DETAILS Format Famicom Released 17 Apr 1985 Publisher Taito Product ID TF-4500-01 Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Taito's very first Famicom release is nothing less than a brilliant port of their arcade milestone. A massive seller in its day, so it's still relatively easy to find in good condition. Small-size FC cardboard packaging, 25Kb cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format SG-1000 Released 1985 Publisher Sega Product ID G-1045 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Early rendition of the original Space Invaders for the Sega SG-1000. VERY hard to find in good condition! Cardboard packaging, 16KB cartridge, instructions booklet.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 2 Mar 1990 Publisher Taito Product ID TP02008 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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2-in-1 'Day of Revival' version for the PC Engine that includes both the original 1978 game and an exclusive 'Plus Version' revamp featuring updated graphics and sound. Standard PCE case, 2Mbit HuCard, instruction booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 30 Mar 1990 Publisher Taito Product ID DMG-SPA Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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The Game Boy also gets a little taste of classic Invader action. A superb handheld version in its day, recommended for its fun 2P link-up game. Bip... Bip... Bip... Bip... Small-sized GB cardboard packaging, 32Kb cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Mega Drive Released 7 Sep 1990 Publisher Taito Product ID T-11053 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Space Invaders hits the Mega Drive in a fast, unpretentious and surprisingly entertaining version of the arcade Majestic Twelve (1990). Taito-stamped MD case, 2Mbit cartridge, instructions booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 25 Mar 1994 Publisher Taito Product ID SHVC-IC Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Near-direct (and rather basic) port of the arcade Space Invaders DX (1994) for the Super Famicom. All the original modes are present (along with a 2P versus game) but the arcade's remixed game is missing. Standard SFC packaging, 2Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 28 July 1995 Publisher NEC Avenue Product ID NAPR-1050 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² also gets an anniversary 'Original Game' edition of the arcade Space Invaders DX. Becoming quite an expensive item! CD case, PC Engine Super CD-ROM² disc, booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Virtual Boy Released 1 Dec 1995 Publisher Taito Product ID VUE-VSPJ-JPN Size (cm) 12.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.09

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The Virtual Boy's 'Virtual Collection' version of Space Invaders might well be one of the best games on Nintendo's oddball machine. But look out - it's also one of the most expensive and sought-after titles on the Virtual Boy. Cardboard packaging, VB cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 13 Dec 1996 Publisher Taito Product ID T-1107G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The Sega Saturn gets invaded, and plays host to an excellent commemorative version of Space Invaders, along with a few extra game modes thrown in. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 4 Apr 1997 Publisher Taito Product ID T-1111G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.20

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Interesting Taito 'twin-pack' re-release bundle that includes both: - Puzzle Bobble 2X [T-1106G] - Space Invaders [T-1107G] Both games remain identical to their original release, and come presented inside a cardboard presentation box. Quite hard to find!

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 31 July 1997 Publisher Taito Product ID SLPS-00940 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Originally released at a budget ¥2800, the PlayStation Space Invaders features a perfect 'Original Version' of the arcade classic (complete with all of its colour / background upgrades) and a bonus 'VS 2P Battle' mode. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 3 Dec 1998 Publisher Taito Product ID SLPM-86153 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Second PlayStation Space Invaders release, featuring even more game modes and variants, including a fully 3D version. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format WonderSwan Released 13 May 1999 Publisher Sunsoft Product ID SWJ-SUN002 Size (cm) 11 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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The invaders even make a surprise appearance on Bandai's WonderSwan. Features horizontal / vertical screen modes and a 2-player versus game. Very hard to find in good condition! Standard WS packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 17 Feb 2000 Publisher Taito Product ID SLPM-86419 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Low-grade 3D remake with horrible designs and laughable gameplay. God knows what happened here. Avoid. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Color Released 29 Sep 2000 Publisher Taito Product ID DMG-BSIJ-JPN Size (cm) 12.2 x 9.7 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Game Boy Color version of the dodgy Space Invaders X. Very similar to the the PlayStation version in that it has nothing to offer. Nil points. Standard GBC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 27 Sep 2001 Publisher D3 Publisher Product ID SLPM-86900 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Budget-price 'Simple 1500 Series' re-issue of the classic arcade game, based on the 1997 PS Space Invaders. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 2 Aug 2002 Publisher Activision Product ID AGB-AIDJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.07

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Time for the Game Boy Advance to get its fair share of invader action, in a port by Activision that has become inexplicably expensive lately. Standard GBA packaging, cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 31 July 2003 Publisher Taito Product ID TCPS-10069 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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The invaders celebrate their 25th birthday in this all-inclusive PS2 port of the arcade Space Invaders Anniversary (2003). A superbly presented version that features interactive galleries, a ton of history & trivia and multiple game modes. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 25 Sep 2003 Publisher Taito Product ID TCPS-10074 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Box set presentation of the PS2 Space Invaders Anniversary. This 'Bundle Set' includes a custom 'Frame Type Controller' shaped like an old table-top arcade machine, into which you can put a PS2 controller. Brilliant. [image 1] [2] [3] This item tends to sell out as soon as we get more in - hopefully it'll be back in stock soon!

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 24 Mar 2005 Publisher Taito Product ID NTR-AIRJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Space Invaders makes its first appearance on the Nintendo DS, in a decent but relatively redundant edition. The main problem is that it is now completely sidelined by the highly entertaining duo of both Space Invaders Extreme (2008) and Space Invaders Extreme 2 (2009). Nintendo DS case, DS game card, instructions booklet.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 12 May 2005 Publisher Taito Product ID ULJM-05015 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The first Space Invaders for PSP might well be a great package, it suffers from the exact same problem as Space Invaders DS: it has since been completely eclipsed by both Space Invaders Galaxy Beat (2005) and Space Invaders Extreme (2008). Still - if it's just the classic game you're after, this is a perfectly valid option. Standard PSP case, UMD disk, booklet.

DETAILS Format PSP Released 22 Sep 2005 Publisher Marvelous Product ID ULJM-05045 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Second Space Invaders release for PSP, featuring 4 different game modes: a spectacular 'Future' mode (3D visuals), the vintage 'Classic' (original game), 'Wireless' (4-player Wi-Fi) and 'Match-Up' (2-player on the same screen). Quite a good one. PSP case, UMD disk, booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 21 Feb 2008 Publisher Taito Product ID NTR-YXXJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Taito's Space Invaders celebrates its 30th Anniversary with an 'extreme' makeover on the DS and PSP. Take on the iconic invaders to psychedelic backdrops, a hectic soundtrack, multiple routes and more. Compatible with the 'Paddle Controller' from Arkanoid DS (2007). Nintendo DS case, DS card, booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 6 Dec 2007 Publisher Taito Product ID TCPP-20018~21 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Official Taito 'Paddle Controller' accessory for the Nintendo DS. Compatible with: - Arkanoid DS (2007) - Space Invaders Extreme (2008) 4 different models are available (see below) - please specify which one you want upon ordering!

DETAILS Format PSP Released 21 Feb 2008 Publisher Taito Product ID ULJM-05315 Size (cm) 17.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The manic Space Invaders Extreme hits the PSP, in a slick version that benefits greatly from even better visuals and sound, but for some reason - no Wi-Fi multiplayer. PSP case, UMD disk, booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 26 Mar 2009 Publisher Taito Product ID NTR-CV8J-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Just when you thought you'd fought off the invasion - Space Invaders is back! Following the huge success of the first Space Invaders Extreme (2008), Taito return with an even more crackpot Space Invaders remix featuring new stages, weapons and challenges. Recommended! Nintendo DS case, DS card, booklet.