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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} game developed and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]], while the 2016 ''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Hub'' was developed by [[Company:D3T|D3T]] using the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine. It is a compilation of emulated [[Emulation:Sega Genesis|Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] games.
 
|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} game developed and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]], while the 2016 ''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Hub'' was developed by [[Company:D3T|D3T]] using the [[Engine:Unity|Unity]] engine. It is a compilation of emulated [[Emulation:Sega Genesis|Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] games.
  
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|release history  = The original set of games, '''''Sega Genesis Classics'''''{{note|Known as ''Sega Mega Drive Classics'' in PAL regions}}, was first released for Windows in a series of five volumes that ran between June 1, 2010 through May 2, 2012 with total of over 50 games. The first four volumes were re-released for retail as ''Sega Genesis Classics: Gold Edition'' in 2011. It features optional smoothing and scanline filters, keyboard and controller remapping options, and quick saves. It is referred to as the "Simple Launcher" in the Steam version.
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|release history  = The original set of games, '''''Sega Genesis Classics'''''{{note|Known as ''Sega Mega Drive Classics'' in PAL regions}}, was first released for Windows in a series of five volumes that ran between June 1, 2010 through May 2, 2012 with total of over 50 titles from the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis library. The first four volumes were re-released for retail as ''Sega Genesis Classics: Gold Edition'' in 2011. It features optional smoothing and scanline filters, keyboard and controller remapping options, and quick saving. It is referred to as the "Simple Launcher" in the [[Store:Steam|Steam]] version.
  
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An updated version of this collection, '''''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Hub''''', was released for Windows, MacOS, and Linux through [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on April 28, 2016. It uses the Unity engine to provide a virtual room interface that, in addition to the features of the previous compilations, features more graphical and emulation settings, save states, fast-forwarding and rewinding, different regional versions of certain games, online multiplayer for applicable games, leaderboards, and uncompressed ROMs that can be used with compatible external emulators. It is referred to as the "Game Hub" in the Steam version. Exclusive to the Steam and PlayStation 4 version of this collection is the ability to use VR. As of April 28, 2016, the Steam version of this collection now features Steam Workshop support, allowing users to submit mods (i.e. ROM hacks) for each game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/workshop/|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop}}</ref> Unfortunately, the Steam Workshop has became flooded with illegal pirated ROMs (including games being sold through Steam or other platforms) and pornographic content disguised as mods due to lack of moderation of submitted content.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/discussions/18446744073709551615/1743386398965388635/?appid=34270|title=There needs to be a moderation team here - Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Workshop Discussions|date=2020-01-28|snippet=Quite frankly, this workshop is currently filled with pirated games, and even occasionally pornography. This stuff is not allowed, and could get SEGA into some pretty big trouble - so the lack of any sort of moderation is appalling.}}</ref> 100% Steam Achievement completion in this collection has also became impossible without [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], and [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]] which were delisted on May 20, 2022 to be included in [[Sonic Origins]].
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An updated version of this collection, '''''Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Hub''''', was released for Windows, MacOS, and Linux through Steam on April 28, 2016. It uses the Unity engine to provide a virtual room interface that, in addition to the features of the previous compilations, offers more graphical and emulation settings, save states, fast-forwarding and rewinding, different regional versions of certain games, online multiplayer for applicable games, leaderboards, and uncompressed ROMs that can be used with external emulators. It is referred to as the "Game Hub" in the Steam version. Exclusive to the Steam and PlayStation 4 version of this collection is the ability to use VR. As of April 28, 2016, the Steam version of this collection now features Steam Workshop support, allowing users to submit mods (i.e. ROM hacks) for each game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/workshop/|title=SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop}}</ref> Unfortunately, the Steam Workshop for this collection has became flooded with pirated ROMs (including games found in other compilations being sold through Steam or other platforms) and pornographic content disguised as mods due to lack of moderation of submitted content.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/discussions/18446744073709551615/1743386398965388635/?appid=34270|title=There needs to be a moderation team here - Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Workshop Discussions|date=2020-01-28|snippet=Quite frankly, this workshop is currently filled with pirated games, and even occasionally pornography. This stuff is not allowed, and could get SEGA into some pretty big trouble - so the lack of any sort of moderation is appalling.}}</ref> 100% Steam Achievement completion in this collection has also became impossible without [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], and [[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]] which were delisted on May 20, 2022 to be included in [[Sonic Origins]].
  
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|current state    = The "Simple Launcher" has a problem with not saving settings when setting the fullscreen resolution higher than 1920x1080 on certain displays, causing settings to reset when attempting to play a game in 1440p or 4K. It also does not allow players to disable the second player's controller regardless of using keyboard or controllers, which affects [[Alien Storm]] due to certain modes being locked out with the second virtual controller being plugged in. The "Game Hub" cannot save progress when using modded versions of the games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/discussions/0/3003304160975414886/|title=No Saves - Steam Community Discussions|date=2023-10-22}}</ref> Certain regional ROMs must be extracted by using QuickBMS. It is also possible to replace the stock ROMs stored inside the {{file|*.pak}} files used by ''{{PAGENAME}}'' with modified ones or add new games for the "Simple Launcher" by using PscdPack.
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|current state    = The "Simple Launcher" has a problem with not saving settings when setting the fullscreen resolution higher than 1920x1080 on certain displays, causing settings to reset when attempting to play a game in 4K. It also does not allow players to disable the second player's controller regardless of using keyboard or controllers, which affects [[Alien Storm]] due to certain modes being locked out with the second virtual controller being plugged in. The "Game Hub" cannot save progress when using modded versions of the games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34270/discussions/0/3003304160975414886/|title=No Saves - Steam Community Discussions|date=2023-10-22}}</ref> Certain regional ROMs must be extracted by using QuickBMS. It is also possible to replace the stock ROMs stored inside the {{file|*.pak}} files used by ''{{PAGENAME}}'' with modified ones or add new games for the "Simple Launcher" by using PscdPack.
 
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==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub settings.png|Launcher general settings (for the "Hub" launcher).}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Hub settings.png|Video settings for the "Game Hub".}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics settings.png|Launcher general settings (for the "Simple" launcher).}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Emulator Settings.png|Emulation settings for the "Game Hub".}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Emulator Settings.png|Launcher emulator settings.}}
 
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sega-genesis-classics-collection/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sega-genesis-classics-collection/en
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = limited
 
|4k ultra hd                = limited
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Hub room supports 4K in widescreen but games are upscaled from 320x224/256x224 and {{term|letterboxed}} from 4:3. The Simple launcher has problems and does not saving settings when selecting a 4K resolution for Fullscreen mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-10-29|comment=Attempting to select 3840x2160 from the Simple launcher's fullscreen resolution options and the emulator refuses to save settings. I've attempted to use aspect-ratio correction, disabled filter, windowed mode, and selected the Xbox One controller as the input device while fullscreen resolution is set to 3840x2160, but the Simple launcher always seem to reset settings every time if a 4K resolution is selected. Resolutions below 4K such as 2160x1440 however appear to work fine.)}}</ref>
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|4k ultra hd notes          = The "Game Hub" supports 4K in widescreen but the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis games are upscaled from 320x224/256x224 and {{term|letterboxed}} from 4:3. The "Simple Launcher" has problems and does not save settings when selecting a 4K resolution for Fullscreen mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-10-29|comment=Attempting to select 3840x2160 from the Simple launcher's fullscreen resolution options and the emulator refuses to save settings. I've attempted to use aspect-ratio correction, disabled filter, windowed mode, and selected the Xbox One controller as the input device while fullscreen resolution is set to 3840x2160, but the Simple launcher always seem to reset settings every time if a 4K resolution is selected. Resolutions below 4K such as 2160x1440 however appear to work fine.)}}</ref>
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  = 2D games.
 
|fov notes                  = 2D games.
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use the <code>-popupwindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] for the "Hub" version.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref>
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use the <code>-popupwindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] for the "Game Hub" version.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 29, 2016}}</ref>
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]], controlled by frontend "Quality" setting; only in "hub" interface. Games themselves use bitmap sprites.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]], controlled by frontend "Quality" setting; only in the "Game Hub" version. Games themselves use bitmap sprites.
 
|upscaling                  = unknown
 
|upscaling                  = unknown
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = limited
 
|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              = Only in "hub" interface. Games themselves are capped at 60fps
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|120 fps notes              = Only in "Game Hub" version. Games themselves are capped at 60fps
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Controls.png|Launcher control settings (for the "hub" launcher).}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Controls.png|Key and controller remapping for the "Game Hub".}}
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{{Image|Sega Mega Drive Classics Simple controller.png|Launcher control settings (for the "Simple" launcher).}}
 
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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Sega Genesis Classics - General settings.png|General settings for the "Simple Launcher".
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Sega Genesis Classics - Key remapping.png|Key remapping for the "Simple Launcher".
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Sega Genesis Classics - Controller remapping.png|Controller remapping for thte "Simple Launcher".
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</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Sliders for Game Volume, UI Volume, and Ambience UI. Exclusive to the "Game Hub".
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost      = limited
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|mute on focus lost notes = Only with auto-pause.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Pauses when out of focus.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
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===Unable to disable controller===
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===Unable to disable Player 2 controller===
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The input settings should contain a checkbox to disable a controller, but the checkbox is sometimes missing:
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{{--}} The input settings should contain a checkbox to disable a controller, but the checkbox may not appear (shown [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/File:Sega_Genesis_Classics_-_Key_remapping.png here]). The inability to disable the controller affects [[Alien Storm]] as the second controller must be disabled to access one of the game modes.
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<gallery>
 
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Sega Mega Drive Controller Issue.png
 
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</gallery>
 
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The inability to disable the controller affects [[Alien Storm]]. The second controller must be disabled to access one of the game modes.
 
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Green splotches on human characters with [[Sword of Vermilion]]===
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===Green splotches on human characters in [[Sword of Vermilion]]===
 
{{ii}} The game was designed for older TV CRT monitors. On modern displays, human characters in the game appear to have green splotches on their skin.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/234878-sega-genesis-classics/76691266|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} The game was designed for older TV CRT monitors. On modern displays, human characters in the game appear to have green splotches on their skin.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/234878-sega-genesis-classics/76691266|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround: RetroArch CRT Render filter|ref=|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Workaround: RetroArch CRT Render filter|ref=|fix=

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Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics cover
Developers
Sega
Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Hub D3T
Engines
Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Hub Unity 2017[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2010
macOS (OS X) May 29, 2018[2]
Linux May 29, 2018[2]
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
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Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on MobyGames
Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on Wikipedia
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Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics is a singleplayer and multiplayer game developed and published by Sega, while the 2016 Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Hub was developed by D3T using the Unity engine. It is a compilation of emulated Sega Mega Drive/Genesis games.

The original set of games, Sega Genesis Classics[Note 2], was first released for Windows in a series of five volumes that ran between June 1, 2010 through May 2, 2012 with total of over 50 titles from the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis library. The first four volumes were re-released for retail as Sega Genesis Classics: Gold Edition in 2011. It features optional smoothing and scanline filters, keyboard and controller remapping options, and quick saving. It is referred to as the "Simple Launcher" in the Steam version.

An updated version of this collection, Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Hub, was released for Windows, MacOS, and Linux through Steam on April 28, 2016. It uses the Unity engine to provide a virtual room interface that, in addition to the features of the previous compilations, offers more graphical and emulation settings, save states, fast-forwarding and rewinding, different regional versions of certain games, online multiplayer for applicable games, leaderboards, and uncompressed ROMs that can be used with external emulators. It is referred to as the "Game Hub" in the Steam version. Exclusive to the Steam and PlayStation 4 version of this collection is the ability to use VR. As of April 28, 2016, the Steam version of this collection now features Steam Workshop support, allowing users to submit mods (i.e. ROM hacks) for each game.[3] Unfortunately, the Steam Workshop for this collection has became flooded with pirated ROMs (including games found in other compilations being sold through Steam or other platforms) and pornographic content disguised as mods due to lack of moderation of submitted content.[4] 100% Steam Achievement completion in this collection has also became impossible without Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Sonic 3 & Knuckles which were delisted on May 20, 2022 to be included in Sonic Origins.

The "Simple Launcher" has a problem with not saving settings when setting the fullscreen resolution higher than 1920x1080 on certain displays, causing settings to reset when attempting to play a game in 4K. It also does not allow players to disable the second player's controller regardless of using keyboard or controllers, which affects Alien Storm due to certain modes being locked out with the second virtual controller being plugged in. The "Game Hub" cannot save progress when using modded versions of the games.[5] Certain regional ROMs must be extracted by using QuickBMS. It is also possible to replace the stock ROMs stored inside the *.pak files used by Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics with modified ones or add new games for the "Simple Launcher" by using PscdPack.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 Original individual volume releases. Europe only. Missing Eternal Champions, Shadow Dancer and Pack 5.
Windows
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 2011 Gold Edition release. StarForce 5.70.021.004 DRM for at least the European versions, missing Eternal Champions, Shadow Dancer and Pack 5.
Windows
Steam
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DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Hub launcher requires Steam DRM. Simple launcher is DRM-free when launched directly from the executable (<path-to-game>\SEGAGenesisClassics.exe).
All bundles are no longer availale.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Games are sold on Steam individually and can no longer be purchased through bundles.
Some games are not available in Germany: see the DLC list.
Since the update of May 29, 2018, some regional ROMs can be played through the emulator: see the DLC list below.
The Steam version includes both the "Hub" launcher with the "Simple" launcher as a fallback. All non-Steam versions only includes the "Simple" launcher.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Alien Soldier Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Alien Storm Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Altered Beast
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Beyond Oasis French, German, Spanish and Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Bio-Hazard Battle
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Bonanza Bros.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Columns
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Columns III
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Comix Zone
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Crack Down
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Decap Attack Not available in Germany.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dynamite Headdy Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ecco the Dolphin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ecco Jr.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ecco: The Tides of Time
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ESWAT: City Under Siege
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Eternal Champions
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Fatal Labyrinth Not available in Germany.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Flicky Not available in Germany.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gain Ground
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Galaxy Force II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Golden Axe III
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Golden Axe
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Golden Axe II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gunstar Heroes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Kid Chameleon
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole English, French and German version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Light Crusader
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Phantasy Star II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ristar Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shadow Dancer Not available in Germany.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shining Force
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shining Force II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shining in the Darkness
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sonic 3D Blast
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sonic Spinball
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sonic the Hedgehog
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Space Harrier II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Streets of Rage
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Streets of Rage 2 Japanese version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Streets of Rage 3 Japanese and English version also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Super Thunder Blade
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sword of Vermilion
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The Revenge of Shinobi
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ToeJam & Earl
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
VectorMan 2
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
VectorMan
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Virtua Fighter 2
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Wonder Boy in Monster World
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Run in other emulators

For the Steam version, uncompressed ROMs of the purchased games can be found under <path-to-game>\uncompressed ROMs.
Most regional ROMs are unavailable in the uncompressed ROMs folder; instead, they must be extracted from their respective g####.pak files found in the data folder through using QuickBMS or PscdPack.
Copy Steam ROMs to an external folder for use with other emulators[6]
  1. Copy the contents of <path-to-game>\uncompressed ROMs and paste them into another emulator's ROMs folder.
  2. Rename *.68K and *.SGD file extensions to *.bin or *.md so that other emulators will correctly recognize and run them.
  3. Workshop mods are *.bin files inside folders found in steamapps\workshop\content\34270.
  4. External emulators can load these Workshop mods. Copy the contents of 32470 to the chosen ROM folder, and rename the *.bin filenames with a descriptive name, and then load through the emulator.
Extract the ROMs from the *.pak files with QuickBMS (non-Steam versions)[7]
  1. Download QuickBMS.
  2. Download the Sega Classics script (further down the page).
  3. Run QuickBMS and choose the Sega Classics script.
  4. Choose the installation folder containing the *.pak files.
  5. Choose the folder to save extracted ROMs to.
  6. QuickBMS will now extract the ROMs. Press ↵ Enter when done to exit QuickBMS.
  7. The ROMs are now extracted and named appropriately, ready for use with external emulators (see Emulation:Sega Genesis for recommendations).
Extract the ROMs from the *.pak files with PscdPack[8]
  1. Download the latest release of PscdPack from Github.
  2. Run PscdPack.exe, then click New/Open, and select the desired ROM (e.g. g0000.pak).
  3. After loading the chosen *.pak file in PscdPack, click Extract ROM, then choose the folder where the extracted ROM will be saved into while giving it a descriptive name when prompted (e.g. g0000.bin to Altered Beast (USA).bin).
  4. Move the extracted ROM file to a convenient location on the computer, then load the extracted ROM with the emulator (see Emulation:Sega Genesis for recommendations).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\setup.dat
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\setup.dat
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics Collection\setup.dat
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Sega\SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/unity3d/Sega/SEGA Mega Drive Classics/prefs
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Folder name varies by region
Windows locations are for the "simple" interface; Steam location is for the "hub" interface.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Mega Drive Classics\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA Genesis Classics\
Linux $HOME/SEGA Mega Drive Classics/user_<user-id>/
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
The "Simple" launcher uses either folder depending on region; the "hub" launcher only uses the "Mega Drive" path.
Each game is saved in a separate folder based on the filename of the game's pak; refer to this list:
Click [Expand] to view.
g0000.pak - Altered Beast
g0001.pak - Comix Zone
g0002.pak - Crack Down
g0003.pak - Ecco the Dolphin
g0004.pak - Gain Ground
g0005.pak - Golden Axe
g0006.pak - Shadow Dancer
g0007.pak - Shinobi III
g0008.pak - Sonic 3D Blast
g0009.pak - Space Harrier II
g0010.pak - Vectorman
g0011.pak - Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
g0012.pak - Bonanza Bros
g0013.pak - Columns
g0014.pak - Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
g0015.pak - Ecco Jr.
g0016.pak - Eternal Champions
g0017.pak - Fatal Labyrinth
g0018.pak - Galaxy Force II
g0019.pak - Kid Chameleon
g0020.pak - Ristar
g0021.pak - Sonic Spinball
g0022.pak - Super Thunder Blade
g0023.pak - Alien Storm  
g0024.pak - Bio-Hazard Battle  
g0025.pak - Columns III
g0026.pak - Decap Attack
g0027.pak - Ecco: The Tides of Time
g0028.pak - ESWAT: City Under Siege  
g0029.pak - Flicky
g0030.pak - Golden Axe II  
g0031.pak - Sonic the Hedgehog
g0032.pak - Sword of Vermilion  
g0033.pak - Virtua Fighter II
g0034.pak - Alien Soldier  
g0035.pak - Gunstar Heroes  
g0036.pak - Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole  
g0037.pak - Light Crusader  
g0038.pak - Shining Force  
g0039.pak - Shining Force II  
g0040.pak - Shining in the Darkness
g0041.pak - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
g0042.pak - Sonic 3 and Knuckles
g0043.pak - Streets of Rage
g0044.pak - Streets of Rage II
g0045.pak - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
g0046.pak - Toejam & Earl
g0047.pak - ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
g0048.pak - Beyond Oasis  
g0049.pak - Dynamite Headdy  
g0050.pak - Golden Axe III  
g0051.pak - Phantasy Star II
g0052.pak - Phantasy Star III  
g0053.pak - Phantasy Star IV:
g0054.pak - Streets of Rage III  
g0055.pak - Revenge of the Shinobi 
g0056.pak - Vectorman II
g0057.pak - Wonder Boy in Monster World
g9001.pak - Alien Soldier (JP)
g9002.pak - The Story of Thor (Beyond Oasis) (FR)
g9003.pak - The Story of Thor (Beyond Oasis) (GE)
g9004.pak - The Story of Thor (Beyond Oasis) (SP)
g9005.pak - The Story of Thor (Beyond Oasis) (JP)
g9006.pak - Dynamite Headdy (JP)
g9007.pak - Landstalker (EN)
g9008.pak - Landstalker (FR)
g9009.pak - Landstalker (GE)
g9010.pak - Ristar (JP)
g9011.pak - Bare Knuckle II (Streets of Rage 2) (JP)
g9012.pak - Streets of Rage 3 (EN)
g9013.pak - Bare Knuckle III (Streets of Rage 3) (JP)

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings for the "Game Hub".
Video settings for the "Game Hub".
Emulation settings for the "Game Hub".
Emulation settings for the "Game Hub".

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Hub room supports widescreen but games are 4:3.
Use 3D Vision Fix for more scaling and resolution features.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
 The "Game Hub" supports 4K in widescreen but the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis games are upscaled from 320x224/256x224 and letterboxed from 4:3. The "Simple Launcher" has problems and does not save settings when selecting a 4K resolution for Fullscreen mode.[9]
Field of view (FOV)
2D games.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use the -popupwindow command line argument for the "Game Hub" version.[10]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA, controlled by frontend "Quality" setting; only in the "Game Hub" version. Games themselves use bitmap sprites.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Only in "Game Hub" version. Games themselves are capped at 60fps
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Key and controller remapping for the "Game Hub".
Key and controller remapping for the "Game Hub".

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse support outside of main interface.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput and DirectInput.
Full controller support
Only for "hub" launcher. Mouse needed to use "simple" launcher.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Left to individual games. Both relevant games implement it.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Static cyan.
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Button prompts
Xbox button prompts in launcher. Controller specific buttons are shown in rebinding menu, but are bound to Xbox prompts. Any button prompts available in game are for the Mega Drive/Genesis gamepad.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • General settings for the "Simple Launcher".

  • Key remapping for the "Simple Launcher".

  • Controller remapping for thte "Simple Launcher".

Audio

Launcher audio settings.
Launcher audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for Game Volume, UI Volume, and Ambience UI. Exclusive to the "Game Hub".
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Pauses when out of focus.
Royalty free audio

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
Requires game to support local play.

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP unknown
UDP unknown
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
See Unity engine. Might have some problems.
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics.

Issues unresolved

Unable to disable Player 2 controller

The input settings should contain a checkbox to disable a controller, but the checkbox may not appear (shown here). The inability to disable the controller affects Alien Storm as the second controller must be disabled to access one of the game modes.

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

2011 Gold Edition forces 60Hz refresh rate even if the monitor supports higher than that.
Override refresh rate set by game[11]
  1. Download Chiri's resolution forcing tool.
  2. Extract d3d9.dll and d3dx.ini to the installation folder.
  3. Open d3dx.ini.
  4. Change refresh_rate=60 to desired hertz; e.g. refresh_rate=120.

Blank full-screen mode (Linux)

Playing games in full-screen mode in the Linux version of the SEGA Game Room does not work with AMD Mesa drivers.[12]
Run the Windows version with Proton

In the Compatibility tab of the game's Properties window in Steam, enable the "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" option and select Proton 6.3-8 or newer from the drop-down list.

Green splotches on human characters in Sword of Vermilion

The game was designed for older TV CRT monitors. On modern displays, human characters in the game appear to have green splotches on their skin.[13]
Workaround: RetroArch CRT Render filter
  1. Follow Run in other emulators instructions listed above, retrieving sov.smd for use with RetroArch.
  2. Load shader preset crt-royale-ntsc-320px-svideo.glsp

Notes:

  • This doesn't remove the green splotches, but rather blurs it to make it more like skin tone.
  • Experimenting with the graphics filter parameters can help with providing a less distracting appearance.

Game crashes on start

The game crashes on start. The game writes an error.log file showing the message "UnityPlayer.dll caused an Access Violation". This can be caused by a bug in the Unity framework conflicting with Citrix Workspace App. A workaround is available via uninstalling Citrix Workspace App and re-installing with some installation parameters that avoid this conflict.
Instructions[14]
  1. Uninstall Citrix Workspace App.
  2. If Citrix Workspace App is necessary, then reinstall Citrix Workspace App but install from a command prompt, using the below command line:

CitrixWorkspaceApp.exe ADDLOCAL=ReceiverInside,ICA_Client,AM,SELFSERVICE,DesktopViewer,Flash,Vd3d,WebHelper,BrowserEngine"

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11 DirectX 11 used in game room mode.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[15]
Linux
The Linux version only comes with the SEGA Game Room executable, not the simple launcher.

Run mods or adding new games in the Simple Launcher

This program allows users to extract ROMs from SEGA Genesis Classics *.pak files for use with external emulators.
ROMs in *.md, *.sgd, and *.68k format must be converted to *.bin due the save data format used by Sega Genesis Classics.
Use PscdPack to create custom[16]
  1. Download the latest release of PscdPack from Github.
  2. Run PscdPack.exe, then click New/Open and give the custom *.pak a name that uses the g####.pak naming convention that has not been already used by Sega Genesis Classics. See Games identification
  3. Click Replace ROM and select the modified ROM.
  4. Give the modified ROM a descriptive name under the ROM info section, then select the appropriate region of the ROM and the On-cartridge Memory Config if the game uses battery backup save data.
  5. Click save and the custom *.pak file, then move the file into <path-to-game>\data folder.
  6. Run the "simple" launcher (SEGAGenesisClassics.exe), the custom should be in the list of available games.

Games identification

Below is the result of running MAME ROM identification command ("-romident") on ROMs. The following list is partial.[17] Most are known good dumps. A few most likely are bad dumps.

Click [Expand] to view. 

ALTEREDB_UE.68K         = mpr-12538f.ic1                                    megadriv:altbeast Altered Beast (Euro, USA)
BONANZAB_JE.68K         = mpr-13905a.bin                                    megadriv:bnzabros1 Bonanza Bros. (Euro, Jpn, Rev. A)
COLUMNS_W.68K           = mpr-13286-t.u1                                    megadriv:columns Columns (World, v1.1?)
COMIXZON_U.68K          = mpr-18005-mx.ic1                                  megadriv:comixu Comix Zone (USA)
Columns3_USA.SGD        = columns iii - revenge of columns (usa).bin        megadriv:columns3 Columns III - Revenge of Columns (USA)
CrackDown_USA.SGD       = crack down (usa).bin                              megadriv:crkdownu Crack Down (USA)
Crying_USA.SGD          = mpr-15204 w97.u1                                  megadriv:biohazrb Bio-Hazard Battle (Euro, USA)
DYNAHEAD_J.68K          = dynamite headdy (jpn).bin                         megadriv:dheadj Dynamite Headdy (Jpn)
DYNAHEAD_UE.68K         = mpr-16990-u.ic1                                   megadriv:dhead Dynamite Headdy (Euro, USA)
ECCO2_U.68K             = ecco - the tides of time (usa).bin                megadriv:ecco2u Ecco - The Tides of Time (USA)
ECCO_UE.68K             = mpr-15265-sm.u1                                   megadriv:ecco Ecco the Dolphin (Euro, USA, Kor)
FATALLAB_JU.68K         = mpr-13705-t.u1                                    megadriv:fatallab Fatal Labyrinth (Euro, USA)
GAING_UE.68K            = gainground.a760.bin                               megadriv:gground1p Gain Ground (USA, Prototype)
GAXE2_W.68K             = mpr-14272 w39.ic1                                 megadriv:goldnax2 Golden Axe II (World)
GAXE3_J.68K             = golden axe iii (jpn).bin                          megadriv:goldnax3 Golden Axe III (Jpn)
GAXE_W.68K              = mpr-12806a s33.ic1                                megadriv:goldnaxe Golden Axe (World, Rev. A)
Gunstar Heroes U.bin    = mpr-15813 t59.u1                                  megadriv:gunstaru Gunstar Heroes (USA)
LandStalker_USA.SGD     = landstalker (usa).bin                             megadriv:landstlku Landstalker - The Treasures of King Nole (USA)
LightCrusader_USA.SGD   = light crusader (usa).bin                          megadriv:lightcrsu Light Crusader (USA)
MonsterLair_JUE.SGD     = mpr-13619 s86.ic1                                 megadriv:wboy3 Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (Euro) ~ Monster Lair (Jpn)
MonsterWorld3.SGD       = wonder boy v - monster world iii (jpn, kor).bin   megadriv:wboy5 Wonder Boy V - Monster World III (Jpn, Kor)
RISTAR_UE.68K           = mpr-17288-f.ic1                                   megadriv:ristar Ristar (Euro, USA, 199409)
SHINOBI3_U.68K          = mpr-15674-f.u1                                    megadriv:shinobi3u Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master (USA)
SONIC2_W.68K            = mpr-15000a w99.u1                                 megadriv:sonic2 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (World, Rev. A)
SONICSPI_U.68K          = mpr-15753 t71.u1                                  megadriv:sspinu Sonic Spinball (USA)
SONIC_W.68K             = mpr-13933 w33.ic1                                 megadriv:sonicj Sonic the Hedgehog (Jpn, Kor)
STREETS2_U.68K          = streets of rage 2 (usa).bin                       megadriv:sor2u Streets of Rage 2 (USA)
STREETS3_E.68K          = streets of rage 3 (kor).bin                       megadriv:sor3k Streets of Rage 3 (Kor)
STREETS3_J.68K          = bare knuckle iii (jpn).bin                        megadriv:bk3 Bare Knuckle III (Jpn)
STREETS3_U.68K          = streets of rage 3 (usa).bin                       megadriv:sor3u Streets of Rage 3 (USA)
STREETS_W.68K           = mpr-14125a-sm.ic1                                 megadriv:sor Streets of Rage (Euro, USA, Rev. A) ~ Bare Knuckle - Ikari no Tetsuken (Jpn, Rev. A)
ToeJamEarl.SGD          = mpr-14236a-h.u1                                   megadriv:toejam Toe Jam & Earl (World, Rev. A)
ToeJamEarl2_USA.SGD     = mpr-16112-h.ic1                                   megadriv:toejam2u Toe Jam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron (USA)
VECTMAN_UE.68K          = mpr-18330-u.ic1                                   megadriv:vecman Vectorman (Euro, USA)

Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin                                                  NO MATCH
TheSuperShinobi_JUE.SGD                                                     NO MATCH
eccojr.smd                                                                  NO MATCH
MonsterWorld3_USA.SGD                                                       NO MATCH
SONIC3D_UE.68K                                                              NO MATCH

System requirements

Windows
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
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.12
Processor (CPU) 2.6GHz Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.4 GB[15]
Video card (GPU) Intel Iris 1536


Notes

  1. ↑ Unity engine build: 2017.3.1p1[1]
  2. ↑ Known as Sega Mega Drive Classics in PAL regions

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2018-05-30
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics :: Free update with new features! - Steam Community - last accessed on 2018-05-30
  3. ↑ SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Steam Workshop - last accessed on [unknown]
  4. ↑ There needs to be a moderation team here - Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics Workshop Discussions - last accessed on 2020-01-28
    "Quite frankly, this workshop is currently filled with pirated games, and even occasionally pornography. This stuff is not allowed, and could get SEGA into some pretty big trouble - so the lack of any sort of moderation is appalling."
  5. ↑ No Saves - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on 2023-10-22
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2023-10-21
    Tested by using The Revenge of Shinobi Steam ROM (TheSuperShinobi_JUE.SGD) with RetroArch's Genesis Plus GX core and Sword of Vermillion's ROM (sov.smd) on Kega Fusion, both of which worked on the respective emulators as long as they support the right formats.
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Lugamo on 2021-09-24
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2023-10-21
  9. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-10-29
    Attempting to select 3840x2160 from the Simple launcher's fullscreen resolution options and the emulator refuses to save settings. I've attempted to use aspect-ratio correction, disabled filter, windowed mode, and selected the Xbox One controller as the input device while fullscreen resolution is set to 3840x2160, but the Simple launcher always seem to reset settings every time if a 4K resolution is selected. Resolutions below 4K such as 2160x1440 however appear to work fine.)
  10. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on April 29, 2016
  11. ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-05-01
  12. ↑ Blank in-game-fullscreen in SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics (#2937) · Issues · Mesa / mesa · GitLab - last accessed on 2021-12-05
  13. ↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on May 2023
  14. ↑ Reference
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Verified by User:Dandelion Sprout on 2020-11-17
  16. ↑ MODS IN THE SIMPLE LAUNCHER: HOW I DID IT :: SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Classics General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-05-01
  17. ↑ Verified by User:Kaede on 2020-05-10