DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 11 Aug 1993 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-045 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.68

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A truly wonderful title, easily one of the most memorable 2D fighting games of the early 90s. The beginning of a truly great series! Standard Neo Geo case, 118Mbit cartridge, 28p monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 17 Sep 1993 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00135 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official soundtrack release for the original arcade / Neo Geo version, from the SNK 'Neo Sound Orchestra' team. Includes the complete score followed by a comprehensive 'Voice & S.E. Collection'. CD case, 46-track audio CD, 8-page monochrome booklet, move list card, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 30 Nov 1993 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID Gamest No.102 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.50

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Bonus 'Extra' issue of Gamest magazine dedicated to all things Samurai. Full to the brim with art, character bios, illustrated move lists, versus strategies, CPU tactics, damage ratios, fan art, promos, merchandise... A superb tribute to a superb game. NOTE - This book originally came with a large fold-out poster that is now very hard to find. We have plenty of books left, but all posters have sold out. 160 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 18 Feb 1994 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00147 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1.1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Bonus 'Arrange Soundtrack' featuring 14 remixed tracks by the 'SNK Neo Sound Orchestra' team. Package includes 2 sticker sheets featuring the names of every character (as pictured on the cover). CD case, 14-track audio CD, 16-page booklet, two sticker sheets, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 25 Mar 1994 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-105-1 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.26

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Official comic compilation of humorous 4-frame strips, send-ups, jokes and tributes! Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 Mar 1994 Publisher Futabasha Product ID ISBN4-575-28298-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.7 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.40

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'Certain Victory Capture Method' from Futabasha, part of their 'Neo Geo Perfect Capture Series'. A massive book, packed with all the info you'll ever need: a full 16 pages are given to each character; each section covers moves, damage ratios, versus tactics and more. Luxury. Recommended! 224 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 30 June 1994 Publisher Takara Product ID DMG-X4J Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Miniature version of the first Samurai Spirits for the Game Boy, first release of Takara's cutesy 'Netto' series. Super Game Boy compatible. Standard small-size GB packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, 16-page monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Aug 1994 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-120-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.26

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Following the success of the first Samurai Spirits 4-Koma compilation, Gamest deliver a second batch of humourous 4-panel strips. More laffs at the cast's expense... Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 9 Sep 1994 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-045 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Released on launch day with the machine itself, the Neo CD version boasts a remixed soundtrack and the option to select Amakusa via a code. The best version? 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD disc, 28p monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 22 Sep 1994 Publisher Takara Product ID SHVC-A7SJ-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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The Super Famicom manages to cram a surprisingly good conversion of the Neo Geo original onto a single 32MBit cartridge. The characters might be a little on the small side, but the gameplay remains mostly intact. A job well done. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, 36-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 13 Oct 1994 Publisher NTV Product ID ISBN4-8203-9426-6 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.20

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Pocket-sized 'Perfect Capture' guide book dedicated to both the SFC and GB versions. A surprisingly good book: it includes extensive profiles and features on all of the cast along with strategies, tactics and secrets galore for both versions. 128 pages (64 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format CD + Book Released 25 Oct 1994 Publisher Media Works Product ID MWCG-0013 ISBN4-07-301983-X Size (cm) 21.4 x 15 x 2.4 Weight (kg) 0.40

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3rd in a set of 3 official Samurai Spirits 'Drama CD & Book' sets, part of the Dengeki 'Electric Shock CD Library'. Includes a 64-page 'All About' artbook featuring illustrated character profiles (with both official SNK and high quality original artworks), a manga strip, staff interviews and more; an official SNK Drama CD, and 2 postcards. Currently out of stock.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 15 Nov 1994 Publisher Keibunsha Product ID no ISBN# Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1.2 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.20

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Slick little 'Latest Edition' guide book for the SFC version. Features 90 pages of profiles, move lists and vs CPU tactics, a sneak preview of Shin Samurai Spirits, a look at the Samurai Spirits anime, and a massive 44-page feature on the weapons, history, and setting of the game. Nice. 144 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Mega Drive Released 19 Nov 1994 Publisher Sega Product ID G-4127 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Takara-developed Mega Drive port that features much larger characters than the SFC version, but at 24Megs only some sacrifices had to be made: animation is lost, and Earthquake is missing. Still a very good version though. Standard MD case, 24Mbit cartridge, 38-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Gear Released 16 Dec 1994 Publisher Takara Product ID T-103027 Size (cm) 11 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Considering this is running on a Game Gear, this is not a bad effort at all! 9 characters are selectable. Standard GG cardboard packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, 28-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format FM Towns Released 1995 Publisher Japan Home Video Product ID JH-012 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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A surprisingly efficient Towns port from JHV. It's so accurate in fact that the hardware really struggles - thankfully the option screen allows you to turn off the 'Zoom' and 'BG Animation' for extra performance. Like so many FM Towns releases, this has become very hard to find!

DETAILS Format 3DO Released 10 Feb 1995 Publisher BMG Product ID FZ-SJ3155 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Choppy but commendable 3DO port from Crystal Dynamics, that was for some reason released in Japan under its export 'Samurai Shodown' title. CD case, 3DO CD-ROM disc, booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 26 Mar 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPS-00647 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Sword Master's Teaching Pack' for PlayStation featuring the first 2 games of the series: - Samurai Spirits (1993) - Shin Samurai Spirits (1994) Truth be told the games really aren't emulated that well; but the game's relatively limited print run has seen it become one of the most valuable SNK releases on PS. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Apr 1998 Publisher Keibunsha Product ID ISBN4-7669-2698-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.8 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.26

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Complementary guide book for the PlayStation 'Sword Master's Pack'. Features excellent coverage of both: - Samurai Spirits (1993) - Shin Samurai Spirits (1994) Chapters include: game system, character bios, move lists, combos, screenshots, and a very healthy dose of official art. 128 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 24 July 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25839 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Superb 6-in-1 Samurai Spirits pack for the PS2, 12th and final release of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Features every 2D game of the series: - Samurai Spirits (1993) - Shin Samurai Spirits (1994) - Zankuro Musōken (1995) - Amakusa Kōrin (1996) - Samurai Spirits Zero (2003) - Samurai Spirits Tenka (2006) Each title is beautifully presented with interactive menus, galleries, move lists, music tests and practice modes. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Wii Released 24 July 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID RVL-RSSJ-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.15

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The Wii also gets its share of classic Neo Geo samurai action: - Samurai Spirits (1993) - Shin Samurai Spirits (1994) - Zankuro Musōken (1995) - Amakusa Kōrin (1996) - Samurai Spirits Zero (2003) - Samurai Spirits Tenka (2006) Go for it blindfolded - every single game featured is a bona fide masterpiece. Standard Wii case, Wii optical disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 18 June 2009 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25934 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Cut-price 'The Best' re-issue of the PS2 Samurai Spirits collection. Content remains identical: - Samurai Spirits (1993) - Shin Samurai Spirits (1994) - Zankuro Musōken (1995) - Amakusa Kōrin (1996) - Samurai Spirits Zero (2003) - Samurai Spirits Tenka (2006) PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.