Sega's SONIC the HEDGEHOG Joystick Player | My Arcade Brings Sonic to CES 2025

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  • @Frank_D
    @Frank_D 2 дні тому +12

    How cool would it be if the ball from the stick was decorated to look like the checkpoint from Sonic 2 and 3?!

    • @bland9876
      @bland9876 2 дні тому +3

      Aren't those checkpoints in all of the regular Sonic games?
      It's only the Game Gear games that use the computers with arrows as checkpoints.

    • @Frank_D
      @Frank_D 2 дні тому +1

      @@bland9876 The original Sonic game uses a blue ball that turns red. Sonic 2 and 3 use a red ball with a black circle in the middle, and a white star in the middle of the black circle. Sonic CD used a blue ball that turns into a flashing red and yellow ball. I think 2 and 3 would be the most interesting of the checkpoints to use for the cabinet. 🙂

    • @bmhedgehog2
      @bmhedgehog2 День тому

      @@bland9876Sonic 1 only had a blue color that turned red as you passed them. Sonic 2 and onwards had the star on them.

  • @lucavercellotti9959
    @lucavercellotti9959 2 дні тому +6

    Wow so many hours spent playing Sonic 1, 2 & 3, how many memories with Sonic & Knuckles.
    I still have the original SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis and it still works great, BUT this mini cabinet would be handy for a quick game without having to take console, cartridges, and cables out of the closet.

  • @sheepish_boy
    @sheepish_boy 2 дні тому +7

    Okay this year might be the best year of all my arcade!
    SONIC THE HEDGEHOG?????

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +3

      They are definitely swinging for the fences this year.

  • @TheUballe
    @TheUballe 2 дні тому +5

    Ah, so this is why Sega pulled their games from digital stores.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +2

      Perhaps.

    • @bmhedgehog2
      @bmhedgehog2 День тому

      No this was due to the release of Sonic Origins/Plus.

  • @xONLYFEET
    @xONLYFEET 2 дні тому +4

    Looks nice though I was hoping it would look like the old Sega Mega-Play System arcade and also include other games for that machine. Basically it was Nintendo's Playchoice-10 but for Sega Mega Drive games. NA never got it...

  • @olafbuddenberg4787
    @olafbuddenberg4787 2 дні тому +4

    I really like the design My Arcade comes up with recently. Although I enjoy SONIC more in the cinema I am excited about the rest of the new Sega partnership lineup.

  • @Larry
    @Larry День тому

    Would be cool if they came with the Megatech version of Sonic 1, as it's never been released comercially before.

  • @ClassicSonicSatAm
    @ClassicSonicSatAm День тому

    Bet it will include Sonic 1,2 Spinball and Dr. Robotniks mean bean machine quite fitting since do have a arcade feel to them, Sonic 1 and 2 did have actual versions one is included on the Sega Ages Switch Port of Sonic 1 on the MegaPlay board which changed the games to be even more arcade like *no 1up monitors,you need to add coins to start and continue, you got between 30 seconds and 2 minutes depending on the level to finish a act rather then 10 minutes before a time over death, slower levels like Marble, Labyrinth and special stages are gone lastly there's a actual high score screen so gives you a reason to rank up points* even tho they might not include the arcade versions do kinda want this, have fond memories playing Sonic 1 on a Mega Tech arcade machine *basically like Nintendo's play choice 10 machines*

  • @msbae
    @msbae 17 годин тому

    Just with the 1 button, they can still put almost every Sonic game from the Genesis and Game Gear on there. The exception that comes to mind is Sonic Spinball. Pretty sure that one required all 3 buttons on the Genesis control pad to operate the individual flippers. Also not sure about Sonic 3D Blast, but I haven't played that one in a long time. I don't even remember its control scheme.

  • @ButterSpider3
    @ButterSpider3 2 дні тому +1

    Wow!!! Amazing catch on the ball shadow!!!! This is the details that I enjoy so much from your review/preview videos. Thanks for the hard work. 👍🏻

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +1

      Don't know how I didn't notice that when I was preparing. There were only three pics to analyze! 😁

  • @jayme69
    @jayme69 2 дні тому

    Looks great and glad they went with the single button on the lower RHS. I really hope they get the screen right because screen tearing would absolutely kill this thing dead. Keep up the awesome work Jon!

  • @williamcrowe2576
    @williamcrowe2576 2 дні тому +1

    I can probably guess it'll have the first three games, mostly. Especially on the Pocket Player Pro.

  • @ParanoidThalyyMVS
    @ParanoidThalyyMVS 2 дні тому +3

    I would love for it to include the Arcade versions of Sonic 1 & 2, Sonic has a lot of Arcade games but I doubt they would ever get re-released because they are not as well known.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +1

      Didn't one of those use a trackball? Like you, I expect this will be the more common Sega Genesis Sonic.

    • @ParanoidThalyyMVS
      @ParanoidThalyyMVS 2 дні тому +1

      @GenXGrownUp Correct, that would be SegaSonic The Hedgehog. I can only wonder how amazing it would have been to get a Micro Player with a mini trackball too!

    • @Bird_Dog2099
      @Bird_Dog2099 2 дні тому

      I misread the title on my phone and thought it said SEGASonic, I got extremely excited thinking we were getting the rad arcade game in mini form w a lil trackball haha. Would've been a must buy for me.
      Oh well, hey put Sonic the Fighters in there and I'll still bite! But, probably going to be the Genesis games, which I'm a huge fan of but honestly if that's all it is I'll probably skip. Put some master system or game gear ones in there as well and that *MIGHT* sweeten the deal for me a little..

    • @ParanoidThalyyMVS
      @ParanoidThalyyMVS 2 дні тому +1

      @@Bird_Dog2099 Oh I would absolutely buy SEGASonic on day one! The Genesis, SMS and GG games have been re-released sooo many times though that I don't think it would be worth it for me to purchase a Micro Player just for those unfortunately. I get the novelty, but considering how many ports these games have gotten, eh... I will say that if they added the Mega Play versions of Sonic 1 & 2 that would sweeten the deal for me. Even if these Mini Arcades had just the Mega Play versions of those games, I would already find it more interesting than the same old Genesis versions which have as many no bells or whistles ports as there are houses on the streets!

    • @Bird_Dog2099
      @Bird_Dog2099 2 дні тому

      Exactly

  • @catholicactionbibleonlyist1813
    @catholicactionbibleonlyist1813 2 дні тому +2

    Probably the first three sonic games.
    I have alwayswanted the sega Arcade Power Stick, still will like to get it.
    Sonic is the reason why am a video game enthusiast.

    • @r.l.royalljr.3905
      @r.l.royalljr.3905 2 дні тому

      I'm inclined to think it might only be the first Sonic game just because there's the one button and from Sonic 2 onward you had both Jump and Spin buttons.

  • @AD.ArcadeGaming
    @AD.ArcadeGaming День тому

    Looks very interesting. I was use to using the Genesis controller back in the 90s for playing Sonic so it will be interesting to see how a joystick one will translate. Thanks for the coverage!

  • @Toadetteguy524
    @Toadetteguy524 2 дні тому +9

    Honestly, it would be kinda be neat if they gave us the Mega Tech version as that was an arcade release of Sonic The Hegdehog
    Edit: I found out that there's two different arcade releases of the same game I'm not sure which version I'm talking about.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      🤔

    • @marknorville9611
      @marknorville9611 2 дні тому +1

      Mega Play would be time based, so you would pay $0.50 for two minutes of game play. So the longer you play the more money you would put in. If you were good at space invaders as an example, you would have to put dollars and tens of dollars to play. I am not sure if you are a bot or not, but I am shaking my head in disbelief about this comment.

    • @Toadetteguy524
      @Toadetteguy524 2 дні тому +1

      @marknorville9611 no I was thinking about the version with the shorter time limit I didn't know which version it was also I'm not a bot

  • @BuzzGarwood
    @BuzzGarwood 2 дні тому +1

    Way to be on top of all this. What a great time to be a fan of retro games :)

  • @TheNamesDragon
    @TheNamesDragon 2 дні тому

    This is really cool, i used to play Sonic 1 on my old Switch. and so i'm very excited to see how this plays out, my friend is also a huge sonic fan. can't wait! : )

  • @michaelstagg1506
    @michaelstagg1506 2 дні тому

    Another great video and Game looking forward to seeing in 2025
    Enjoy CES 2025 Jon!!!!!

  • @DavidWonn
    @DavidWonn 2 дні тому

    Fun fact: Sonic on the Genesis has always been playable (and beatable!) with an Atari 2600 joystick. Here's how:
    The trick is to input the stage select code with a standard Genesis controller first. Then you can hot swap to an Atari controller of your preference. Pressing the fire button behaves like pressing A & C simultaneously, which allows you to start the game from the stage select menu (but not from the default title screen!) This 2-in-1 button has no adverse affect on Sonic's ability to jump at all. The only thing you lose is the ability to pause.
    Bonus fact: Streets of Rage is also beatable this way, but you have to be creative in the options menu regarding whether you sacrifice Attack, Jump, or Special to the now-unusable B button. Choose wisely!

  • @Draxxon_MK
    @Draxxon_MK 2 дні тому

    I wish they would release the SF2CE Premium Player with other fighting games and the co/vs cable. SF Alpha, Xmen COTA, Darkstalkers, anything would be cool really. I would love a machine with Tekken 1-3 as well.
    With them having access to Namco and Capcom, it's at least possible one day.

  • @davidrin3566
    @davidrin3566 2 дні тому

    Another great video Jon! If they just use Sonic 1, they should be alright with the setup using just 1 button because the A button is used to access the level select cheat code on the original game. However, if they add Sonic 2, they will need an A and B button if they are going to let the player access the special menus since you are required to press B on specific sounds in the sound test and then A + Start to open the level select. In terms of just playing the games, 1 jump button is fine. But for those who want to dig into debug mode, level select and enter the Super Sonic code, they will probably now be able to do so without some reengineering of the ROM to work with just the A button.
    I think from a gameplay perspective, this setup could work given the length of the base and the fact that the weight of your hands would be opposite the weight of the monitor section.
    Also, thanks for mentioning that Sega Genesis Power Arcade Stick. Being a lifetime Genesis fan, in the early days, I was just using the 3 button and 6 button controllers like anyone else. However, when I got a hold of those official sticks and cleaned them up, they give the system a whole new vibe and feel. I should have gotten them back in the 90s. Playing any kind of platformer, beat em up and side scrolling and top down shooters work incredible on this thing. I especially enjoy playing Shadow Dancer on that stick. The buttons are quick and accurate.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +1

      Thanks for the great insight, and I'll be sure to keep that in mind! I can tell you that My Arcade has seen your comment and is taking into consideration. 😁

    • @davidrin3566
      @davidrin3566 2 дні тому

      @GenXGrownUp Thanks Jon! Just to clarify on those codes:
      Sonic 1 -
      Up, Down, Left, Right, A + Start
      Sonic 2 -
      Go to the sound menu. Using the B button, play the following sounds:
      19, 65, 09, 17
      You should hear a ring sound. Press Start. When Sonic and Tails pop out of the Sonic 2 Logo, hold A and press Start. This will bring you to Level Select. Inside of the Level Select, there is also a sound test that you can use to enter the remaining codes.
      For Debug Mode, using the B button, play these sounds in this sequence:
      1, 9, 9, 2, 1, 1, 2, 4
      You should hear another ring sound. Press Start on the Sound Test to reboot to the Sega Logo. Afterwards, when the Sonic 2 Logo comes up again, press A + Start.
      Next, to enter in Super Sonic Mode (Gives the player all of the Chaos Emeralds), once again using the B button, play these sounds in sequence from the Level Select sound test:
      4, 1, 2, 6
      You will hear the sound made at the end of a bonus level after successfully grabbing a Chaos Emerald. To activate, collect 50 rings or more, jump into the air and if you did it correctly, sonic will basically go Super Saiyan.

  • @JeffHization
    @JeffHization 2 дні тому

    If it was the actual Sonic arcade game I would be excited. They should have found a a way to get the Sega games on the Capcom/Namco Retro Game Station thing.

  • @waynecuff3140
    @waynecuff3140 День тому

    Great video as usual. It's a bit disappointing that Outrun will be the Megadrive rom, though it seems.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  22 години тому

      I think OutRun will be arcade ROMs.

  • @kenwheeler3637
    @kenwheeler3637 2 дні тому

    The Arcade Stick controller is the only thing I ever use when playing games on the Genny.

  • @T200026
    @T200026 День тому

    i wish Sega would think about releasing there arcade Enduro Racer, Hang on etc, instead of more Sonic Megadrive, i like a bit of Sonic but its so easy to play on any format.

  • @Mr.Pacario
    @Mr.Pacario 2 дні тому

    I really wish MyArcade, Sega…someone…would do an adaption of the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog.

  • @only257
    @only257 2 дні тому

    Excellent video 😊

  • @NotMuchHere
    @NotMuchHere 2 дні тому +1

    there is a bug on your head there . (centepede) ... get thee to the sea .. es! ( CES haha have fun dude!)

  • @tomevil6
    @tomevil6 2 дні тому

    Great video!

  • @cobaltthehedgehog3076
    @cobaltthehedgehog3076 2 дні тому

    For a version like this, imagine it using the Mega Play Version of Sonic 1

  • @jackmcslay
    @jackmcslay 2 дні тому

    Still, could use a 9-pin controller port to plug an original controller, although how simple the Mega Drive controller is I wouldn't be surprised if someone hacked a port in soon after release, and considering there is start button already on the unit, even a Master System or Atari 2600 controller should work

  • @Draxxon_MK
    @Draxxon_MK 2 дні тому

    I wonder if this will also be offered in the Micro Player Pro style or if everything will be Joystick Player style now.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      More variety available. Will be able to show more next week.

  • @flashrocket9158
    @flashrocket9158 2 дні тому

    I want to know if it's going to be using Genesis Roms, Master System/Game Gear Roms, or if its going to be completely custom built. Regardless, I'm hoping M2 handles the Emulation process.

  • @carm3d
    @carm3d 2 дні тому +1

    Sonic only needs a single button?

  • @supersnapsusa8170
    @supersnapsusa8170 2 дні тому

    I was hoping for the segasonic arcade game that uses a trackball since there isn't an easy way to play it outside of the arcade.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      Looks like that's not in this device based on controls.

    • @supersnapsusa8170
      @supersnapsusa8170 2 дні тому

      @GenXGrownUp definitely not, but it's still cool.

  • @arcaderacer586
    @arcaderacer586 2 дні тому

    The market has been so saturated with these type products for years! Hard to get excited

  • @Super8bitbros
    @Super8bitbros 2 дні тому

    Now when come I will be picking up

  • @jessragan6714
    @jessragan6714 2 дні тому

    Eh. I don't need a dedicated player for the blue corkscrew shrew. If they wanted to be really fun and daring, they would have put the Sonic arcade game in there and added a trackball. That's the game most Americans don't even remember exists, along with the arcade version of Duck Hunt that actually lets you shoot the dog.

  • @GlennIronside
    @GlennIronside 2 дні тому +1

    What’s with the yellow arrows around the red button .?

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      Look like "motion line" type accents as you'd see in a cartoon.

  • @Markimark151
    @Markimark151 День тому +1

    Sega should learn their lesson from Atgames that people don’t want to play Sonic with terrible emulation, if this joystick player is going to have terrible emulation and controls, they should stop licensing Sonic to these companies! Scott the Woz said Sega needs to stop tarnishing the Sonic brand to these low quality manufacturers!

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  День тому

      How are you able to tell the quality of emulation and controls from three still images?

    • @Markimark151
      @Markimark151 День тому

      @ we can’t tell yet until it’s finally released, but Sega has done this junk before with Atgames and gamers are very cautious about this product, if this turns out to be another rubbish system, Sega needs new business partners.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 2 дні тому

    Thanks Jon.

  • @darkridearts
    @darkridearts 2 дні тому +5

    Seems like a weird choice for an arcade type device imo

  • @RogelioZilla
    @RogelioZilla 19 годин тому

    i hope it has. sonic2 and 3

  • @mikesilva3868
    @mikesilva3868 2 дні тому

    Cool ❤

  • @ctbinary42
    @ctbinary42 2 дні тому +1

    Never played Sonic on a joystick and I can't see the appeal with the joystick. I'll wait until more info comes out (preferably from GenX Grownup!) before I make any judgements on this one

  • @videostash413
    @videostash413 2 дні тому +1

    If Sega is doing an arcade project it needs to have their arcade games "Sega Sonic Arcade" and "Sonic the Fighters". Also, we need Knuckles' Chaotix ported to modern consoles.

  • @mikedski9698
    @mikedski9698 2 дні тому

    I Stick To SEGA'S SONIC THE HEDGEHOG.

  • @OofHearted
    @OofHearted 2 дні тому

    I forgot that Sega had a joystick until he showed it, and I had one! Maybe I still have it somewhere.

  • @OM19_MO79
    @OM19_MO79 2 дні тому

    This is just dumb. A console game on a mini arcade cabinet with terrible button placement.
    But not just that, a game which, despite the recent delistings, you can play legally and cheap in so many ways I’d probably max out the character limit of the comments if I list them.
    2025 might as well be the crash of retro gaming with all these announcements.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      Thanks for sharing your opinion.

  • @Metal-Josh
    @Metal-Josh 2 дні тому

    No propane hat this time? Bummer lol
    For as much as I love sonic, the hedgehog, it’s hard to get excited for another way to play it. I do think that this partnership is pretty cool, but again I’d like to see the other Sega offerings.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      I looked for my Thatherton Fuel hat, but couldn't locate it. 😉 And there are plenty more Sega offerings coming. That being said, I'm in the audience that hasn't played Sonic to death (I've maybe put one whole hour into it over time), so seeing it come around again here has me interested.

  • @SpartanDiab
    @SpartanDiab 2 дні тому +1

    Sega keep using the wrong tileset graphics for green hill zone, for years they have used the version with those wooden totems that are just wrong.

  • @katmacoconnor
    @katmacoconnor 2 дні тому

    💙🦔

  • @tedadamgreen
    @tedadamgreen 2 дні тому +1

    After I bought Vectorman back in the day, I went back to the store and bought that arcade style joystick button pad as well … brings back GREAT memories!
    Thanks for all the coverage Jon!!
    👊🏻🕹️😎

  • @bmhedgehog2
    @bmhedgehog2 День тому

    They better have the Mega Tech/Play versions of Sonic 1&2 otherwise this will be hot garbage and a complete waste of money.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  День тому

      Thanks for sharing your opinion.

  • @Nostalgiaforlife
    @Nostalgiaforlife 2 дні тому

    How strange,if it also comes with other Sega games Alterned Beast,how are you going to attack?

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому +1

      Well, it's not a "Sega Player," but just Sonic branded, so I expect it will only be Sonic games.

    • @Nostalgiaforlife
      @Nostalgiaforlife 2 дні тому

      @GenXGrownUp OMG,you responded to me

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      @Nostalgiaforlife Haha. I try to keep up with as many viewers' comments as I can. Thanks for watching, NC.

  • @Money1Films
    @Money1Films 2 дні тому

    Im in

  • @sweet_sukeban4022
    @sweet_sukeban4022 2 дні тому

    I was hoping for a more traditional cab. Not a fan of these with the controls jutting out of the cab

  • @SebasSebas-xg1ut
    @SebasSebas-xg1ut 2 дні тому +1

    Al is left is mario time is ticking Nintendo

    • @SebasSebas-xg1ut
      @SebasSebas-xg1ut 2 дні тому

      Hey I'm the first

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      What?

    • @SebasSebas-xg1ut
      @SebasSebas-xg1ut 2 дні тому

      I mean now Mario is the only one who doesn't have a my arcade cabinet

    • @FB64_Fakebeta
      @FB64_Fakebeta 2 дні тому

      @@SebasSebas-xg1utMario will never have one, Nintendo never does anything fun with their games. The only way to play a Nintendo game is on a Nintendo console or something that can emulate Nintendo games.

  • @dreadtrain2846
    @dreadtrain2846 2 дні тому +1

    You couldn't pay me to own one of those ugly plastic monstrosities.

    • @edwardmclaughlin719
      @edwardmclaughlin719 2 дні тому

      No one is offering to pay you so don't worry about it.

    • @dreadtrain2846
      @dreadtrain2846 2 дні тому

      @@edwardmclaughlin719 Nothing to get upset about, kiddo lol.

    • @edwardmclaughlin719
      @edwardmclaughlin719 2 дні тому

      @@dreadtrain2846 Sixty One. Guess you missed again. Not your day.

    • @dreadtrain2846
      @dreadtrain2846 2 дні тому

      @@edwardmclaughlin719 Ooof, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt. Yikes.

    • @GenXGrownUp
      @GenXGrownUp  2 дні тому

      👌