage! There are some seriously surprising little gems in there! Don't count out the always fun Altered Beast, or Fantasy Zone, or Gain Ground, Kid Chameleon, and many many more. The short story, is that if you had a Sega Genesis, you might want to just go ahead and pick this game up. For the price of a movie ticket you get a whole heck of a lot of games, and it takes up a lot less space than all those big clunky genesis boxes too yep! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a steal! *by A***A on July 1, 2012* If you're like me, you know Sega games only loosely or casually. I mostly played Nintendo 64 and now PS3. And while I enjoy the Wii Virtual Console, the offerings can be a bit expensive and difficult to switch between. Introducing the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection. The title is a bit curious to me, because most of the games are non-Sonic and several are for consoles other than the Genesis. Don't let the name stop you from buying this collection. And what a collection it is! Of the included games, I would say I've only played Sonic the Hedgehog before, as we all have. So it was a real treat to discover the beat 'em up series Golden Axe, the futuristic RPG series Phantasy Star, and the playfulness of Ecco the Dolphin. These are high-quality titles that have since been largely forgotten. Many maintain cult followings. Here you get the chance to experience what makes some people so crazy for these classics. I have only tried out a handful of the titles and was impressed with their quality. You'd be forgiven if you were expecting a dump of cheaply-licensed sequels and Sonic iterations. Instead, you're getting some of the defining Sega titles from when that company still made great games. Sometimes I get the feeling that, despite graphical advances, games haven't really progressed beyond the example set by titles like these. While pixelated, the stylistic effects are charming and creative. The collection is also well-assembled, with a robust interface and usable game controls. You can choose to play games either in their original 4x3 format, with a thematic background graphic instead of black bars. Or you can opt for a 16x9 stretched display. What's more, you have incentive to keep playing, with unlockable (free) content available for completing certain feats in the games. Switching between games is quick and efficient, and save data ensures you can pick up where you left off. Just think about the deal you are getting here. These are many of the classics of the 1990s, pulled together for less than a dollar per game. It's an easy sell if you ask me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Value, a Little Lacking *by J***R on December 28, 2017* This review will be a little hefty as I plan on reviewing the main game collection as one and then I picked a game at random to review to give potential buyers an idea of what to expect from a typical 90s era SEGA game. GAME COLLECTION: PROS 1. Good set for the money. Lots of classics here – 7 or so sonic games, golden axe, altered beast, comix zone. There is a good chunk I am not familiar with, but paying 20 or so dollars for even just the sonic games is a pretty decent deal. 2. Decent amount of video options. Either a 4:3 pillar boxed– reminiscent of the old tube tvs – or a stretched 16:9 to fill a wide screen monitor – which looks like ass. You can also “smooth” the sprites, but they make everything look all melty and terrible. Just play without it 3. Games I tested ran smoothly – sonic 3, shining force, phantasy star II. Didn’t have any audio sync issues or weird video lag. 4. Games looked nice. Despite the age and technology, the sprites and backgrounds hold up really well in the HD presentation 5. You can remap controls if that is your thing. 6. Nice to be able to save from the console options rather than having to save in game at designated locations. CONS: 1. Despite having a “smoothing” filter, there are no other filters present that would be included in a typical emulator – scanlines, etc. 2. There are video and control options, but I wasn’t able to find audio options in the games I tested. I would prefer to hear the music track louder than the text scroll or game effects. I suspect the old games have everything mixed together which is why this option is omitted. 3. No way to speed up gameplay. Another staple of emulation is being able to speed up games 2X, 4X, 8X, or more to get through boring animations, text boxes, or just grinding out random battles. This option seems to be missing here. SHINING STAR: I wanted to pick a game I had NO familiarity with as to not let nostalgia bias my critique. I am playing this game blind, without any help from the internet. PROS: 1. Sprites are a good representation of what SEGA Genesis was capable of at the time. 2. Very straight forward story. Doesn’t drown you in exposition. You start the game and you are thrust into action. 3. Good gameplay – VERY similar to Fire Emblem or FF Tactics, which I like. Even has the promotion aspect to level your characters. 4. Interaction is a neat idea, but flawed in execution. 5. Interesting characters and locations. 6. Hard but rewarding battles. CONS: 1. Inventory is limited. Can only hold 4 items on a character and there is no backpack or caravan to dump items into. 2. No way to know what items do. Especially health items. You go to a shop and expect a quick menu or something that says the herbs will replenish 10 HP or something, but it just isn’t there. Only by using the items do you learn their properties. 3. Turn order is a mystery. No on screen meter or anything to let you know how many enemy turns it takes to be yours. 4. Enemy turns take forever. You will be up against about 15 – 20 enemies and you must watch ALL of their turns. Even if they do not move. There is no way to speed it up or skip it. 5. Cannot speed up or skip text, battle animations, turn moves. Everything happens in real time and is pretty slow once you are on about move 30 and just trying to kill the enemy. 6. I mentioned that the interaction is a neat idea, but flawed. The game ties everything to an action choice box pop up and you have to choose “talk” “look” item”. It is kind of like a point and click game on PC, but doesn’t really work on console. It would be easier if all inventory options like healing items, equipment, status were tied to the START button (like normal) and the A button (or X on PS3) just let you talk to people. I don’t know why search needs to be hidden under a popup, just have me talk/search with the same button. Overall the game is a product of its time. Most RPGs in the early 90s were still in their infancy. A lot of these quality of life options probably won’t be introduced for a few years, but it is definitely hard to go back and play an older game with modern game styles on the mind. I never would have liked this as a kid. Sonic games were my bread and butter and simple hack n slash games like Golden Axe. This game requires patience, strategy, forethought, and resource conservation. Nine year old me would have been miserable. No wonder I never heard of this game before I would recommend this collection if you can get it for under 20 dollars. Like I said, just getting the basic classics most people are familiar with makes having this worth it. There are definitely some lost gems to get introduced to, but be aware that these games are over 20 years old and probably won’t play like you wish they would. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3 - Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing - PlayStation 3 - Sonic Generations (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1282257-sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-greatest-hits-playstation-3](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1282257-sonics-ultimate-genesis-collection-greatest-hits-playstation-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*