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Sonic Gems Collection Cheats For GameCube

  1. Sonic: The Fighters - Fight as Super Sonic

    Select Sonic as your character in single player, and fight your way through the 8 battles without losing a single round (that means no losing the match and starting over from round 1). Defeat Metal Sonic in stage 9 in round 1. In round 2, activate Hyper mode (back+punch+kick) and Sonic will transform into Super Sonic, making him invulnerable for the rest of the game.

    Contributed by: Guardian_CD 

  2. Sonic CD - Get Game Over without dying.

    To get a Game Over without dying, don't let Sonic move, jump, ect. for 3 minutes, then Sonic will say "I'm outta here", and you will get a game over.

    Contributed by: FireLaserBeam 

  3. Sonic R Same Character Select

    In Multiplayer Mode, highlight the character you want to use that the other player has chosen. Hold L and press A or X.

    Contributed by: GodOfGaming 

  4. Museum Slideshow

    When examining an illustration in the Museum, press X. You should hear a sound. A slideshow will start featuring all the pictures you've unlocked so far. It'll skip over:

    Non-pictures (videos, demos, etc.)
    Pictures still marked as NEW
    Pictures you haven't unlocked

    Contributed by: pokemaster252 

  5. Sonic R: Alternate music in Radiant Emerald

    If you have Radiant Emerald and Super Sonic unlocked, just select Super Sonic and play as him in Radiant Emerald to hear him theme song, Super Sonic Racer, instead of Diamond in The Sky.

    Contributed by: Saturn Urameshi 

  6. VectorMan-Minigame

    When you start Vectorman, you can move him. Do so and place him under the SEGA logo. Shoot the logo exactly 24 times, then jump up Vectorman's head bonks the logo 12 times. The logo will disapear, and the letters will keep falling from the top of the screen. Try to catch the letters. If you get 100-109, you can skip to level five, and if you catch 110 or more, you can skip to level ten!

    Contributed by: MarioFanaticXV 

  7. Unlock Hints

    To unlock the "Hints" text for each game, open a game and keep it open for three hours. You don't have to play the game, just let it run. After three hours, exit out, and when you re-enter the game or check the Hints menu in the Extra area, the hints for that game it will be available.

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  8. Play the Full Version of Sonic Chaos

    On the Sonic Chaos demo to play the full version without beating the game or losing all of your lives, Insert a second controller into slot two and press start. The clock will reset, and a second screen wil appear with the full version on it!(Note: The second player's screen will not have sound)

    Contributed by: unrealperson 

  9. Sonic Spinball

    Enter these codes by going into the options menu and entering them using the SFX option. Your screen will shake to confirm you've entered the code.

    Effect Effect
    Skip Boss Battle 00, 02, 01, 05, 06, 06 (after starting boss battle, pause and press A+B+Start together, hold that and then press down.)
    Fast Music 00, 04, 02, 05, 05, 07
    Anti-Gravity Sonic 00, 09, 00, 01, 06, 08 (Then during gameplay, pause, and press A+B+Start together to activate)

    Contributed by: Guardian_CD 

  10. Passwords - Tails Adventure

    Effect Effect
    A767 AA3A 58A6 ED16 All Chaos Emeralds.
    D201 44D4 EE11 D6E6 Poloy Forest Completed.

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  11. Passwords - Tails Adventure

    On the game "Tails Adventure", enter the following password to have all items and level select:

    Effect Effect
    ADE7 AA2A 51A6 6D12 All Items and Level Select
    A2E1 A424 51A1 6D1A All items with only first stage beat.
    D219 54D4 9EA9 D6EE Start a new game with all chaos Emeralds.

    Contributed by: Platinum Sonic 10, General_Furgee 

  12. Unlockable Soundtracks

    You can just enter and exit out of the games to unlock quicker.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Collect all of the StF artwork except the "Clear Game" illustration Are You Brave? (StF theme)
    Come in first place on Radiant Emerald in Sonic R Can You Feel the Sunshine? ACID Mix (Resort Island Theme Remix)
    Complete page 1 in the museum. Fairy of A.I.F
    Collect all of the Sonic R artwork except the "Clear Game" illustration Living in the City LTN Mix (Radical City Theme Remix)
    Complete page 10 in the museum. Open Your Heart MJZ Mix
    Complete page 8 in the museum. Sonic 3 MegaD Mix
    Play Sonic CD 5 times Sonic 6290 Mix and Sonic Boom D'mb Mix
    Play Sonic CD 10 times Sonic After 6290 Mix
    Complete page 15 in the museum. Sonic Goes UG Mix
    Unlock everything in the Museum Sonic Heroes No-GTR Mix

    Contributed by: Gatonexell, Typh, Angnix, Orioles Fan8 

  13. Unlockable Games (Japanese Version Only)

    Make sure that Vectorman 1 and 2 are already unlocked on your game, and that total play time is 12 hours. After fulfilling the conditions you will have to exit the game select menu and re-enter for the game to register the game as unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play Bonanza Bros. at least once, play any game(s) at least 30 times. Bare Knuckle
    Play Bare Knuckle at least once, play any game(s) at least 50 times. Bare Knuckle 2
    Play Bare Knuckle 2 at least once, play any game(s) at least 70 times. Bare Knuckle 3
    Play Vectorman 2 at least once, play any game(s) at least 20 times. Bonanza Bros.

    Contributed by: AndrewTSM 

  14. How To Unlock Artwork In Museum

    To unlock the a set of artwork, do the following task.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play Sonic 2 (GG) 5 times Chaotix artwork set 1
    Play Sonic 2 (GG) 12 times Chaotix artwork set 2
    Play Sonic 2 (GG) 20 times Chaotix artwork set 3
    Play Sonic 2 (GG) over 70 minutes Chaotix artwork set 4
    Play Sonic 2 (GG) over 140 minutes Chaotix artwork set 5
    Play Sonic Triple Trouble 5 times Sonic Adventure 2 artwork set 1
    Play Sonic Spinball 5 times Sonic Adventure DX Artwork Set 1
    Play Sonic Spinball 10 times Sonic Adventure DX Artwork Set 2
    Play Sonic Spinball over 60 minutes Sonic Adventure DX Artwork Set 3
    Play Sonic Spinball over 120 minutes Sonic Adventure DX Artwork Set 4
    Play The Game 5 times Sonic CD Artwork Set 1
    Play The Game 10 times Sonic CD Artwork Set 2
    Play Sonic CD over 60 minutes Sonic CD Artwork Set 3
    Play Sonic CD over 120 Minutes Sonic CD Artwork Set 4
    Beat Fighters with any character Sonic Championship logo
    Play Sonic Spinball 15 times Sonic DX artwork set 5
    View the pictures, so they\'re aranged in a shape of a gemstone Sonic DX last picture
    Find 7 Metal Sonics in series Sonic Heroes Intro Artwork 2nd to last and 3rd to last images
    Same as SA2 Art set 1 Sonic Heroes Intro artwork set 1
    Play Sonic Drift 2 10 times Sonic Heroes Intro Artwork set 2
    Play Sonic Drift 2 15 times Sonic Heroes Intro Artwork set 3
    Play Sonic Drift 2 over 60 minutes Sonic Heroes Intro Artwork set 4
    Play Sonic Drift 2 over 120 minutes Sonic Heroes Intro Artwork set 5
    Play Sonic Triple Trouble over 120 minutes Sonic Heroes Movie Artwork -Set 4
    Play Tails Adventure 10 Times Sonic Heroes Movie Artwork Set 2
    Play Tails Adventure over 70 minutes Sonic Heroes Movie Artwork Set 3
    Play Tails Adventures 15 times Sonic Heroes Movie artwork set 4
    Play Tails Sky Patrol over 140 minutes Sonic Heroes Movie Artwork set 5
    Play Tails Adventure 5 times Sonic Heroes Movies Artwork Set 1
    Play Tails Sky Patrol 5 times Sonic Heroes Team Artwork set 1
    Play Tails Sky Patrol 12 times Sonic Heroes Team Artwork set 2
    Play Tails Sky Patrol 20 times Sonic Heroes Team Artwork set 3
    Play Tails Sky Patrol over 70 minutes Sonic Heroes Team Artwork set 4
    Play Tails Sky Patrol over 140 minutes Sonic Heroes Team Artwork set 5
    Play Sonic R 5 times Sonic R Artwork Set 1
    Play Sonic R 10 Times Sonic R Artwork Set 2
    Play Sonic R over 60 minutes Sonic R Artwork Set 3
    Play Sonic R over 120 minutes Sonic R Artwork Set 4
    Play Fighters over 60 minutes Sonic The Fighters Artwork Set 3
    Play Fighters 5 times Sonic The Fighters Artwork Set 1
    Play Fighters 10 Times Sonic The Fighters Artwork Set 2
    Play Fighters over 120 minutes Sonic The Fighters Artwork Set 4
    Beat Sonic CD with any ending Sonic Vs. Metal Sonic Sonic Screensaver Artwork

    Contributed by: sonickid, Blackarms, khallos14 

  15. Comix Zone and The Ooze (Japanese version only)

    Enter the button codes in the Sonic Mega Collection (Japanese version only) options menu to play Comix Zone and The Ooze.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Go to the Options menu and press Up, L, Down, R, Up, Z, Down, L, Up, R, Down, Z. Comix Zone
    Go to the Manual menu and press Z, Z, Z, Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, L, R, Z. The Ooze

    Contributed by: nensondubois 

  16. Vectorman 2 Codes

    Pause the game and enter the code.

    Effect Effect
    A, B, Left, Left Display Map Coordinates
    A, B, Left, Down Display Map Coordinates
    Left, Up, B, Up Display Map Coordinates
    Right, Up, A, B, Down, Up, A, Down, Up, A Extra Life
    Up, Right, B, A, B, Down, Left, B, Down Level Select/Sound Test
    X, B, Left, Left, Down, B, Down New Weapons
    A, B, A, B, Left, Up, Up Refill Life Meter

    Contributed by: GodOfGaming 

  17. Unlock Characters in Sonic R

    Do the following to unlock secret characters in Sonic R.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Finish first in all courses. Dr. Eggman
    Get all five tokens in Regal Ruins, finish in at least 3rd place, and beat Egg Robo. Egg Robo
    Get all five tokens in Reactive Factory, finish in at least 3rd place, and beat Metal Knuckles. Metal Knuckles
    Get all five tokens in Resort Island, finish in at least 3rd place, and beat Metal Sonic. Metal Sonic
    Get all seven Chaos Emeralds. Super Sonic
    Get all five tokens in Radical City, finish in at least 3rd place, and beat Tails Doll. Tails Doll

    Contributed by: Yaash 

  18. Unlocking Mega Drive Demos

    These should start up after playing 3 days in a row. After that, simply play each game every day to continue unlocking them. They'll appear in the musem menu. Also note that if you defeat the boss fast enough to get through the ending, you can use the remaining time playing the FULL version of the game!

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play for 7 days Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (and Game Gear) Final Puzzle Demos
    Play for 3 days straight Sonic 1 Final Boss Demo, Sonic 1 Game Gear Final Boss Demo
    Play for 8 days Sonic 1, 2, 3, & Knuckles Good Ending Demos
    Play for 4 days Sonic 2 Final Boss Demo, Sonic Laberynth Final Boss Demo
    Play for 5 days Sonic 3 Final Boss Demo, Sonic Drift Final Race Demo
    Play for 6 days Sonic 3D Blast Final Boss Demo, Sonic Blast Final Boss Demo

    Contributed by: SonicHBK 

  19. Vectorman In-Game Codes

    Pause the game and enter the code.

    Effect Effect
    B,A,B,X,B,A Enable collission detectors.

    Contributed by: Flame060 

  20. Sonic Drift 2 Unlockables

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Place 1st in the Blue GP 5 times in a row. Final GP

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  21. Sonic The Hedgehog: Triple Trouble Codes

    Effect Effect
    Hold Up while turning on the game. Keep holding Up until you see Knuckles grab the third Chaos Emerald during the Intro. Press Start when Knuckles grabs the third Chaos Emerald. You'll hear a chime if done correctly. Level Select
    At the title screen, Press Up or Down to access Sound Test and Time Attack Sound Test and Time Attack

    Contributed by: GodOfGaming 

  22. Sonic CD - Level Select, Sound Test, Sonic Team's Best Times

    At the Title Screen when it says "START GAME" enter the fallowing codes. You MUST Tap, as in the D-pad can Not be held down for more then 1 MilliSecond, for each button press. You will Automaticly be sent to the fallowing screen for the code you entered.

    Note that the Level Select is used to only Practice the game and that you will be sent back to the Title Screen when you finish a level or warp.

    Effect Effect
    Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, A Level Select
    Right, Right, Up, Up, Down, A Sonic Team's Best Times
    Down, Down, Down, Left, Right, A Sound Test

    Contributed by: SONICR 

  23. Hidden Pictures

    You can unlock certain pictures in the museum by veiwing other pictures in a sequence. You must unlock the pictures in the sequence before you can perform these tasks. After veiwing the pictures, you will hear an odd sound to confirm that you did it correctly. Exit and then museum renter the musuem. The appropriate picture will be unlocked.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Select pictures 12, 23, 54, 10, 22, 25, 39, and 56 in that order. Museum picture 200
    Veiw pictures 146, 145, 144, 142, and 143 in that order. Picture 160
    Veiw pictures 162, 163, 164, 166, 170, 172, 174, and 178 in that order. Picture 180
    Veiw pictures 18, 106, 118, 136, 137, 138, 139, and 140 in that order. Picture 220
    Veiw pictures5, 4, 9, 8, 3, 6, 7, and 2 in that order. Picture 260
    Complete all of the goals in the game Picture 320
    Beat Sonic the fighters with any character Picture no.20(Super Sonic)
    View pictures 110, 112, 122, 130, 132 and 137. Pictures 281 - 285
    Watch the credits 5 times Pictures 286-295
    Watch the credits 10 times Pictures 296-300

    Contributed by: mtdeeley, MarioFanaticXV, Omega_Hedgehog, SuperSonicWind, KimmyTheEchidna, Light the Hedgehog 

  24. Sonic CD Codes - Sound Test Mode

    Enter these numbers in the sound test mode for the corresponding effect.

    Effect Effect
    PM 11 DA 09 Picture of a "cute" Sonic
    PM 04 DA 21 Picture of a Superhero-like Sonic
    PM 07 DA 07 Play a secret special stage
    PM 12 DA 25 View a Japanese message with a human-like Sonic in the background
    PM 12 DA 11 View a picture of Tails next to a green car. After this, start the game and you will be in debug mode.
    PM 03 DA 01 View artwork of Sonic, Metal Sonic, and Robotnik "DJ'ing"

    Contributed by: Platinum Sonic 10 

  25. Sonic CD Unlockables

    By achieving low times in Time Attack mode on Sonic CD, you can unlock new modes.
    Visual mode and Play Music will both appear on the Sonic CD main menu.
    Time Attack in Special Stages appears in Time Attack mode.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Get a total time of 37' 27" 57 or less Play Music
    Get a total time of 30' 21" 05 or less. Then press left when on the Time Attack screen. Time Attack in Special Stages
    Get a total time of 25' 46" 12 or less Visual Mode

    Contributed by: Orioles Fan8 

  26. Vectorman In-Game Codes

    Pause the game and enter the code.

    Effect Effect
    B, A, Right, B, X, B, Down, B, A, Right, B Refill Life Meter
    Down, Right, B, X, Up, Left, B Slow Motion
    X, B, Left, Left, B, X, B, A Taxi Mode

    Contributed by: GodOfGaming 

  27. Movies

    You unlock these in the museum after meeting the requirements.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play over 24 hours and have your overall games you played over 70 Sonic Adventure Intro Video
    Play the game for 24 hours, and have your overall games you played over 30 Sonic Heroes Trailer
    Play over 24 hours and have your overall games you played over 50 Sonic's History Video

    Contributed by: Blackarms 

  28. Tails Skypatrol Code

    Effect Effect
    At the Title Screen, hold Up and A then press Start/Pause Sound and Stage Test

    Contributed by: asp_evil 

  29. Vectorman Stage Select & More

    Enter this code at the options menu. You should be taken to a new section of the options menu that'll let have access to any level, choose how much health and lives you have and lets you choose which powerup weapon to start with. Only downside is you can't see the good ending if you use it.

    Effect Effect
    B, A, A, B, Down, B, A, A, B Stage Select

    Contributed by: SorcererLance 

  30. Unlock Games

    Make sure you save after each session to ensure that the total number of hours are logged.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play the collection for a total of 5 hours. Vectorman
    Have a Sonic Heroes or Sonic Mega Collection save file on your memory card Vectorman
    Play the collection for a total of 7 hours and play Vectorman once Vectorman 2

    Contributed by: tjoeb123, digitalcloud77 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
In-Depth FAQs Demos FAQ by Super Saiyan Zero 18K
In-Depth FAQs Museum Guide by Angnix 116K

Sonic Gems Collection Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Vectorman

    Have a saved game file from Sonic Heroes or Sonic Mega Collection Plus on your memory card to unlock Vectorman. Alternately, accumulate a total of five hours of game play time in Sonic Gems Collection.

    Contributed by: RaChuChu 

  2. Vectorman 2

    Accumulate a total of seven hours of game play time in Sonic Gems Collection and play Vectorman at least once to unlock Vectorman 2.

    Contributed by: RaChuChu 

  3. Level Select for Sonic Triple Trouble

    Hold Up while selecting the game. When Knuckles grabs the 3rd emerald in the intro movie, release Up and press Start. A sound confirms the code.

    Contributed by: Saturn Urameshi 

  4. Super Sonic in Sonic Championship/Sonic The Fighters

    Select Sonic as your character and defeat all the characters without losing any round until you get to Metal Sonic. Defeat him in the first round, then, in the second round, press back+punch+kick.

    Contributed by: Saturn Urameshi 

  5. Sonic R: Alternate music in Radiant Emerald

    If you have Radiant Emerald and Super Sonic unlocked, just select Super Sonic and play as him in Radiant Emerald to hear him theme song, Super Sonic Racer, instead of Diamond in The Sky.

    Contributed by: Saturn Urameshi 

  6. Unlock Hints

    To unlock the "Hints" text for each game, keep it open for three hours. You don't have to play the game, just let it run. After three hours, exit out, and when you reenter the game(in the R1 menu), or check the Hints menu in the Extra area, the hints for that game it will be available.

    Contributed by: DRAGONVIRGO 

  7. Play as Ash, Shiva, and Victy in Bare Knuckle III

    Ash:

    As soon as you give the final blow to Ash, hold square until the next part of the level. After that, lose all your lives (you dont have to do it right away), and when you continue, he will be selectable.

    Shiva:

    As soon as you give the final blow to Shiva, hold X and start until the second level starts. After that, lose all your lives (you dont have to do it right away), and when you continue, he will be selectable.

    *For Ash and Shiva: When playing 2 players, both players must hold the buttons. Also, once the game is over, the code must be put in again.

    Victy aka Roo:

    When fighting the bosses at the first part of the second level, only defeat the clown. From there, lose all your lives (you dont have to do it right away), and when you continue, Victy will be selectable.

    *For Victy: If you play as Victy at least once, once the game is over, he will be selectable from the beginning.

    Contributed by: Tekkaman Gamma51 

  8. Password for Tails' Adventures

    Effect Effect
    A2E1 A424 51A1 6D1A All items with only first stage beat.
    ADE6 AA2A 51A6 6D13 Have all items in your inventory and all stages beaten
    ADE6 AA2A 51A6 6D13 Perfect Password. All items, all stages beat, all bosses beat except final boss (sub-final boss is beaten).
    D201 44D4 EE11 D6E6 Poloy Forest Completed.
    D219 54D4 9EA9 D6EE Start with 7 Chaos Emeralds

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup, Saturn Urameshi 

  9. Unlock ??? Games..

    Unlockable Unlockable
    play SGC for a total of 12 hours and play Bonanza Bros once or play any combination of any other game at least 30 times. Bare Knuckle (aka Street of Rage)
    play SGC for a total of 12 hours and play Bare Knuckle once or play any combination of any other game at least 50 times. Bare Knuckle 2 (aka Street of Rage 2)
    play SGC for a total of 12 hours and play Bare Knuckle 2 once or play any combination of any other game at least 70 times. Bare Knuckle 3 (aka Street of Rage 3)
    play SGC for a total of 12 hours, play Vectorman 2 once or play any combination of any other game at least 20 times. Bonanza Bros.
    play SGC for a total of 5 hours or have a Sonic Mega Collection save file in your memory card. Vectorman
    play SGC for a total of 7 hours and play Vectorman once. Vectorman 2

    Contributed by: DRAGONVIRGO 

  10. Sonic R unlockables

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Finish the 4 main courses in first place Course: Radiant Emerald
    Get the 5 tokens in Radical City, finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place and defeat him Doll Tails
    Finish Radiant Emerald in first place Dr Eggman
    Get the 5 tokens in Regal Ruin, finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place and defeat him Eggrobo
    Get the 5 tokens in Reactive Factory, finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place and defeat him Metal Knuckles
    Get the 5 tokens in Resort Island, finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place and defeat him Metal Sonic
    Get all the 7 Chaos Emeralds, highlight Sonic and press Down Super Sonic

    Contributed by: Saturn Urameshi 

  11. Vectorman 2 Codes

    Pause the game and enter the code.

    Effect Effect
    A, B, Left, Left Display Map Coordinates.
    A, B, Left, Down Display Map Coordinates.
    Left, Up, B, Up Display Map Coordinates.
    Right, Up, A, B, Down, Up, A, Down, Up, A Extra Life.
    Up, Right, B, A, B, Down, Left, B, Down Level Select/Sound Test.
    X, B, Left, Left, Down, B, Down New Weapons.
    A, B, A, B, Left, Up, Up Refill Life Meter.

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  12. Sonic Drift 2 Unlockables

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Place 1st in the Blue GP 5 times in a row. Final GP

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  13. Sonic CD - Level Select, Sound Test, Sonic Team's Best Times

    Enter the fallowing codes at the Title Screen, when it says "START GAME". You MUST Tap each button, as in the button Must NOT be held down for more then 1 MilliSecond. You notice that for each tap it will cause the words "START GAME" to quickly blink. If the code is entered correctly you will Automaticly be sent to the screen for the code you used.
    Note that the Level Select is only used to View the game, any level completed or warped in will send you back to the Title Screen.

    Effect Effect
    Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, X Level Select
    Right, Right, Up, Up, Down, X Sonic Team's Best Times
    Down, Down, Down, Left, Right, X Sound Test

    Contributed by: SONICR 

  14. Vectorman In-Game Codes

    Effect Effect
    B, A, Right, B, X, B, Down, B, A, Right, B Refill Life Meter
    Down, Right, B, X, Up, Left, B Slow Motion
    X, B, Left, Left, B, X, B, A Taxi Mode

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup 

  15. Vectorman Stage Select and More

    Enter this code at the options menu. You should be taken to a new section of the options menu that'll let have access to any level, choose how much health and lives you have and lets you choose which powerup weapon to start with. Only downside is you can't see the good ending if you use it.

    Effect Effect
    B, A, A, B, Down, B, A, A, B Stage Select

    Contributed by: Jelly Soup