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| − | + | In [[SEGA]]'s naming terminology, a '''beta''' refers to game where all major game modes and features are closed; game is now being heavily tested for bugs by Sega of America's QA department. Betas are one of a few different types of [[prototype]]s. | |
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| + | The much more known [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nick Arcade prototype)|Nick Arcade]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai]] ''Sonic 2'' prototypes are '''not''' betas, as commonly believed—they are indeed alpha ROMs, with Nick Arcade possibly being a pre-alpha. | ||
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Revision as of 23:37, 25 April 2008
In SEGA's naming terminology, a beta refers to game where all major game modes and features are closed; game is now being heavily tested for bugs by Sega of America's QA department. Betas are one of a few different types of prototypes.
The much more known Nick Arcade and Simon Wai Sonic 2 prototypes are not betas, as commonly believed—they are indeed alpha ROMs, with Nick Arcade possibly being a pre-alpha.