DETAILS Format VHS Released 23 Feb 1994 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYVY-5001 Size (cm) 20 x 12 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.30

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Early Virtua Fighter video release featuring a selection of footage from the arcade game, a 'Music CG' montage scored by B-univ, a brief 'Strategy' documentary and a 'Complete Battle' perfect play. Hard plastic video case, NTSC VHS tape, approx 37min.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 23 Mar 1994 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYCY-5386 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official soundtrack release from Sega's 'Baby Universe' sound team, subtitled 'Strongest Soldier'. Includes 9 remixed 'arrange' tracks followed by the arcade's 12-track 'original version'. CD case, 21-track audio CD (total 49:21), 12-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 10 June 1994 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID Gamest No.117 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.8 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.46

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Luxury 'Extra' issue of Gamest magazine dedicated to all of the ins and outs of Sega's arcade landmark Presents complete illustrated profiles & move galleries for every character, 'CPU' and 'Human' gameplay strategies, a 'Making of' interview with Yu Suzuki, merchandise and a whole lot more. NOTE - This book originally came with a poster; sadly none of the ones in stock have it. 144 pages (80 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Book Released 24 Aug 1994 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-264-3 Size (cm) 29.7 x 21 x 1.3 Weight (kg) 0.84

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Visually stunning coffee-table style tribute book from Famitsu. Features a slick 'History of AM#2' article, an interesting 'Making of', a Yu Suzuki interview, complete move lists, gamer reports, 'future of games' analysis... One of the best VF1 books by a long shot. 224 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 22 Nov 1994 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9001 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Despite a few minor glitches here and there, Sega's revolutionary 3D fighting game was the perfect launch title for the Sega Saturn: fast, smooth, eternally playable and iconic to the last. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 36-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Book Released 6 Dec 1994 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-300-3 Size (cm) 30.4 x 21.7 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.60

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King-size 'Replays' book, complimentary to Famitsu's 'Virtua Fighter Manix' book listed above. Features a large gallery of double-page spreads of perfectly shot in-game action and curious replay angles. Hardback with dust cover. 64 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 19 Dec 1994 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-310-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.6 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.20

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First in a long series of VF (and VF2) books from the Famitsu team. 'Vol.1 for Novice' covers all of the basics: character profiles and illustrated move lists (6-page guides for every character), basic chains and vs CPU tactics. 96 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Jan 1995 Publisher Tokumashoten Product ID no ISBN# Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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'Book of Secret Principles' indie guide for the Sega Saturn version. Features good move lists, but only a handful of combos per character, instead focusing way too much on 'Vs CPU' strategies. Perfect for beginners, and people with no friends. 114 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Book + CD-ROM Released 30 Jan 1995 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-315-1 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.6 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.16

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Super-slick tribute book featuring articles on all the best arcades in Tokyo, a mugshot gallery of all the top players, and a set of complete move lists. The bonus CD-ROM disc includes tons of BMP screen savers, profiles, move lists, 'Perfect Play' movies, and a soundtrack & S.E. collection. Great stuff. 48 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 4 May 1995 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-366-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.8 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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Second Sega Saturn guide book from Famitsu. This is the one the comes the most recommended: it is choke full of 'expert' tactics and strategies - best of all has to be the illustrated combo charts, showing all of the best chains for each character. 128 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 14 July 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9039 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Enhanced re-release of the first VF with improved VF2-style visuals, initially released as an arcade game on the Sega Saturn -based ST-V board. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 34-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 Aug 1995 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-406-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.36

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All-inclusive Famitsu guide book for the SS Virtua Fighter Remix. Compiles almost all of the most interesting material featured in the 'Novice' and 'Expert' books listed above, all illustrated with VF Remix screenshots. 192 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Super 32X Released 20 Oct 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GM-4013 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.19

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Released almost a year after the Sega Saturn version, the 32X port struggles a little in the visuals department but still plays well. In terms of the 32X though, it was all too little too late: this was the last release on the format. Cardboard case, 32Mbit cartridge, colour manual.