Can I Run Sonic The Hedgehog?

Last updated: 2 October 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Sonic The Hedgehog? On this page you will find Sonic The Hedgehog 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 The Hedgehog or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can my PC run Sonic The Hedgehog?

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  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’

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Sonic The Hedgehog Windows Requirements

Sonic The Hedgehog 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 The Hedgehog 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 The Hedgehog for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP or higher.

Game Details

The evil scientist Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has snatched the poor animals of South Island and and turned them into robots. Only one hero can defeat Dr. Eggman and rescue the animals from his vile clutches – it’s the super-cool hedgehog with the blue spiky hair, Sonic!

Release date
26 October, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English
* languages with full audio support
Developer
SEGA
Publisher
SEGA
Official website
sega.com
Support website
support.sega.co.uk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Sonic The Hedgehog?

You would be able to run Sonic The Hedgehog 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 The Hedgehog?

At least 50MB free disc space of disk space is required to install Sonic The Hedgehog on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Sonic The Hedgehog?

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

What version of Windows can I use to play Sonic The Hedgehog?

Windows XP or higher or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Sonic The Hedgehog?

DirectX 9.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Sonic The Hedgehog on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Sonic The Hedgehog release date?

Sonic The Hedgehog release date is 26 October, 2021.

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