New batch of Sega 3D Arcade Classics headed to Nintendo 3DS

Sega today announced that they are finally bringing a new batch of remastered arcade classics to the Nintendo 3DS in North America. These aren’t just quick emulated ports, they feature 3D visuals, new modes, options, features, music and more.

First up will be 3D After Burner II in early 2015, followed by 3D Fantasy Zone, 3D OutRun, 3D Fantasy Zone II and 3D Thunder Blade.

The games will hit the eShop for $5.99 a piece.

Read on for the announcement.

SEGA of America Inc. and SEGA Europe, Ltd. today announce a second batch of 3D remasterings exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, spotlighting SEGA?s arcade history. Beginning with the release of 3D After Burner II in early 2015, the second batch of titles will be released monthly and include 3D Fantasy Zone, 3D OutRun, 3D Fantasy Zone II, and 3D Thunder Blade. Not only does each title deliver a full-fledged vintage arcade experience, recreating the environment down to the mechanical sounds of the arcade machines themselves, but it also adds to the original experience with new modes, options, and original musical tracks.

?These games were completely re-built to offer a robust 3D experience that offers more modern gameplay while still keeping true to the original,? commented John Cheng, President and COO, SEGA of America. ?These are the best versions of some of our most unforgettable games and playing them is just like sitting in an arcade machine?.

All games will be priced at MSRP $5.99/?4.99/?4.49 and will be available for download in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. Please see SEGA?s official blog at http://blogs.sega.com/ for further information and updates, including release date announcements.