DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 22 Feb 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYCY-5410 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official soundtrack release for the arcade Virtua Fighter 2, featuring a few voice & sound effects thrown in here and there. CD case, 23-track audio CD, 4-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 22 Feb 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYVY-5004 Size (cm) 20 x 12 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.30

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Early promotional video that features an animated 'Profile' section, a 'Fighters in Motion' documentary, 'Music Clip', 'Topic', 'Super Technique' and 'Practical Combination' sections. Hard plastic case, NTSC VHS tape, approx. 90min.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 9 Mar 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID GMC-5 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.8 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.44

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First of three excellent Gamest Mook guides dedicated to VF2. This one serves as a overall introduction to the game, featuring extensive profiles for each character, illustrated move lists, basic techniques and versus strategies. 152 pages (104 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 20 Apr 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-176-0 Size (cm) 21 x 12.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.34

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Superb Gamest Video tape featuring a 120 minute VF2 movie that includes official trailers, a ranking mode playthrough, 'Fighting Technics' strategies for every character and a 'Best Bouts Collection' of top players. White plastic video case, 120min NTSC VHS tape, 52-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 26 Apr 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYVY-5006 Size (cm) 20 x 12 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.30

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Official video of the first Virtua Fighter 2 tournament. Yu Suzuki introduces contenders and hands out prizes, also a 'making of', 'Cosplay Contest' regional qualifiers and tournament highlights. Hard plastic video case, NTSC VHS tape, approx 60min.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 20 June 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID GMC-10 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.2 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.66

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The second VF2 Gamest Mook gets its teeth into the main bulk of the game by presenting a massive 'Combat Conquest' breakdown of all of the best Vs tactics - what move is best to counter what etc. Amazingly deep and detailed! 232 pages (136 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Video CD Released 23 June 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYIY-5001 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Video CD version of the CGMV video listed above. Contents remain the same with a few bonus musical montages thrown in. CD case, 11-chapter Video CD, 2-page booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 26 July 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYCY-5449 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Features 11 arranged / vocal tracks 'inspired' by the cast of VF2, later used in the 'Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series'. CD case, 11-track audio CD, 12-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 13 Oct 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9062 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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First in a set of 11 'CG Portrait' discs for the Sega Saturn, each dedicated to a specific character. Features a collection of hi-res CG images and a dedicated music track. Sarah's gallery is scored by the 'Dancing Shadow' title track. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 13 Oct 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9064 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The first two 'CG Portait' collections appeared on the same day, while the rest were scattered before and after the release of the Sega Saturn VF2. Vol.2 is Jacky's turn, with a collection of lavish character images accompanied by an atrocious tune named 'Believe In Love'. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 8 Nov 1995 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYVH-5004~14 Size (cm) 20 x 12 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.30

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Released at the peak of VF2's popularity (shortly before the Sega Saturn version), the 'Wheel of Fortune' video set is an amazing example of how far 'VF Fever' had gone by the end of 1995. A set of 11 different 30-min videos were released on the same day, each featuring a collection of combos, tricks and a 'super play' vs CPU run by each character's 'Super Player'. The stated price is for one video. For multiples (or a complete set) at a discounted price, please contact!

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 17 Nov 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9065 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The VF2 'CG Portait' series continues with Akira Yuki's edition. The images are nice enough but the music track, 'Natsu no Arashi', might well be the most atrocious J-Rock ballad of all time. Beware. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 17 Nov 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9066 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Pai's 'CG Portrait Series' gets treated to 'Oh, My Shinin' Star', a cheesy J-Pop synth-rock nightmare of epic proportions. The gallery itself is quite nice. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 1 Dec 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9079 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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And here it is at last: the Sega Saturn Virtua Fighter 2 is a near-faultless port of the landmark Model 2 arcade game. Smooth, crisp, high-resolution... For lack of a better word, perfect. This was the Sega Saturn's hour of glory. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 8 Dec 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9068 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The 'CG Portrait Series' continues and a pattern is strating to emerge: some truly excellent CG work is again completely ruined by unbearably bad music. Here 'Chain Reaction' is the earsore. Why not include the original BGM as an optional extra? CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 8 Dec 1995 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9069 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Volume 6 of the 'CG Portrait Series' sees Lau thoughtfully pose in lavish landscapes to the cheesy, drooling and downright pisspoor vibes of 'Kin-iro no Ame'. Volume OFF. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Mook Released 10 Dec 1995 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID GMC-19 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.8 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.50

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Third and final Gamest Mook for VF2, completing the coverage in style. Here chains and combinations are in the spotlight, along with a quick analysis of ver.2.1., advanced versus strategies, VF terminology, one final interview, and it's a wrap. 160 pages, 144 in colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 1 Jan 1996 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-448-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.4 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.44

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First is a set of three Sega Saturn VF2 books from Famitsu. The set starts off with this large, efficient and relatively straightforward affair: basic techniques are followed by 20-page illustrated move sections for every character. 240 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 26 Jan 1996 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9070 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The 'CG Portait Series' continues with Shun Di doing what he does best: farming, hanging around, and boozing 'til he drops. 'Konron no Yume' makes sure the series' musical standards remain rock bottom. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 26 Jan 1996 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9071 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Vol.8 of the 'CG Portait Series' sees rich-kid pretty-boy Lion strut his stuff to the excrutiating vibes of 'Winner or Loser', a track that's worth it just for the mangled english: 'Oh, I kick your heart...' CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 Feb 1996 Publisher Tokumashoten Product ID (no ISBN#) Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.5 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.36

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Efficient indie guide book that features a very complete move list section, 'beginner', 'standard', and 'expert' tactics, and additional 'notes', 'strategy' and 'Saturn appendix' chapters. Nae bad. 210 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 1 Mar 1996 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9067 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Kage makes the most of his 'CG Portait Series' to slip and slide through city scapes to the queasy and dreary sounds of 'Dare Mo Shiranai'. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 1 Mar 1996 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9072 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Vol.10 of the 'CG Portrait Series' provides solid proof that Jeffry loves to swim, and has very large feet. The slow and soppy 'Ano Nami Wo Koete' is best left forgotten. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 10-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released ? Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9073 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 0.3 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Dural's 'The Final' installment of the VF 'CG Portrait Series' was available only as a mail-in promo disc, and as such has become quite a collectible of sorts. Cardboard sleeve, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, insert.

DETAILS Format Video CD Released 29 Mar 1996 Publisher Toshiba EMI Product ID TYIY-5002 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 2.4 Weight (kg) 0.20

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Double Video CD set featuring 'Combination Blow', 'Aerial' and 'Encounter' tactics for every character. Some footage is taken from the 'Mission's' videos, and some is new. Double CD case, 2 x Video CDs, 4-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 11 May 1996 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-499-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.32

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Second 'Fighting Manual' guide book from the Famitsu team. Quickly gets its teeth into the finest, sweetest, and most deadly combinations and strategies, all illustrated by photos and flow charts. This is a good one. 176 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 13 Sep 1996 Publisher Famitsu Product ID ISBN4-89366-571-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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Closure for Famitsu's extensive Virtua Fighter guide book series with this 'tribute book' of sorts. Full of advanced hints, Q&As, in-jokes and fuckarounds, along with some additional combos thrown in here and there. Non-japanese speakers beware: this is mostly text. 168 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 25 Apr 1997 Publisher Sega Product ID GS-9146 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Cut-price 'Sega Saturn Collection' re-release of the top-selling Sega Saturn port of Virtua Fighter 2. Contents remain identical to the original version. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 14 Oct 2004 Publisher Sega Product ID SLPM-62547 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Straight-up re-issue of AM2's smash hit arcade game for the PlayStation 2, Vol.16 in the Sega Ages 2500 series. Read up about this first: some players have complained about control issues. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet, 'Sega Ages 2500' file card.