Free Sega Genesis Collection for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

Sony is adding more and more features for its PlayStation Plus subscribers, with the most recent one being the ability to download free titles from the Sega Genesis Collection when they'll be released for the PlayStation 3 console.

PlayStation Plus subscribers benefit from a lot of great features, among them being the ability to download new games for free, as well as get them ahead of the rest of the PlayStation Network users.

Now, Sony and Sega have teamed up, and announced that they would release all of the games from the upcoming Sega Genesis Collection to PlayStation Plus members for free.

"Whether it was our favorite blue hedgehog or playing couch co-op as two centurions tried to free Zeus’ daughter, SEGA created some of the most defining titles in video game history. Now, the SEGA Genesis Collection is coming to PlayStation Store," wrote Grace Chen, senior manager of the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation blog.

"Starting March 29, SEGA will be rolling out the SEGA Genesis Collection, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Altered Beast, and more. All six of these titles will be playable on the PlayStation 3 and will include trophies."

"As a special gift and exclusive offer for our PlayStation Plus subscribers, the upcoming games (an almost $30 value) will be available two weeks early and free for one month each to download. To kick off the event, Sonic the Hedgehog will be available a full four weeks early on March 1 to PlayStation Plus subscribers!"

Check out the full list of titles and their release schedule below, both for PlayStation Plus subscribers and regular PlayStation Network members.

PlayStation Plus Releases (free)
Sonic the Hedgehog – Available March 1 – April 5
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Available April 5 – May 3
Streets of Rage 2 – Available May 3 – May 31
Golden Axe 2 – Available May 31 – July 5
Comix Zone – Available July 5 – August 2
Altered Beast – Available August 2 – August 30

Regular PlayStation Store Release ($4.99 each)
Sonic the Hedgehog – March 29
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – April 19
Streets of Rage 2 – May 17
Golden Axe 2 – June 14
Comix Zone – July 19
Altered Beast – August 16

Besides these free games, PlayStation Plus members should expect even more goodies from Sony in the following months, so stay tuned for the company's bi-monthly updates.