Virtua Fighter
Virtua Fighter — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Virtua Fighter on?
- Virtua Fighter was released on Arcade, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn, R-Zone, PC (Microsoft Windows).
- When did Virtua Fighter release?
- Virtua Fighter was first released on October 15, 1993.
About Virtua Fighter
A classic fighting game by Sega, considered one of the first 3D fighting games.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Sega 32X, Sega Saturn, R-Zone, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Sega AM2
- Publisher
- Sega
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Virtua Fighter
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega 32X | 1995 | $19 | $56 | $244 | Medium |
Also released on: Arcade · Sega Saturn · R-Zone · PC (Microsoft Windows). We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $45 | $83 | — |
| Japanese release | $187 | $389 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.85 in Apr 2008, $30 five years ago, and $19.06 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $2.72 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.86 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.92 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.30 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.35 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.99 | $12.22 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.95 | $3.05 |
| Jan 2016 | $6.50 | $19.95 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.30 | $18.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.00 | $25 |
| Jan 2019 | $11.99 | $29 |
| Jan 2020 | $12.00 | $30 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.02 | $45 |
| Jan 2022 | $19.97 | $46 |
| Jan 2023 | $16.19 | $36 |
| Jan 2024 | $15.00 | $40 |
| Jan 2025 | $17.99 | $54 |
| Jan 2026 | $20 | $52 |
| Nov 2026 | $19.06 | $56 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 10 October 1995 | 84701 | 010086847017 | 171-6885A-01 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 30 November 1995 | MK84701-50 | — | — | — |
| Japan | 20 October 1995 | GM-4013 | — | 171-6885A-01 | ¥7,800 |
| Brazil | 1995 | — | — | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP+BR
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
A well-regarded 32X fighter that is cheap in the US.
Sega-AM2's Virtua Fighter reached the 32X in October 1995: North America on 10 October, Japan on 20 October and Europe on 30 November, with a Brazilian release from Tec Toy the same year. Its development team was the one that did the Genesis port of Virtua Racing.
Reviewers split on how well it holds up. Next Generation called it a surprise with all the gameplay of the arcade and no slowdown or polygon jumps, while GamePro noted more slowdown and fewer polygons than on the Saturn and tinny sound but praised its extra options. Sega Magazine said the replays can show the entire bout, putting it ahead of the Saturn and arcade versions, and another issue said the game shows how much less versatile the 32X is than the Saturn but is a must for owners of the add-on.
What the press said at the time
“Still, if you own a 32X or you're dying to play VF but haven't the "necessary", this version is a God-send.”
“But if you're a 32X owner not quite ready to head for Saturn, this is a must-buy.”
“even though they really don't change the game that much. Simply put, this game is a must have for 32Xer's everywhere.”
“and although the graphics ren't as good, they certainly do the job.”
Also on other platforms
Arcade · Sega Saturn · R-Zone · Windows
Before you buy
The US cartridge is cheap, below the middle among US 32X games, and the European one usually costs noticeably more. A Japanese copy costs far more than a US one, loose or complete. Take care not to confuse the Virtua Fighter Special Training Pack from 1995 with the game, since that kit was a VHS tape, a T-shirt and a coupon and did not contain the cartridge. Because it is worth checking carefully, ask for a photo of the label and the board.
Virtua Fighter screenshots
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