DETAILS Format Famicom Released 30 Oct 1987 Publisher Taito Product ID TFD-BUB Size (cm) 24 x 12 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.19

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The Famicom Disk System version of Bubble Bobble is notable not only because it is an excellent version, but also because it comes presented inside a cutesy soft plastic pencil case, with a large fold-out instruction manual. A truly unique form of packaging, matched only by Taito's Disk System version of Kiki Kaikai (1986). Very hard to find complete. Standard Disk System case & disc inside soft plastic wallet, fold-out instruction manual.

DETAILS Format MSX Released 1987 Publisher Taito Product ID TMS-02 Size (cm) n/a Weight (kg) n/a

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The MSX2 puts up a rather good version of Bubble Bobble - technically and visually this is remarkably similar to the Famicom port. Today it has become a very sought-after version - very valuable in good condition. Large plastic case, 1Mbit cartridge, manual.

DETAILS Format Mark III Released 2 July 1988 Publisher Sega Product ID G-1362 Size (cm) 14 x 10 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.12

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The Mark III 'Final Bubble Bobble' blows away the Famicom and MSX2 versions, presenting larger and more colourful characters, superb playability, and a few bonus features. The best version of the 8-Bit era. Standard Mark III packaging, 2Mbit cartridge, instruction manual.

DETAILS Format X68000 Released 9 March 1990 Publisher Dempa Product ID n/a Size (cm) n/a Weight (kg) n/a

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The X68000 offers enough power to accurately reproduce the arcade original, and it does just that: Dempa's conversion is nigh-on superb, near-perfect in every way. Shame it's so hard to find. Plastic box packaging, 1 x 5inch floppy, instructions.

DETAILS Format FM Towns Released 1990 Publisher Ving Product ID n/a Size (cm) n/a Weight (kg) n/a

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The FM Towns also hosts a superb port of Bubble Bobble, very close to the X68000 version in the technological stakes. It's just a shame that the CD-ROM is under-used: there is no CD remixed soundtrack, only a beep-perfect rendition of the original arcade BGM. Large plastic box packaging, FM Towns CD-ROM disc in case, manual.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 7 Dec 1990 Publisher Taito Product ID DMG-B2A Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.07

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The GB Bubble Bobble presents a different set of (scrolling) stages and a brand new storyline. But the hardware inevitably struggles: the scrolling stages are confusing and the bubbles constantly flicker. Standard small-size GB packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Color Released 26 May 2000 Publisher Jorudan Product ID DMG-AVWJ-JPN Size (cm) 12.2 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Re-worked 'Taito Memorial' version of Bubble Bobble for Game Boy Color. The visuals are vastly improved over the first GB version but here there are a few minor playability problems - bubbles can be a little tough to burst at times. Standard GBC packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 25 July 2002 Publisher Taito Product ID AGB-A2BJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.07

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Bubble Bobble returns for the GBA in a nice 2-in-1 package that includes both a port of the 'Old' arcade original and a 'New' remixed version featuring redesigned characters and backgrounds. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.