There was also a version of Sonic the Hedgehog that was released for the Sega Master System and the Game Gear, which loosely followed the design of the 16-bit version, although with new stages, some different zones and a level map. Noticeable differences were that the Chaos Emeralds had to be found within certain stages, instead of in the Special Stages(these only allowed the player to get rings and therefore more lives). Bonuses are awarded from the end panel, given some conditions, and there are no rings or badniks to be found in any boss levels (with the exception of the last level, Scrap Brain Zone which actually has no boss). The Sega Master System version was the final title for the console released in the U.S.
The Game Gear version has a lower screen resolution, but a larger color palette, and different controls (i.e. Sonic can accelerate and decelerate more easily, and can jump higher). Some gameplay changes were also made from the Master System version, such as warning signs added
near pits such in Green Hill Zone, because of the narrow screen and high speed; different level design on Labyrinth Zone, including location of the Chaos Emerald; falling in Jungle Zone Act 2 doesn’t lead to a bottomless pit and loss of a life; and some bosses are different.
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