Sega Master System games coming to Virtual Console

via Joystiq


The Sega Master System never really got the appreciation it deserved here in the U.S. In fact, research shows that only .8 kids in America owned one, and who ever wanted to hang out with eight-tenths of a kid? Gross, we had reps to protect. Now though, it seems the system will finally get the respect it deserves with releases from the system headed to the Wii's Virtual Console.

The beauty part is that, since it used the same hardware as the Master System, Game Gear games will also have a shot at VC fame. The first entries will be Fist of the North Star for 600 points and Fantasy Zone for 500 points. They'll only be rolling out to Japan at first in February, but look for other territories to follow close behind.

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I can't wait for Phantasy Star, that's really a classic :)

That's so cool!!
I love the master system

Let's just hope that they release a good batch of games for it's launch. :)

The GG could play MS games, the MS couldn't play GG games as the GG had a larger colour palette and stereo sound.

Still, almost identical in emulation terms.


Wonder Boy 3 will always be a great game, although I have it on just about every electronic device that connects to or has a screen.