June 22nd 2010 6:42 pm PT

Sonic is 19 Years Old! Let’s Celebrate with some deals

 

Thumbnail for version as of 08:41, 18 June 2008Sonic the Hedgehog is 19 years old, and we’ve worked with Sega to create some great Sonic style deals. This special Birthday pricing will be available one-day only this Thursday June 24th.

 

Title

Regular  Price

Birthday Price

Sonic the Hedgehog (Arcade)

400 points

240 points

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

400 points

240 points

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

400 points

240 points

Sonic & Knuckles

400 points

240 points

 

This special pricing will be available for both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members starting this Thursday.

 

Deal, Marketplace By Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson

  • NM Jeff

    Happy future birthday!
    You deserve a chilidog for your work.

  • Onebitrocket

    19 years of sonic goodness in these 4 games.

    Looking forward to sonic 4 episode 1

  • Stigfish

    19 years since Sonic hit the Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, seems like yesterday, now I feel my age!

  • Stigfish

    actually no i’m wrong… it was Sega Master System wasnt it? Still makes me feel old! :P

  • moocow21

    Sweet! Already have 1 & 2, looks like the perfect time to pick up 3 and S&N.

  • Susurration

    Hmmm, sounds awesome but I already have all of those. :) I have all the achieves for S3 and SK and most for S1 and S2. Good games nonetheless.

  • EndrzGame

    @Stigfish
    No you were right the first time. Sonic debut on the Genesis, then they ported a less flashier version to the Master System.
    Too bad I already have all of these games, but for anyone that doesn’t these prices are a steal. You should buy them all if you haven’t all ready.

  • modemman11

    If I didn’t already have Sonic’s UGC, I might have bought these.

  • RayZakk

    I want Sega CD.

  • moocow21

    I just noticed PSN gets a 2 week deal on Sonic stuff, iTunes AppStore gets 1 week, and Xbox Live gets only one day? What’s up with that?

  • metallicorphan

    happy birthday Sonic,its a shame Sonic Adventure couldn’t be out on XBLA in time for this
    -
    i still need to pick up Sonic 3 and S+K

  • Exu

    And the PSN sale has more content, DLC on Sonic 06 and Unleashed. However they don’t have any of these games.
    To be fair, it’s content nobody should buy but it’s the thought that counts.
    But yeah, make these deals last longer, MS.

  • chiruno99

    You liars, they pop up as 400ms to me. Seriously, dicks.

  • chiruno99

    besides, Sonic’s dead, he’s not doing anything new and interesting and the only people that care are Die Hard Sonic Fans, Furries and Chris-Chan.

  • chiruno99

    I re-read, Thursday. But still, I’ll spam posts until my opinions are bible.

  • sho220

    some of the people that post here, and on other gaming sites, are downright rude. when did this become OK?

  • Kroesis

    @sho220
    Welcome to the Internet. Anonymity and alias’ give Kids of all ages the ability to run their mouths off.

    @chiruno99
    /facepalm – and not for the first time.

  • RayZakk

    When the paddle was taken out of the school and adults told children that we could learn from them.

  • Djshep

    Got all of these already on the Megadrive collection unfortunately. It’s a shame that doesnt include seperate achievements for the sonic games but it’s definitely not worth buying the games again just for that.

  • Z4M0

    Nowadays Sonic isn’t as flashy and cool as it used to be, I understand that’s why peope dare to say Sonic’s dead. Let’s assume that’s true, now; who cares? Freddy Mercury (and the list goes on) is dead but it won’t stop Bohemian Rapsody being an awesome song and part of history. When Sonic came out it was like looking at 3D graphics to me.
    .
    I’m glad Microsoft keeps up with the deal streak. I won’t take them cause already own some both for genesis, MS, gamegear and even the 360′s ultimate genesis compilation so it won’t make much sense (in my case) to download those.
    .
    @ kroesis coment
    .
    High five!

  • Zack Dollars

    Sonic the Hedgehog for Genesis was one of the most memorable gaming experiences I have had. Back then, it was state-of-the-art in graphics and sound. The levels with the night sky were beautiful and had great music. Sonic trumped Mario because he was designed for an older audience. It was the first time games grew up.

  • mccalejk

    @Zack Dollars, Sonic was never state-of-the-art (with all of it’s 64 colors or whatever) or designed for an older audience. My goodness it’s a cartoon hedgehog, lol. It just wasn’t as goofy looking as Mario’s puffy world.

  • ElektroDragon

    I think I’ll wait until next year for the 20th Anniversary Deal. I’m sure these will be 100 points each for the 20th Anniversary. 19th is a stretch. :)

  • Karachi King

    @mccalejk: You have clearly don’t remember blast processing. lol

  • Karachi King

    @mccalejk: You clearly don’t remember blast processing. lol

  • Since 1981

    Will we get Sonic CD for the 20th anniversary? Pretty please?

  • chiruno99

    @Kroesis
    I did say I re-read it and saw Thursday.

  • Sneeches

    Already own 1 & 2, but this is a perfect time to pick up the third one… and 19 yrs, damn now i feel old lol. I remember playing sonic 1 on the sega genesis for hours on end.

  • AriesDog

    19 years ago? Thanks for making me feel old.

  • Xlrking

    I wish i cared about sonic like i used to.
    I guess when Sonic Adventure comes on XBLA, then i will enjoy it sonic again.

  • Anonymous

    I still have the first one for my sega genesis. And it still works! It is still more challenging than most games I play today.

  • SilentHunter382

    Thanks for making me feel old Microsoft. :(
    -
    I already have all of them.

  • Hoffer

    I only have Sonic 2. I think I bought it when it was a deal in the past. I’ll probably pick up the other 3 today.

    While it is the 24th right now, the sale prices aren’t there yet.

  • maringo

    So has Dr Robotnik invaded Microsoft and stopped this offer then?

  • PezMan726

    Yeah, I just checked the prices online (I plan on getting 2, 3, and S&K) but they are still listed as 400. Oh well, I’ll check back later in the day.

  • Lavindathar

    I would of thought MN or his staff read this comments, and ban the users. Oh well.

    Sonic 3 and S&K (already have 1 & 2) are still showing as 400msp for me on the marketplace.

    :(

  • Lavindathar

    240msp now!

  • Lavindathar

    Only on S&K though?

    Sonic 3 is still 400msp…

  • chiruno99

    They’re showing up as 400ms, because Microsoft lied, and I was right in the first post…well either that or they’re asleep atm and you have to wait until 6pm, because they do that. Just use Emulators and Roms if you really want to play it so badly.

  • Kroesis

    American times. Although I have noted that sometimes the marketplace takes a while to update itself.

  • chiruno99

    Anyway, all the prices are up now, for something like 8 hours, they’ll take them down at midnight like they usually do. Showing that it’s not a day sale after all because it dosen’t last 24 hours.

  • PezMan726

    Yay! Prices are all correct. Purchased 2,3, and S&K. Now all I have to do is wait till I get a chance to turn my box on to download and play them!

  • Beitamax

    Can somebody help me. If I have to choose just one, Which should it be?

  • Waltee Wartooth

    I already have all of them, and all of the achievements for each one. I do like how you can use the Sonic and Knuckles game and link it with Sonic 2 if you have that as well. Same as 3.

  • Andy CYP

    Picked up Sonic 3, Never played it before strangely but will now.

  • Lanmanna

    @chiruno99

    How about getting a life?

  • chiruno99

    If I didn’t have a life I’d be dead silly. Common sense.

  • Bluff Boi

    gotta get that sonic

  • Av0cad0

    Never owned a sega system. Good deals but playing games that are this old is like a punishment to me… Hurts my eyes.

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