DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 Mar 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00252 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.12

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'Original Soundtrack' release for SNK's lavish Samurai Spirits RPG, presented as a 2-CD set. A superbly atmospheric score, now very hard to find! View [back] for tracklisting. Twin CD case, 2 x Audio CDs (65+52 tracks), monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 9 Apr 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00255 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official 'Drama CD' that bore meager distraction from the game's endlessly delayed release date. Features 7 tracks of random chat from the voice actor cast. CD case, 7-track audio CD, 12-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 27 June 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-0850 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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SNK's only attempt at the RPG genre is a remarkably polished effort. Compared to the SS and PS this is the nicest version by far, but the loading times can be a drag. Complete either quest for a bonus King of Fighters mini-RPG. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD disc, 32p monochrome booklet, sticker, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 27 June 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3112G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Sega Saturn version of SNK's epic Samurai Spirits RPG. Upon completion, this version throws in an exclusive 'Interview Mode' with art & character profiles. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 34-page color manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 27 June 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPS-00814 Size (cm) 14.2 x 13 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.14

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The PlayStation version's hidden extra is a 'Side Story' montage, that chronicles various characters' background stories. It's also the most valuable and in-demand version, since it remains playable on PS2 / PS3 etc. PlayStation case, PS CD-ROM disc, 32-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 11 July 1997 Publisher ASCII Product ID ISBN4-89366-760-2 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.20

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Pocket-sized 'Official Guide Book' that covers all three versions of the game (PS, SS, NG). Features an extensive character biography section followed by in-depth walkthroughs, strategies and overhead maps for both quests. 128 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 11 Aug 1997 Publisher ASCII Product ID ISBN4-89366-789-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.36

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A truly gorgeous book from the Famitsu 'CB's Project' team. Characters, bosses, stages and enemy guides are presented alongside tons of perfectly laid-out maps and stats, all laced with 4-koma mangas and art galleries from the entire Samurai Spirits series. Essential. 192 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 23 July 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86109 Size (cm) 14.2 x 13 x 1.2 Weight (kg) 0.16

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'PlayStation the Best' re-issue of the top-selling PS version. Just as hard to find as the original version, if not more so! PlayStation case, PS CD-ROM disc, 34-page colour booklet, spine card.