Sure, they seem to play nice in video games, but what happens off camera? Let’s just say that there’s not enough air bubbles for the both of them. Thankfully, both Sonic and Tails have the ability to re-spawn. Video after the break.
If Sonic and Knuckles was remixed with new graphics, this is what it might look like. Basically, Robert Medina, also known as BlobVanDam on YouTube, recreated this entire stage using computer graphics. Video after the break.
The only thing bad about this 2.5D rendition of Sonic & Knuckles’ Mushroom Hill? It’s only a video, and not a playable game.
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Sure, it may not have a built-in rechargeable battery, but this amazing custom-built SEGA Dreamcast portable does have an integrated Virtual Memory Unit, second player controller port, S-Video out, and a headphone jack. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
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A Japanese modder who goes by Goteking didn’t like the idea of an iPod Nano watch, so he crammed the device into a SEGA Dreamcast VMU instead. To build one yourself, “you crack open the VMU, insert the iPod Nano, patch up a few bits of wiring (for the headphone jack) and you’re good to go.” Videos after the break. Click here for more pictures.
Artist Ozcan is very familiar with traditional case mods (LED lights, transparent windows, etc.), but he wanted to put his own twist on it. The work of art you see above was the result. Click here to see them all. Continue reading for a video of the LEGO NES.
Gamer techknott from the Ben Heck Forums has unveiled his latest creation, a custom-built SEGA Dreamcast portable. It features a “custom CNC acrylic case with MDF walls, and a built in original Dreamcast control pad on front and triggers on back.” Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
The display is a PSone LCD, and if you look carefully under the screen, you’ll notice he’s even built in an a VMU. The CD player is mounted on back for playing original discs, while there’s an SD card slot in front.
Modder Bacteria unveils his latest project, the N GEAR 64. This device is basically a fully-functional N64 system crammed inside a SEGA Game Gear shell — unfortunately requiring AC power due to space constraints. Click here for first picture in gallery.
A picture really does speak a thousand words here. Modder Evil Nod managed to somehow cram a fully-functional Nintendo 64 system inside the body of an old SEGA Game Gear portable. Why? Why the heck not, I say.
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YouTube user “KoopaMedia64” successfully ported Super Mario Bros. 1 to the SEGA Genesis “with a from-scratch converter to “translate” 6502 ASM to M68k ASM code.” Continue reading for a video demonstration.
As you can see in this video, the original Super Mario Bros. bugs are more faithfully translated than the blippy music.
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In addition to releasing beautiful Sonic the Hedgehog 4 — slated for release Summer 2010 — screenshots, SEGA is also offering a free download of the music from Act 1, Splash Hill. Download page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
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Finally, 11-years after SEGA retired their Saturn console, a gamer has created the world’s first portable version. It features a 7-inch display and a rear-located memory card slot, all powered by a 9V battery. Continue reading for some classic SEGA Saturn commercials. Click here for first picture in gallery.