DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 Feb 1990 Publisher King Records Product ID KICA-1001 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Original soundtrack CD for the arcade Gradius III, featuring every single BGM spread over 12 tracks. The CD (and case) alone remain relatively commonplace - it's much harder to find complete with the outside sleeve (image). CD case inside black cardboard sleeve, 12-track audio CD (73:33), booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 5 June 1990 Publisher King Records Product ID KICA-1010 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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8-track 'Symphonic Poem' orchestral CD featuring an operatic 'Overture to Finale' playlist, presented inside a luxurious cardboard sleeve. One of the most valuable Gradius soundtracks out there. (cover) (back) CD case inside cardboard sleeve, 8-track audio CD (47:42), inlay.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 21 Dec 1990 Publisher Konami Product ID SHVC-G3 Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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It may be missing a few stages yet the SFC Gradius III really holds its own, presenting a thoroughly enjoyable version. A fantastic game, and one of the first (and best) SFC shooting games out there. Standard SFC packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, 24-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 13 Apr 2000 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-62007 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Superb PlayStation 2 follow-up to the 'Gradius Deluxe Pack', featuring the next two instalments of the series: - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius IV (1999) Both games are perfectly replicated, presented alongside a jaw-dropping intro movie. Brilliant. Amazing. Essential! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 13 Sep 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-62063 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'Konami the Best' re-issue of the excellent PS2 Gradius compilation. - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius IV (1999) Content remains the same as the original print. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 2 Sep 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-62530 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Second re-issue of the PS2 Gradius pack, this time for the 'Konami Palace Selection' label. - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius IV (1999) Identical in every way to the original edition except for the price. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 9 Feb 2006 Publisher Konami Product ID ULJM-05091 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The complete Gradius collection: - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius Gaiden (1997) - Gradius IV (1999) A lavish package, presented with bonus options, galleries, movie theatre, music test, hints... the only problem it is VERY hard to play this kind of game on a handheld machine... Any chance of a PS2/PS3 version? PSP case, PSP UMD disk, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 Mar 2006 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-86155-111-0 Size (cm) 25.7 x 18.2 x 1.2 (B5) Weight (kg) 0.50

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Luxury 'Official Guide' tribute book for the PSP Gradius Portable. Includes complete level layouts for all 5 games illustrated with tons of official art, in-depth hints, secrets, interviews, design sketches and more. A superb book in every way - the bible for all things Gradius. 192 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 25 Jan 2007 Publisher Konami Product ID ULJM-05222 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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'Konami the Best' re-issue of the PSP Gradius collection, released on the same day as Salamander Portable. - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius Gaiden (1997) - Gradius IV (1999) Content remains identical to the original release. PSP case, PSP UMD disk, colour manual.