DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 26 Jan 1996 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-095 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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Home cartridge version of SNK's superb versus fighting game. One of the best (if not THE best) releases in the Garou Densetsu series. Geese must go. Snap-lock Neo Geo case, 346Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 7 Feb 1996 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00203 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official 'Original Soundtrack' release for the arcade / Neo Geo version, featuring the complete score along with individual 'Voice & S.E. Collection' tracks for every character. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 49-track audio CD (total 77:16), 16-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 23 Feb 1996 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-095 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Despite suffering from long loading times and a (very) small amount of detail loss, the Neo Geo CD version of Real Bout excels. The CD soundtrack is worth it alone. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD CD-ROM disc, 28-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 6 Mar 1996 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00207 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official 'Arrange Soundtrack' featuring a selection of 10 remixed tracks from the CD-based home versions and an exclusive bonus track. A very valuable and sought-after item! View back for track listing. CD case, 11-track audio CD, booklet, spine card, tape inlay (view).

DETAILS Format VHS Released 21 Mar 1996 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-234-1 Size (cm) 21 x 12.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.34

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Excellent Gamest Video VHS guide featuring introductions & strategies for every character, versus CPU tactics, a selection of 2P matches, in-game secrets, endings and more. White plastic video box, 80min NTSC VHS tape, 2-page b&w inlay.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 27 Apr 1996 Publisher ASCII Product ID ISBN4-89366-514-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.36

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Clear, well-paged, and no-nonsense 'Official Guide Book' from the Famitsu team. Features an extensive game system analysis, complete move lists and rush charts for every character, all illustrated by official art and concept designs. Very nice indeed. 192 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 20 Sep 1996 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3105G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.25

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Real Bout hits the SS in superb style, marking SNK's first Sega Saturn release to include the 1MB RAM upgrade cartridge. The end result is a 4-star conversion, and the start of a long series of RAM enhanced releases from SNK. Box set includes game (Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc in CD case w/ 26-page colour manual) and Sega Saturn 1MB RAM cartridge [HSS-0150].

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 10 Jan 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPS-00640 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PS Real Bout may be technically much weaker than the Sega Saturn version, but it's still very fluid. It also includes a very interesting 'Master Arts' feature that displays every character's best combos. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 30 Jan 1997 Publisher Keibunsha Product ID ISBN4-7669-2643-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.32

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Comprehensive 'Official Guide Book' for the PlayStation version. Everything's here, with all moves and rush combos listed with the PS button layout. Also features a very nice 'rough sketch' section near the end. 144 pages, 112 in colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 23 July 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86108 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Full re-release of the PS Real Bout for the 'PlayStation The Best' label. Content remains exactly the same as the original print, and it's just as hard to find in good condition. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 6 Aug 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3124G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 2.4 Weight (kg) 0.20

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'Best' re-issue pack featuring the two Real Bout games released for the Sega Saturn: - Real Bout (1996) - Real Bout Special (1997) Both games remains identical to their original editions, and require the Sega Saturn 1M RAM cartridge [HSS-0150] to run. Double CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM x 2, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 22 Feb 2007 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25698 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Part 2 of SNK's 15th Anniversary Garou Densetsu retrospective, Vol.6 of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Features the three 'Real Bout' games: - Real Bout (1996) - Real Bout Special (1997) - Real Bout 2 (1998) Each game comes presented with tons of options, move lists and practice rooms - everything you need! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 May 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25864 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'The Best' reprint of the second 'Battle Archives' compilation, featuring: - Real Bout (1996) - Real Bout Special (1997) - Real Bout 2 (1998) Content remains identical to the original version. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.