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{{ii}} Retail version is known as Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition and was released in 2011 | {{ii}} Retail version is known as Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition and was released in 2011 | ||
{{++}} As of April 28, 2016 the collection now features Steam Workshop support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/workshop/|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop}}</ref> | {{++}} As of April 28, 2016 the collection now features Steam Workshop support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/workshop/|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} The Steam Workshop however has became flooded with illegally pirated ROMs (including games being sold through Steam or other platforms) and pornographic content disguised as mods with no substance due to lack of moderation of submitted content.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/discussions/18446744073709551615/1743386398965388635/?appid=34270|title=There needs to be a moderation team here - Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Workshop Discussions|date=2020-01-28|snippet=Quite frankly, this workshop is currently filled with pirated games, and even occasionally pornography. This stuff is not allowed, and could get SEGA into some pretty big trouble - so the lack of any sort of moderation is appalling. }}</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' |
Revision as of 20:14, 28 January 2020
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Developers | |
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Sega | |
Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub | D3T |
Engines | |
Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub | Unity 2017[Note 1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | May 29, 2018[2] |
Linux | May 29, 2018[2] |
Key points
- Emulated versions of classic Sega Mega Drive/Genesis games.
- Retail version is known as Sega Genesis Classic Collection: Gold Edition and was released in 2011
- As of April 28, 2016 the collection now features Steam Workshop support.[3]
- The Steam Workshop however has became flooded with illegally pirated ROMs (including games being sold through Steam or other platforms) and pornographic content disguised as mods with no substance due to lack of moderation of submitted content.[4]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Original individual volume releases. Europe only. Missing Eternal Champions, Shadow Dancer and Pack 5. | |||
Retail | 2011 Gold Edition release. StarForce 5.70.021.004 DRM for at least the European versions, missing Eternal Champions, Shadow Dancer and Pack 5. | |||
Steam | Complete pack. Hub launcher requires Steam DRM. Simple launcher is DRM-free when launched directly from the executable ( <path-to-game>\SEGAGenesisClassics.exe ). |
- Games are sold on Steam individually or in smaller bundles.
- The Steam version includes both the "Hub" launcher with the "Simple" launcher as a fallback. All non-Steam versions only includes the "Simple" launcher.
- The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics package on Steam also includes Sonic CD, however Sonic CD runs natively (without emulation) and does not use the launcher.
DLC and expansion packs
Essential improvements
Run in other emulators
- For the Steam version, uncompressed ROMs of the purchased games can be found under
<path-to-game>\uncompressed ROMs
.
Copy Steam ROMs to an external folder for use with other emulators[citation needed] |
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Extract *.pak files with QuickBMS (non-Steam versions)[citation needed] |
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Run mods in simple launcher
Use PSCDPack[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\setup.dat %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\setup.dat HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Sega\SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics |
Linux | $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Sega/SEGA Mega Drive Classics/prefs |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Folder name varies by region
- Windows locations are for the "simple" interface; Steam location is for the "hub" interface.
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\ |
Linux | $HOME/SEGA Mega Drive Classics/user_<user-id>/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- The "Simple" launcher uses either folder depending on region; the "hub" launcher only uses the "Mega Drive" path.
- Each game is saved in a separate folder based on the filename of the game's pak; refer to this list:
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to view.
g0000.pak - Altered Beast g0001.pak - Comix Zone g0002.pak - Crack Down g0003.pak - Ecco the Dolphin g0004.pak - Gain Ground g0005.pak - Golden Axe g0006.pak - Shadow Dancer g0007.pak - Shinobi III g0008.pak - Sonic 3D Blast g0009.pak - Space Harrier II g0010.pak - Vectorman g0011.pak - Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle g0012.pak - Bonanza Bros g0013.pak - Columns g0014.pak - Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine g0015.pak - Ecco Jr. g0016.pak - Eternal Champions g0017.pak - Fatal Labyrinth g0018.pak - Galaxy Force II g0019.pak - Kid Chameleon g0020.pak - Ristar g0021.pak - Sonic Spinball g0022.pak - Super Thunder Blade g0023.pak - Alien Storm g0024.pak - Bio-Hazard Battle g0025.pak - Columns III g0026.pak - Decap Attack g0027.pak - Ecco: The Tides of Time g0028.pak - ESWAT: City Under Siege g0029.pak - Flicky g0030.pak - Golden Axe II g0031.pak - Sonic the Hedgehog g0032.pak - Sword of Vermilion g0033.pak - Virtua Fighter II g0034.pak - Alien Soldier g0035.pak - Gunstar Heroes g0036.pak - Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole g0037.pak - Light Crusader g0038.pak - Shining Force g0039.pak - Shining Force II g0040.pak - Shining in the Darkness g0041.pak - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 g0042.pak - Sonic 3 and Knuckles g0043.pak - Streets of Rage g0044.pak - Streets of Rage II g0045.pak - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair g0046.pak - Toejam & Earl g0047.pak - ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron g0048.pak - Beyond Oasis g0049.pak - Dynamite Headdy g0050.pak - Golden Axe III g0051.pak - Phantasy Star II g0052.pak - Phantasy Star III g0053.pak - Phantasy Star IV: g0054.pak - Streets of Rage III g0055.pak - Revenge of the Shinobi g0056.pak - Vectorman II g0057.pak - Wonder Boy in Monster World g9010.pak - Ristar (Japan)
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Varies between games. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Varies by game. | ||
LAN play | |||
Online play | Requires game to support local play. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | unknown |
UDP | unknown |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Native 3D | See Unity engine. Might have some problems. | ||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics. |
Issues unresolved
Unable to disable controller
The input settings should contain a checkbox to disable a controller, but the checkbox is sometimes missing:
The inability to disable the controller affects Alien Storm. The second controller must be disabled to access one of the game modes.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | DirectX 11 used in game room mode. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2018-05-30
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics :: Free update with new features! - Steam Community - last accessed on 2018-05-30
- ↑ SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ There needs to be a moderation team here - Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Workshop Discussions - last accessed on 2020-01-28
- "Quite frankly, this workshop is currently filled with pirated games, and even occasionally pornography. This stuff is not allowed, and could get SEGA into some pretty big trouble - so the lack of any sort of moderation is appalling."
- ↑ MODS IN THE SIMPLE LAUNCHER: HOW I DID IT :: SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics General Discussions