Sonic the Hedgehog on MEGA65 with Commodore 64 Core. It works!

In this video, I put the MEGA65 to the test by attempting to run the Commodore 64 version of Sonic the Hedgehog. This isn’t just any C64 game—it requires an REU (RAM Expansion Unit) with 256 Kb to run. But does the C64 core on the MEGA65 have what it takes? I try loading the game both with and without a fast loader, including an EPXY Fast Loader cartridge, each with its own set of challenges. Watch as I explore compatibility and finally get Sonic up and running. Or do I? Tune in to find out!

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00:00 - Introduction to MEGA65 and Sonic for C64
01:00 - Video Bumper
01:06 - Preparing the SD Card to Load Sonic on the MEGA65
01:42 - Downloading the Sonic for C64 Files
02:48 - Boot the MEGA65 with the C64 Core
03:19 - Mounting the Sonic Disk Image on the C64 Core
03:29 - Activate the REU with the C64 Core on the MEGA65
03:43 - LOADing Sonic from the .D64 Disk Image
04:04 - Trying the EPYX Fast Loader Cartridge
04:33 - DOH! Can't use EPYX with REU at the Same Time!
05:01 - Loading with REU (No EPXY Cart)
05:22 - Sonic for C64 Fast or Compatible Load
06:32 - More retroCombs Stuff
08:09 - Back in the Day Musings
08:30 - Loading Done! Did it Work?
09:10 - Sonic for C64 Play Demonstration
10:00 - Answering the Question: Can you Play Sonic for C64 on MEGA65?
10:27 - C64 Core Feature Request
10:56 - Sonic for C64 Gameplay
11:53 - Can I Loaded the Softare Faster?
12:22 - Pro Tip for C64 Core Hardware and REU Options
12:57 - Let's Load with the Sonic Program Fast Loader
14:02 - Seems Much Faster!
15:17 - Check out my MEGA65 User's Guide Series