UPDATE: We now know the first five Game Gear games that will launch with the 3DS’ shop service in May by way of a Sega press release. Those are Columns, Shinobi, Dragon Crystal, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Triple Trouble. No prices were disclosed. Thanks to TimmiT for the heads up!
ORIGINAL STORY: Game Boy and Game Boy Color games were obviously going to hit the download service to Nintendo’s latest handheld, but now SEGA will be plonking Game Gear titles on the service. I would say that I’m surprised, but given SEGA’s track record of re-releasing everything on anything, I’m not. Also, Turbografx and 3D-ified NES games will make their way to the service.
The first game they should release is Sonic: Triple Trouble. That is not a request. That game rules.
[via Kotaku]
32 Comments on this post
Leave a CommentSonic 2 Game Gear will return and introduce a new generation to the hatred of being destroyed by the first boss. This ain’t no Master System version, people.
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by GeneHF
*gets incredible amounts of childhood trauma by reading GeneHF's post*
....the horror! THE HORROR!
Reply left on 3.2.2011 by Darkangel
DAMN THAT CRAB-THINGY
Reply left on 3.6.2011 by tripleaces21
Playing them emulated on the DS is so fun, recreates the original experience more faithfully than I expected, but without the Game Gear’s hideous battery life >_>
This is a good think imo.
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by HelenBaby
haha Sonic Triple Trouble was the first one on my mind as well
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by Jay
Triple Trouble. DAT SUNSET PARK ACT 3 MUSIC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dot0iGpUL5I
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by JaxTH
As long as they dont release that sonic 1 port where the camera zooms right into his face and you can’t see where your going I’m FACKIN EXTATIC!!!
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by MetalShadowChaos
OH SNAP, MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS ON MY 3DS? MAKE IT HAPPEN SEGA… MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Serious, MMPP on the Game Gear was the best version. Ever.
Comment left on 3.2.2011 by Marko
Quite similar how they decided to release Super Mario Land onto the system, good to see some Game Gear games making it on.
But if they include Sonic Labyrinth, I’ll start giving myself very sufficient brain damage by banging my head against the wall.
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by Sacorguy79
Here's a way to avoid that trauma: don't buy it.
Reply left on 3.3.2011 by Writer's Blah
i was disappointed Triple Trouble wasn’t released on Wiiware considering Game Gear wasn’t emulated on Wiiware, this is truly good news especially since i like the Game Gear games more than their Master System clones, i just hope they allow multiplayer!
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by sonictopfan
Sega announced the first 5 Game Gear games to hit the 3DS Virtual Console, and Triple Trouble is included! http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2011/03/sega_names_first_game_gear_games_for_3ds_virtual_console
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by TimmiT
Game Boy games to the 3DS? No matter what, playing Sonic Advance 2 on my Game Boy SP is always better than some port or rom.
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by Demise the Hedgehog
I agree with Jax. What?
Reply left on 3.4.2011 by Trogdorbad
Um...WAT?
Reply left on 3.3.2011 by JaxTH
>.> You missed the point that the 3DS won't have Virtual Console GBA.
Reply left on 3.7.2011 by FieraDevilWings
Wait, apparently they are (some comments below say so) but only way after the system is launched.
Reply left on 3.7.2011 by FieraDevilWings
I agree with Demise! Theres nothing better than Sonic Advance 2 on an SP. I love that fuckin game. =D%Pr
Reply left on 3.4.2011 by Uncle Jiggy
triple trouble (or s&t2) is indeed on the list.
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by stan423321
Lame. Why the hell don’t they add GB Advance games onto the download service?
Lazy ass Nintendo as usual… Probably a feature there going to release WAY later after the release date just like Microsoft has done with the failure system they refer to as XBOX…
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by Chris K.
Uh... they ARE. They even said so at E3.
Reply left on 3.4.2011 by Sparkie
That’s cool and all, but what the heck happened to the site logo? Stuff’s ugly, man.
Comment left on 3.3.2011 by Miles3298
Actually I take that back - only on this monitor does it look bad.
So yeah, how about that Triple Trouble, eh?
Reply left on 3.4.2011 by Miles3298
No Sonic Chaos/Sonic & Tails?
I’m sure it’ll be released later on, but it’s great to see Triple Trouble! (Sonic Chaos is my favorite 8-bit game, STT is my second favorite.)
Comment left on 3.6.2011 by Ravenfreak
Remember that time Sonic & Tails had such a better title screen on the Game Gear. I mean really...what is up with the Master System title screen.
Reply left on 3.8.2011 by David The Lurker
The 3DS is the perfect opportunity to recreate the cancled Sonic Xtreme
Comment left on 3.6.2011 by darkhairwarrior
Um, I'd doubt that.
Reply left on 3.7.2011 by Nickster99
triple trouble was may favorite game gear game i will get it as soon as i get a 3DS
Comment left on 3.7.2011 by matthew
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