Difference between revisions of "Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics"
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− | {{++}} ROMs can be extracted for use in the emulator of your choice (see [[Emulation:Sega Genesis]]). | + | {{++}} ROMs can be extracted for use in the emulator of your choice (see [[Emulation:Sega Genesis]]) |
− | + | {{++}} '''Uncompressed ROM copies of the games purchased can be found under {{code|{{p|game}}\uncompressed ROMs}}.''' The following method is available as an alternative method of acquiring them | |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Extract *.pak files with QuickBMS}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Extract *.pak files with QuickBMS}} |
Revision as of 12:25, 29 April 2016
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Developers | |
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Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2, 2010 |
Key points
- Emulated versions of classic Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) games.
- Sonic the Hedgehog and ToeJam & Earl games are not part of the normal bundles and must be purchased separately.
- Sold in North America as Sega Genesis Classics.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Classic Game Pack, available as direct downloads. | |||
Amazon.com | Classic Game Pack. |
- The instructions manual is available here.
- Games are sold on Steam individually or in smaller bundles.
- DotEmu sells individually or as full bundles. However, pack 5 has been redistributed among several exclusive bundles which also include Sonic 1-3.
- Sonic the Hedgehog and ToeJam & Earl games are not part of the normal bundles and must be purchased separately.
Essential improvements
Run in other emulators
- ROMs can be extracted for use in the emulator of your choice (see Emulation:Sega Genesis)
- Uncompressed ROM copies of the games purchased can be found under
<path-to-game>\uncompressed ROMs
. The following method is available as an alternative method of acquiring them
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34270/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Folder name varies by region
- These locations are for the "Simple" launcher interface only
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34270/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Each game is saved in a separate folder; refer to the pak to game list (pastebin mirror) for each game's number.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Varies between games. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Varies by game. | ||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Issues unresolved
Unable to disable controller
The input settings should contain a checkbox to disable a controller, but the checkbox is sometimes missing: https://imgur.com/DfHsFom
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 |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/34270/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (34270) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.