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Sonic CD Priced and Dated For XBLA
Written Tuesday, December 13, 2011 By Richard Walker
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It's not often that you get a genuine bargain these days, but it looks like Sonic CD is to be just that when it launches on the Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow, in plenty of time to fulfil all of your retro Sonic the Hedgehog needs. Originally a 1993 Sonic title for the SEGA Mega-CD, Sonic CD sees the blue spiky rodent looking to snatch back the Time Stones from Robotnik.

Along the way Sonic will have to face off against Dr. Eggman on multiple occasions, as well as taking on Metal Sonic and rescuing smitten pink hedgehog, Amy Rose. Sonic has to recover the Time Stones and restore order to Little Planet, while racing through several obstacle-filled zones, collecting rings and busting open badniks.

Sonic CD is retro Sonic at its best and it can be yours from December 14th (that's tomorrow) for a cheap as chips 400 Microsoft Points. Check out the new trailer for a look at what to expect from Sonic CD on XBLA tomorrow.




 
 

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Comment #1 by Rafie
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:19:38 AM
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This was one hell of a game! For those that missed out back in the day....here's your chance to play a great Sonic game!


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Comment #2 by MoldyClay87
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:20:52 AM
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Major Nelson's page says the 14th (tomorrow).

So it's actually coming the 20th?


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Comment #3 by ImmortalArbiter
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:21:04 AM
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I thought it was coming out tomorrow?

http://majornelson.com/2011/12/13/coming-soon-to-the-xbox-live-marketplace-dec-13/

Can't wait, either way!


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Comment #4 by R0Y4LEwitCHEESE
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:22:41 AM
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Sweet, good price.


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Comment #5 by Richie82 [STAFF]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:25:03 AM
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@2&3 - Major Nelson is correct. It's out tomorrow. I misread the press release... Sorry. *flogs self*


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Comment #6 by macd
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:26:03 AM
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For 400 points, I'll give it a bash.

Will probably leave it a while before purchase as my backlog is huuuuuuge.


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Comment #7 by ToTaL EclipsEz
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:29:25 AM
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Eh, the sonic game I really want to see re-released is adventure battle 2 :(


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Comment #8 by rman0099
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:35:47 AM
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Wow....great price!! I remember playing this as a kid. Its probably my favorite Sonic. The future/past/present dynamics were awesome.


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Comment #9 by Natetendo83
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:38:45 AM
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400 MS Points? Am I reading that right? Marketplace Content at a good price? What's this world coming to?


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Comment #10 by TheMajinLegend
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:39:07 AM
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Awesome price! Another great Sonic title to be completed on my card. :]


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Comment #11 by zeroy042
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:40:29 AM
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Was never really a sonic fan but i do like the price!!!


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Comment #12 by Jaxx18
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:41:22 AM
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I missed out on this as I never had a Mega-CD so I will be downloading it first thing tomorrow. I can't wait for some more classic 2D sonic, it looks awesome. Definitely can't be any bitching about the price with just being 400 points!


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Comment #13 by the action frampton
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:41:34 AM
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Must have. 400 points is a steal!


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Comment #14 by bentiancai
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:46:43 AM
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400 points sounds good, I am looking forward to play this title.


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Comment #15 by FatalFlaw810
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:47:04 AM
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@7: I agree I'm still waiting on SEGA to announce SA2 since they said they would come out with more Dreamcast titles like they promised when they announced Sega bass fishing, Space Channel 5, Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi.

OT: I thought for sure MS would price this at 800 and possibly 1200 but its good to see 400. I have yet to touch Beyond Good & Evil from the Black Friday sale as well as my backlog so this will have to wait. Good price though :)


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Comment #16 by Redskinsfan26
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:50:15 AM
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Definatley buying for that price. WOO!


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Comment #17 by JedEgan
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:50:50 AM
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Wow, was going to wait on this (was convinced it would be €15) but 400 points is a steal. 100% getting this tomorrow.


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Comment #18 by the bears beard
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 10:58:59 AM
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400 MSP? Sweeeeeeet!


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Comment #19 by ViNyLek
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:01:59 AM
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I wish they made those in HD, all released the whole collection with HD graphics as retail title. I already have 5 sonic games (1-4 and Knuckles), so will pass on this one for now.


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Comment #20 by SXRXE
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:07:17 AM
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A must buy!


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Comment #21 by Mattymace666
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:13:27 AM
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Well I know what I'm buying tomorrow. :D


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Comment #22 by xGallade
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:17:01 AM
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Another Sonic game to add to my collection! The only XBLA Sonic game I do not own is Sonic 4: Episode 1. I still need to beat Generations as well. Alot of Sonic-ing to do this holiday!


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Comment #23 by ToTaL EclipsEz
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:34:50 AM
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@15 Thats awesome I hope they make good on that promise :)


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Comment #24 by mercianix
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:37:06 AM
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Sonic CD coming tomorrow? Time to add me some more MSP I think!


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Comment #25 by ScottHarris
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:42:00 AM
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400MSP is what i expected anyway


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Comment #26 by Jay Leon Hart
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:10:58 PM
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Fantastic! Now release Knuckles' Chaotix, please :p


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Comment #27 by Ceejus
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:19:41 PM
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SEEEEEEEEEEGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!


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Comment #28 by SUP3R S0N1C F4N
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:19:55 PM
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@26 I second the motion! Always wanted to play that 32X spin-off!


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Comment #29 by Bum Commando
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:25:46 PM
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Gonna have to wait for dotw on this one


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Comment #30 by KiySeph
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:29:21 PM
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400 points? Looks like I'll be picking this up tomorrow morning.


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Comment #31 by TVthePunisher
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:31:04 PM
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Tomorrow?! Talk about short notice Sega ;>_> "GAME'S COMING OUT, WE'RE NOT TELLING YOU WHEN" then the day before release..."OH BTW, GAME'S COMING OUT TOMORROW!". At least it's out in time for Christmas. Now I need 40 MSP...


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Comment #32 by Komrade Kayce
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:34:19 PM
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@29

I hope thats sarcasm haha.

@31

But this is SO much better than having to tell yourself 'just two more weeks. Just over a week. Just a few more days.' Instead its like 'bam, mofo, tomorrow!'.

So excited for this!


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Comment #33 by DeepInfern0
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 01:47:56 PM
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I will take a look at this. I'm a Sonic fan and have been since Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the sega mega drive :D Although I have taken a departure of the games because of the so many bad ones I may be getting Generations for Christmas :) Then if I enjoy this I'll get this aswell :D I'll check this out ^^


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Comment #34 by peterm123
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 01:58:40 PM
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Omg a new XBLA game thats not 1200 :O
so MS do know numbers lower than that


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Comment #35 by Dungeon00X
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:17:57 PM
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All of you have made good points on this. I love the game first off, and even have a physical SEGA CD copy of the game. I agree especially with Jay Leon Hart; Knuckles Chaotix should be the next project.


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Comment #36 by your next best friend
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:19:05 PM
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Thankyou for the early Christmas present Sega - 400 Points?! WoW..

XBOX Live Distributor of the Year..


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Comment #37 by BADFELLA
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:37:31 PM
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im guna get it xbl and psn sweet


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Comment #38 by [Waggly Bean]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:41:45 PM
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This is the price it should be - it's very much like Sonic 1-3 and S&K, just with a better quality soundtrack.

Not that it's not good - it's a brilliant game. But it never should of been more than 400MSP anyway considering the pricepoint of the other Sonic games. :)


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Comment #39 by brokenaesthetic
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:48:21 PM
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I miss the days when dr eggman used to be called dr robotnik :(. either way though, this is an awesome game, and for 400 map, its a steal! Can't wait :D


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Comment #40 by SO7SF
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 02:57:40 PM
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Sonic CD for 400 MSP that is a good holiday deal! That makes more people get the game if its a good price to buy. I love the holidays weeks! ^_^ This game is amazing to play again!


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Comment #41 by Bullhorse
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 04:28:05 PM
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only 400 pts? wow, it's really great when you expect to get price gouged for a game and they end up doing it right. i'm gonna buy it as soon as its online. thanks sega!


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Comment #42 by Dragon Nexus
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 05:35:01 PM
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I hoped it would be as little as 800, but I fully expected it to be 1200.

400 points? What a steal.


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Comment #43 by Akuza
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 05:38:04 PM
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SOLD!


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Comment #44 by aosiding
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 06:19:17 PM
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Since this game is being released, Sonic Adventure 2 is only a matter of time. Don't worry guys there are only a handful of sonic games left to be re-released :P


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Comment #45 by Rob1610
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 06:50:37 PM
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Wow, this was...unexpected. Loving it, though.


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Comment #46 by E10phoenix
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 07:39:05 PM
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oh wow 400 points!!! That's really good to hear.have to purchase this.


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Comment #47 by Colby
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 08:22:47 PM
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Definitely buying this. Never played it but the vid looked awesome


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Comment #48 by Ginormous76
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 08:48:46 PM
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I was going to wait until this was deal of the day (because it seems like Sonic games are on a regular basis). That was when I figured it would be 800 points. I will definitely pick this up tomorrow for only 400!!!


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Comment #49 by shane o
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 09:03:26 PM
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Why are you guys so surprised that it's 400 points? All the other old 2D Sonic Games were 400 points.


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Comment #50 by Rockman117
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 09:06:43 PM
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@49 Those were ports and not only is this technically a remake, it's also a game that is rarely rereleased. Sonic 1/2/3 are always released together but Sonic CD isn't so the demand for it is likely greater, and the first rule of business is the more the demand the more you charge hoping to hit the sweet spot of maximum profitability.


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Comment #51 by TheoryOfDisordr
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 11:45:17 PM
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I'm so buying this game tomorrow,or the 20th, or whatever..


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Comment #52 by ademlakey
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 02:46:31 AM
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Never played this before.looking forward to it.


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Comment #53 by Sigmund666
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 05:03:56 AM
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Sega heard my prayers!
Before christmas, for a decent price, and hell, for most people that did not play the best Sonic EVER made for a poorly and shitty Sega Genesis expansion.
(Don't get me wrong: I like SEGA, but hey, the Sega CD wasn't their best product)


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Comment #54 by TheoryOfDisordr
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 06:40:28 AM
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It is the 14th, I just looked on live and you can buy it right now for 400C.


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Comment #55 by Mrkinectanimal
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 12:29:28 PM
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Ok this is not cool, why did they take out the songtext in the intro of the game, I remember it from playing the Pal sonic cd, the Toot Toot sonic warrior song. I got it on the pc anyway, but still would be nice as i play the xbox more. If you dont wanna pay for old sega cd games just download the Kega fusion emulator on the pc and connect your 360 controller with a wireless receiver


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Comment #56 by Man On The Run
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 01:00:56 PM
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Why did anyone think this was going to be more than 400? All the MD Sonics have been 400 (knuckles even less if i remember) and with the likes of Guardian Heroes being 800 (consider a good condition retail copy can be more than £100) then you must be nuts to believe otherwise.

No need to rag on the 1200 point games either, some arent worth it but alot are just like retail titles. Also most are built ground up and require more work then an emulation of a near 20 year old game.


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Comment #57 by SonikkuHedgehog
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 05:57:13 PM
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Any true gamer would get this game.


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Developer:
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Publisher:
SEGA

Genre
Action

Release:

US: December 14, 2011
Europe: December 14, 2011

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