Sonic Compilation
A landmark platformer game for the Sega Genesis, Sonic Compilation combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Compile
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Sonic Compilation Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sonic Compilation on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Sonic Compilation Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sonic Compilation on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Sonic Compilation" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Sonic Compilation Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Sonic Compilation. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Stage Select
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Enable Debug Mode
FFFFFA:0100 -
Infinite Rings
FFFE20:00C8 -
Infinite Lives
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Stage/Act Modifier
FFFE10:0000 -
Makes Sonic Invulnerable To Enemies, Bullets, And Spikes Until He Picks Up Another Shield
2E6T-BCHT -
Aerial View of A Level
2E6T-BCS6 -
Gives Sonic Turbo Shoes With Every TV He Breaks
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Begin With Several Hundred Rings On Each Level
CA3A-AA4C -
Begin The Game With 99 Lives
NN3T-AACL -
Super Speed!
FFF761:6411 -
Invincibility (Enemies Can't Touch You)
FFD030:00FF
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Invincibility (Always Have Shield)
FFFE2C:0000 -
Invincibility (Starman Effect)
FFFE2C:0001 -
Set Total Time To 0:01
FFFE24:0000 -
Infinite Time Underwater For Sonic
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Defeat Stage 1 Robotnik Boss With 1 Hit
FFD920:0001 -
Defeat Stage 2 Robotnik Boss With 1 Hit
FFD820:0001 -
Defeat Stage 3 Robotnik Boss With 1 Hit
FFDA20:0001 -
Defeat Stages 4 & 5 Robotnik Bosses With 1 Hit
FFD860:0001 -
Defeat Final Stage Robotnik Boss With 1 Hit
FFFE5E:0001 -
Set All Chaos Emeralds
FFFE56:0006 -
Switch F/X On For Levitate Jump
FFD012:00FE -
Faster Music
FFF000:0000 -
Hyper Mode (Sonic)
FFD01E:0000 -
Sonic Color Modifier
FFFB04:0000+FFFB04:0000+FFFB06:0000+FFFB06:0000+FFFB08:0000+FFFB08:0000+FFFB0A:0000+FFFB0A:0000 -
Sonic Sneaker Color Modifier (Base Color)
FFFB18:0000+FFFB1A:0000+FFFB1A:0000 -
Always Have 224 Rings (Official Code)
FFFE21:00E0 -
Unlimited Time
FFFE24:0007 -
Super Speed! [Sonic]
FFF761:6410
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Compilation released?
Sonic Compilation was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Sonic Compilation?
Sonic Compilation was developed by Compile, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sonic Compilation support?
Sonic Compilation supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Sonic Compilation?
Sonic Compilation is a Platformer game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sonic Compilation for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sonic Compilation runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sonic Compilation in the browser?
No. Sonic Compilation streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sonic Compilation?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Sonic Compilation work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sonic Compilation this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sonic Compilation. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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