Final Fight MD (also known as Mega Final Fight) is one of the most notable homebrew ports coming to Sega’s Genesis / Mega Drive, and promises to give fans the ultimate 16-bit conversion of Capcom’s legendary belt-scrolling coin-op.
Sega superfan Mike Rouse – also known as Retro Gamer Boy and head of studio at Antstream – decided that the port was such a momentous undertaking that it really needed its own custom console bundle – so he set about creating not just a unique Mega Drive system (complete with upgrades and a new look) but also bespoke packaging for the machine and the game itself.
“Final Fight MD is an unbelievable project that sees a near-arcade perfect port of the seminal Beat’em-up come to the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive,” says Rouse, who has also created unique packaging for the Action Chair accessory.
“It was one of my all-time favourite arcade games when arcades were a thing, and I was always jealous that Nintendo fans would get their hands on it first. I had to wait for it to come to the Sega mega CD before I could play this at home. CFX is the studio behind this stunning port, and as well as supporting them on Patreon, I also wanted to celebrate this stunning game coming to my favourite console with another custom build. This time, though, I may have taken on too much.”
As well as showing off the build, Rouse also gives us a playthrough of the latest version of Final Fight MD, which is still in active development.
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Wow, this is such an awesome project! Mike Rouse really went all out with the Final Fight MD console. It’s cool to see a superfan take their love for a classic game and turn it into something tangible. The fact that he’s not just making a custom console but also unique packaging adds a whole new level of excitement for collectors and retro gamers.
Final Fight is such a legendary title, and having it on the Sega Genesis with a near-arcade perfect port is just mind-blowing. I can totally relate to that feeling of jealousy when certain games were exclusive to other consoles back in the day. It’s like a dream come true to finally see it on the Mega Drive! Can’t wait to see more updates on the game and the console itself. Major props to Mike for his dedication!
This is so cool! Mike Rouse really knocked it out of the park with this custom Final Fight MD console. It’s awesome to see a superfan take their passion to the next level like this. Final Fight is such a classic, and giving it the Mega Drive treatment is a dream come true for many of us who grew up with those games. The unique packaging and upgraded console design just add to the nostalgia. Can’t wait to see how the final version of the game turns out! This kind of dedication to retro gaming is what keeps the spirit alive. Major props to Rouse and the team behind this project!