{"product_id":"ecco-the-dolphin-sega-genesis","title":"Ecco the Dolphin for Sega Genesis (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v2-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v2-lead\"\u003eEcco the Dolphin is a strange, quiet Genesis adventure where you guide a bottlenose dolphin through undersea caves, ancient ruins and eventually an alien machine, using sonar to solve puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rgm-condition-note\"\u003eImages are representative product references, not photographs of the exact pre-owned copy. They do not guarantee its cosmetic condition or included packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA pod lost to the storm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSega released Ecco the Dolphin on the Genesis in 1992. It opens in Home Bay, where a strange storm sweeps Ecco's pod out of the water. Ecco sets off to find them, meets other sea creatures, and learns that an alien race called the Vortex is behind the disappearance. The journey leads through places like Medusa Bay, the Undercaves and the Ice Zone, then to the Asterite, the oldest creature in the sea, and finally to Atlantis and a time machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSonar, air and crystal glyphs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcco has to surface for air, and running out is a constant danger in the deep caves. A press of the sonar button lets Ecco sing, which talks to other animals and activates crystal Glyphs that give hints or open paths. Holding it sends out an echo that draws a map of the area. Ecco can also charge to ram sharks and jellyfish, and pushing boulders, clearing barriers and timing dashes shape most of the puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePasswords and cartridge condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing covers the cartridge unless the title says otherwise, and the photo is representative. Check the label and look at the edge contacts, which should be free of heavy dirt or corrosion. Ecco uses a password system, so write down the passwords shown between levels. There is no internal save battery in this cartridge. The case and manual are included only if the title says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcco the Dolphin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSega Genesis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhysical format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSega\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned, individual cosmetic condition varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBox, manual and accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm individual item contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"rgm-v2-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does Ecco the Dolphin play on Sega Genesis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou swim freely through large side-view levels, managing your air, fighting with a ramming charge and using sonar to talk to creatures and read Glyphs. Progress depends on finding your way through mazes of caves more than on fast reflexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich consoles does this cartridge work on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plays on the Sega Genesis Model 1 and Model 2, and it fits the Genesis Nomad handheld. It is a North American cartridge meant for US systems. It does not work in the Genesis Mini, which has built-in games only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ecco the Dolphin cartridge. A case and manual are included only when the title says so. The photo shows a representative cartridge, so label wear and sticker condition vary from copy to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-shipping\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree U.S. Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo minimum order. No shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610463699240,"sku":"R118-039","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/R118-039-1.jpg?v=1790511829","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/ecco-the-dolphin-sega-genesis","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}