Sonic Classic Collection

Sonic Classic Collection is another compilation game for the Nintendo DS, and is the eighth compilation in the series. It has been released March 2, 2010. It features Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles on one cartridge in similar fashion to Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Gems Collection. allows players to save anywhere in any game they're playing, and has bonus content like videos and pictures. It was officially announced December 2nd, 2009 by Sega of America, despite news of this circulating around gaming sites 2 weeks before when the Australian Government run OFLC posted it's daily "Latest Classification Decisions" and had Sonic Classic Collection submitted by Sega Australia. A few days later, the UK's BBFC posted information in a similar manner to the Australian Government about the game, but revealed what the game contained. Sega's official press release about what the game contained confirmed what the BBFC found.This is the third time Sonic 1 & 2 are having a save feature (Sonic Jam and Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection were the other 2 times). The list of games are:


 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Sonic the Hedgehog 2
 * Sonic the Hedgehog 3
 * Sonic & Knuckles (including Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3 lock-on)

The game also includes a video about the history of Sonic, a Sonic the Hedgehog image gallery, and a Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood trailer.

Sonic The Hedgehog, one of the world’s most recognized and successful video-game characters returns to the Nintendo DS in this new collection of his original adventures. Sonic Classic Collection is the complete compilation of the original SEGA Genesis Sonic titles, consisting of the following genre-defining games: • Sonic The Hedgehog • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 • Sonic The Hedghog 3 • Sonic & Knuckles It also features two extra lock-on modes from the originals whereby Knuckles becomes a playable character in both Sonic 2 and 3 to complete the full experience. For the first time the best of classic Sonic comes to the Nintendo DS for a new generation of gamers!

Merchandise
Special treats for the upcoming DS compilation Sonic Classic Compilation are concentrated to consumers in Spain, according to GoNintendo. The Limited Edition includes a special Sonic figurine, and five collector’s cards. They all appear to be bundled in a lunch box-esque metal container with the game.

Trivia

 * This games marks the first time Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 3, and Sonic and Knuckles and its two expansions on a handheld console.