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Press Release:
This limited collector’s edition features the first three Mega Man games released as a compilation for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, alongside the Wily Tower stages, which become unlocked when all three games are complete.

Fans and collectors of the widely acclaimed Mega Man series would always be curious about its only SEGA Genesis®/Mega Drive release. With its release in 1994 for Japan and PAL regions, fans expected the North American release to come only to see the title moved exclusively to the SEGA Channel™ – a cable/download service that was available in some regions of the United States and Canada.

Those waiting for a physical option beyond importing would have to wait much longer. Nearly 25 years when it officially released in North America as part of the collection of games on the SEGA Genesis®/Mega Drive Mini. For those looking to experience the title on their consoles, Retro-Bit finally brings it to you in cartridge form as part of this collector’s edition!

Available for pre-order now and releases in Q3 2021 at Funstock.co.uk for only £59.99!

Contents:

Mega Man: The Wily Wars Blue Bomber Cartridge for SEGA GenesisⓇ/Mega Drive
Reversible Cartridge Sleeve featuring Japanese and Original Artwork
Full-Color Instruction Manual featuring tips, tricks, and facts about your favourite Robot Masters
Certificate of Authenticity that marks your limited edition Collector’s Edition
Lenticular Cards of your chosen top Robot Masters
Custom Art Sticker Book
Double-Sided Poster to display Original or Japanese Artwork
Original Collectors Cards with stats of featured Robot Masters
Interchangeable Outer Sleeve to display your choice of Lenticular Card

Cartridge technical details:

The cartridge is compatible with original SEGA GenesisⓇ and PAL Mega Drive consoles, as well as most 3rd party consoles that allow for those cartridges.
It uses a 5-volt chip to retain your console’s performance.
The insert points are bevelled and the edges are rounded to allow for proper insertion without damaging your console.
The game includes a battery on the board to support your save game files.
The game is region free.

It’s all about choices and here you can choose either the original release artwork or an updated side that includes the Japanese cartridge artwork.

Compatible with original and most 3rd party SEGA Genesis® and Mega Drive consoles. Featuring a striking blue sparkly shell, the game comes on a blue circuit board to match along with a 5-volt chip, battery-backed saves, gold-plated contacts, and bevelled insert points.

This specially designed collector’s edition box features a sleeve to slide in any of the included lenticular cards to display. Open it up to view some detailed sprites from the game itself.