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developer = [[Sonic Team]]| | developer = [[Sonic Team]]| | ||
publisher = [[Sega]]<br />[[Tec Toy]] (Mega Drive in Brazil)| | publisher = [[Sega]]<br />[[Tec Toy]] (Mega Drive in Brazil)| | ||
systems = [[Android]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[GameCube]], [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]], [[Sega Genesis Mini|Genesis Mini]], [[iOS]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]], [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]], [[Wii]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]]| | systems = [[Android]], [[Arcade]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[GameCube]], [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]], [[Sega Genesis Mini|Genesis Mini]], [[iOS]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]], [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]], [[Wii]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]]| | ||
release = '''Genesis'''<br />NA: June 23, 1991<br />EU/AU: July 1991<br />JP: July 26, 1991<br />Brazil: September 1991<br />'''Saturn'''<br />JP: 20 June 1997<br />NA: 22 August 1997<br />EU: 28 August 1997<br />'''GameCube'''<br />NA: November 10, 2002<br />JP: December 18, 2002<br />EU: March 7, 2003<br />'''PlayStation 2 and Xbox'''<br />NA: November 2, 2004<br />JP: December 9, 2004<br />EU: February 4, 2005<br />'''Windows'''<br />EU: March 31, 2006<br />NA: March 9, 2007<br />WW: October 26, 2010<br />WW (''[[Sonic Origins]]''): June 23, 2022<br />'''Wii'''<br />JP: December 2, 2006<br />NA: November 19, 2006<br />AU: December 7, 2006<br />EU: December 8, 2006<br />'''Xbox 360'''<br />WW: July 11, 2007<br />'''Nintendo DS'''<br />NA: March 2, 2010<br />AU: March 11, 2010<br />EU: March 12, 2010<br />'''Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual'''<br />NA: September 9, 2010<br />UK/Russia: 2013<br />'''Arcade Nano Sonic and Sonic 1 & 2'''<br />EU/NA: November 2010<br />UK: 2011<br />'''PlayStation 3'''<br />NA: April 19, 2011<br />EU/AU: April 20, 2011<br />JP: July 28, 2011<br />'''iOS/Android'''<br />WW: December 12, 2013<br />'''Nintendo 3DS'''<br />JP: September 22, 2015<br />WW: October 8, 2015<br />'''Linux and macOS'''<br />WW: May 29, 2018<br />'''Nintendo Switch'''<br />WW ([[Sega Ages]]): September 19, 2018<br />'''Sega Genesis Mini'''<br />WW: September 19, 2019<br />'''PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S'''<br />WW (''[[Sonic Origins]]''): June 23, 2022| | release = '''Genesis'''<br />NA: June 23, 1991<br />EU/AU: July 1991<br />JP: July 26, 1991<br />Brazil: September 1991<br />'''Arcade ([[Mega-Tech]] and [[Mega Play]])'''<br />WW: 1991<br />'''Saturn'''<br />JP: 20 June 1997<br />NA: 22 August 1997<br />EU: 28 August 1997<br />'''GameCube'''<br />NA: November 10, 2002<br />JP: December 18, 2002<br />EU: March 7, 2003<br />'''PlayStation 2 and Xbox'''<br />NA: November 2, 2004<br />JP: December 9, 2004<br />EU: February 4, 2005<br />'''Windows'''<br />EU: March 31, 2006<br />NA: March 9, 2007<br />WW: October 26, 2010<br />WW (''[[Sonic Origins]]''): June 23, 2022<br />'''Wii'''<br />JP: December 2, 2006<br />NA: November 19, 2006<br />AU: December 7, 2006<br />EU: December 8, 2006<br />'''Xbox 360'''<br />WW: July 11, 2007<br />'''Nintendo DS'''<br />NA: March 2, 2010<br />AU: March 11, 2010<br />EU: March 12, 2010<br />'''Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual'''<br />NA: September 9, 2010<br />UK/Russia: 2013<br />'''Arcade Nano Sonic and Sonic 1 & 2'''<br />EU/NA: November 2010<br />UK: 2011<br />'''PlayStation 3'''<br />NA: April 19, 2011<br />EU/AU: April 20, 2011<br />JP: July 28, 2011<br />'''iOS/Android'''<br />WW: December 12, 2013<br />'''Nintendo 3DS'''<br />JP: September 22, 2015<br />WW: October 8, 2015<br />'''Linux and macOS'''<br />WW: May 29, 2018<br />'''Nintendo Switch'''<br />WW ([[Sega Ages]]): September 19, 2018<br />'''Sega Genesis Mini'''<br />WW: September 19, 2019<br />'''PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S'''<br />WW (''[[Sonic Origins]]''): June 23, 2022<br />WW (''[[Sonic Origins|Sonic Origins Plus]]''): June 23, 2023| | ||
added_to_museum = Windows: March 11, 2016<br />Android: December 19, 2018<br />Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019<br />Switch ([[Sega Ages]]): April 14, 2021| | added_to_museum = Linux, macOS, Windows: March 11, 2016<br />Android: December 19, 2018<br />Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019<br />Switch ([[Sega Ages]]): April 14, 2021| | ||
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'''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is the first game in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. | '''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is the first game in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. | ||
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''Sonic the Hedgehog'' was originally released for the [[Sega]] [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]] in 1991. | ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' was originally released for the [[Sega]] [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]] in 1991. | ||
Also in 1991, two versions of the game were released in [[arcade]]s. The first version released was for the [[Mega-Tech System]]. This hardware played select Sega Genesis games with a time limit, which differed | Also in 1991, two versions of the game were released in [[arcade]]s. The first version released was for the [[Mega-Tech System]]. This hardware played select Sega Genesis games with a time limit, which differed at each level. This worked in a similar fashion as the [[Nintendo]] [[PlayChoice-10]]. The second version was for the [[Mega Play]] hardware. This version was edited from the Sega Genesis version. There were only twelve levels, each of which had strict time limits. The standard settings only had three lives, and there was no way to earn more. The Sonic extra life boxes added five thousand points to the score. Inserting a coin was the only way to earn extra continues. | ||
''Sonic the Hedgehog was released in several compilations. Compilations included the ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' compilation for [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]] in 1997, the ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[GameCube]] in 2002, the ''[[Sonic Mega Collection|Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox]] in 2004. | ''Sonic the Hedgehog was released in several compilations. Compilations included the ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' compilation for [[Sega Saturn|Saturn]] in 1997, the ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[GameCube]] in 2002, the ''[[Sonic Mega Collection|Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] in 2004. | ||
It was released for [[Windows]] and [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] in 2006, then on [[Xbox 360]] in 2007. | It was released for [[Windows]] and [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] in 2006, then on [[Xbox 360]] in 2007. | ||
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It was included in [[Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual|Arcade Motion Dual]], [[Arcade Nano|Arcade Nano: Sonic]], and [[Arcade Nano|Arcade Nano: Sonic 1 & 2]] in 2010. It was also released on [[PlayStation 3]] in 2011. | It was included in [[Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual|Arcade Motion Dual]], [[Arcade Nano|Arcade Nano: Sonic]], and [[Arcade Nano|Arcade Nano: Sonic 1 & 2]] in 2010. It was also released on [[PlayStation 3]] in 2011. | ||
A remake by [[Christian Whitehead]] and [[Headcannon]] was released for [[Android]], and [[iOS]] in 2013 and for [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2015. This version included [[Knuckles]] and [[Tails]] as playable characters as well as the spin dash ability. | A remake by [[Christian Whitehead]] and [[Headcannon]] was released for [[Android]], and [[iOS]] in 2013 and for [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2015. This version included [[Knuckles the Echidna]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower]] as playable characters as well as the spin dash ability. | ||
An additional compilation, ''[[Sega Genesis Classics]]'', was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2018. | An additional compilation, ''[[Sega Genesis Classics]]'', was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2018. | ||
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Also in 2018, the Sega Genesis and Sega Play versions were included in ''[[Sega Ages]]'' ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' by [[M2]]. The Sega Play version acted as a time trial as each level had very small time limits. There was only one life and no extra lives could be earned. | Also in 2018, the Sega Genesis and Sega Play versions were included in ''[[Sega Ages]]'' ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' by [[M2]]. The Sega Play version acted as a time trial as each level had very small time limits. There was only one life and no extra lives could be earned. | ||
In 2022, the version by Christian Whitehead and Headcannon was included in ''[[Sonic Origins]]'' for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], Windows, Xbox One, and [[Xbox Series X/S]] in 2022. | In 2022, the version by Christian Whitehead and Headcannon was included in ''[[Sonic Origins]]'' for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], Windows, Xbox One, and [[Xbox Series X/S]] in 2022. An updated version was included in ''[[Sonic Origins|Sonic Origins Plus]]'' in 2023 and included [[Amy Rose]] as a playable character. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 21 August 2024
This article is about the 16-bit video game. For the 8-bit game, see Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit video game). For the film, see Sonic the Hedgehog (film). For the series, see Sonic the Hedgehog.
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| Sonic the Hedgehog | |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
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| Publisher | Sega Tec Toy (Mega Drive in Brazil) |
| Platforms | Android, Arcade, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Genesis, Genesis Mini, iOS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Saturn, Switch, Wii, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
| Released | Genesis NA: June 23, 1991 EU/AU: July 1991 JP: July 26, 1991 Brazil: September 1991 Arcade (Mega-Tech and Mega Play) WW: 1991 Saturn JP: 20 June 1997 NA: 22 August 1997 EU: 28 August 1997 GameCube NA: November 10, 2002 JP: December 18, 2002 EU: March 7, 2003 PlayStation 2 and Xbox NA: November 2, 2004 JP: December 9, 2004 EU: February 4, 2005 Windows EU: March 31, 2006 NA: March 9, 2007 WW: October 26, 2010 WW (Sonic Origins): June 23, 2022 Wii JP: December 2, 2006 NA: November 19, 2006 AU: December 7, 2006 EU: December 8, 2006 Xbox 360 WW: July 11, 2007 Nintendo DS NA: March 2, 2010 AU: March 11, 2010 EU: March 12, 2010 Sega Genesis Arcade Motion Dual NA: September 9, 2010 UK/Russia: 2013 Arcade Nano Sonic and Sonic 1 & 2 EU/NA: November 2010 UK: 2011 PlayStation 3 NA: April 19, 2011 EU/AU: April 20, 2011 JP: July 28, 2011 iOS/Android WW: December 12, 2013 Nintendo 3DS JP: September 22, 2015 WW: October 8, 2015 Linux and macOS WW: May 29, 2018 Nintendo Switch WW (Sega Ages): September 19, 2018 Sega Genesis Mini WW: September 19, 2019 PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S WW (Sonic Origins): June 23, 2022 WW (Sonic Origins Plus): June 23, 2023 |
| Added to Museum |
Linux, macOS, Windows: March 11, 2016 Android: December 19, 2018 Genesis Mini: May 4, 2019 Switch (Sega Ages): April 14, 2021 |
Sonic the Hedgehog is the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Versions
Sonic the Hedgehog was originally released for the Sega Genesis in 1991.
Also in 1991, two versions of the game were released in arcades. The first version released was for the Mega-Tech System. This hardware played select Sega Genesis games with a time limit, which differed at each level. This worked in a similar fashion as the Nintendo PlayChoice-10. The second version was for the Mega Play hardware. This version was edited from the Sega Genesis version. There were only twelve levels, each of which had strict time limits. The standard settings only had three lives, and there was no way to earn more. The Sonic extra life boxes added five thousand points to the score. Inserting a coin was the only way to earn extra continues.
Sonic the Hedgehog was released in several compilations. Compilations included the Sonic Jam compilation for Saturn in 1997, the Sonic Mega Collection for GameCube in 2002, the Sonic Mega Collection Plus for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2004.
It was released for Windows and Wii Virtual Console in 2006, then on Xbox 360 in 2007.
Sonic the Hedgehog was also included in the Sonic Classic Collection for Nintendo DS in 2007.
It was included in Arcade Motion Dual, Arcade Nano: Sonic, and Arcade Nano: Sonic 1 & 2 in 2010. It was also released on PlayStation 3 in 2011.
A remake by Christian Whitehead and Headcannon was released for Android, and iOS in 2013 and for Nintendo 3DS in 2015. This version included Knuckles the Echidna and Miles "Tails" Prower as playable characters as well as the spin dash ability.
An additional compilation, Sega Genesis Classics, was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2018.
Also in 2018, the Sega Genesis and Sega Play versions were included in Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog by M2. The Sega Play version acted as a time trial as each level had very small time limits. There was only one life and no extra lives could be earned.
In 2022, the version by Christian Whitehead and Headcannon was included in Sonic Origins for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2022. An updated version was included in Sonic Origins Plus in 2023 and included Amy Rose as a playable character.
