DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 29 Nov 1996 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-222 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.68

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Many consider this to be the series' return to form, but controversy still remains: the combo system is a little too samey for every character. It's still a superb production, and an extraordinary fighting game by any standard. Snap-lock Neo Geo case, 378Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 4 Dec 1996 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00231 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Original Soundtrack' release for the Arcade / Neo Geo version. Includes the complete score and a comprehensive 'Voice and S.E. Collection' for every character. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 56-track audio CD, 12-page b&w booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 16 Dec 1996 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00237 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Arrange Soundtrack' featuring 17 remastered tracks later used on the CD based versions of the game. Quite a sought-after soundtrack! View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 17-track audio CD, booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 27 Dec 1996 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-222 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Samurai Spirits games really shine on the Neo Geo CD: the loading isn't too bad, and the enhanced CD soundtrack really adds to the atmosphere. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD CD-ROM disc, 32-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 29 Dec 1996 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID GMC-58 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.9 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.48

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Introductory 'Graphical Manual' from the Gamest Mook team, featuring 8-page illustrated profiles and move lists for the entire cast. A super-deluxe instruction manual of sorts - time to get started! 144 pages (full colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 20 Jan 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-320-8 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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'Anthology' comic compilation of short stories and tributes, from 16 established manga artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 152 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 5 Feb 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-333-X Size (cm) 21 x 12.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.34

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The Gamest Video series continues with a slick and nicely directed tribute to the 4th Samurai Sprits game: gameplay overview, character profiles & combos, versus matches and more. White plastic video case, 100-min NTSC VHS tape.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 24 Feb 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-324-0 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.52

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Second Gamest Mook for Samurai 4, an advanced 'Technical Manual' titled 'Complete Capture - Book of Secret Principles'. Features in-depth 'System' analysis, a recap of the cast's moves, hundreds of advanced strategy columns, 'CPU' tactics and damage ratio charts. 184 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 27 Feb 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-323-2 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.7 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.30

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Third and final Gamest Mook release, a souvenir 'Fan Book' full of nice extras, tributes and bonus materials. Features original art, character stories, staff interview, voice actor profiles, b&w design sketches, historical background, intro storyboards, fan art and more. 112 pages (64 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Mar 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-327-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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Wacky compilation of 4-panel comedy and random jokes based on the cast. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 2 Oct 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3116G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Having already excelled with an superb SS port of Zankuro Musōken, SNK are at it again with yet another near-perfect Neo Geo conversion. This is the stand-alone release - it requires the 1MB RAM cart [HSS-0150]. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 2 Oct 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3118G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.25

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Box set release of the Sega Saturn version, includes both the game and the essential RAM cart. Box contains game (Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc in case with colour manual) and the Sega Saturn 1MB RAM cartridge [HSS-0150].

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 25 Dec 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPS-01171 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PlayStation Amakusa Kōrin suffers from the usual animation loss and muffled sound effects; but makes up for it by throwing in an interesting 'Master Arts' practice mode, and a extra character (Cham Cham). CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Feb 1998 Publisher Keibunsha Product ID ISBN4-7669-2839-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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High quality 'Official Guide Book' dedicated to the PlayStation 'Special' edition. Covers every version of every character (Cham Cham included) along with tons of shots, rush charts, strategies, and a brief 'rough sketch' section. 342 pages (138 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 6 Aug 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3123G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 2.4 Weight (kg) 0.20

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2-in-1 re-issue of both Samurai Spirits games for the Sega Saturn: - Zankuro Musōken (1995) - Amakusa Kōrin (1996) Initially intended as a 'budget' pack, this is slowly becoming quite a sought-after SNK release on the Sega Saturn. Both titles require the 1MB RAM cartridge [HSS-0150] to run. Double CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc x 2, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Pocket Released 25 Dec 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NEOP00080 Size (cm) 12.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Handheld version of Amakusa Kōrin for the Neo Geo Pocket, one of the few releases for the original B&W model. Snap-lock Neo Pocket case, 16Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Pocket Released 25 Dec 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NEOP90010 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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'Limited Special Box' presentation of the Neo Pocket Samurai Spirits!. Box set includes game [NEOP00080] along with a boxed 'Crystal' Neo Geo Pocket [NEOP18010], exclusive to this package.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 24 Apr 2003 Publisher Playmore Product ID SLPS-91513 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'PSone Books' re-issue of the PlayStation 'Special' edition, part of the 'SNK Best Collection' label. Content remain the same as the original release. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

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.