Radica Games Sega Mega Drive 74065 Instruction Manual

BUTTONS AND FEATURES

SEGA ARCADE LEGENDS

The Legend

Known as the Genesis in North America, the Mega Drive was launched in

1989 as a follow-up to the Sega Master System.  With over 600 titles by

the end of its life cycle, Sega ruled the 16-bit generation by finally bring-

ing the arcade experience home.  The last Mega Drive system was built

in 1997,  but the games live on as true Arcade Legends.

Set Up

The Sega Arcade Legends contains 6 of the most popular games built-in,

with no extra equipment needed. 

SOME CONTENT IN THE GAME PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO

ACCESS, FOR EXAMPLE THE TWO PLAYER MODE. THIS IS THE

ORIGINAL GAME SOFTWARE AND HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED.

Games Included:                                                          

Sonic the Hedgehog

Altered Beast

Golden Axe

Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine

Flicky

Kid Chameleon

IMPORTANT!  NOT ALL GAMES WILL WORK IN THE TWO PLAYER

MODE.  A MESSAGE WITH “TWO PLAYER” MODE WILL APPEAR ON

THE STARTUP SCREEN BUT WILL ONLY RESPOND FOR THE “KID

CHAMELEON” GAME.  THIS IS A CARRY OVER FROM THE ORIGI-

NAL GAME SOFTWARE.

To use:

1. Load battery compartment with four AA batteries.  Alkaline batteries

work best.

2. Plug the Arcade Legends into the AV jacks on TV matching the color

of the jack to the cord.

3. Turn on the Arcade Legends by pressing the “Power Switch”

4. A menu screen should load.  Highlight the game you wish to play and

press “Start”.

5. Follow the instructions of the individual games.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

The Legend

In the battle for the 16-bit generation, Sega needed a character that

could take on a certain Italian plumber that had reigned supreme during

the previous generation.  They found their mascot in a little blue speed

machine named Sonic the Hedgehog.  Release in 1991, Sonic the

Hedgehog was the best selling game of the year and was the defining

game on the Sega Mega Drive.

Dr. Robotnik (Known as Dr. Eggman in Japan, hence his rotund appear-

ance), has been transforming all the cute, fuzzy animals into robots and it

is up to Sonic the Hedgehog to free them.  Running stage to stage, he

must free the animals and stop Dr. Robotnik’s mad schemes.  

Basic Controls

Directional Pad (D-Pad)

• Left or Right – Move Sonic the Hedgehog left or right

• Down – Duck; performs Sonic Spin Attack while moving

Button A, B, or C

• Jump while spinning (destroys enemies)

Rings

Along the way, Sonic will uncover secrets and surprises, as well as Rings,

which keep him alive.  As long as Sonic has at least one Ring, he will only

lose his rings when hit.  If Sonic has no rings, being hit will cause the

player to lose a life.

Lampposts

Every Zone has Lampposts placed at specific points.  By touching the

Lamppost, your current score and time are recorded.  If you die, you will

continue your game at the lamppost instead of at the start of the level.

ALTERED BEAST

The Legend

Released in 1988 in the arcades, Altered Beast became the launch title

for the Mega Drive.  Packed with the system, Altered Beast was the best

arcade to home translation to date and proved that the Mega Drive was a

step above.  

Based on Greek Myth, you are a fallen Centurion brought back to life by

Zeus to rescue his daughter Athena from the underworld god, Neff.

Taking on the forms of a Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, Weretiger, and

Golden Werewolf, you fight the demons of the underworld till you must

face and destroy Neff.

Basic Controls

Directional Pad (D-Pad)

• Left or Right – Move Left or Right

• Down – Kneel

Button A 

• Kick

Button B

• Punch

Button C

• Jump

Combo Moves

• D-pad Up + Button C: High jump

• D-pad Down + Button B: Lie on you back and kick upwards

Note: When the Centurion transforms into beast mode, the controls

change to fit the beast’s special attacks.  

GOLDEN AXE

The Legend

Released in 1989, Golden Axe was one of the first games released for the

Mega Drive and yet another example of it being able to bring the arcades

home.  In addition, the Mega Drive version went beyond the arcades,

adding two more levels much to the delight of fans.  Defining the side

scrolling action genre for all the games that followed it, Golden Axe con-

tinues to be popular among gamers today.

The evil Death Adder has murdered your family and brought terror to the

entire land.  Choose between the Warrior, Dwarf, or Amazon, and fight

hordes of enemies all the way to the final confrontation.  Find magic pots

and saddled creatures to help you in your quest. Using a mixture of

magic and might, you must crush the Death Adder and bring peace to

the land.

Basic Controls

Directional Pad (D-Pad)

• Left, Right, Up, or Down – Control your character

Button A

• Use Magic

Button B

• Attack

Button C

• Jump

Combo Moves

• Button B + Button C – Special Attack

• Button C then Button B – Downward Slash

• Tap D-Pad twice in any direction to run

• Run + Button B – Body Slam, Head Butt, Running Kick

• Run + Button C – Long Jump

DR. ROBOTNIK’S MEAN BEAN MACHINE

The Legend

Released in 1993, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is a complex puz-

zle game that still exists today.  

Match the color of the beans to form groups of four and make them

disappear.  Link larger groups and combinations for bonus points.  The

game ends when the screen is full of beans.

WARNING: EPILEPSY AND SEIZURES READ

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ARCADE

LEGENDS SEGA MEGA DRIVE

A few people may experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing

lights or patterns in our daily environment. These persons may experi-

ence seizures while watching TV pictures or playing video games. Players

who have not had any seizures may nonetheless have an undetected

epileptic condition.

Consult your physician before playing video games if you have an epilep-

tic condition or experience any of the following symptoms while playing

video games: altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, other involuntary

movements, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion

and/or convulsions.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

This game is powered by four (4) AA (LR6) batteries.

• Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the battery compartment

door can be removed. 

• Insert four (4) AA (LR6) batteries (we recommend alkaline) as indicated

inside the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a

screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CHANGING 

BATTERIES.

TV CONNECTION

NOTE: To connect Sega Mega Drive directly to a TV, the TV must be

equipped with audio and video input jacks or a Scart input. They are

commonly found on the front of the TV near the contrast, color, and pic-

ture adjustment controls or on the rear of the TV near the antenna and

cable/satellite jacks.

If your TV does not have audio and video input jacks, you may connect

Sega Mega Drive through a VCR connected to your TV.

CONNECTING TO A VCR

To connect Sega Mega Drive to your VCR, insert the yellow video plug

from the Main Unit into the video in (yellow) jack on your VCR, the white

audio plug into the left audio in (white) jack or via the Scart adaptor. Then

set the VCR to the appropriate video input mode (see your VCR’s operat-

ing manual for details).

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CONNECTING

CABLES TO A TV AND VCR.

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Model  74065

For 1 player / Ages 8 and up

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

P/N 82386710   Rev.E

Directional Pad

Start

Button A, B, C

Menu

Power