SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that it has shipped SEGA Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system to North American retailers. SEGA Genesis Collection is the most comprehensive gathering of classic SEGA products ever assembled, with over 30 titles in one compilation. Rated ‘T' for "Teen" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board; SEGA Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 system will retail at $29.95.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, SEGA Genesis Collection features over 30 titles including, Altered Beast, Sonic The Hedgehog, Shinobi III, Phantasy Star, and the original SEGA Genesis version of Golden Axe. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the utmost detail and accuracy to the originals. SEGA Genesis Collection also features numerous unlockable items that delve into the soul of the SEGA Genesis, including interviews with the original developers that created the original titles, a museum area with interesting facts about the games, a hint area to help players complete their favorite SEGA Genesis games, and SEGA arcade titles from the Genesis era to unlock. SEGA Genesis Collection for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system marks the handheld debut of numerous titles in the collection and will ship to North American retailers later this month.

SEGA Genesis Collection for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is available at video game retailers now.