August 16, 2013

Castle of Illusion Hits PS3 9/3, Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

We are thrilled to finally announce the release date of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Built from the ground up, this re-imagined version of the Sega Genesis/Mega drive classic will be available for download on PlayStation Network on September 3rd at $14.99.

We are also running a pre-order program which is exclusive to PlayStation Network. With your pre-order, you will be able to immediately download and enjoy the following pre-order exclusive gifts.

Original Genesis version of the game

Pre-order exclusive dynamic theme

Three Avatars

The pre-order will begin on August 20th and end on September 2nd.

The dynamic theme and original Genesis version of the game will be available only during this pre-order period. The bonus items will not be available after September 2nd and won’t be available for purchase on the store. Don’t miss the opportunity to pre-order Castle of Illusion and grab these rare bonus items!

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StingrayX
August 16, 2013 at 1:08 pm PDT

Ah cool, the original!
MakoSOLIDER
August 16, 2013 at 1:09 pm PDT

The price sold me on it. Looking forward to this.
FunkyTable
August 16, 2013 at 1:10 pm PDT

Will Rayman Legends come out September 3? Will we be able to preorder for any kind of bonus?
DrApollo
August 16, 2013 at 1:11 pm PDT

Sold!
Sonicfan11589
August 16, 2013 at 1:16 pm PDT

Since u work for sega, if u could pass this along, i hope u guys have something special for Virtua Fighter’s 20th anniversary, u guys didn’t do anything for the franchise’s 15th at least in North America, Would love to see the following:
-VF 1 and 3 for PSN/XBLA and hopefully Wii U eShop.
-VF on PS Vita or at least 3DS.
-Virtua Fighter 6 for PS4 and Xbox One.

PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN!! I LOVE VF.

Sorry to sort of spam this blog.
cmdluke
August 16, 2013 at 1:19 pm PDT

any Plus discount like Ducktales?
MakoSOLIDER
August 16, 2013 at 1:20 pm PDT

Will the original genesis version have trophies lol? It would make me play it.
sigma779
August 16, 2013 at 1:20 pm PDT

Will the original Genesis version have it’s own set of trophies?
- Mai Kawaguchi
  August 20, 2013 at 10:11 am PDT
  
  No. There is no trophies attached to this bonus original game. The game was ported to PS3 “as is”. No new features were added.
thebledkid22
August 16, 2013 at 1:20 pm PDT

@MakoSOLDIER my thoughts exactly. would preorder day one if it also has trophies.
UndreyVITA
August 16, 2013 at 1:21 pm PDT

Vita?
Mando44646
August 16, 2013 at 1:32 pm PDT

Vita support or no interest
XeahuleXolic
August 16, 2013 at 1:36 pm PDT

this is a must have!!
Zionine
August 16, 2013 at 1:39 pm PDT

I would eat this UP on Vita. Especially the original version.
tusunami
August 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm PDT

Oh really I’m doing this as soon as I get home!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tusunami
August 16, 2013 at 1:42 pm PDT

Made a mistake, gotta wait 4 more days ugh.
YorlecmNwahs
August 16, 2013 at 1:47 pm PDT

Go to Google

Search “Let’s Get FlatOut Head On PS Vita Compatible”

Click on the first result.

Sign the petition please.

Thank you
YorlecmNwahs
August 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm PDT

This is going to be so awesome! Love the old Mickey games.
ElektroDragon
August 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm PDT

Plus pre-order discount please!!!
CatatonicAlex
August 16, 2013 at 1:49 pm PDT

IGN has this listed as a Vita release.
I hope someone gets fired.
Shame on you IGN.
:(
Squiggle55
August 16, 2013 at 1:58 pm PDT

I can’t think of a better preorder bonus. Very sneaky, guys. I may preorder this one now. Well played.
stlthriot
August 16, 2013 at 2:12 pm PDT

Definitely grabbing this! :D
navcomm81
August 16, 2013 at 2:41 pm PDT

$11.99 PlayStation Plus? That’d definitely win me over.
Doc_Tury
August 16, 2013 at 2:44 pm PDT

I was already buying it! This Sweetens the deal! The best pre order deal in a long time for a PSN game!
poodude
August 16, 2013 at 2:45 pm PDT

To echo a few other users, does the Genesis version come with trophies?
mwatcher
August 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm PDT

I’d also appreciate a response re: trophies on the Genesis version.
xClayMeow
August 16, 2013 at 3:06 pm PDT

First we get an updated DuckTales and now an updated Castle of Illusion….yet no Vita version for either, despite that being the perfect platform for side-scrolling platformers.

:sigh:
onslaughtree
August 16, 2013 at 3:27 pm PDT

Now that’s an awesome bonus.
And did I read this correct. If you pre-order it when the pre-order goes live, you get to download the original version and play right away ?. I’m sold.
- Mai Kawaguchi
  August 20, 2013 at 10:15 am PDT
  
  Yes, for PSN (US/Canada/LATAM) users, you can download and play the original game immediately after you place an order. And … the pre-order starts today!
Kchow23
August 16, 2013 at 3:37 pm PDT

The game looks amazing, wish there was a PS Vita version just like Puppeteer also.
duke301
August 16, 2013 at 3:38 pm PDT

I was going to buy Ragnarok Odyssey on sale on Vita next week, but I think I’ll pick this up instead. Had a lot of fun playing Castle of Illusion back in the day. The preorder bonuses make it even better, now how about a preorder plus discount? Yes?
Dangisuckatgamin
August 16, 2013 at 3:44 pm PDT

I would also like to know if the Original Sega game will have trophies, also I may get this even if it doesn’t because that’s a good deal!
coolasj19
August 16, 2013 at 4:10 pm PDT

Hey, Mai Kawaguchi
It would be a good idea to answer the questions of people that are interested in your game. The likelihood that they will buy it goes down with each one that remains unanswered. And it guarantees people won’t forget about it.
israelpacheco89
August 16, 2013 at 4:13 pm PDT

Excited to check this out! Never played the original but I did play the spiritual sequel on the 3DS last year. I have to say that these are some very cool preorder bonuses. Will be preordering once the store updates on Tuesday :)
airic82
August 16, 2013 at 4:23 pm PDT

Please let there be a Plus discount like there was for DuckTales!
PainOfSarrow
August 16, 2013 at 4:48 pm PDT

dont care for games like this or ducktales but i must say its pretty kool to have extra bonuses like this on pre-orders. a bit more content for ur money. specialy the original full game.
RidleysBox
August 16, 2013 at 4:51 pm PDT

I was on the fence with buying this, but the bonuses have swayed me I believe.
lisatsunami
August 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm PDT

I like the digital bonuses so I will pre-order.
Digital-Big-Boss
August 16, 2013 at 5:41 pm PDT

The original Genesis game free with a pre-order. Now this is a great way to do pre-orders, hopefully others will follow SEGAs fantastic example.
Shrewder
August 16, 2013 at 6:00 pm PDT

These pre-order bonuses are appreciated. Thank you.
lionkrm07
August 16, 2013 at 6:29 pm PDT

I’m hoping this game has come out, I remember with great affection and see how it will be improved for PS3 is incredible … waiting for September 3rd and the price is great
Neil
August 16, 2013 at 6:57 pm PDT

Castle of Illusions is one of my favorite games of all time so yes of course fans like me will pre-order just to have it for free!
Apeman24
August 16, 2013 at 8:24 pm PDT

Cool like a duck tales type deal, nice.
blakseed
August 16, 2013 at 8:50 pm PDT

Pretty impressive deal.
Sarges24
August 16, 2013 at 9:16 pm PDT

I was kind of planning on picking this up but with the pre-order deals…. makes it tough to pass. Great bonuses. I really wish other titles would offer such quality/limited freebies. Great job Sega!
averageguy00
August 16, 2013 at 10:43 pm PDT

id rather have magical quest starring mickey mouse. had a lot of fun with that on the snes.
wilfareus
August 17, 2013 at 12:23 am PDT

the lack of Vita support bewilders me
but this is an awesome way to do the pre-order :D
Elvick_
August 17, 2013 at 12:37 am PDT

Awesome pre-order bonuses.

Shame that there’s no PS Vita version. Even if it was just the emulated version of the Genesis version…

I really really really want this on my PS Vita and would gladly buy it twice for it. (and Ducktales… Capcom… *glares*)

Oh well.
mgsfoxhound2
August 17, 2013 at 1:30 am PDT

sweet, thank you so much! the original game for pre- orders and other bonus is awesome deal. please keep this up in the future. just FYI castle of illusion was actually started on the Sega master system, anyone remember?
PrimeroIncognito
August 17, 2013 at 4:36 am PDT

What a sweet deal. I was going to buy this game anyway, but now I’m even more excited for it. Thanks!

Looks like you got your wish, Spoonman!
JanusDS
August 17, 2013 at 6:12 am PDT

Not a big fan of full price especially at $15 but getting the original Genesis game sweetens the pot a bit. It’s been a very long time since I played that and would be interesting to see how it holds up and compares to this remake. :)

I also agree with others that this would be a great one to have on Vita as well.
SuperHALFBEAST
August 17, 2013 at 7:53 am PDT

Sony/SEGA, who ever is in charge of this awesomeness, if you can make the original Castle of Illusion pre-order bonus thingy compatible for the VITA, I will love you FOREVER!