SEGA revealed the unlockable games found in the upcoming Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360.
Unlockable games confirmed include:
Golden Axe Warrior (SEGA Master System)
Phantasy Star (SEGA Master System)
Alien Syndrome (Arcade)
Altered Beast (Arcade)
Congo Bongo (Arcade)
Fantasy Zone (Arcade)
Shinobi (Arcade)
Space Harrier (Arcade)
Zaxxon (Arcade)
See these screenshots to jog your memory!
More SEGA games found on this compilation:
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alien Storm
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Bonanza Bros.
Columns
Comix Zone
Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
Dr. Robotnik’s MBM
Dynamite Headdy
Ecco the Dolphin
Ecco II: The Tides of Time
E-SWAT
Fatal Labyrinth
Flicky
Gain Ground
Golden Axe I
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 in the Darkness
Shining Force
Shining Force 2
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic and Knuckles
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage 2
Streets of Rage 3
Super Thunder Blade
Vectorman
Vectorman 2
Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection has a $29.99 MSRP for the PLAYSTATION 3 
and Xbox 360. At that rate, it’s just about 60 cents a game! A no brainer for gamers. See more details on Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection here. Coming February 10, 2009.
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Nintendo of America has annnounced the US Wii Virtual Console releases for today. Two SEGA games, one colorful side-scrolling shooter from the SEGA Master System and one SEGA Genesis game from Factor 5′s early days. The following retro re-releases will be available from the Wii Shop today, starting at 9AM PST:
Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you’ve destroyed the bases, you’ll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you’ll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa—now you can play the game that started it all.
Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older—Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): The Machine has enslaved the galaxy under its tyrannical rule. As Bren McGuire, the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the evil forces of the Machine that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use the weapons and power-ups of your Turrican Assault Suit, including the incredible Plasma Rope, to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies and find the health and power-ups that will keep you alive. Fifteen levels of chaos and destruction stand between you and freedom.
Still waiting for a retro game to hit the Wii VC? Add the old school videogame you’re wishing for to theWii Virtual Console Games Wanted Wish List here.
With the rivalry of the 8-bit videogame hardware era long gone, SEGA Master System games will be arriving on Nintendo’s Wii Virtual Console soon. SEGA of America has announced two of the SEGA Master System’s early signature games, Fantasy Zone and Wonder Boy, are among the first coming to the US Wii Virtual Console. SEGA Master System games will be available for 400 Wii Points ($4), making it the lowest price point of a retro game on the Wii Virtual Console (currently NES games go for 500 Wii Points, $5).
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Wonder Boy: As Tom-Tom the Wonder Boy, it’s up to you to rescue your girlfriend Tanya from the vile clutches of a monster that has kidnapped her. To do so, you must navigate through a series of worlds in a race against time to reach your goal, as you battle off foes and collect fruit that will add to the amount of time you have to complete your mission. You can also collect helpful power-ups from various eggs, but make sure to avoid the “bad” eggs and poisonous mushrooms that sap your precious vitality. Find the magic doll in each level that opens up the hidden areas, and make it to the very end to rescue your one true love!
Fantasy Zone: Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you’ve destroyed the bases, you’ll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you’ll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various SEGA games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa – now you can play the game that started it all!
A release date was not given (other than “soon”), but we’ll keep you posted when SEGA Master System games are online and available from the Wii Shop.
See the list of currently available Wii VIrtual Console games here.
UPDATE: SEGA of America notes that SEGA Master System games will vary from 400-500 Wii Points, with the majority of releases to be 500 Wii Points.
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