{"product_id":"twinkle-tale-collectors-edition-for-sega-mega-drive-genesis-region-free-pre-order-retro-bit-publishing","title":"Twinkle Tale Collector's Edition for Sega Mega Drive \/ Genesis (Region Free) PRE ORDER | Retro-Bit Publishing","description":"\u003cb\u003ePRE-ORDER – pre-order window closes 20 December 2026. Retro-Bit expect finished stock in March 2027. We ship pre-orders as soon as stock reaches us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaria's destiny is to save the world!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn from the conflict between the elements, the land of Alphyrion is now threatened by monsters led by the dark mage Gado. The fortune teller Raza sees no other option than to give Orlov's young apprentice, Saria, three magical artifacts to fight the forces of Gado and free Alphyrion from his control. This magical adventure takes Saria through nine stages as she summons shooting stars, diamond arrows and silver comets to thwart evil and bring harmony back to the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- First official release outside of Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Newly localised into English by Nathan Deren, with translations by Jeff Nussbaum\u003cbr\u003e- Lucent blue 16-bit cartridge for SEGA Genesis® and PAL Mega Drive consoles\u003cbr\u003e- Individually numbered commemorative slipcover\u003cbr\u003e- Genesis \/ Mega Drive style plastic game case with reversible cartridge inlay sleeve\u003cbr\u003e- Full-colour instruction manual\u003cbr\u003e- Exclusive artwork from DANMAKUMAN\u003cbr\u003e- Region free – runs at 60Hz or 50Hz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZedLabz is an authorised stockist of Retro-Bit Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Publisher: Retro-Bit Publishing (licensed from Toyo Recording Co., Ltd.)\u003cbr\u003e- Platform: SEGA Genesis® \/ Mega Drive (16-bit cartridge)\u003cbr\u003e- Players: 1\u003cbr\u003e- Region: Region free\u003cbr\u003e- Cartridge colour: Lucent blue\u003cbr\u003e- Retro-Bit SKU: RB-CT-1045\u003cbr\u003e- EAN\/UPC: 849172018679\u003cbr\u003e- Pre-order window: November – 20 December 2026\u003cbr\u003e- Expected delivery: March 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-order FAQs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's included in this release?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn individually numbered embellished slipcover, a Genesis \/ Mega Drive plastic game case with a reversible cartridge inlay sleeve, a full-colour instruction manual and a Lucent blue 16-bit cartridge for Genesis \/ Mega Drive consoles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich version do we supply?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Collector's Edition with the Lucent blue cartridge – the version carried by retailers generally. Limited Run Games customers receive an exclusive Dragon Fire red cartridge instead; that version is only available from Limited Run Games, not from us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen will my pre-order ship?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetro-Bit expect to receive the finished product in March 2027, and we ship pre-orders as soon as stock reaches us. Dates on a release like this can move – we'll email you if they do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many will be made?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe total run depends on how many are pre-ordered during the ordering window, which closes on 20 December 2026. Each copy is individually numbered on the slipcover, and the Certificate of Authenticity sticker shows the final total for both versions combined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill there be a reprint?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetro-Bit say this is a one-time run and they don't plan to make more once orders are fulfilled. Independent retailers will hold limited quantities after release, so the pre-order window is the reliable way to get one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs there a digital version or a release on other consoles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a physical re-release for compatible home consoles, and Retro-Bit have no current plans to release it on any other platform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat consoles will run it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorth American SEGA Genesis® consoles, PAL Mega Drive consoles (including UK and European machines), and most third-party consoles that can run Genesis \/ Mega Drive cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the game region free?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like Retro-Bit's previous releases, it's region free on any compatible console.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it run at 50Hz on PAL consoles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe game is multi-regional and runs at 60Hz (NTSC, North America) or 50Hz (PAL, Europe and Australia).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I play it on a Japanese Mega Drive?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot out of the box – the cartridge won't fit the differently shaped slot on a Japanese Mega Drive. Adapters and modifications exist, but Retro-Bit don't recommend them unless you're happy to permanently modify your console.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it damage my console?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cartridge uses a 5-volt chip to keep your console running as it should, and the insert points are bevelled with rounded edges so it slots in without damaging the pins in the cartridge slot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's different from the original release?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe licensing has been updated for this release and the gameplay is unchanged. All in-game text has been fully translated into English by localiser Nathan Deren and translator Jeff Nussbaum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it reuse an existing fan translation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo – it's a whole new translation. Jeff Nussbaum has worked on many entries in the Ys series and on The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and Nathan Deren has worked with Retro-Bit on Psycho Dream, Undeadline and Undercover Cops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse the range:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/retro-bit\"\u003eRetro-Bit products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/select-games\"\u003eGames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/sega-mega-drive\"\u003eSega Mega Drive\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Retro Bit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68104958247164,"sku":"001196","price":78.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/files\/twinkle-tale-ce-md-10-contents.jpg?v=1794312679","url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-us\/products\/twinkle-tale-collectors-edition-for-sega-mega-drive-genesis-region-free-pre-order-retro-bit-publishing","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}