Birthday Blur
It what is becoming something of an annual tradition, Sega is holding a short sale on video games featuring their famous mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. The sale – which is currently only live in North America – is being held to celebrate Sonic’s 28th birthday (28th!) and sees reductions on numerous games from the blue blur’s legacy.
TheXbox Marketplacehas discounts on the excellent Sonic Mania and its Encore DLC, as well as price cuts on Sonic Forces and the awesome kart racerSonic & Sega All Stars Racing Transformed.The PlayStation Storehas classic ’90s releases such asSonic the Hedgehog, Sonic CDandSonic The Fightersfor just a few bucks each, with discounts on later releases such asSonic the Hedgehog Adventure 1 & 2, Sonic Generations, Sonic UnleashedandAll Stars Racing Transformed.
The Nintendo eShopfeatures WiiU releasesSonic BoomandSonic and The Lost World, alongside 3DS titles such asSonic Boom: Shattered CrystalandSonic Boom: Fire and Ice.For Switch, both theSonic Sega Agescollection andSonic Forcesare also discounted.
Even the mascot’s most recent releaseTeam Sonic Racingis included in the deal on PS4 and Switch. So if you needed to plug any holes in your collection. Now’s the time. The Sonic Anniversary Sale will run until June 24, we will keep you updated if the sale moves into territories outside of the U.S of A.
Get Sonic games at a discounted price during the Sonic Anniversary Sale on Nintendo#eShop, going on now till 6/24!https://t.co/qhhyrBeAOXpic.twitter.com/kdkWna7uqc
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica)Jul 07, 2025
