: Your Chaos Emeralds will be transformed into Super Emeralds. You must complete seven new Special Stages to power them all up.

: This is widely considered the best way to play the game on PC. You can download the base game and then apply mods like Characters Go Super Then Hyper from community sites like Sonic 3 A.I.R. ProBoards .

: A popular ROM hack that combines the games and fixes bugs while making the Hyper Sonic transformation easier to manage. It is available via the Steam Workshop for the SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics collection.

If you want to play as Hyper Sonic without the grind or with enhanced visuals, several popular downloads provide a better experience:

If you are looking to experience this power today, there are several ways to "download" or unlock Hyper Sonic through modern remakes, fan projects, and ROM hacks. How to Get Hyper Sonic in Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Unlike Super Sonic, who is mostly just fast and invincible, Hyper Sonic features unique gameplay mechanics: FLYING Hyper Sonic Tutorial in Sonic 3! - Sonic Origins

: First, you must collect all seven Chaos Emeralds in the first half of the game ( Sonic 3 zones).