Look at Firecore Classic Console

Joystiq.com takes a look at Sega styled plug & play which comes loaded with games including Sonic and Knuckles and Ecco the Dolphin.

Sega Lighters Come with Console Sized Price Tag

Sega Console Lighters

These Zippo brand lighters are styled after the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn Consoles. You can order these until Nov. 6th but keep in mind they carry a $114 price tag with would net you the original system and then some!

Via: Kotaku.com

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USB reader for SNES, Famicom and Genesis Game Carts

Interesting upcoming USB reader for classic console games. This usb cart reader gives you the ability to load original game carts (SNES/Genesis) onto your pc and play them. A legal way to play your used carts on a computer without having to go find a rom version online. This could also be used to back up your progress before a battery replacement. Neat. ClassicGameConsole.com will be keeping an eye on this product and follow its ongoing development.
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Help Sega Decide on Next XBLA Port

Sega 20th Anniversary XBLA Game Vote

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, we're putting the power back in the fans hands and letting you determine the next title we'll release on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Just pick from the Genesis classics below and cast your vote between August 14th and August 21st. You can vote once per day, and you can come back anytime to check on how your favorite game is faring. Remember to cast another vote every 24 hours to help push your game over the top, or recruit your friends to stuff the ballot in favor of any one of these landmark titles. Then be sure to return to genesispoll.com on Saturday, August 22, 2009, to see which title the fans chose to see on XBLA as part of this 20th anniversary celebration! Remember: GENESIS DOES!

Current Votes Show Earthworm Jim ahead by a strong margin.

Current Vote for Sega Game to port to XBLA Standings.

Vote at: genesispoll.com

Sega Genesis Radica 6in1

Sega Radica 6in1

Another Plug n' play console revisit is the Sega Genesis Radica, this ones a little different because most of the components sit in a miniature genesis system. Amazon thinks its takes batteries but the ebay auction lists it as having AC power. Maybe it has both.

The one currently on ebay looks to be in pretty good shape, with some tag residue on the controller. The Sega Genesis Radica has been released in several different versions. Including a streetfighter one.

The games that are included version shown are:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The Ooze
Gain Ground
Ecco the Dolphin
Columns
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection for PS3 & Xbox360

Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection

This collection called Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection or Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, is a collection of 40 classic sega games of various quality.

This collection has  some favorites including the Sonic the hedgehog I, II & III and the Golden Axe series. Not all the games included stood the test of time, but you can find it for the PS3 & Xbox 360 for sale now for around $30 dollars US. Several unlockable titles are included(see below). Included in the collection are arcade "favorites" such as Congo Bongo, Altered Beast, Zaxxon and more.

• Alex Kidd
• Alien Storm
• Alien Syndrome
• Altered Beast
• Altered Beast Arcade
• Bonanza Bros.
• Columns
• Comix Zone
• Decap Attack
• Dr. Robotnik's M.B.M.
• Dynamite Heady
• E-Swat
• Ecco 1 and 2
• Fantasy Zone
• Fatal Labyrinth
• Flicky
• Gain Ground
• Golden Axe I, III and III
• Golden Axe Warrior
• Kid Chameleon
• Phantasy Star I, II, III and IV
• Ristar
• Space Harrier
• Shining Force I and II
• Shining in the Darkness
• Shinobi Arcade and III
• Sonic I, II and III
• Sonic and Knuckles
• Sonic 3D
• Sonic Spinball
• Streets of Rage I, II and III
• Super Thunder Blade
• Story of Thor
• Tip Top
• Vectorman I and II

Unlockable Games-

Shinobi 1 Arcade- How to unlock: Shinobi III: Complete the first level without using continues.
Space Harrier:- How to Unlock: Super Thunder Blade: Score over 1,500,000 points in the first level.
Zaxxon:- How to unlock: Collect 5 Bonus Coins in Decap Attack.
Golden Axe Warrior- How to unlock: Golden Axe III: Use magic ten times.
Phantasy Star- How to unlock: Sonic 2: Defeat the first boss with two players.
Congo Bongo- How to unlock: Streets of Rage: Complete the first level as all three characters.
Fantasy Zone- How to unlock: Flicky: Collect 80,000 points.
Altered Beast Arcade- How to unlock: Altered Beast: Collect 100,000 points or higher by the end of the first level.
Alien Syndrome- How to unlock: Alien Storm: Reach mission three without losing a life.

Sega even has a game guide for you to view, explaining the controls for the classic sega games. Worth looking at if your considering picking the title up.

Sega Ultimate Genesis Collection Game Guide PDF

Game Guide Sample

Other Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection Reviews:

http://www.computerandvideogames.com

Xbox 360 Box Art

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