Unlike the original 1994 Genesis release, the XBLA port includes several modern enhancements:
: Originally released on June 10, 2009, as part of the "Sega Vintage Collection". Sonic The Hedgehog 3 [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]
: Direct transfer from a PC is possible using the Xbox 360 Neighborhood tool. Unlike the original 1994 Genesis release, the XBLA
: Files can be copied from a FAT32-formatted USB drive using tools like XexMenu . Unlike the original 1994 Genesis release
: A new custom game save option allows players to save their progress anywhere during gameplay, overriding the original Genesis save system.