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SEGA
RELEASES SONIC HARDWARE BUNDLE TO CELEBRATE SONIC’S 10th ANNIVERSARY AND
LAUNCH OF SONIC ADVENTURE 2
Limited
Edition Bundle Includes Popular Sonic Titles and Exclusive Extras at a Great
Price for Sega Dreamcast Gamers
SAN
FRANCISCO, CA – (May 22, 2001) – In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of
Sega®’s world-renowned mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog®, and the June launch of
"Sonic Adventure(tm) 2" for the Sega Dreamcast(tm) video game
console, Sega of America today announced the release of the Sonic Hardware
Bundle. This limited edition hardware package will be offered at the low price
point of $119.95 and will include a 128-bit, Internet-ready Dreamcast console
system, two popular Sonic titles "Sonic Adventure*" and "Sonic
Shuffle*," a "Sonic blue" Visual Memory Unit (VMU), plus a
sneak peek demo version of "Sonic Adventure 2."
"This
new hardware bundle is a Sonic lover’s dream come true," said John
Golden, director of product marketing, Sega of America. "The Sonic
Hardware Bundle is an instant collector’s package, providing consumers with
hours of Sonic fun at a great value."
With
the Sonic Hardware Bundle, players can experience the stunning 3D world of the
original top-selling "Sonic Adventure," playing as one of six
characters and zooming through luscious surroundings to defeat the evil Dr.
Robotnik. "Sonic Shuffle," also included in the Sonic Hardware
Bundle, is a multi-player, board-game-style party game where players join
Sonic and friends on a mission to save the land of Maginaryworld through a
variety of mini-games and challenges. The demo version of "Sonic
Adventure 2" included in the Sonic Hardware Bundle will get gamers ready
for the game’s upcoming release.
In
"Sonic Adventure 2," available June 19, gamers can play as Sonic and
friends as they face their biggest challenge yet in an adventure of Hero vs.
Villain. Offering 2-player action, gamers can play as Sonic, Tails and all-new
characters as they grind through steep city streets, maneuver through dark
freeways, surpass threatening mountains and overcome army fortresses in order
to triumph over the evil Dr. Eggman and new mysterious dark characters. The
Sonic Hardware Bundle is available this month at participating retailers
nationwide for $119.95.
About
Sega Sega* of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega
Corporation, responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of
Sega video game systems and video games in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a
nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive
digital entertainment media, offering interactive entertainment experiences
both inside and outside the home.
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