It is a well known fact that Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most loved characters of all time in the world of video games. Sonic, who was introduced mainly to counter the popularity of Mario, sold no less than 50 millions copies in its introductory year of 1991. And even 18 years after it was first launched Sonic games have managed to maintain their popularity among both youngsters and adults, who even today prefer these games over any other. After all, the permanence of the character in store shelves for such a long time is proof enough of its success. Today, the game titles enjoy an even greater level of popularity than they did when they where first released.
Even though, for many people Sonic games are quite similar to Mario games, there are significant differences between the two which offer the players of sonic a much advanced and adventure filled experience. There are numerous ways in which the 19 versions of Sonic the Hedgehog, which have been released over the years, can be played by game lovers across the world. Perhaps the most common way of enjoying a game of sonic is by hooking up a Sega game console with the home entertainment system used in a player's house.
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