Sega announced today a May 16 release date for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II. The game is priced ¥1,500 on PS3 and 1,200MSP on Xbox 360.

Releases on mobile platforms will follow in May on iOS and Tegra 3-equipped Android devices, June on standard Android devices, and July on Windows Phone.

Those who have Episode I will be able to unlock an original story called "Episode Metal" where you play as Metal Sonic.