DETAILS Format Famicom Released 25 Apr 1986 Publisher Konami Product ID RC810 Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Despite a distinct technological downgrade compared to the arcade, the FC Gradius is the stuff of legends. Smooth, colourful and eternally playable, this was a landmark event for home videogaming. A multi-million seller, but still quite hard to find in good condition. Standard FC cardboard packaging, 65Kb cartridge, 16-page monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio Cassette Released 21 May 1986 Publisher Apollon Product ID KHY-1010 Size (cm) 11 x 7 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Early cassette soundtrack release from Apollon, featuring approximately 15 minutes of looped BGM and sound effects from the Famicom version. Audio tape in cardboard sleeve, approx. 15min, b&w pamphlet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 22 June 1986 Publisher Futabasha Product ID ISBN4-575-15044-4 Size (cm) 17.3 x 10.6 x 0.7 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Pocket-sized 'Certain Victory Capture Method' guide for the FC version. Features complete stage layouts, hints and strategies; including the location of all the FC-only hidden bonuses and secret warp zones. 84 pages, full colour, in Japanese.

DETAILS Format MSX Released 25 July 1986 Publisher Konami Product ID RC742 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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The MSX Gradius plummets to even lower technical depths than the Famicom - the gameplay is light years away from the speed and beauty of the arcade, but somehow it still remains a lot of fun. Features a bonus 'bone' stage and a few extra secrets here and there. Konami MSX packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, monochrome manual.

DETAILS Format Audio Cassette Released 5 May 1987 Publisher Apollon Product ID KHY-1016 Size (cm) 11 x 7 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.08

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2nd Gradius cassette from Appolon, this time covering the arcade version. Cassette tape in box (approx. 30min) cardboard sleeve, b&w pamphlet.

DETAILS Format Audio Cassette Released 21 Nov 1987 Publisher Apollon Product ID KSF-1506 Size (cm) 11 x 7 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.08

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3rd and final Gradius cassette from Apollon, featuring a selection of tracks from: - Gradius (Arcade) (10:26) - Gradius 2 (MSX) (13:14) - Salamander (Arcade) (15:01) - Gradius (Famicom) (8:56) Again, a very rare item!

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 Nov 1987 Publisher Apollon Product ID BY30-5180 Size (cm) 11 x 7 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.08

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CD edition of Appolon's 1987 Gradius and Salamander soundtrack. 1 - Gradius (Arcade) (10:30) 2 - Gradius 2 (MSX) (13:19) 3 - Salamander (Arcade) (15:06) 4 - Gradius (Famicom) (8:54) This was a VERY early CD release - the sound quality isn't that good, and it is a very sought-after collector's item. Only one of these has ever sold through Jap-Sai, and we've never seen it with a spine card.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 15 Nov 1991 Publisher Konami Product ID KM91001 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Konami's very first PC Engine release was this astounding version of their arcade favourite, that still stands out as one of the best versions available: the visuals, sound and gameplay are flawless, it includes an extra stage (a remake of the MSX 'bone' level) and all-new hidden bonus stages. Brilliant. Standard PCE case, 2Mbit HuCard, 4-page monochrome manual.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 29 Mar 1996 Publisher Konami Product ID T-9509G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Retrospective Gradius compilation featuring arcade-perfect versions of: - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II, (1998) Both games are beautifully presented alongside an all-new CG intro movie and Memory Card Save features. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 18-page colour booklet, 3-page 'Vic Viper Papercraft', spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 29 Mar 1996 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPS-00303 Size (cm) 14.2 x 13 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.16

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PlayStation edition of the brilliant Gradius Deluxe Pack, featuring: - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) Essential in every way - and as you'd expect, a very sought-after title with a price to match. It doesn't help that is has never been re-issued. PlayStation case, PS CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PC CD-ROM Released 21 Feb 1997 Publisher Konami Product ID ME203-J1 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Released one year after the SS / PS, the PC CD-Rom Gradius Deluxe Pack presents identical content, running under Windows '95. - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) A very rare item! Large PC packaging, PC CD-ROM disc in case, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 9 Feb 2006 Publisher Konami Product ID ULJM-05091 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The complete Gradius collection: - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius Gaiden (1997) - Gradius IV (1999) A lavish package, presented with bonus options, galleries, movie theatre, music test, hints... the only problem it is VERY hard to play this kind of game on a handheld machine... Any chance of a PS2/PS3 version? PSP case, PSP UMD disk, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 Mar 2006 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-86155-111-0 Size (cm) 25.7 x 18.2 x 1.2 (B5) Weight (kg) 0.50

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Luxury 'Official Guide' tribute book for the PSP Gradius Portable. Includes complete level layouts for all 5 games illustrated with tons of official art, in-depth hints, secrets, interviews, design sketches and more. A superb book in every way - the bible for all things Gradius. 192 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 25 Jan 2007 Publisher Konami Product ID ULJM-05222 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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'Konami the Best' re-issue of the PSP Gradius collection, released on the same day as Salamander Portable. - Gradius (1985) - Gradius II (1988) - Gradius III (1989) - Gradius Gaiden (1997) - Gradius IV (1999) Content remains identical to the original release. PSP case, PSP UMD disk, colour manual.