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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 781 reviews

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Customers commend the Genesis Classics for its good game selection and affordable price. Many appreciate its portability and the nostalgia it evokes with classic games, finding it fun for the whole family. However, some customers have noted the presence of input lag during gameplay. Additionally, there are some opinions that the menu system could be improved.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Picture Quality not good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is not good my son tryed to play one of the many games on there it was playing for him and it kept on restarting not a good game at all

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Awful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was expecting better graffics of old games but seems as bad if not worse as the original games, if I could get a refund I would return immediately.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    My son likes sonic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Other than sonic the hedgehog, it was hard to find other genesis classics enjoyable. Thought there were better games available but there wasn’t

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wasn't what i expected was hoping for better games.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Game collection

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    Not a bad collection of games to have in one place.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cartridge too small

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son lost this cartridge. It’s the second one we lose. It’s too small.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No What I expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I know it was a cheap game but I won’t even pay $10 for it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth it for the better games, but a big step back

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the third Genesis compilation in as many console generations, so it's a real shame to see extras and controller guides that were included in previous versions removed and replaced with an unnecessary interactive menu screen. Old men like me remember when Phantasy Star II was packaged with a comprehensive hint book, so omitting any kind of game or controller guide seems simply lazy. Good luck divining the technique system in PSIII without online help! Thankfully, button functions are made clear in the options menu for most games, and the better games in this collection don't require consulting a manual. The deletion of unlockables, like original arcade games, is just plain baffling. The previous edition contained an unlockables Space Harrier arcade game, which is far, far superior to the Genesis Space Harrier II. Given that Sega supposedly now owns the rights to the Technosoft developed games, the exclusion of Herzog Zwei and any of the Thunderforce titles is another disappointment. But, all faults aside, you definitely get $30 worth of Sega classics on this collection, so it's definitely a must-buy for Switch owners. Just let future anthology developers know that Noone wants to ever see the Genesis versions of Galaxy Force II or Super Thunder Blade again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game is hard to figure out. A bit complicated. Would not recommend

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a very good game

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    Only ever heard of 2 games on here. The rest were forgotten for a reason

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ehh.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, I can’t figure out how to get past the home page of this game. I am also old and not good at video games. Maybe be others have better luck than me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is not worth what I paid for it some of the games are only demo and hard to figure out how to get it started

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Unless you're buying this for the RPGs, skip it.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Before you scroll past this ignoring it because the title sounded absurd to you since there are many, very good games on here like Sonic, Gunstar Heroes and so on, let me start out by saying as of version 1.0.2 there's a sizeable controller lag, joycons attached or not, pro controller, it doesn't matter. There's a good half second delay from press to action. It felt less noticeable in Shinobi 3 but it was very harsh in Sonic 2. Just to drive this in, I'm not nitpicking this isn't the controller delay you might see someone complain about from using a wireless controller, the lag is genuinely a 1/2 second from press to action. Making the RPGs the only viable games to play here. Because it's not gonna help in the platformers or the Columns. I have the PC version as well and I don't recall anything like this. So much for getting these games on the go right? :\ Arg It's annoying to have to write this review because, this should be such an easy thing. There's been so many ports of these games over the years from the PS2, PSP, Wii, PS3/XB360 etc but the Switch version at the very least? The lag ruins it. The collection has been out a while too and I'm not sure this is getting fixed. Other negatives are, the emulation isn't 100% if you're a snob for that kinda thing. Some sounds are just off sounding. Hitting a sign post in Sonic 1/2 is weird sounding, as is the 1up in Shinobi 3. It's missing Sonic 3 & Knuckles as well, a very, very notable omission given how it's in many other ports. As for the games, I mean there's a lot of great games here. Sonic 1 & 2 are great, as are the Streets of Rage titles (even lets you play the japanese version of 3!), Phantasy Star 4, Shining Force 2 and so on. Just agh, the controller lag seriously ruins this port. As I said it's been out a while so I don't think they're gonna patch this out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Sega

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid collection of old school games! Glad i picked this up. I like having the option of playing old school games on my Switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For everyone disappointed by the genesis "classic"

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Guys!!! Remember SEGA's sorry attempt at making a retro classic console? Remember what a big flop and disappointment it was? Well THIS is redemption. All your favorite SEGA titles on the switch!!! Sure its not going to have everybody's favorite game, but the collection is pretty stellar. GET IT!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retro awesomeness

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Relive the Sega classics at home or on the go. You won't regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very Kool game to play I love would recommend!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Game selection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The games play very close to playing them on the Genesis.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Game selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Took me back!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it as a Christmas gift for my little brother who's into video games. Wanted to give him a taste of the games I used to play. Obviously I played it with him till my fingers went numb. Took me back, had a fun time and he enjoys it a lot as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Game selection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No Wonder Boy, Sega owes fans an answer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Where did the 2 Monster Boy (Wonder Boy) games go Sega? Those are 2 of my absolute favorite games. They were removed without a whisper. As if people just wouldn't notice. I had this game pre-ordered until I found out. So Sega removes games available in other version of this game, for what reason? I'd like to know. They ruined this collection.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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