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Welcome to '''Sonic Retro''', the [[Sonic scene]]'s GFDL input and output wiki resource for collecting data about [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], Sega Hardware and general video game history and information that is open to the entire community. We currently are working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and have many more that are [[Special:Wantedpages|requested]] to be worked on.
 
Welcome to '''Sonic Retro''', the [[Sonic scene]]'s GFDL input and output wiki resource for collecting data about [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], Sega Hardware and general video game history and information that is open to the entire community. We currently are working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and have many more that are [[Special:Wantedpages|requested]] to be worked on.
  
While this guide is designed to help the community by providing information, it is also dependent on the community to be updated. Anyone with an account may edit the wiki. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.
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While this wiki is designed to help the community by providing information, it is also dependent on the community to be updated. Anyone with an account may edit the wiki. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.
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<center>'''Quick Links''': [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]]&nbsp;| [[Special:Categories|All Categories]] | [[Sonic Retro:FAQ|FAQ]] | [[Sonic Retro:Tutorial|Tutorial]] | [[Sonic Retro:Getting Started|Getting Started]] | [[Help:Contents|Help]] <br/>'''Projects''': [[Sonic Community Hacking Guide]] | [[SCHG How-to:Guide]] | [[:Category:Game secrets|Sonic the Hedgehog Game Secrets]] | [[The Sonic 2 Beta Wiki]] | [[Sonic Physics Guide]]
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==Featured Content==
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[[File:Classic sonic run3.svg|75px|left]] Sonic Retro is home to the Internet's largest collection of official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series artwork, with more than 1,000 official drawings, illustrations, desktop wallpapers and pieces of concept art. All our artwork is conveniently sorted by game, character and official source it originates from. Check out our [[:Category:Artwork|artwork archive]] to browse around.
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Sonic Scene|Sonic Scene]]</font><br/>The history and current excursions of the Sonic Research scene.<br/>[[:Category:Sceners|Sceners]], [[:Category:Sites|Sites]], [[:Category:ACLA-ATD4|History]], [[:Category:Sonic Scene|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Hacking Information|Hacking Information]]</font><br/>Compilation of knowledge on the tech aspects of the games.<br/>[[:Category:Sonic Community Hacking Guide|Guides]], [[:Category:Hacks|Hacks]], [[:Category:Programs|Programs]], [[:Category:Hacking Information|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Game Information|Game Information]]</font><br/>A definitive repository of ''Sonic'' game knowledge.<br/>[[:Category:Characters|Characters]], [[:Category:Items|Items]], [[:Category:Levels|Levels]], [[:Category:Game Information|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Games|Games]]</font><br/>Every one of the fifty-plus ''Sonic'' games published.<br/>[[:Category:Prereleases|Betas]], [[:Category:Pirates|Pirates]], [[:Category:Manuals|Manuals]], [[:Category:Games|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Television|Television]]</font><br/>Various series Sonic and co. have starred in over the years.<br/>[[:Category:Sonic X|Sonic X]], [[:Category:Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM)|SatAM]], [[:Category:Sonic Underground|SoUnd]], [[:Category:Television|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Hardware|Hardware]]</font><br/>Information on hardware systems that run ''Sonic'' games.<br/>[[:Category:Genesis Hardware|Genesis]], [[:Category:SMS Hardware|SMS]], [[:Category:Saturn Hardware|Saturn]], [[:Category:Hardware|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Music|Music]]</font><br/>Info and downloads of the sounds and tunes of the ''Sonic'' series.<br/>[[:Category:Sonic the Hedgehog OSV Project|OSVs]], [[:Category:Musicians|Musicians]], [[:Category:Albums|Albums]], [[:Category:Music|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Companies|Companies]]</font><br/>The developers and publishers that make each ''Sonic'' game possible.<br/>[[:Category:Developers|Devs]], [[:Category:Sega|Sega]], [[:Category:Nintendo|Nintendo]], [[:Category:Hardware|More]]...
 
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[[File:Takashi iizuka.jpg|100px|right]] Our collection of [[:Category:Interviews|interviews]] is conveniently available both for archival purposes and to have an easy-to-reach place for reading comments and thoughts by those involved in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' universe, from comic book writers to musicians to artists and programmers. You may even learn a thing or two that hasn't been said anywhere else!
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[[Sonic Retro:Browse|Browse]] | [[Current events|Current Events]] | [[Quick index|Quick Index]] | [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]]&nbsp;| [[Special:Categories|All Categories]]
 
  
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[[Sonic Community Hacking Guide]] | [[SCHG How-to:Guide]] | [[The Sonic the Hedgehog OSV Project]]
 
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[[File:EGM US 040.pdf|page=107|65px|left]] In addition to our interview collection, Sonic Retro hosts a variety of [[:Category:Magazine articles|magazine articles]] and print advertisement for your viewing pleasure. Check out old articles relating to ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games from magazines from around the world and let us know if you have anything sitting in a box or closet that we don't have!
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*'''27/09/07''': Registration now required for anyone who wishes to edit the site.
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*'''26/07/07''': All accounts have been temporarily locked for some maintenance and expansion. Pain in the ass? Yes. Being fixed as soon as possible? Of course. Stay tuned.
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==Today in History==
*'''14/07/07''': New skin "Retrotsky" loaded on to Sonic Retro. It can be selected by choosing "Retrotsky" under "Skin" in [[Special:Preferences]].
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===[http://www.sonicretro.org Sonic Retro]===
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The Sonic the Hedgehog resource second only to Sega.
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===[http://segaretro.org Sega Retro]===
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Documenting Sega history from the 1940s to present day.
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===[http://necretro.org NEC Retro]===
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The higher energy computer and video game site for NEC.
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===[http://www.retrocdn.net Retro CDN]===
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Press, pics, and the proving ground for what's next.
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Revision as of 14:52, 9 July 2016

Welcome to Sonic Retro, the Sonic scene's GFDL input and output wiki resource for collecting data about Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega Hardware and general video game history and information that is open to the entire community. We currently are working on 7,302 articles and have many more that are requested to be worked on.

While this wiki is designed to help the community by providing information, it is also dependent on the community to be updated. Anyone with an account may edit the wiki. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.

Quick Links: Recent Changes | All Categories | FAQ | Tutorial | Getting Started | Help
Projects: Sonic Community Hacking Guide | SCHG How-to:Guide | Sonic the Hedgehog Game Secrets | The Sonic 2 Beta Wiki | Sonic Physics Guide

Featured Content

Classic sonic run3.svg
Sonic Retro is home to the Internet's largest collection of official Sonic the Hedgehog series artwork, with more than 1,000 official drawings, illustrations, desktop wallpapers and pieces of concept art. All our artwork is conveniently sorted by game, character and official source it originates from. Check out our artwork archive to browse around.




Takashi iizuka.jpg
Our collection of interviews is conveniently available both for archival purposes and to have an easy-to-reach place for reading comments and thoughts by those involved in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, from comic book writers to musicians to artists and programmers. You may even learn a thing or two that hasn't been said anywhere else!




File:EGM US 040.pdf In addition to our interview collection, Sonic Retro hosts a variety of magazine articles and print advertisement for your viewing pleasure. Check out old articles relating to Sonic the Hedgehog games from magazines from around the world and let us know if you have anything sitting in a box or closet that we don't have!

Today in History

March 19 (add)

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Sonic Retro

The Sonic the Hedgehog resource second only to Sega.

Segaretro-round.svg

Sega Retro

Documenting Sega history from the 1940s to present day.

Necretro-round.svg

NEC Retro

The higher energy computer and video game site for NEC.

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Retro CDN

Press, pics, and the proving ground for what's next.