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The game was showcased at the 1993 Summer [[Consumer Electronics Show]]. Jeffrey Katzenberg allocated a budget for the game's launch of $250,000.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Sweet Home Chicago |url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_141_1993-08_EMAP_Images_GB |magazine=[[Computer and Video Games]] |issue=141 |publisher=[[Ascential|EMAP]] |date=August 1993 |page=[https://archive.org/details/Computer_and_Video_Games_Issue_141_1993-08_EMAP_Images_GB/page/n17 18]}}</ref>

The [[Amiga]] and [[DOS]] versions were based on the Mega Drive/Genesis version, featuring enhanced music, sound effects and an Updated HUD. The [[Game Boy]] and [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] ports, which are similar to each other, are significantly altered from the original version, with elements from the original version being missing in both versions, including the "Inside The Lamp" and Abu bonus levels. The Game Boy version is compatible with the [[Super Game Boy]]. These versions of the game were developed by NMS Software, a short-lived company in the mid 1990s that was founded by former [[Elite Systems]] staff.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}} A [[Windows 95]] port was developed by East Point Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment in 1996. The [[Game Boy Color]] port, developed by Crawfish Interactive and published by [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/15/disneys-aladdin-3 |title=''Disney's Aladdin'' - IGN |date=15 November 2000 |access-date=February 21, 2018}}</ref> is more faithful to the Genesis port, with more things being retained from the original while still missing some content.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/aladdin-sega-virgin/ |title=''Aladdin'' (Sega / Virgin) |first=Kurt |last=Kalata |website=Hardcore Gaming 101}}</ref> A [[Sega CD]] version of ''Aladdin'' was planned, but never started official development.<ref name="Aladdin-SCD">{{cite web |title=Check out this deep dive into the source code for ''Aladdin'' on Genesis |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/307439/Check_out_this_deep_dive_into_the_source_code_for_Aladdin_on_Genesis.php |work=[[Gamasutra]] |publisher=[[UBM plc|UBM]] |first=Alex |last=Wawro |date=October 11, 2017 |access-date=February 19, 2017}}</ref>

The Genesis, Game Boy, and [[Super Game Boy]] versions of the game were included alongside ''[[The Lion King (video game)|The Lion King]]'' as part of ''Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King'', released for the [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Windows]], and [[Xbox One]] on October 29, 2019. These versions include instant save states, a "rewind" button, level select, and options for invulnerability and infinite lives. The collection also includes the trade show demo of the Genesis version,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/disney-aladdin-lion-king-16-bit-games/ |title=Disney's 16-bit ''Aladdin'', ''The Lion King'' video games get remastered release |date=August 28, 2019}}</ref> as well as a "Final Cut" version that includes new areas, boss patterns, graphical effects, and other changes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/17/genesis-aladdin-final-cut-mode-gameplay-revealed-disney-classic-games-aladdin-and-the-lion-king/ |title=Genesis ''Aladdin'' 'Final Cut' Mode Gameplay Revealed - ''Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King'' - IGN|date=17 October 2019 }}</ref> The compilation game was updated as ''Disney Classic Games Collection: Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book'', and includes the SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy versions of ''[[The Jungle Book (video game)|The Jungle Book]]'' as well as the [[Disney's Aladdin (Capcom video game)|SNES version of ''Aladdin'']]. It was set to be released on November 9, 2021,<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Stewart|first=Marcus|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/23/the-expanded-disney-classic-games-collection-includes-the-jungle-book-and-snes-aladdin |title=The Expanded ''Disney Classic Games'' Collection Includes ''The Jungle Book'' And SNES ''Aladdin'' |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=September 23, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021}}</ref> but was delayed until November 23.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/DigitalEclipse/status/1463200042991304709 |title=Twitter}}</ref>