12 SEGA Game Gear Classics Arrive Inside Yakuza Kiwami 3
- 12 SEGA Game Gear titles will be playable inside Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on Xbox Series X|S.
- Classics include Sonic Chaos, Pac‑Man, Streets of Rage and more, many with split‑screen support.
- The Xbox release arrives February 12; three additional SEGA arcade games are also included.
What’s included: the Game Gear lineup
Sega’s handheld catalogue is being woven into Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, giving players instant access to a dozen Game Gear classics while exploring RGG Studios’ new entry. The titles range from puzzle and platformers to beat ’em ups and racing spin‑offs.
Here are the 12 Game Gear games confirmed so far:
- Columns
- Fantasy Zone Gear
- Galaga 2
- G‑LOC: Air Battle
- Mappy
- Pac‑Man
- Puzlow Kids
- Sonic Chaos (Sonic & Tails)
- Sonic Drift
- Streets of Rage
- The GG Shinobi
- Woody Pop
Split‑screen and multiplayer features
Several of these ports support split‑screen multiplayer, letting two players sit down on the same console. That design mirrors past Yakuza entries, which have long bundled playable retro machines as in‑game distractions.
Extra arcade additions
Alongside the Game Gear list, Sega has confirmed at least three arcade titles that will appear in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Emergency Call Ambulance, SlashOut, and Magical Truck Adventure. These arcade inclusions continue the series’ tradition of mixing unique cabinet oddities with its open‑world hubs.
Release timing and platforms
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 12. The package’s retro catalog is part of the in‑game experience rather than a standalone compilation, so the classic titles will be accessible only from within the Yakuza game world.
Community reaction and context
Fans have praised the breadth of retro content but some expressed disappointment that the emulated titles aren’t offered as separate, standalone releases. Still, many appreciate the series’ long‑running approach of discovering and playing retro gems inside bars, arcades, and minigames.
For reference and the original announcement artwork, see the post from RGG Studios associate Yutaka Ito: https://x.com/YutakaIto_RGG/status/2011733179225555385?s=20
Why it matters
Including 12 Game Gear titles and multiple arcade games adds nostalgia value and replayability to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. For retro fans and newcomers alike, it’s a way to sample forgotten SEGA handheld and arcade experiences while playing a modern action‑RPG on Xbox hardware.
