Code May Exist for One; Sales May Determine the Other
We continue our inside look at what to expect from Sega from our anonymous tipster with this: the same source tells us the company is internally evaluating potential ports of Sonic Generations to upcoming systems–Wii U and Playstation Vita–depending on a number of factors.
In fact, our source says internal code allegedly already exists that hint toward the console edition of Generations coming to Sony’s new handheld system. The PS Vita won’t come to domestic shores until 2012, but is slated for release in Japan at the end of this year…just as other already known versions of the game will be hitting store shelves. There have been off and on murmurs of Generations heading to PS Vita, though nothing has been confirmed officially thus far.
Further, our source says Sega may be working on a version of Yakuza 5 for the PS Vita. The next phase in the underworld action title was discussed briefly by creator Toshihiro Nagoshi when Sega formed a new Ryu ga Gotoku internal development team on September 1st, though no release timetable for the proper sequel were disclosed.
Regarding the prospects of a Wii U Generations port, our source indicates Sega could prepare it for the system’s launch sometime next year, but only if sales of existing versions far exceed Sega’s internal expectations. Even if that doesn’t pan out, the source says there indeed is a Sonic in the works for the system, and it is likely another secondary title. If that holds, it would continue Sega’s strategy of keeping primary fare on XBOX 360 and PS3, while Nintendo consoles get their own unique games.
The source requested anonymity, but has provided accurate guidance to us in the past.
Beginning Monday, we’ll have more internal tidbits to share in the lead-up to the Tokyo Game Show, and they will draw out to a wider range of Sega franchises.
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Either way is a win-win. Xbox 360 and PS3 console gamers finally get to play quality, canon Sonic games, (and other Sega games) and Wii console gamers get their own unique games in the works.
Personally, Sega should wait a few months after the 360 and PS3 versions are released.
But for those who don’t have either console, playing Generations on the WiiU and the Vita sounds like a great idea.
Hmmm nice….look forward to seeing more as time goes on… for shitz and giggles I wonder if it was that Prophet Wentos guy? No matter its always good to have a credible source none the less.
Good news for the nintendo console fans.
The psp vita looks nice I need try that it out.
This is great news. I am looking forward to the 3DS Sonic Generations but I would also love to play the HD version of the game so that is where a Wii U version would come in for me, and I am sure the people who will buying the Vita will also be happy about this. Of course Sega should finish the HD and 3DS version on current platforms first before making the jump just so that they have a high quality base to work upon.
If it means more money for Sega, why not. They need it to make more games.
Didn’t they say this for Sonic Colors? Bringing it to the PS3 and 360 consoles if the Wii/DS version made big sales?
Well I kept hearing that Sonic Colors did remarkably in sales for the past months since it released… still no word about it being ported.
They will probably relase it for Vita but I doubt it will come to WiiU.
Vita is relased in 3/4 months while WiiU in 9/12 months so port would be useless and wont sell because everyone who wanted it would probably buy it for other console.
If I would need to choose I would choose Vita without doubt. WiiU is just another console while Vita is handeld. Playing such game (I mean HD ver.) on the go would be dream of every Sonic fan.
I know Vita is powerful but can it really handle a game like Generations (HD)?
vita can handle ps3 games so port sonic generation to vita and id buy the vita im itching to buy it
Woohoo!
Means i have to wait another 3 years to get a worth while sonic title on my 360! I’m still slightly sour about never being able to play colours….
Why can’t they just release the sonic games on all 3 of the systems? That way nobody misses out. I missed out on Colours, Wii owners are missing out on Generations…
Looks like i best get saving for a WiiU then… Dont wanna miss out again
For the Vita, it sounds like a reasonable timetable (at least in japan) for a close release. But it coming to the WiiU still sounds a bit too far-fetched for me.
This is great rumour news. However, if it does come to the Vita, wont SGVita be a port with downgraded graphics? If it comes to the wii u, then that’s cool too.
@HUNTER297- the reason ppl want SG for wii u is because buying a 360/PS3 seems pointless at this time, so they would liike to play SG on a console that will last for years.
They could just make every game on each home console since they have the same technology level.
^ Why can’t someone at Sega have this logic?
@Frankthehedgehog105
You…uh….herm… how do I put this…need to do some research? Hm?
This reminds me of Wentos the Traveling Salesman. He was a nice guy. How Mario & Sonic 3 is going to be something different, how Colors is going to get an HD port, and one other thing I forgot
@Frank: Do some research on the specs of the Wii, 360, and PS3 before you type up nonsense like this, ‘kay?
@Sonic&Tails and Ricardo
I will say something that can result in schock but ironically Vita has more RAM than PS3…
A far as I can see, Vita is to PS3 what Game Gear was to Master System.
My inside source is telling me that Generations is coming to Wii U after Colors comes to PS3/360.
@HUNTER297 – Really? Wow, cool! I’m prob not gonna get vita tho, because its basically just a portable ps3. I might get the ps4 though, depending if the 720 will be less powerful…hey, it happened this generation, and it can happen next. But how do you guys find out info on these systems, like their disk space, RAMS, etc????????
Sonical: The difference is that I know you don’t have a source. =)
This source has lead to a couple published articles here in the past–the not too distant past–and aside from a timing delay with one of the tidbits, the source has been spot on.
Remember, it doesn’t automatically mean Generations is coming to Vita / WiiU…it just means they’re considering it. That’s the language I received.
-T
@Sonical: Riiiiiiiight. (I DON’T BELIEVE YOU!!!)
Wish they would do the same with Sonic Colours. :\
Oh God I hope the PS3 and Vita versions can share the same save files. That would be awesome.
Hhhhh. I See FAKE
Sega says NO to WiiU.
Lucas- …..What?
@Ricardo
Different sources. In most cases hardware producer publish them.
I’d support both. But I’d think that the Vita version would come first. And I want the Vita version to use the Hedgehog Engine but have different stages from the console versions….
@Stephan
Sega say no to generations for WiiU
WiiU receive new sonic game only.
@Lucas: Why can’t Generations be on the Wii U? Give a reason, don’t just say “NO GENERATIONS ON WII U WE DON’T LIKE IT LAWL”.
@Amuro
Sega say no to generations on WiiU.
But I want new sonicon WiiU =)
@Lucas
If you’d actually read the entire article, you’d see that a Wii U Sonic game in development.
@Lucas: Implying Generations isn’t a new game. FAIL.
Implying Generations isn’t a new game. FAIL.
Really?
Sega say no generations on WiiU and I FAIL?
pf!!!
Sega start a new sonic on WiiU, but I don’t see generations ¬¬
Vita? YEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!! Wii U¿ NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
The wii u will be too late if it ggets sg. I mean seriously, it’s [supposedly] coming to the PC for Christ’s sake, everyone will have played it by time the Wii U is out.
Fuck SG on Wii U, I got mah 3DS and 360 BIATCHEZZ
Wii U port as a launch game would benefit both Sega and Nintendo. And i doubt they would port the Console version to PSvita. Simply because they could’ve ported the console version to 3DS with downscaled graphics but Iizuka said he wanted to make it from the ground up for 3DS. So you’d have a better chance of seeing a more upscale 3DS version on the PSVita.
Very smart, SEGA, VERY smart.
. It’s good that they learned that porting a game from 360/PS3 to the Wii isn’t such a great idea (Sonic Unleashed). But with the success of Sonic Colors, it’s good to know they’re making exclusives for Nintendo. Great job SEGA, now gives us our Sonic Colors 2. 
Would I love Gens on Wii U? Absolutely.
What would I love more? An exclusive on Wii U, taking advantage of that beautiful next-gen graphics (legit next-gen, as it’s an 8th gen console, where as Wii, PS3, and 360 were 7th gen).
And all signs point to Wii U being indeed more powerful than the PS360, so it’s not another case of Wii being inferior in ways to the Xbox 1… Just how much more powerful is Wii U is the mystery.
So it looks like I could get my wish, not that I didn’t expect it after this gen and the many Wii-exclusive Sonic games.