3 Game Gear Prototypes acquired - Thanks to everyone :)

Wow, I'm still amazed at how quickly the donations came through and how much was given. I just can't thank you all enough for your contributions. Well done!

The S2 GG Auto Demo Prototype was shipped Friday. Expect to see an update Monday, that's when we'll find out if this cartridge is really what we think it is.

He's right. I'm currently in talks with the same person who's also got a Tails Adventure GG Review Prototype and a Sonic Labyrinth GG 3/25 Prototype.

I'm leaving the "Tails Adventure GG Review Prototype" last (I might not even bother to be honest) just on the basis that it's a "Review" build which is a tall tale sign it's more than likely the final build. I could say all this and it might not be the case, but chances of it having anything prototype-ish would be slim to none.

I've got my sights set on that "Sonic Labyrinth 3/25 Prototype" (which I told the seller I would like to invest on next) because it's dated March 25th (1995 being more than likely the year). The final build was released on October 1995. That's roughly 6-7 months of development. The chances of there being anything prototype-ish would be pretty high. Again, I could say all this and it might not be the case, but that's a chance I'm willing to take. Here's a couple of things I dug up by the way from over the years on Sonic Retro...

The only magazine scans we have of Sonic Labyrinth is this review article that was written after it's release. The fact that there's very little information regarding it's development makes the prototype quite mysterious. Despite all the mixed opinions people have about Sonic Labyrinth, I think this would be a very interesting one to research up on.

 

Negotiations are being made but yes, I am definitely taking donations for Sonic Labyrinth. Any contributions will help greatly =)

Master Emerald mentioned about the dumping equipment needed for these prototypes. I've bought some stuff this week that I'll be putting together to see if that works. Failing that, we've got someone here (who contacted me after buying the stuff) who can do it =P

Consoles+ Issue #11

These are indeed mock ups. Look at how Sonic is centered, he loses rings and dies at the same time(?). The time is all the same on every mock up picture and where the ring counter should be, it's a time counter. Robotnik being in the same place as the boss, though it looks odd, he does show up in the same area as the boss in (Sonic 2 SMS/GG final's) Underground Zone. Finally, Sonic's life icon isn't the same.

The chances of seeing those images as they are shown in action are slim to none. But one things for certain based off all the prototype screenshots we've seen of Sonic 2 SMS/GG; Green Hills, Sky High and Underground must have been one of first few levels SEGA worked on.