Can I Run Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

Last updated: 19 September 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Sonic 3 & Knuckles? On this page you will find Sonic 3 & Knuckles system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Sonic 3 & Knuckles or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

Table of Contents

Can I run it: Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Will it run? According to our tests, 81% of people can run it on their PC. Test your PC now!
View most recent tests.

Can my PC run Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Not sure what hardware you have?
Install our Chrome extension to autofill this information.

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

Check if you can run these popular games too!

Buy Sonic 3 & Knuckles

You can buy Sonic 3 & Knuckles directly on Steam, or on one of the marketplaces below. Usually, games on marketplaces are much cheaper, and you can save up to 80%! Check prices below:

Shop Product Price

Sonic 3 & Knuckles Windows Requirements

Sonic 3 & Knuckles system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP or higher
OS
Windows XP or higher
Graphics
Graphics
32MB graphics card
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0
DirectX
DirectX 9c
Storage
Storage
50MB free disc space
Storage
50MB free disc space
Graphics/CPU
Graphics/CPU
Graphics/CPU
NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 DirectX 9c or higher 1GB VRam / Intel i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 dual core CPU

Sonic 3 & Knuckles minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP or higher operating system. As for a graphics card, it should be 32MB graphics card. You also have to have 50MB free disc space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Sonic 3 & Knuckles for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP or higher.

Game Details

Dr. Eggman’s (AKA Dr. Robotnik’s) Death Egg was once again blasted by Sonic, crash-landing on the peak of a volcano on the Floating Island. Dr. Eggman is still at large, and Sonic can’t allow him to get his hands on the Master Emerald and repair the Death Egg. Sonic must also keep Knuckles off his back but Knuckles has problems too.

Release date
26 January, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Supported languages
English
* languages with full audio support
Developers
SEGA
Publishers
SEGA
Official website
sega.com
Support website
support.sega.co.uk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

You would be able to run Sonic 3 & Knuckles on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP or higher
  • Graphics: 32MB graphics card
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0
  • Storage: 50MB free disc space
  • Graphics/CPU:

How many GB is Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

At least 50MB free disc space of disk space is required to install Sonic 3 & Knuckles on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

You need 32MB graphics card or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

Windows XP or higher or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Sonic 3 & Knuckles?

DirectX 9.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Sonic 3 & Knuckles on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Sonic 3 & Knuckles release date?

Sonic 3 & Knuckles release date is 26 January, 2021.

Recent Tests

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Stop overpaying for PC games!
See cheapest prices in Steam store with our browser extension.