DETAILS Format Mega Drive Released 30 June 1990 Publisher Sega Product ID G-4035 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Direct conversion of the cult arcade puzzle game for the Mega Drive. An essential title - once you get into it, there's no turning back! Standard MD case, 1Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Gear Released 6 Oct 1990 Publisher Sega Product ID G-3101 Size (cm) 11 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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You couldn't have thought of a better launch title for the Game Gear! An excellent puzzle game, one of the best. VS Cable [HGG-3002] compatible for 2P versus play. Standard GG cardboard packaging, 32Kb cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format MSX Released Dec 1990 Publisher Telenet Product ID n/a Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Columns makes its way onto home computers, with MSX2 and FM Towns versions developed by Compile. Currently out of stock.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 29 Mar 1991 Publisher Telenet Product ID TJ03002 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PC Engine Columns gets a special mention for being one of the only titles (aside from Bomberman) to have a dedicated versus mode for the PC Engine GT 'Link-Up' cable. Standard PCE case, 1Mbit HuCard, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Mega-CD Released 23 Apr 1993 Publisher Sega Product ID G-6012 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.20

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4-in-1 Mega-CD compilation featuring the Mega Drive versions of: - Golden Axe - Bare Knuckle - The Super Shinobi - Columns A very slick package - for the curious, Bare Knuckle and Super Shinobi are presented in their 'US ver.', while Golden Axe has an exclusive remixed CD soundtrack (but for some obscure reason is 1-player only). Double CD case, Mega-CD CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Gear Released 23 July 1993 Publisher Sega Product ID G-3104 Size (cm) 11 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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'Masterpiece Collection' re-issue of the GG Columns. Remains identical to the original print, with a 'Meisaku Collection' sticker label on the bottom left of the box. Standard GG cardboard packaging, 32Kb cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Gear Released 26 May 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID G-3226 Size (cm) 11 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Enhanced version of the puzzle classic for the Game Gear. Includes bonus game modes and versus link features. Standard GG cardboard packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 20 Oct 1997 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9161 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Comprehensive Sega Ages collection that compiles all 4 Columns arcade games on one Sega Saturn disc: - Columns (1990) - Columns II (1990) - Stack Columns (1994) - Columns '97 (1996) CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 18 Dec 2003 Publisher Sega Product ID SLPM-62425 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Vol.7 of the Sega Ages 2500 series cuts to the chase and brings the original Columns to the PS2. Presents colourful 3D visuals, a ton of bonus 1P and 2P game modes and an interactive gallery featuring design work, flyers, liner notes etc. Columns forever! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.