An extraordinary piece of Sega's arcade legacy is headed to auction, as Ewbank's—the reputable UK auction house—prepares to offer one of the rarest Sega arcade machines ever produced: the SegaSonic the Hedgehog Multi Cabinet Swing.
Scheduled for auction on December 19th at 11AM UK time, this historically significant arcade game is expected to command attention from collectors, museums, and gaming preservationists around the world, with a guide price set between £20,000 and £40,000 (approximately $53,000). Originally launched in 1993, SegaSonic the Hedgehog was a distinctive entry in Sega’s arcade portfolio, introducing innovative multiplayer gameplay within the iconic Sonic franchise.
The unique Multi Cabinet Swing version on offer was once an exclusive attraction at Sega World, situated in London’s Trocadero entertainment center throughout the 1990s.
When Sega World closed in 1999, the cabinet was carefully salvaged and subsequently passed through the hands of a select group of private collectors.
Notably, it spent time on display in the boardroom of Sega's European headquarters before being featured most recently at a McLaren and Sega promotional event for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Ewbank’s describes the SegaSonic the Hedgehog Multi Cabinet Swing as fully tested and fully operational, emphasizing the cabinet’s exceptional condition and provenance.
The lot is accompanied by several valuable extras, including reproduction decals, two interchangeable control panels, and an operational key bearing a Sega-branded lanyard.
Importantly, this is the only known officially translated version of the 1993 coin-operated title, further elevating its significance among arcade and Sega fans. In a statement representative of the auction house's excitement, Ewbank’s highlights the cabinet’s distinctive attributes and historical importance.
The auction listing notes that, given the rare translated version, operational status, and storied history—including its time at Sega World London and Sega’s European HQ—this Multi Cabinet Swing is among the most remarkable arcade artifacts to hit the auction market in recent years.
For those following video game preservation, arcade machine collecting, or the broader legacy of Sega, the upcoming Ewbank's auction represents a unique chance to acquire a genuinely irreplaceable slice of gaming history.
Interested parties can participate when bidding opens live on December 19th. Stay tuned for more updates on rare arcade machine auctions and legacy gaming news by following leading industry sources and tuned into ongoing Nintendo news coverage.
Scheduled for auction on December 19th at 11AM UK time, this historically significant arcade game is expected to command attention from collectors, museums, and gaming preservationists around the world, with a guide price set between £20,000 and £40,000 (approximately $53,000). Originally launched in 1993, SegaSonic the Hedgehog was a distinctive entry in Sega’s arcade portfolio, introducing innovative multiplayer gameplay within the iconic Sonic franchise.
The unique Multi Cabinet Swing version on offer was once an exclusive attraction at Sega World, situated in London’s Trocadero entertainment center throughout the 1990s.
When Sega World closed in 1999, the cabinet was carefully salvaged and subsequently passed through the hands of a select group of private collectors.
Notably, it spent time on display in the boardroom of Sega's European headquarters before being featured most recently at a McLaren and Sega promotional event for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Ewbank’s describes the SegaSonic the Hedgehog Multi Cabinet Swing as fully tested and fully operational, emphasizing the cabinet’s exceptional condition and provenance.
The lot is accompanied by several valuable extras, including reproduction decals, two interchangeable control panels, and an operational key bearing a Sega-branded lanyard.
Importantly, this is the only known officially translated version of the 1993 coin-operated title, further elevating its significance among arcade and Sega fans. In a statement representative of the auction house's excitement, Ewbank’s highlights the cabinet’s distinctive attributes and historical importance.
The auction listing notes that, given the rare translated version, operational status, and storied history—including its time at Sega World London and Sega’s European HQ—this Multi Cabinet Swing is among the most remarkable arcade artifacts to hit the auction market in recent years.
For those following video game preservation, arcade machine collecting, or the broader legacy of Sega, the upcoming Ewbank's auction represents a unique chance to acquire a genuinely irreplaceable slice of gaming history.
Interested parties can participate when bidding opens live on December 19th. Stay tuned for more updates on rare arcade machine auctions and legacy gaming news by following leading industry sources and tuned into ongoing Nintendo news coverage.
