However, Sonic 3 sits in a unique space:
If you own the original cartridge, dumping the ROM is your best bet. If you don’t, consider buying Sonic Origins to support the franchise—then apply a fan patch to restore the original music, using your own legally dumped ROM. The blue blur’s finest adventure deserves to be played right. sonic 3 rom
The Sonic 3 ROM scene gave birth to one of the most celebrated fan projects ever: (by Tweaker). This is not a new game but a patch applied to the original ROM that fixes bugs, restores cut content, and allows you to toggle between different region variations (US/JP/EU) and soundtrack versions. However, Sonic 3 sits in a unique space: