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| bobscreen=Sonic2Megaplay.png
| title=Sonic the Hedgehog 2
| publisher=[[Sega]]
| developer=[[Sonic Team]]
| system=[[Mega-Tech]] and [[Mega Play]]
| europe=
| usa=
| genre=Action
| players=1-2
| releases={{releasesArcade
| megaplay_date_jp=199x
| megatech_date_uk=199x
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'''''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''''' was one of the games adapted for release in arcades for both the [[sega:Mega-Tech System|Mega-Tech]] and [[sega:Mega Play|Mega Play]] hardware.

==Gameplay==
===Mega-Tech version===
The Mega-Tech version is essentially the same as the [[Sega Mega Drive]] game. Cheat codes still work and the two player mode and options screen are still present. Also, like all Mega-Tech games there is a time limit on how long the game can be played and a high score table is displayed on the top screen. The time limit can be increased by inserting credits.

===Mega Play version===
The Mega Play version has a number of differences from the Mega Drive game but less than the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (arcade game)|Mega Play version of ''Sonic 1'']] did. Cheat codes cannot be used as the Options menu is missing. In the 1-player mode, neither 50,000 points nor 100 [[Ring]]s will award the player with an extra life, and all 1-Up [[monitor]]s are replaced with Super Ring monitors. Instead, the player is awarded a single 1-Up at 30,000 points in order to make the game more difficult for an arcade experience. No strict time limits are imposed upon the player, and the time counter on the HUD has been removed completely. All Zones are present, unlike the Mega Play version of ''Sonic 1''. [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16-bit)|Special Stages]] are also missing as no circle of stars will appear when passing [[Checkpoint|Star Posts]]. Although no [[Chaos Emeralds]] can be collected, the player will automatically receive the good ending when completing the game. There is also no high score table displayed at the end of a game.

The 2 Player VS mode selection is present and accessible by inserting two credits to play (one for each player) and pressing the 2P start button. The mode behaves slightly differently, presenting the continue screen after either player wins a [[Zone]] and prompting the two players to insert credits and try again. Like in the 1-player mode, extra lives cannot be earned from monitors. The time counter is still present for both participants in this mode.

==Physical scans==
{{Scanbox
| console=MegaPlay
| region=EU
| front=Sonic the hedgehog2 mega play ARCADE EU.jpg
}}
{{Scanbox
| console=MegaTech
| region=US
| front=Sonic the hedgehog2 mega tech ARCADE US.jpg
}}

==Technical information==
===ROM dump status===
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==References==
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[[Category:Arcade games]]