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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Smcp pc uk.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2006}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2006|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-double-dose-of-sega-console-classics-coming-to-a-pc-near-you|title=A Double Dose Of SEGA Console Classics Coming To A PC Near You! <nowiki>|</nowiki> GamesIndustry.biz|date=2023-06-17|snippet= |
| + | Sonic Mega CollectionTM Plus and Billy Hatcher and The Giant EggTM, two favourites amongst SEGA fans, are set for their PC debut across Europe on March 31st.}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-mega-collection-plus|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 14548 |
| + | |lutris = sonic-mega-collection-plus | ||
| + | |mobygames = sonic-mega-collection-plus | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Sonic Mega Collection Plus | ||
|wikipedia = Sonic Mega Collection#Sonic Mega Collection Plus | |wikipedia = Sonic Mega Collection#Sonic Mega Collection Plus | ||
|winehq = 3236 | |winehq = 3236 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ''' | + | '''Key points''' |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} {{key|Esc}} is used to instantly close the game. |
| + | {{ii}} An updated re-release of ''Sonic Mega Collection'' previously available on Nintendo GameCube, featuring an emulated collection of 14 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and 6 Sega Game Gear games. Some games must be unlocked through gameplay, however they can also be unlocked immediately via editing the game's [[#Unlock all games instantly|configuration file]]. | ||
| + | {{--}} No option to disable the bilinear filtering used across this collection. | ||
| + | {{--}} The ROMs used are the inferior 50 Hz conversions. Use [[#Region Mod by Zmiize94|Region Mod]] as a workaround. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Available in the "Sonic PC Collection" bundle. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This collection is not available digitally, however some of the games featured in this collection have been released digitally elsewhere. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Region Mod by Zmiize94=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Back up the game's original executable before using this mod. | ||
| + | {{++}} Allows the option to play between the North America, Japanese, and a fixed European version of this collection, as well as improving the sound quality of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive emulation in this collection. Details on how to use this mod's features can also be found in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R50BaLTCFE this video] and the included readme file. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing Region Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=February 4, 2019|comment=Was able to switch the game's region to North America (which features text from the Xbox version) with this mod when applied to the European Sonic PC Collection bundle re-release.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the mod [https://mega.nz/#!IZpRBBqA!Ll4gqgBpssk48WybsHCUqlYvsiEDVCXClOuJncH3_gk here] and extract the contents of the zipped archive to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
| + | # Replace the default executable with the appropriate ones from <code>{{p|game}}\Modded EXE</code> ({{code|U}} for North America, {{code|J}} for Japan, and {{code|E}} for Europe) and rename it to <code>{{file|MegaCollectionPlus}}</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ===Ghost Left Input Fix=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes Gamepad permanent left input bug | ||
| + | {{--}} Read-Only has to be turned off to change controls thus Instructions have to be repeated. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply gamepad fix|ref={{cn|February 2020}}|fix= | ||
| + | # After setting the desired controls go to {{code|appdata\SEGA\MegaCollectionPlus\}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|SETTING.INI}} file with a text editor and delete all entries that contain {{code|BTN_AL_}}. | ||
| + | # Save and right click go into {{file|SETTING.INI}} properties and set it to {{code|Read-Only}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Bypass configuration launcher=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game's main executable by using the {{code|SonicMegaCollectionExecFromConfig}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=February|comment=Used this argument founded in the Region Mod's readme file and it bypassed the configuration launcher requirement.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\SEGA\MegaCollectionPlus\SETTING.INI}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\SEGA\MegaCollectionPlus\SAVEDATA}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Supports native 4:3 resolutions, but can be hacked. Resolution must be set in {{file|SETTING.INI}} by changing the value of {{code|Mode}}; {{code|0}} for 640x480, {{code|1}} for 800x600, {{code|2}} for 1024x768, {{code|3}} for 1152x864, {{code|4}} for 1600x1200. In-order to set a custom resolution, find <code>B0 04 00 00 EB 0A B9</code>, then at offsets <code>0x7</code> and <code>0xC</code>, change <code>0280</code> or <code>01E0</code> to any width/height.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=February 4, 2019|comment=Added the "4" in the Mode variable in the configuration file and got a resolution that was 1600x1200 according to ShareX's region capture function in fullscreen mode, but this resolution appears cut-off from the top when played in windowed mode.}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Uses a constant [[Wikipedia:Image scaling#Scaling methods|bilinear filter]] used throughout the games which cannot be disabled. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = always on |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = Always on by default. |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
| − | |hdr = | + | |60 fps notes = Uses the 50Hz PAL versions of the featured games. Use [[#Region Mod by Zmiize94|Region Mod]] for their 60Hz versions. |
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = Games in this collection are capped at either 60 (US/JP version) or 50 (PAL version) FPS. | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Mouse is not used. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Uses DirectInput. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Requires pressing {{key|Esc}} or {{key|Alt|F4}} to exit the game. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = D-pad and Left analog stick are bound to movement and cannot be remapped, which can cause problems for XInput controllers. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = generic | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= References controls based on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |steam hook input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |steam hook input notes = |
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Only an option to mute all audio from the configuration launcher. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| + | |notes = Voice-overs are only heard in Comix Zone with speech bubbles unrelated to spoken dialogue are used throughout the game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Use the [[#Region_Mod_by_Zmiize94|Region Mod]] to change the user interface to Japanese. Some of the included games, and a few other elements (such as the comic scans) are not translated. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Unlock all games instantly=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Adding the following to the game's configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=February 4, 2019|comment=All games that were previously locked until meeting the requirements to unlock them became immediately available with this config edit.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|SETTINGS.INI}}. | ||
| + | # Scroll down to the section under {{code|[ETC]}} and add the following underneath the line {{code|DELETE_TEX_LINE}}: <code>SELECT_ALL_GAMES=1</code>. | ||
| + | # Save the changes. You should now be able to play all games featured in this collection. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 2000 SP4 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 3.2 GB |
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 32 MB |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = XP | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 320 MB | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:26, 29 June 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sonic Team | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 31, 2006[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Perspectives | Side view |
| Genres | Platform |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
| Sonic CD | 1995 |
| Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
| Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
| Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
| Sonic R (series) | |
| Sonic Adventure (series) | |
| Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
| Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
| Sonic Riders | 2006 |
| Sonic Racing (series) | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
| Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
| Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
| Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
| Sonic Generations | 2011 |
| Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
| Sonic Dash | 2014 |
| Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
| Sonic Mania | 2017 |
| Sonic Forces | 2017 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
| Sonic Origins | 2022 |
| Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
| The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
| Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
| Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Esc is used to instantly close the game.
- An updated re-release of Sonic Mega Collection previously available on Nintendo GameCube, featuring an emulated collection of 14 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and 6 Sega Game Gear games. Some games must be unlocked through gameplay, however they can also be unlocked immediately via editing the game's configuration file.
- No option to disable the bilinear filtering used across this collection.
- The ROMs used are the inferior 50 Hz conversions. Use Region Mod as a workaround.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. | |
|
| Retail | |
Available in the "Sonic PC Collection" bundle. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This collection is not available digitally, however some of the games featured in this collection have been released digitally elsewhere.
Essential improvements
Region Mod by Zmiize94
- Back up the game's original executable before using this mod.
- Allows the option to play between the North America, Japanese, and a fixed European version of this collection, as well as improving the sound quality of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive emulation in this collection. Details on how to use this mod's features can also be found in this video and the included readme file.
| Installing Region Mod[4] |
|---|
|
Ghost Left Input Fix
- Fixes Gamepad permanent left input bug
- Read-Only has to be turned off to change controls thus Instructions have to be repeated.
| Apply gamepad fix[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Bypass configuration launcher
Launch the game's main executable by using the SonicMegaCollectionExecFromConfig command line argument[5]
|
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\SEGA\MegaCollectionPlus\SETTING.INI |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\SEGA\MegaCollectionPlus\SAVEDATA |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Supports native 4:3 resolutions, but can be hacked. Resolution must be set in SETTING.INI by changing the value of Mode; 0 for 640x480, 1 for 800x600, 2 for 1024x768, 3 for 1152x864, 4 for 1600x1200. In-order to set a custom resolution, find B0 04 00 00 EB 0A B9, then at offsets 0x7 and 0xC, change 0280 or 01E0 to any width/height.[6] |
||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Uses a constant bilinear filter used throughout the games which cannot be disabled. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always on by default. | ||
| 60 FPS | Uses the 50Hz PAL versions of the featured games. Use Region Mod for their 60Hz versions. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Games in this collection are capped at either 60 (US/JP version) or 50 (PAL version) FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Mouse is not used. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Uses DirectInput. | |
| Full controller support | Requires pressing Esc or Alt+F4 to exit the game. | |
| Controller remapping | D-pad and Left analog stick are bound to movement and cannot be remapped, which can cause problems for XInput controllers. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
References controls based on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Only an option to mute all audio from the configuration launcher. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Voice-overs are only heard in Comix Zone with speech bubbles unrelated to spoken dialogue are used throughout the game. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Use the Region Mod to change the user interface to Japanese. Some of the included games, and a few other elements (such as the comic scans) are not translated. | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Unlock all games instantly
| Adding the following to the game's configuration file[7] |
|---|
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 320 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ A Double Dose Of SEGA Console Classics Coming To A PC Near You! | GamesIndustry.biz - last accessed on 2023-06-17
- "Sonic Mega CollectionTM Plus and Billy Hatcher and The Giant EggTM, two favourites amongst SEGA fans, are set for their PC debut across Europe on March 31st."
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on February 4, 2019
- Was able to switch the game's region to North America (which features text from the Xbox version) with this mod when applied to the European Sonic PC Collection bundle re-release.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on February
- Used this argument founded in the Region Mod's readme file and it bypassed the configuration launcher requirement.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on February 4, 2019
- Added the "4" in the Mode variable in the configuration file and got a resolution that was 1600x1200 according to ShareX's region capture function in fullscreen mode, but this resolution appears cut-off from the top when played in windowed mode.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on February 4, 2019
- All games that were previously locked until meeting the requirements to unlock them became immediately available with this config edit.