Genesis rarities and variations - who has this stuff? [Archive]

nebrazca78

04-01-2010, 09:27 AM

Being a maniac Genesis collector and also a game seller I have had literally tens of thousands of Genesis games come through my hands over the last six years. But there are still many things I know to exist but have never seen. Which makes me wonder, who has these? The two that come to mind right now are Captain America (complete with collectors pin) and Primal Rage (with available mail in soundtrack). Anyone here have one or both of these in their collection?

I've also noticed some 1996 re-releases of certain Genesis games. Specifically these are older games which were re-released with ESRB ratings. So far I have observed the Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic Spinball, Super Monaco GP, Taz-Mania and Taz: Escape From Mars ESRB re-releases in plastic cases.

Battletoads, Battletoads/Double Dragon, Caesar's Palace, Championship Pro-Am, Ecco: The Tides Of Time (Mega Hit), Eternal Champions (Mega Hit), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mega Hit), Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Mega Hit) and Sonic Spinball were re-released in cardboard boxes with ESRB ratings (MMPR is the only one of these originally released in a cardboard box.)

One last thing would be Canadian Genesis games. These have different box art. These are the Canadian Genesis games I have, does anyone know of other ones?

Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle - C
Alisia Dragoon - C
Altered Beast - C
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II - C
Batman Returns - B
Chakan: The Forever Man - C
Columns - B
David Robinson's Supreme Court - C
Evander Holyfield's "Real Deal" Boxing - C
Fantasia - B
Flicky - C
Forgotten Worlds - C
Ghouls'N Ghosts - B
Kid Chameleon - C
Sonic The Hedgehog - C
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - B
Sports Talk Football '93 Starring Joe Montana - C
Super Monaco GP - B
Taz-Mania - B
Team USA Basketball - C

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swlovinist

04-01-2010, 09:52 AM

DreamTR

04-01-2010, 10:23 AM

I have the mail-in soundtrack for Primal Rage...

Shadow Kisuragi

04-01-2010, 10:25 AM

Those are the only 3 re-release ESRB that I'm aware of. I only own the Sonic Spinball one.

One of these days Nebrazca, you need to get a list of variants together. Half of the time you have variants I've never heard of.

nebrazca78

04-01-2010, 01:19 PM

I bought Captain America new with collectors pin back in the day, but sold my original collection off in 1997. I did not know if you knew about the Shaq-fu music CD promo and the Mario Lemieux pack in with hockey puck.

I do have the Mario Lemieux with hockey puck but I didn't know about the Shaq-Fu promo CD, thanks.

***EDIT*** While going through my collection I found out I do have the Shaq-Fu with the CD, factory sealed. Must have slipped my mind.

I have the mail-in soundtrack for Primal Rage...

Nice. It's not surprising, you being a titan of game collecting and all.

Those are the only 3 re-release ESRB that I'm aware of. I only own the Sonic Spinball one.

One of these days Nebrazca, you need to get a list of variants together. Half of the time you have variants I've never heard of.

I do have a list of all the variants I have (ESRB re-releases have not been added yet). They are listed below the standard releases at my collection page here:

http://home.comcast.net/~mr.moto.x/genesishaves.txt

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Shadow Kisuragi

04-01-2010, 01:41 PM

Awesome, thanks nebrazca. Mind if I toss some of those variants into the RFGeneration database? It makes it easier to follow along and may actually end up exposing more of the same type of variants if people are looking.

nebrazca78

04-01-2010, 01:48 PM

I don't think you need my permission to document variants, but thanks for asking anyway. I'll have to check your database and see if you have any variants listed that I don't have.

Does anyone have proof that Super Monaco GP was released as a Mega Hit? It's in the advertisements but I've never seen one, even on eBay or anything.

nebrazca78

04-01-2010, 02:01 PM

What's FIFA '97 Gold? I have never seen this which seems unusual because according to the site a lot of people own it.

Looks like there are about 10 variants listed that I don't have. Good to know, I'll have to keep an eye out. Interesting Shining Force variant, I've never noticed that. There are a ton of Ms. Pac-man variants that you don't have listed. Even before the re-release there were at least 6 different versions I know of. I don't have them all listed because I haven't been able to go through the ones I have yet.

How deep are you willing to go concerning variants? Some of the re-releases have excessive amounts of small variations in the packaging, labels and even the cartridges themselves. There are probably even more if you are willing to open up the carts and check the boards. Personally I don't open carts and check boards but I'm sure there are variants there too.

Shadow Kisuragi

04-01-2010, 02:07 PM

nebrazca78

04-01-2010, 02:20 PM

I think it's just Fifa Soccer '97...the database is user submission, so sometimes things get through the people who monitor submissions. Does Fifa Soccer '97 on Genesis say Gold Edition on the title screen, perhaps?

That's possible. I've never played FIFA '97. Seriously though does anyone have the Super Monaco GP Mega Hit release?

portnoyd

04-01-2010, 02:37 PM

I do have a list of all the variants I have (ESRB re-releases have not been added yet). They are listed below the standard releases at my collection page here:

http://home.comcast.net/~nebrazca78/genesishaves.txt

I have a complete boxed set so I'll have to go through your list and compare to what I have. Odds on, no different than what you have but it can't hurt.

nebrazca78

04-02-2010, 09:51 AM

I have a complete boxed set so I'll have to go through your list and compare to what I have. Odds on, no different than what you have but it can't hurt.

You are a true video game warrior, going through 706 games looking for variants is a daunting task.

Shadow Kisuragi

04-02-2010, 09:59 AM

I've been going through my collection for variants while cataloging it. I'm already up to 1k+ on my list and I've still got a ton of stuff to submit to the RFGeneration DB for variants. I will say that variant collecting and documenting is definitely a daunting task.

For instance, the latest variant I found was a box variant for the NES Miracle Piano! One box has a sticker on it (rebranded PC Miracle Piano box) and one box has a printed NES Seal of Quality on it (Oval Seal). WTF?! The NES has way too many variants. It looks like the ColecoVision does too...

Vlcice

04-02-2010, 11:04 AM

There's at least one more Canadian release I know of as well - the original Sonic the Hedgehog was issued using the Euro box, manual, and cartridge except with the Genesis logo in place of the MD one. I'm assuming they did it to have a multilingual manual and box that includes French. I have one CIB, along with a cart-only pack-in American Sonic. I guess they later rereleased the American version in Canada, at least as a pack-in.

swlovinist

04-02-2010, 11:33 AM

My Fifa 97 does not have gold anywhere on it. Is is a variant? As for Super Monaco GP, I only have two versions, the original and the Sega Classic one. There are a ton of variants out there, such as the Raiden cover variant. This topic has been most helpful.

As for going through variants, about 6 months ago I decided to alphabetize my Sega Genesis Set on my wall and it was the best thing I ever did!

Shadow Kisuragi

04-02-2010, 11:35 AM

I haven't seen any Genesis screenshots with Gold Edition on them, only SNES, so I doubt there's a variant unless someone can prove otherwise.
Also, Vlcice is correct - there is a Canadian Sonic. It has the MD artwork on it.

Shadow Kisuragi

04-02-2010, 11:37 AM

Double post...oops

nebrazca78

04-02-2010, 12:47 PM

For instance, the latest variant I found was a box variant for the NES Miracle Piano! One box has a sticker on it (rebranded PC Miracle Piano box) and one box has a printed NES Seal of Quality on it (Oval Seal). WTF?! The NES has way too many variants. It looks like the ColecoVision does too...

Master System and Genesis have a ton of variants but Sega CD, 32X, Saturn and Dreamcast do not. Somewhat of a mystery.

There's at least one more Canadian release I know of as well - the original Sonic the Hedgehog was issued using the Euro box, manual, and cartridge except with the Genesis logo in place of the MD one. I'm assuming they did it to have a multilingual manual and box that includes French. I have one CIB, along with a cart-only pack-in American Sonic. I guess they later rereleased the American version in Canada, at least as a pack-in.

Are you talking about the one that looks like this?

http://home.comcast.net/~nebrazca78/sonicthehedgehog1_c.jpg

My Fifa 97 does not have gold anywhere on it. Is is a variant? As for Super Monaco GP, I only have two versions, the original and the Sega Classic one. There are a ton of variants out there, such as the Raiden cover variant. This topic has been most helpful.

The search for Super Monaco GP Mega Hit continues...

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Vlcice

04-02-2010, 02:00 PM

Are you talking about the one that looks like this?

http://home.comcast.net/~nebrazca78/sonicthehedgehog1_c.jpg

That's the one. The back is multi-lingual in six languages, and so is the manual text.

fahlim003

04-02-2010, 06:37 PM

I believe Ghouls N Ghosts got a Canadian packaging too. Same as Vlcice described, multilingual back. Unless the US saw a release with a multilingual back cover, I imagine it's Canada only. I have the US version but a friend of mine has the Canadian one, I'll ask him to see if I can get a photo.

EDIT: Here's the back
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/4933/backgngcad.th.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/backgngcad.jpg/)

swlovinist

04-03-2010, 01:01 AM

While going through my Genesis Collection I came across two other variants. One is for Championship Pro Am(one cart is blue, the other is red). Another is Test Drive II the Duel. One of my labels is yellow, the other is the same picture on the box. Both these variants are currently on ebay, but I can take pics if needed.

Classicgamesdepot

04-03-2010, 02:06 AM

I've got a copy of Captain America with Collectors Pin as my copy is factory sealed. I have a 100% complete US collection. I had an extra factory sealed copy that I sold a few years back for 100.00. Maybe I sold it too cheap given how hard that pin is to find. On this same note, that hockey puck pack in was tough to find.

Icarus Moonsight

04-03-2010, 05:18 AM

Potential for a rarity, but IDK:

I'd be interested to know if any Genny collectors have the Sega wireless 6 button pads (I'm starting to think I'm the only one! It seems like I'm always the sole-party bringing them up. LOL ). So far, the ones I bought new (96-97) are the only set that I've seen, and they are awesome controllers. They are IR so if you aim it too far off from the receiver you will lose connection, but in my experience that is rarely a problem. The beam angles seem to be fairly wide. Many have stated before that the wired 6 button pads can be a bitch to track down (I'd have to agree, as I've been hunting a pair of 6 button sticks for years...), but I've never sought the wired pads, because I had the wireless pair for so long.

Also, the Sega wireless 6 button pads are not listed in the online rarity guide under search criteria: Genesis > non-cart items

nebrazca78

04-03-2010, 01:20 PM

That's the one. The back is multi-lingual in six languages, and so is the manual text.

I do have this one, for some reason it didn't make it in to my game list.

I believe Ghouls N Ghosts got a Canadian packaging too. Same as Vlcice described, multilingual back. Unless the US saw a release with a multilingual back cover, I imagine it's Canada only. I have the US version but a friend of mine has the Canadian one, I'll ask him to see if I can get a photo.

EDIT: Here's the back
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/4933/backgngcad.th.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/backgngcad.jpg/)

Excellent, I'll keep an eye out for this version now.

***EDIT*** Turns out I already had this one too, it was hiding out in a box that got overlooked due to moving.

While going through my Genesis Collection I came across two other variants. One is for Championship Pro Am(one cart is blue, the other is red). Another is Test Drive II the Duel. One of my labels is yellow, the other is the same picture on the box. Both these variants are currently on ebay, but I can take pics if needed.

The blue cart came with the original plastic case release and the red cart came with the cardboard boxed re-release. These should be listed in my variants list.

I've got a copy of Captain America with Collectors Pin as my copy is factory sealed. I have a 100% complete US collection. I had an extra factory sealed copy that I sold a few years back for 100.00. Maybe I sold it too cheap given how hard that pin is to find. On this same note, that hockey puck pack in was tough to find.

$100 is a good price, that's exactly what I would be willing to pay. You may have been able to get more on eBay though.

Potential for a rarity, but IDK:

I'd be interested to know if any Genny collectors have the Sega wireless 6 button pads (I'm starting to think I'm the only one! It seems like I'm always the sole-party bringing them up. LOL ). So far, the ones I bought new (96-97) are the only set that I've seen, and they are awesome controllers. They are IR so if you aim it too far off from the receiver you will lose connection, but in my experience that is rarely a problem. The beam angles seem to be fairly wide. Many have stated before that the wired 6 button pads can be a bitch to track down (I'd have to agree, as I've been hunting a pair of 6 button sticks for years...), but I've never sought the wired pads, because I had the wireless pair for so long.

Also, the Sega wireless 6 button pads are not listed in the online rarity guide under search criteria: Genesis > non-cart items

I have three of the wireless controllers but only one receiver. I love these controllers so much, they work great, but only for one player games. If you try to use two at once, the IR signals seem to interfere with each other making them unusable for fast action games. They still work fine for slow paced two player games like Jeopardy or Monopoly.

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scooterb23

04-03-2010, 03:04 PM

Just wanted to toss a little fuel on the FIFA 97 Gold fire... (unsure if you need to be a member to see the page)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/FIFA-97-Gold-edition#!/pages/FIFA-97-Gold-edition/152935906159?ref=ts

Shadow Kisuragi

04-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Dreamcast has quite a few variants, actually. Most of them have to deal with the Hot! New! or Sega All-Stars variants though.

Icarus Moonsight

04-04-2010, 01:50 AM

I have three of the wireless controllers but only one receiver. I love these controllers so much, they work great, but only for one player games. If you try to use two at once, the IR signals seem to interfere with each other making them unusable for fast action games. They still work fine for slow paced two player games like Jeopardy or Monopoly.

I never noticed that last issue there myself. Gonna have to play some 2P Street Fighter 2 and check that out.

nebrazca78

04-04-2010, 04:08 PM

swlovinist

04-07-2010, 08:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280451063696&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_685wt_958

I do believe that this is the hard to find pin that came with Captain America. Either way, I got it cheap. Stuff like this makes the system fun to collect.

gpmt700

04-07-2010, 11:26 PM

all my genesis games are canadian im guessing as they were all bought here (in canada.. lol) I wonder what the main differences are?

I know more modern games (ps2 or 360) will have french and english instructions and sometimes even both languages of artwork sleeve's for the game case.

Dark_Sol

04-08-2010, 07:35 AM

gpmt700

04-11-2010, 07:21 PM

You are sitting on gold, man!
Ok just kidding. :wink 2:

Lol actually? are they worth a bit more? I have been selling them for the same as the american ones when I get doubles on ebay. I do have a copy of starflight with both french and english 144 page manuals and a double sided map... pretty cool

nebrazca78

02-11-2011, 02:05 PM

Just came across a set of Quackshot variants. Looks like the original release had a splash on the insert advertising a contest where you can win a trip to Disney World. What I'm guessing is the second release looks exactly the same minus the splash. Then there is also the Canadian release which comes with a special Canadian insert, standard Genesis cartridge and a PAL-style multilingual manual. Perhaps most interesting an seemingly the most rare is the other variant. This one is the same as the non-splash U.S. version but has a modified Sega seal of quality. The original seal says "official Sega seal of quality" whereas the rarer version says "official Sega Genesis seal of quality". They are pretty easy to distinguish even in small pictures because one has "Sega" in the largest type and the other has "Genesis" in the largest type. Also, both copies of the "official Sega Genesis seal of quality" variants I've seen have Mega Drive cartridges instead of Genesis cartridges for some reason. I used to think that any games found like this were case swaps but it's so common I think Sega sold them like this when they were short on Genesis cartridges.

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soloman

02-11-2011, 05:02 PM

The other day I came across YuYu Hakusho: Sunset Fighters, a Brazilian only localization of Treasure's excellent Makyoutoissen by Tectoy. I didn't even know it existed until the other day but it's a great find on my part.

Doonzmore

02-11-2011, 05:29 PM

Is the Shaq Fu promo CD called Shaq Fu: Da Return?

old_skoolin_jim

02-15-2011, 02:54 PM

Being a maniac Genesis collector and also a game seller I have had literally tens of thousands of Genesis games come through my hands over the last six years. But there are still many things I know to exist but have never seen. Which makes me wonder, who has these? The two that come to mind right now are Captain America (complete with collectors pin) and Primal Rage (with available mail in soundtrack). Anyone here have one or both of these in their collection?

I've also noticed some 1996 re-releases of certain Genesis games. Specifically these are older games which were re-released with ESRB ratings. Right now I have the Taz-Mania, Sonic Spinball and Super Monaco GP ESRB re-releases. Does anyone know of additional ESRB re-releases?

One last thing would be Canadian Genesis games. These have different box art. These are the Canadian Genesis games I have, does anyone know of other ones?

Alisia Dragoon - C
Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle - C
Batman Returns - B
Chakan: The Forever Man - C
David Robinson's Supreme Court - C
Evander Holyfield's "Real Deal" Boxing - C
Fantasia - B
Flicky - C
Forgotten Worlds - C
Kid Chameleon - C
Sports Talk Football '93 Starring Joe Montana - C
Super Monaco GP - B
Taz-Mania - B
Team USA Basketball - C

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Add in "Sonic the Hedgehog" for Canadian variant art (uses the JP cover art... it took me almost 10 years to discover it was in fact Canadian and not a Hong Kong knock-off). I got mine, beat-up cart only, at a Software, Etc. in 1998.

For ESRB re-releases, they re-released Road Rash 2 & Battletoads in the then-standard flimsy cardboard box. RR2's re-release is also a unique case because it is an EA game that doesn't use the square EA cartridge with the yellow tab, but instead the regular genny cartridge with a new label which sports the box art.

VACRMH

02-15-2011, 03:04 PM

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I think I have a Canadian version of Toejam and Earl.

It says Megadrive on the cover, and has the multi lingual description on the back. The manual is different too. Actually, there's a copy on eBay right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ToeJam-Earl-Mega-Drive-1991-/150404454161?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2304cdd711

todesengel

02-15-2011, 03:29 PM

VACRMH

02-15-2011, 03:50 PM

That's the PAL release.

Doh. I always forget some PAL games play fine on US systems right? I never had a problem with my copy playing on a US system.

dustylights

02-15-2011, 06:05 PM

your link is not work for me.
have tried several times with no luck,really would like to see your list.
not sure what the problem is?

thanks...dustylights...

todesengel

02-15-2011, 10:46 PM

Doh. I always forget some PAL games play fine on US systems right? I never had a problem with my copy playing on a US system.
Yeah a good bit of PAL games play fine on US systems. It's the ones that are actually optimized for PAL & 50hz that will give you problems.

PapaStu

02-16-2011, 03:46 PM

Dreamcast has quite a few variants, actually. Most of them have to deal with the Hot! New! or Sega All-Stars variants though.

That's true, DC has more variants that Sega CD or Saturn, which have very few. I was just comparing it to Master System and Genesis, both which have an unbelievable amount. DC probably has 30 - 40 variants all told, whereas even Master System, with a U.S. library of less than half the size, has more. Genesis probably has at least 200 variants which is insane.

I understand these two posts are a year old, but the DC is incredibly light on variants. If we're counting re-releases like the Sega All-Stars (all 17 of those, with one slight case variant) and NFR's then it'd get to the 40. Otherwise you're looking at a HUGE 7 total Hot!New! variants, 2 standard variants and a Speed Devils variant that i've seen now twice (both online), but don't know who was responsible for the new cover sticker on the manual.

The below post is going on 3 years, and save the addition of Speed Devils, it holds up.

As Goatdan had linked in that other thread in his earlier post, lots of the talk has been kicked around already, but I do have all the variants that i've stumbled across for the US released DC library so I'll just post the info here and call it as they are.

Sega All Stars
Crazy Taxi (Has SAS on disc)
House Of The Dead 2 (Has SAS on disc)
Hydro Thunder (NO SAS on disc, same as Hot!New! disc)
Marvel Vs. Capcom (Has SAS on disc)
NBA 2K (Has SAS on disc)
NBA 2K1 (NO SAS on disc)
NFL 2K {Square NFL License sticker on manual} (Has SAS on disc)
NFL 2K {Round NFL License sticker on manual} (Has SAS on disc)
NFL 2K1 (NO SAS on disc)
NFL Blitz 2000 (NO SAS on disc, same as Hot!New! disc)
NHL 2K (Has SAS on disc)
Power Stone (Has SAS on disc)
Ready 2 Rumble (NO SAS on Disc, same as Hot!New! disc)
Sega Bass Fishing (Has SAS on disc)
Sonic Adventure (Has SAS on disc)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (Has SAS on disc)
Virtua Tennis (Has SAS on disc)
World Series Baseball 2K1 (NO SAS on disc)

Hot!New! Re-Releases
Hydro Thunder (Disc is redish {original is blue}Hot!New! sticker OR Hot!New! printed on manual)
Mortal Kombat: Gold (Disc is redish orange {original is yellowish}, Hot!New! sticker on manual only)
NFL Blitz 2000 (Disc is redish orange {original is purplish}, Hot!New! sticker OR Hot!New! printed on manual)
Ready 2 Rumble (Disc is red {original is yellow}, Hot!New! sticker OR Hot!New! printed on manual)

Not For Sale releases **ALL NFS games have NFS on the disc**
NBA 2
NBA 2K1
NFL 2K
NFL 2K1
Sega Smashpack Volume 1
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Shuffle
World Series Baseball 2K1

General Variants
Tennis 2K2 (Green Spine 'flipped' Insert and Black Spine Insert)
Unreal Tournament (Yellow Disc (First Release) and Black and white disc (Second Release))

nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 04:59 AM

Also, both copies of the "official Sega Genesis seal of quality" variants I've seen have Mega Drive cartridges instead of Genesis cartridges for some reason. I used to think that any games found like this were case swaps but it's so common I think Sega sold them like this when they were short on Genesis cartridges.

The practice of selling Mega Drive games in Genesis cases is seeming more and more purposeful. I've found another variant like this with Castle Of Illusion. U.S. insert with the modified seal of quality, PAL style manual (although manual references both Genesis and Mega Drive) and Mega Drive cartridge. The only difference here is that every U.S. COI insert I've come across has the modified seal of quality.

Add in "Sonic the Hedgehog" for Canadian variant art (uses the JP cover art... it took me almost 10 years to discover it was in fact Canadian and not a Hong Kong knock-off). I got mine, beat-up cart only, at a Software, Etc. in 1998.

I don't know why that's not on my list, I do have that one.

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nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 05:14 AM

Kid Chameleon also confirmed with U.S. insert plus PAL manual and cart. Unfortunately due to the angle of the photograph I can't tell whether it has a modified seal of quality or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kid-Chameleon-Sega-Genesis-Nomad-Complete-Rare-/270493873543?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3efab0f587

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nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 05:40 AM

Fatal Labyrinth appears to have gotten a Canadian release:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fatal-Labyrinth-Sega-Genesis-W-CASE-/130371781584?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e5ac383d0

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nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 05:49 AM

Greendog has a Canadian release:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Greendog-SEGA-GENESIS-in-box-VG-Condition-/170454290026?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27afde0e6a

http://cgi.ebay.com/Greendog-Beached-Surfer-Dude-Sega-Genesis-1992-/320664433736?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa916f448

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nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 06:24 AM

Space Harrier II has a Canadian release:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SPACE-HARRIER-II-SEGA-GENESIS-GAME-COMPLETE-/170456682153?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27b0028ea9

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nebrazca78

03-08-2011, 06:33 AM

Streets Of Rage may have had a Canadian release but it's hard to tell on this one. The insert looks identical to the U.S. release making the multi-lingual manual the only evidence, and that could have just been mismatched.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Streets-Rage-Sega-Genesis-1991-Rare-Version-/150420027662?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2305bb790e

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Emuaust

03-08-2011, 02:54 PM

Add in "Sonic the Hedgehog" for Canadian variant art (uses the JP cover art... it took me almost 10 years to discover it was in fact Canadian and not a Hong Kong knock-off). I got mine, beat-up cart only, at a Software, Etc. in 1998.

For ESRB re-releases, they re-released Road Rash 2 & Battletoads in the then-standard flimsy cardboard box. RR2's re-release is also a unique case because it is an EA game that doesn't use the square EA cartridge with the yellow tab, but instead the regular genny cartridge with a new label which sports the box art.

Sonic Canadian uses the PAL cover art, not the JAP cover art.

savageone

03-08-2011, 04:48 PM

Columns has a Canadian version as well:
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae62/s1pbuck/columns_cad_ver_r.jpg

Gameguy

03-08-2011, 07:19 PM

The practice of selling Mega Drive games in Genesis cases is seeming more and more purposeful. I've found another variant like this with Castle Of Illusion. U.S. insert with the modified seal of quality, PAL style manual (although manual references both Genesis and Mega Drive) and Mega Drive cartridge. The only difference here is that every U.S. COI insert I've come across has the modified seal of quality.
I have a Shadow Dancer like that, the cart says Mega Drive on it though everything else is Genesis. It's in almost new condition so I don't think it's been swapped. I've also seen another copy like that at a game store though it was really beat up.

Kid Chameleon also confirmed with U.S. insert plus PAL manual and cart. Unfortunately due to the angle of the photograph I can't tell whether it has a modified seal of quality or not.
I'm not sure if that one was pieced together. I remember getting Kid Chameleon shortly after it came out, it had the box like the one shown but everything else matched properly. I've seen other copies here where the box insert looked like that manual(same looking text), but again everything matched.

There's a couple varients with Ecco the Dolphin, not so much a regional difference but a reprint difference. One is made in Japan and the other is made in USA, the labels look slightly different and the box art has some slight text difference on the back. This is why I hate when people just piece together loose stuff and sell it as complete, to me everything has to match properly.

nebrazca78

03-09-2011, 12:54 PM

Columns has a Canadian version as well:
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae62/s1pbuck/columns_cad_ver_r.jpg

Thanks for contributing!

I have a Shadow Dancer like that, the cart says Mega Drive on it though everything else is Genesis. It's in almost new condition so I don't think it's been swapped. I've also seen another copy like that at a game store though it was really beat up.

I'm not sure if that one was pieced together. I remember getting Kid Chameleon shortly after it came out, it had the box like the one shown but everything else matched properly. I've seen other copies here where the box insert looked like that manual(same looking text), but again everything matched.

Does the Shadow Dancer you have come with the PAL style manual? As for Kid Chameleon, it definitely has a Canadian and a hybrid PAL/U.S. release.

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Gameguy

03-09-2011, 01:16 PM

Does the Shadow Dancer you have come with the PAL style manual?
I just checked, and yes it does. The box insert also has multiple languages on the back, though the box says Genesis on the front and side. My copy looks almost brand new, complete with generic style Sega poster. :)

nebrazca78

05-12-2011, 08:21 PM

Just updated some info. I did some more research based on information in this thread and it looks like many games that were re-released in cardboard boxes got the ESRB treatment. So far I have only added Battletoads and Caesar's Palace but will continue updates in the first post.

Additionally on a somewhat sad note I have stopped collecting most Genesis variants, the reason being that it was getting out of control. As a variant collector sometimes it's hard to decide where to draw the line. In the beginning it was just artwork variations like with Super Volleyball or Raiden Trad. Then it was cardboard re-releases, not for resale versions, B&W vs. color manuals and cartridge label text variations. Eventually it became variations as small as trademark symbols and other tiny differences.

Once it got to the point of physical case and cart differences (such as minor case style differences and Majesco using Sega and Acclaim cartridges but relabeling them) and then progressed to circuit board variations, I got the feeling that if you look hard enough the variations never end. If I had the room to keep everything properly shelved and organized this wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately the continual addition of variants has more than maxed out the already limited space I have.

And really, the most important thing to me is that the variations are documented, not that I actually own them all. As long as they are documented I don't need 10 Ms. Pac-Man variants in addition to the original release. So I will be keeping artwork variants, cardboard boxed re-releases, ESRB re-releases, UPC variants and Canadian releases, but things like made in USA vs. made in Japan, Sega seal of quality variants, trademark variants and stuff like that will be documented and then released.

The variants have not yet been sold, if there is anyone out there who is interested in them let me know.

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