How Many Ports of Sonic 1 (1991) Exist? - Sonic The Hedgehog Release History

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Published 2019-10-11
Sonic The Hedgehog is one of the most iconic games of all time, but it's also one of the most rereleased games of all time! In this video, I go over nearly every port of the game, seeing how many times SEGA has repackaged and rereleased it. This is the rerelease history of Sonic The Hedgehog!

In this video, I go over all of the releases on the SEGA Genesis, Sonic Jam, the many mobile phone ports, and even some bootleg and unreleased ones too! Does Somari sound familiar? It will after this video!

Thank you for watching!

Sources:
-Sonic Retro, the Sonic wikia & Sonic Stadium for general info
-Mega Play Arcade footage:    • Sonic The Hedgehog MegaPlay 1 Credit ...  
-Sonic Jam footage:    • Sonic Jam - Sega Saturn - Sonic 1 Nor...   &    • Sonic Jam - Sonic World Missions  
-2013 iOS footage:    • Sonic the Hedgehog (Android) - Comple...  
-JAVA Mobile footage:    • Sonic the Hedgehog Mobile (2005) Veri...   &    • Sonic The Hedgehog Part 1 (iFone Port...  
-iPhone 2009 footage:    • Video  
-3DS footage:    • 3D Sonic The Hedgehog (3DS eShop) Off...  
-Somari footage:    • NES Longplay [151] Somari (Unlicenced)   &    • NES Longplay - Sonic The Hedgehog  

Music:
-Star Light Zone - Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)
-Green Hill Zone - Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)
-Sonic World - Sonic Jam
-At Dawn - Sonic Adventure
-Title Screen - Sonic Mega Collection
-Green Hill Zone (MIDI) - Created by xose vi:    • Sonic The Hedgehog "Green Hill Zone" ...  
-Menu Theme - Sonic The Hedgehog (iOS 2013)
-Green Hill Zone Modern - Sonic Generations
-Casino Street Act 2 - Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
-Track #1 - Sonic Attack (Amiga)
-Spring Yard Zone - Somari
-Digital Manual - Sonic Jam

All Comments (21)
  • @TimGaukerToons
    The simplest answer is "A Lot" and Somecallmejohnny owns nearly all of them
  • @YourUncleBenis
    I love all of the people who didn't stay for the end correcting him on Sonic Genesis on GBA.
  • @polar-star64
    11:05 Slight correction, the 3DS version technically is emulated and the emulator they built supports the 3DS's 3D function. I know as I've taken apart the emulator myself and swapped out the internal ROM to play Sonic 3 Complete on my 3DS a few years ago.
  • @Motobug
    6:55 that's my video! I feel honored to have captured a part of Sonic history
  • @ChristopherMoom
    Sega really does do what Nintendon't They'll port the same game loads of times instead of multiple games at once
  • @SawyerIque
    6:19 Yes, Sonic sure wants to show off the Boss Baby on his phone.
  • Holy crap, video footage exists of the original Sonic 1 Mobile, iPod, and iOS releases!? That’s crazy, I thought they were lost to time! The best bit is the existence of iOS version footage, to me, as I remember that port fondly since it was my first experience with Sonic.
  • @KremBotop
    Somebody please send this to Somecallmejohnny. Let’s see if he has missed any of them
  • @clasfyrelemon
    Game Porters: Sega, how many ports you want for Sonic? Sega: Y E S
  • @Richery23
    I had the sonic classic collection for the DS. It was fun because it allowed you to save your data in sonic 1 and 2. I thought it was actually a great port.
  • @Cosmic410
    "Nothing is more big boy than sonic jam for the Sega Saturn" Patmac-2019
  • Cave Story? Child’s play. Sonic 1 is one of the most popular ports.
  • @MTown587
    I was watching this whole thing thinking “he forgot about Sonic Genesis on the GBA”, and then I saw the ending lol
  • @TubbyJ420
    That Dreamcast game, Sega Smash Pack, contained a text file hidden on the disc from the developers telling hackers how to reprogram the game and install as many roms as they want.
  • @alfo2804
    "Haha, Skyrim sure has a lot of ports! Imagine buying the same game that many times - you'd have to be crazy!" *Stares at my Wii with Sonic 1 VC, Sonic Mega Collection Plus for Xbox, Sonic Generations for Xbox 360, Individual Sale Copy of Sonic 1 for the Mega Drive, Pack-in Copy of Sonic 1 and my phone with Sonic 1 installed on it.* "heh..." (EDIT) I have since bought yet another copy of Sonic 1 for the Mega Drive.
  • @ClexYoshi
    actually, there WAS a Sega Smash Pack Vol. 2 ... ... it was for PC. Seriously, that was my first time playing Kid CHameleon and Comix Zone. and Shining Force.
  • @Sonicfan1661
    12:46 I have both of those. Many fond memories with those things. Sadly the cords started degrading many years ago, so I'm not sure if they even still show up on a TV. I remember getting the blue one for Christmas like, 15 years ago I think, I don't remember nor do I even know how old these specific ones are. I got the red one at some point during my childhood, but I don't remember when. These were a fond part of my childhood, thanks for reminding me of them Pat. ^_^