SEGA today announced debut of Sonic The Hedgehog for Android. The SEGA Genesis favourite will be available today on Google Play for $2.99/£1.99/€2.69/AUD$2.99. This release gives fans a whole new look at Sonic’s world, optimised with widescreen support and exclusive features for mobile phones. Additionally, the all-new update allows gamers to unlock Sonic’s pals Tails and Knuckles as playable characters for the very first time. Sonic The Hedgehog is currently available for iOS through the App Store and this all-new content will be offered as a free update for gamers already playing on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Thanks to a hefty overhaul, Sonic The Hedgehog now features widescreen support, allowing fans to see the game better than ever before on their mobile devices and they will be able to zoom through Zones at a smooth 60 frames per second. In addition to playing as Tails and Knuckles, Sonic enthusiasts will also enjoy a remastered original soundtrack, new leaderboards and achievements, and an all-new Time Attack mode.

Any die-hard Sonic fans out there? Will you be picking up this retro classic on your phone? Let us know in the comments below.