The second Sonic the Hedgehog game released for the Sega Master System and Game Gear, this version was actually the first to be released, being released ...

In the Master System version, Sonic simply stops ascending after hitting the top of the screen, then continues gliding, allowing him to easily grab the Zone's ...

The sequel to the original Sonic the Hedgehog, this game introduced Sonic's sidekick Tails, along with Sonic's Emerald-charged Super Form.

The ending to the Game Gear version sees Robotnik fleeing into a transporter, only to be replaced by a two-tailed fox. Coincidence? Robotnik steals Tails' soul.

The Game Gear was a very noticeable improvement over the omnipresent Game Boy and had brand recognition to give it an edge over the Atari Lynx and TurboExpress.