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Hang-On Jr. homebrew released for Sega Mega Drive with 60fps target

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A new homebrew version of Sega's classic arcade game, Hang-On Jr., has been released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. This simplified version of the 1985 racer has been optimized to run at a smooth 60 frames per second, offering a responsive arcade experience. The port includes several enhancements, such as a dedicated MD Mode with mechanics from Super Hang-On, support for various controllers including the Sega Mega Mouse, and SRAM saving for high scores. AI

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Hang-On Jr. homebrew released for Sega Mega Drive with 60fps target

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    Hang-On Jr - A simplified lower-cost version of Sega’s 1985 arcade classic comes to the Sega Mega Drive https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indi eretronews.com/2026/10/hang-on-jr-simplified-lower-cost.html

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