: Downloading ROMs from unauthorized third-party sites is considered illegal. Official Digital Store : You can safely and legally obtain the game through the Nintendo eShop
: Access definitive versions of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 , 2 , Sonic 3 & Knuckles , and Sonic CD .
for the Nintendo Switch is the expanded version of the 2022 collection, released on June 23, 2023. It features remastered versions of Sonic 1 , Sonic 2 , Sonic CD , and Sonic 3 & Knuckles , alongside 12 Game Gear titles. Key Content and Features
However, the is nuanced. Many retro collectors argue that ROM availability actually drives sales of physical merchandise. If you play a ROM of Sonic CD and love it, you might buy the Funko Pop, the t-shirt, or the official vinyl soundtrack.