SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (January 8, 2007) – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced five titles from its SEGA Genesisâ„¢ library, Streets of Rage, Bio-Hazard Battle, Gain Ground, Comix Zone and Bonanza Bros. will soon be available on the Wiiâ„¢ Shop Channel for download and play on the Wii’s Virtual Console. Prices start at 800 Wii Points for SEGA Genesis titles. Wii Points can be purchased online or at select retailers at an MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points.

Words can’t express how good this is. Streets of Rage is one of the best games ever, seriously, go play it now! (or wait till it’s out on the Virtual Console). Hit the link for the full press release.

Source: NintendoWorldReport