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Mostly due to its inclusion in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, Sega is known for having a two note "jingle" which typically plays alongside its logo. Consisting of two cords; E♭ Major (E♭, G, B♭; "Se") and C Major (C, E, G; "Ga"), the jingle fulfils two roles; to inform customers that what they're looking at is a Sega product, and how the word "SEGA" is meant to be pronounced.
 
Mostly due to its inclusion in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, Sega is known for having a two note "jingle" which typically plays alongside its logo. Consisting of two cords; E♭ Major (E♭, G, B♭; "Se") and C Major (C, E, G; "Ga"), the jingle fulfils two roles; to inform customers that what they're looking at is a Sega product, and how the word "SEGA" is meant to be pronounced.
  
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The earliest known use of the jingle dates back to 1983 with Japanese television advertisements surrounding the [[SG-1000]]. It was used in virtually all Sega advertising from this point forwards, though consoles such as the [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Dreamcast]] used their own identifiers. The jingle was officially replaced with a new one in 2005 and then again in 2014, (North America also had the "Sega scream" which was also popular) however the 1983 version continued to appear in ''Sonic'' games and is still arguably the most recognisable.
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The earliest known use of the jingle dates back to 1983 with Japanese television advertisements surrounding the [[SG-1000]]. It was used in virtually all Sega advertising from this point forwards, though consoles such as the [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Dreamcast]] used their own identifiers. The jingle was officially replaced with a new one in 2005 and then again in 2014, (North America also had the "[[Sega Scream]]" which was also popular) however the 1983 version continued to appear in ''Sonic'' games and is still arguably the most recognisable.
  
 
Both the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]] use a non-voiced version of the jingle when starting up, as do several [[Sega Mega Drive]] games. The first video game to include the fully voiced version was 1991's ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', where the jingle alone is said to take up 1/8th of the cartridge's memory. Despite the advent of the CD-ROM and the ability to stream higher quality audio, it was not widely used in games after the demise of the Mega Drive, and was seemingly pulled from marketing campaigns by 1996.
 
Both the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Mega-CD]] use a non-voiced version of the jingle when starting up, as do several [[Sega Mega Drive]] games. The first video game to include the fully voiced version was 1991's ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', where the jingle alone is said to take up 1/8th of the cartridge's memory. Despite the advent of the CD-ROM and the ability to stream higher quality audio, it was not widely used in games after the demise of the Mega Drive, and was seemingly pulled from marketing campaigns by 1996.
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis]]''
 
*''[[Super Monkey Ball Jr.]]''
 
*''[[Super Monkey Ball Jr.]]''
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===Nintendo Switch===
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*''[[Sega Mega Drive - Nintendo Switch Online]]''
  
 
===Others===
 
===Others===
 
*''[[Alpha Protocol]]''
 
*''[[Alpha Protocol]]''
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*''[[Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball]]'' (GameCube)
 
*''[[Daytona USA]]'' (Xbox 360)
 
*''[[Daytona USA]]'' (Xbox 360)
 
*''[[Operation G.H.O.S.T.]]''
 
*''[[Operation G.H.O.S.T.]]''
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*''[[Sega Smash Pack (PC)|Sega Smash Pack]]''
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*''[[Sega Smash Pack (PC)|Sega Smash Pack]]'' (PC)
 
*''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Mania]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Mania]]''
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
*''[[Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown]]'' (Xbox 360)
 
*''[[Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown]]'' (Xbox 360)
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===Film===
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*''[[The Game Maker: Sega-hen]]'' (disc 2)
 
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===Other variants===
 
===Other variants===
 
Some games play the jingle, but not with the full choir, or have a different voice actor sing the tune.
 
Some games play the jingle, but not with the full choir, or have a different voice actor sing the tune.
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====Mega Drive====
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*''[[Doraemon: Yume Dorobou to 7 Nin no Gozans]]''
 
*''[[Magical Taruruto-kun (Mega Drive)|Magical Taruruto-kun]]''
 
*''[[Magical Taruruto-kun (Mega Drive)|Magical Taruruto-kun]]''
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*''[[Party Quiz Mega Q]]
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*''[[Party Quiz Mega Q]]''
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*''[[The Smurfs]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Spinball]]''
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*''[[Spirou]]''
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*''[[Tinhead]]''
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*''[[Tintin in Tibet]]''
 
*''[[Trouble Shooter]]''
 
*''[[Trouble Shooter]]''
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*[[Sega Mega-CD/Boot ROM|Boot ROM]]
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*''[[Game no Kanzume Vol. 1]]''
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*[[Chaotix]] (prototypes)
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*''[[Doraemon Nora no Suke no Yabou]]''
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*''[[Sonic Spinball (8-bit)|Sonic Spinball]]''
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*''[[Wonder Boy]]''
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*[[Sega Master System/Boot ROM|Boot ROM]] (North America/Europe)
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*''[[Action Fighter]]''
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*''[[Wonder Boy]]''
  
 
====Film====
 
====Film====
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
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Other games, such as ''[[Puyo Puyo Tetris]]'' also feature the Sega jingle, but sung by different voice actors (in this case, every playable character in the game has their own recording).
 
Other games, such as ''[[Puyo Puyo Tetris]]'' also feature the Sega jingle, but sung by different voice actors (in this case, every playable character in the game has their own recording).

Latest revision as of 10:35, 7 May 2024

The Sega logo in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Mega Drive, the first time the Sega jingle was heard in a video game.

Mostly due to its inclusion in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sega is known for having a two note "jingle" which typically plays alongside its logo. Consisting of two cords; E♭ Major (E♭, G, B♭; "Se") and C Major (C, E, G; "Ga"), the jingle fulfils two roles; to inform customers that what they're looking at is a Sega product, and how the word "SEGA" is meant to be pronounced.

The earliest known use of the jingle dates back to 1983 with Japanese television advertisements surrounding the SG-1000. It was used in virtually all Sega advertising from this point forwards, though consoles such as the Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast used their own identifiers. The jingle was officially replaced with a new one in 2005 and then again in 2014, (North America also had the "Sega Scream" which was also popular) however the 1983 version continued to appear in Sonic games and is still arguably the most recognisable.

Both the Sega Master System and Sega Mega-CD use a non-voiced version of the jingle when starting up, as do several Sega Mega Drive games. The first video game to include the fully voiced version was 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog, where the jingle alone is said to take up 1/8th of the cartridge's memory. Despite the advent of the CD-ROM and the ability to stream higher quality audio, it was not widely used in games after the demise of the Mega Drive, and was seemingly pulled from marketing campaigns by 1996.

Appearances in video games

Mega Drive

Mega-CD

32X

Game Gear

Master System

Neo Geo Pocket Color

Game Boy Advance

Nintendo Switch

Others

Film

Other variants

Some games play the jingle, but not with the full choir, or have a different voice actor sing the tune.

Mega Drive

Mega-CD

32x

Game Gear

Master System

Film

Other games, such as Puyo Puyo Tetris also feature the Sega jingle, but sung by different voice actors (in this case, every playable character in the game has their own recording).

References


Sega, the company
Company profiles | Harmony | History | Jingle | Scream | Logo | Offices | Souzou wa Inochi | Wakai Chikara
Annual reports | Investor relations
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