The PlayStation Network (PSN) version of —a 2011 remaster by Christian Whitehead—includes several features that make it the definitive way to play.

: You can choose between the original "Sonic CD" style spin dash or the more familiar "Sonic 2" style.

: The remaster utilizes the Retro Engine, providing smoother gameplay and fixing bugs from previous ports (like the double-speed special stages found in the Gems Collection).