Sega PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES SONIC MEGA COLLECTION PLUS User Manual

Thank you for purchasing Sonic Mega Collection™ Plus for PlayStation®2 computer entertain-

ent system. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you play.

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CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sonic theHedgehog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sonic theHedgehog 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sonic theHedgehog 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sonic & Knuckles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sonic 3D Blast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sonic Spinball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Game Gear Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

While the games in this collection have retained their original Genesis® and Game Gear® form,
minor graphical modifications have been made. Your gameplay maybe interrupted by screen dis­tortions and graphical errors – press the E button and return to the Title Screen to escape
from such interruptions.

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GETTING STARTED

Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its
Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is
turned ON. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button
and the display will open. Place the SONIC MEGA COLLECTION™ PLUS disc on the disc tray
with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close. Attach
game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to
this manual for information on using the software.

Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)

To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEM­ORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same
memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.

Progressive Mode

This game can be set to display a higher resolution image on TVs that support progressive scan
display such as HDTVs. To use the progressive mode, you need a TV that accepts this type of
input, and a Component AV Cable (for PlayStation®2).

STARTING UP

Sonic Mega Collection Plus is a collection of games for 1 to 2 players using DUALSHOCK®2
and DUALSHOCK® analog controller. Connect the analog controller(s) to controller port 1 and 2
depending on the number of players participating. Two-player games are played either simulta­neously or alternating (played in turns).

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Controls are all set in ANALOG mode (mode indicator: ON) and cannot be switched to digital
mode by using the ANALOG mode button.

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Please note that Controller Configuration DEFAULT 1 is used in this game manual.

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CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press and hold both the S and D button once the PlayStation®2 logo
appears during the openning sequence of the game to call out the
confirmation screen and activate the progressive

When the game starts up with no memory card
inserted to Memory Card slot 1, a warning will

be displayed (after the progressive display mode sequence). Select YES to
play without saving or insert your memory card into MEMORY CART slot
1 and select NO and press the S button.

MAIN MENU

- Menu Controls -

START button

directional buttons SELECT / SCROLL

S/A

button ENTER / CONFIRM

D/F

button

GAME START

CANCEL / PREVIOUS MENU

MA NU AL S

GA ME S

EX TR AS

OP TI ON S

The first menu screen you will access is the Main Menu. Use CV to
select the menu item and press the S button to enter.

Check the original game manuals.

See illustrations, comics, and movies.

Change and save various game settings.

GAME MENU

Use CV to select a title from the Game Menu and press the S button to begin
a game. Games listed as ? ? ? are unlocked once you clear certain requirements.

♦ GAME REFERENCE SCREEN:

Game

details are displayed when you select a title
from the Game Menu. Use CV to scroll the
screen, the S button to start the game, and
the D button to return to the Game Menu.

MANUALS / EXTRAS

- Manuals / Extras Controls -

In-game manuals can be viewed from MANU­ALS. Use CV to choose the title from the list

and press the S button to view each manual.
Please note that the manuals are in the origi­nal Genesis or Game Gear format.

View comics, illustrations, and movies of
Sonic from EXTRAS. Use CV to select
the items from each menu and press the
S button to see previously released
works.

right analog stick

directional buttons Select Manual / Move Page

E button

Q button
S / A button
D / F button

Z

Play available games.

: Back Page /X: Next Page

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Open Manual / Illustration

Return to Selection

OPTIONS

n the Options Menu, use CV to select an item and press the S button to enter. To return to

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he Main Menu, select EXIT and press the S button.

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HINTS:List of secret commands based on your progress, plus other useful tips.

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♦ CREDITS:
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CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION: Choose from configuration DEFAULT 1, DEFAULT 2, or DEFAULT 3.

This game was made possible by the staff you find here.

PAUSE MENU

Once you enter a game from the Game Menu, press the E button at any time to display the
Pause Menu. Use CV to select a menu item below and press the S button.

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RESUME: Continue on with your current game.

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GAME TITLE:

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SAVE GAME DATA: Save your current game (up to 20 different saved games).

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LOAD GAME DATA: Load previously saved Game Data.

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CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION: Change the button assignments.

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VIEW HINTS: See secret commands based on your progress, plus other useful tips.

Reset your current game – start over from the Title Screen.

GAME SCORE

All enemies are worth 100 points. Defeating Dr. Robotnik at the end of a Zone earns you 1,000
points. Both a Time Bonus and a Ring Bonus will be added to your final score when available.

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TIME BONUS: Bonus based on how much time it took to clear the Act.

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RING BONUS: Bonus determined by the number of Rings you had in the end of an Act.

The scoring featured above does not apply to Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic Spinball, Dr.
Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, some Game Gear games, and other unlockable games.

COMMON GAME CONTROLS

The following game controls are common to the Sonic the Hedgehog series and
Sonic & Knuckles featured in Sonic Mega Collection Plus. Press the START button
during gameplay to pause your game.

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Use ZX to run, and keep holding either direction down to accelerate even

more. Quickly press in the opposite direction to brake your dash.

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Press V while in motion to perform a spin (attack move), and press the S, A,

or F button to Spin Attack (jump and attack) the enemies.

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Hold down V while standing still, then press the S, A, or F button to spin and

release to perform a Spin Dash. (Not available in Sonic the Hedgehog, P.6)
Additional game/character-based controls will be explained under each game title.
Please note that the above controls do not apply to Sonic 3D Blast (P.12) and
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (P.15).

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Use the R3 button to toggle between the screen modes while playing any of the

Game Gear games. Not available during two-player games (P.17)

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