Mega Drive collections for PC

Four sets feature over 40 games.

SEGA has announced that a collection of four volumes from the SEGA Mega Drive platform will be released exclusively for PC.

SEGA Mega Drive Classic Collection covers an array of arcade gaming experiences, with the first instalment hitting retail stores in September 2010.

All 4 boxed volumes contain over 40 celebrated SEGA classics. Featured games include Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin and Sonic The Hedgehog.

Fans can now enjoy a save and load functionality added to all games, a first in this series! In addition, SEGA Mega Drive Collection offers a new front-end option to accommodate keyboard support.

"The SEGA Mega Drive is considered to be one of the greatest consoles of all time and there is a whole SEGA generation that have fond memories of playing these games," commented Gary Knight, senior vice president of marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. "With this collection now available, long-time Mega Drive fans, collectors and new comers are given the opportunity to re-live the dawn of the video games industry!"

There's no info on the planned release scheduled for instalments two, three and four.