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Space Harrier
Episode overview
Welcome to the first video in a new series, Battle of the Ports. It will take a look at ports of famous arcade game across multiple platforms. From 8-Bit computers to modern day consoles.
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R-Type
Episode overview
R-Type versions featured in this video !! Arcade Original Amiga 500 Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC GameBoy GameBoy Colour Sega Master System (with FM audio) PC Engine PlayStation Super Famicom Sharp X68000 XBOX 360 MSX ZX Spectrum
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Makaimura / Ghosts'n Goblins
Episode overview
Versions featured in this video Arcade Original Amiga 500 Atari ST ZX Spectrum Commodore Plus 4 (C16) Amstrad CPC Commodore 64 Famicom (NES) GameBoy Colour Wonder Swan Sega .. show full overview
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Daimakaimura / Ghouls'n Ghosts
Episode overview
Versions featured: Arcade Original Sharp X68000 Mega Drive PC Engine SuperGrafx Commodore Amiga Atari ST Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC Sega Master System Sega Saturn
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Final Fight
Episode overview
Time code 00:28 - Arcade 04:00 - Sharp X68000 07:00 - Mega CD 11:53 - Super Famicom / SNES 15:50 - Amiga 18:43 - Atari ST 21:20 - Commodore 64 23:14 - ZX Spectrum 24:40 - Amstrad CPC 28:00 - XBOX 360 29:30 - GameBoy Advance
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Double Dragon
Episode overview
Time code 00:40 - Arcade Original 02:40 - Mega Drive 04:42 - Atari ST 05:23 - Amiga 500 06:12 - Game Boy Advance 08:10 - Game Boy 09:51 - Game Gear 11:25 - Master System 12:57 - Famicom .. show full overview
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Dynamite Dux
Episode overview
Time code 00:36 - Arcade Original 04.10 - Sega Master System 07:18 - Atari ST 10:49 - Commodore Amiga 14:19 - ZX Spectrum 16:25 - Commodore 64 18:21 - Amstrad CPC
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Lost World / Forgotten Worlds
Episode overview
It's time for another Battle of the Ports. This time we take a look at Forgotten Worlds by Capcom or Lost World as it was originally called in Japanese arcades. Time code 00:35 .. show full overview
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Golden Axe
Episode overview
Probably one of the most iconic beat'em up's of it's age, Golden Axe from Sega! Time code 00:36 - Arcade 03:24 - Mega Drive 06:03 - Mega CD 07:30 - PC Engine CD 09:41 - Master .. show full overview
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Out Run
Episode overview
Argubly the most iconic racing game EVER made, Out Run made it's way on to so many systems that is just needed to be covered in a Battle of the Ports. Time code 00:36 - Arcade 02:41 - .. show full overview
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Galaxy Force II
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Battle of the Ports continues with it's Sega to home conversions with Galaxy Force II. Time code 00:37 - Arcade 04:08 - Sega Saturn 07:40 - PlayStation 2 11:17 - Sega Mega Drive 14:07 - .. show full overview
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Power Drift
Episode overview
In this episode of Battle of the Ports we take a look at the amazing Yu Suzuki arcade racer, Power Drift and it's many home versions. Time code 00:37 - Arcade 01:56 - Sega Saturn 04:15 .. show full overview
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Alien Storm
Episode overview
Time for another Battle of the Ports. Today we'll take a look at Alien Storm. Time code 00:19 - Arcade 04:21 - Mega Drive 07:38 - Amiga 10:39 - Amiga (Unofficial) 16:33 - Atari .. show full overview
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Virtua Fighter 2
Episode overview
It's time to kick back with another Battle of the Ports. This time we take a look at Virtua Fighter 2. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 04:09 - Xbox 360 07:57 - PlayStation 2 12:23 - Sega Saturn 15:37 - Sega Saturn (Virtua Fighter Kids) 19:18 - Mega Drive
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RoboCop
Episode overview
A game that I loved back in the arcade mainly because of it's RoboCop music and speech samples. Time code 00:19 - Arcade 03:52 - Amiga 06:14 - Atari ST 08:24 - IBM PC / MS DOS 10:28 - .. show full overview
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Midnight Resistance
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Another classic from Data east. Some may call it a Contra rip-off but it's far more than that. Let's take a look at all of the available home versions plus the arcade original. Time .. show full overview
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Virtua Racing
Episode overview
The 3D polygon game that really changed the arcade scene and 3D gaming as we know it today. Virtua Racing!! Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade 05:10 - Mega Drive 09:48 - Sega 32X 15:50 - Sega Saturn 25:42 - Play Station 2
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Sega Rally Championship
Episode overview
It's Sega Racing time again. Now Sega Rally Championship is up for comparison. Time Code: 00:19 - Arcade 04:37 - PlayStation 2 08:59 - Sega Saturn 13:57 - Windows '95 18:21 - Game Boy Advance 22:26 - N-Gage 23:30 - XBOX 360
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Chase H.Q.
Episode overview
Chase H.Q. was ported to many different formats back in the day. Let's take a look at how they all compare to one another. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 03:07 - Sega Saturn 05:59 - FM .. show full overview
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S.C.I. (Special Criminal Investigation)
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Time to check out the follow up to Chase H.Q. over various platforms - S.C.I. (Special Criminal Investigation) Time Code 00:20 - Arcade 04:21 - Saturn 08:28 - PC Engine 12:16 - Master .. show full overview
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Street Fighter II
Episode overview
It's time to head back to 1991 and witness the 1 on 1 beat'em up that changed the way fighting games are today. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:34 - Sega Saturn 05:19 - XBOX 360 07:38 - .. show full overview
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Super Street Fighter II
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Following up on the last video, Street Fighter II, it's time for Super Street Fighter II. PLEASE NOTE - The 3DO and Amiga 32 versions of Super Street Fighter II are actually Super .. show full overview
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Vigilante
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It's time to head back to the 80's when having your girl kidnapped by street thugs was normal :) Time Code: 00:26 - Arcade 03:24 - PC Engine 05:39 - Master System 07:44 - Windows 11:03 .. show full overview
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Shinobi
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The game that started Joe Musashi's battle against the evil Zeed, Shinobi! Please note that the Atari ST and MSX versions are not present in this video. Time Code: 00:26 - .. show full overview
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Strider Hiryu / Strider
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Strider Hiryu is an action platformer game developed by Capcom for the arcade and was originally released in 1989. Many home ports were made so let's take a look at them. The NES and .. show full overview
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Hard Drivin'
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A game that I loved playing in the 80's every time we went on holiday to the seaside, this is Hard Drivin' from Atari. In this video we take a look at 12 different versions of the game. .. show full overview
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After Burner / After Burner II
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It's time to take to the skies in the game that changed the look of 3D flight gaming forever! After Burner! Man, there's a lot of Afterburner ports. There's even a fan made PC game but .. show full overview
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Art of Fighting
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The game that started the trend for massive character sprites. In this show we take a look at five versions of the Neo Geo classic, Art of Fighting. Video Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade / .. show full overview
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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People loved the turtles back in the late 80's and still love them now. Let's take a look at how Konami brought the 2D scrolling beat'em up in to modern times. Time Code: 00:24 - .. show full overview
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Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja
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It's time to look at a game that is just crying out for a new 2D HD follow up. This is Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja. Video Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 04:26 - PC (MS DOS) 08:14 - Game .. show full overview
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Quartet
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I grew up gaming on a Sega Master System and Quartet was one of the many games I really enjoyed playing but man, was that one hard game to beat. I never did finish it but I did get many .. show full overview
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Action Fighter
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First there was Spy Hunter then Sega thought "Hmm, we can do a game like that but better." and so Action Fighter was born. Werther it's better than Spy Hunter is a matter of opinion but .. show full overview
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Fatal Fury Special 1 & 2
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Probably my favourite game in the Fatal Fury series, let's take a look at Fatal Fury Special (2 in some cases). The X68000 and FM Towns versions are missing from this video due to not .. show full overview
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Bonanza Brothers
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Ever fancied being a cat bugler that was influenced by the Blues Brothers? No? Neither have I but someone at Sega was and this is the result. Emulated versions such as the Wii or the .. show full overview
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Smash TV
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Due to feedback from various forums and that the viewing figures were higher for the voice-over version of Battle of the Ports, I've decided to do voice-overs from now on plus keep the .. show full overview
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Dragon Spirit
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Requested by viewers of the show, this is Battle of the Ports - Dragon Spirit. One of the hardest shooters I've ever played. This video doesn't cover emulated versions such as those .. show full overview
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Night Striker
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I loved this game back when it was released mostly due to it's "Blade Runner-esque" feel and amazing Zuntata sound track. This is Taito's Night Striker. The PlayStation 2 version found .. show full overview
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The Ninja Warriors
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Taito's three-screen arcade hit gets the Battle of the Ports treatment. Just how well can a three-screen arcade game be ported to home systems? Time Code: 00:27 - Arcade 03:52 - PC .. show full overview
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Rastan
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Back in the mid to late 80's it was all about big butch muscle bound men weilding swords. Schwarzenegger was in and everyone wanted a part of it. So Taito brought us Rastan which could .. show full overview
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Daytona USA
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Daytona is the most successful racing game of all time. It's still one of the very few 20 year old games that still pulls in customers! It was also one of the first games to offer such .. show full overview
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Sega Touring Car Championship
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Following on from Daytona USA and Sega Rally, Sega brought us Sega Touring Car Championship. It's time to hit the European circuit while listening to some high energy Euro Beat in this .. show full overview
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JuJu Densetsu / Toki
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JuJu Densetsu or better known as Toki in the west is a game that many love to hate but why? This video covers all the released versions to date excluding any emulated released (if .. show full overview
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Raiden
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Raiden was also going to be ported to the Atari Falcon and Amiga however both versions were never completed. Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 04:00 - FM Towns 05:51 - Jaguar 09:37 - MS .. show full overview
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Altered Beast
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It's not a very good game no matter which platform you play it on but which is the best version of Altered Beast? Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 04:10 - Mega Drive 07:04 - Master System 09:44 .. show full overview
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Rolling Thunder
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One of the early spy action games from 1986 and one that's still a classic even now. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 03:00 - Amiga 06:04 - Atari ST 07:48 - Commodore 64 10:25 - Amstrad .. show full overview
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Bionic Commando / Top Secret
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Known as Top Secret in Japan and Bionic Commando in the west or even Bionic Commandos on the European arcade flyer, this was one of Capcom's not so popular arcade titles. Strangely it .. show full overview
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Cabal
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It's a TAD Corporation arcade game from 1988 with no story what so ever, it's Cabal. Time Code 00:26 - Arcade 01:56 - Atari ST 03:55 - ZX Spectrum 05:33 - Famicom / NES 07:14 - Amstrad .. show full overview
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Parodius
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The last BOTP for 2014 and quite a colourful one for the Christmas season. A Merry Christmas to all and thanks for supporting the show this year. Loads more still to come next .. show full overview
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Rygar
Episode overview
The Christmas holidays are over and I'm back in Japan which means...... More Battle of the Ports! Time Code 00:26 - Arcade 02:24 - Commodore 64 04:05 - Atari Lynx 06:36 - Amstrad .. show full overview
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Super Hang-On
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Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 02:28 - Mega Drive 04:46 - Amiga 06:35 - Atari ST 08:26 - Sharp X68000 10:30 - ZX Spectrum 11:14 - Amstrad CPC 12:08 - Commodore 64 13:16 - Gameboy Advance 15:06 - MS DOS
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Choplifter
Episode overview
There are two versions of Choplifter missing from this video. The first is the Atari 8bit computer release and the second being the Fujitsu 7 (FM7) computer. The reason being because I .. show full overview
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Densha de Go!
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The Japanese sure do love their trains. So when Densha de Go! (Let's go by train) was released in 1997 the country went mad for it. Surprsingly though, the first game didn't receive .. show full overview
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Mortal Kombat
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Mortal Kombat is a game I personally don't like but millions of people love it and have been requesting that it got the BOTP treatment. So for all the fans of Mortal Kombat I present .. show full overview
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Rainbow Islands
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It's not often that an arcade game gets fantastic ports to almost every system it was ported too. rainbow Islands is one of the very few. Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade 02:40 - .. show full overview
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Turbo Out Run
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The official follow up to one of ther greatest arcade racers ever. It should be an amazing game, right? Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade 03:31 - FM Towns 06:12 - Mega Drive 07:51 - MS .. show full overview
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Darius II
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The first Darius game wasn't very good but it did have it's own gimmick of running across 3 screens! Darius II takes that and makes it better! Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 03:29 - Mega .. show full overview
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Mortal Kombat II
Episode overview
By popular request, here is Battle of the Ports Mortal Kombat II. This video features only official releases and released which are NOT emulated. So there's no Xbox Live, PSN, Virtual .. show full overview
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The NewZealand Story
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Another popular request get's the Battle of the Ports treatment - NewZealand Story. Time Code 00:18 - Arcade 02:31 - PC Engine 04:03 - Master System 05:53 - Mega Drive 07:41 - .. show full overview
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Atomic Robo-Kid
Episode overview
Let's take a look at six versions of one of the hardest shooters I've ever played. This is Atomic Robo-Kid by UPL. Unfortunately I couldn't get the Atari ST port to work. Time .. show full overview
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Shadow Dancer
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The second game in the Shinobi series and one that is either loved or hated. Let's take a look at all eight versions of Shadow Dancer. Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade 03:40 - Master .. show full overview
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Kyuukyoku Tiger / Twin Cobra
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A true hidden gem of a shooting game series is Kyuukyoku Tiger also known as Twin Cobra in the west. In this week's Battle of the ports we take a look at all the home ports that are not .. show full overview
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ESWAT
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Sega were never afraid to "borrow" ideas for their arcade games which is why they came up with ESWAT. A game that you have to admit was inspired by Robocop. Let's take a look at 8 .. show full overview
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Puyo Puyo 2
Episode overview
Puyo Puyo 2 was one of Compiles biggest IPs with the other being the Aleste series of shooters. Puyo Puyo eventually went on to become a Sega IP after they bought it when Compile went .. show full overview
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Bubble Bobble
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We've never covered a game on Battle of the Ports with as many versions as Bubble Bobble. So sit back and enjoy the show! Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 02:09 - BBC Micro 04:40 - .. show full overview
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Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja
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Known as Dragon Ninja in Japan, Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja in Europe and just plain old Bad Dudes in other parts of the world, this classic (but not so great) scrolling fighter from Data .. show full overview
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Samurai Shodown / Samurai Spirits
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Known as Samurai Shodown in the west or Samurai Spirits in Japan, this SNK Neo Geo fighter became on of the systems most loved series. Time Code: 00:23 - Arcade / Neo Geo 03:15 - .. show full overview
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Fantasy Zone
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The unofficial mascot of Sega, Opa Opa's first game and what a great game it is. Time Code: 00:25 - Arcade 02:50 - X68000 05:03 - NEC PC60001 MKII (Unofficial port) 06:20 - PC .. show full overview
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Virtua Fighter
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The grandfather of all 3D fighting games, Virtua Fighter! Originally released way back in 1993. Time Code: 00:22 - Arcade 03:03 - Saturn 05:37 - 32X 08:15 - Saturn (VF .. show full overview
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The Legend of Kage
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When I was a child my farther would take my brothers and I to the local swimming pool. Outside the changing rooms they had two arcade cabinets. One was 1947 and the other was this, The .. show full overview
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Gauntlet
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On of the most successful multi player arcade games of the 80's, Gauntlet. Let's take a look at all the original home ports! This video is missing the Apple ][ version and of course .. show full overview
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Pit Fighter
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One of the worst arcade fighting games ever (IMO) actually has an awful lot of home ports. Let's check them out. Time Code: 00:24 - Arcade 02:30 - Mega Drive 04:39 - Super .. show full overview
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Ninja Gaiden / Shadow Warrior
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Funny that I never actually figured out that Shadow Warrior was actually Ninja Gaiden. Odd how the game changed it's English name. Let's take a look at the arcade game that started .. show full overview
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Wonder Boy
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Wonder Boy was the very first game I bought with my own money way back in 1987 for the Sega Master System. It was also a game that was very close in looks and sound to it's big arcade .. show full overview
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Commando
Episode overview
Back in the 80's big macho men roaming around in the jungle type movies were all the rage so it comes as no surprise that the games industry wanted to get in on the action. There are .. show full overview
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Mercs
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Following on from last weeks Commando comes it's direct sequel, MERCS! This time the action is hotter than ever and even features so redrawn Arnold Schwarzenegger poses for the main .. show full overview
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S.T.U.N. Runner
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Before Extreme G, Wipeout and all manner of other tunnel racers there was S.T.U.N. Runner from Atari. A futuristic tunnel racer that ran on the Hard Driving hardware. Back in the 80's .. show full overview
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Alien Syndrome
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Classic Sega arcade action in this week's show but maybe not one of Sega's best arcade games that's for sure. There is also an MSX version of Alien Syndrome which is missing from this .. show full overview
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Episode overview
Double Dragon is a very important game in the development of the walk along beat'em up but did Double Dragon II innovate just as much? Let's check out Double Dragon II over various .. show full overview
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Thunder Blade
Episode overview
Thunder Blade was an arcade, flight-based, third-person rail shooter originally released for video arcades in 1987. In the game, players control a helicopter to destroy enemy .. show full overview
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Super Monaco GP
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I played the original Mega Drive Super Monaco GP to death when it was released and I loved it. But just how close was it to the original arcade version? Well, lets find out along with .. show full overview
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Line of Fire
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Line of Fire was Sega's answer to Taito's arcade war gun games. How well did they do? How well did the home conversions turn out? There's only one way to find out and that's to watch .. show full overview
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Chuka Taisen / Cloud Master
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Chuka Taisen is probably better known as Cloud Master in the west. While it may not be one of Taito's best shooters, it sure made it's way on to many platforms. Time Code: 00:29 - .. show full overview
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Black Dragon / Black Tiger
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For some reason Black Dragon was renamed to Black Tiger in the west. Odd when the main enemy is a not a black tiger. Time Code: 00:26 - Arcade 02:32 - ZX Spectrum 03:55 - Amstrad .. show full overview
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Ridge Racer
Episode overview
Due to technical problems the arcade footage is shorter than I had originally planned and the comparison section at the end is left blank. Time Code: 00:29 - Arcade 02:26 - .. show full overview
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land
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Moving away from the traditional side scrolling platformer and in an even stranger move, bringing RPG elements to an arcade game, Westone's Wonder Boy in Monster Land was so popular it .. show full overview
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Road Blasters
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Atari were quite a big player in the arcade world during the 80's. They had many popular titles including this, Road Blasters. Not to be confused with the Data East laser Disc game, Road .. show full overview
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Dead Or Alive
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What do you get when you let a pervy Japanese game developer who likes fighting games loose to develop whatever he pleases. Dead Or Alive, of course! Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 04:09 .. show full overview
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Kung-Fu Master / Spartan X
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Let's review a Jackie Chan movie!! Or at least that's what they wanted you to think in Japan. It's Kung-Fu Master by Irem. Time Code 00:25 - Aracde 02:16 - Commodore 64 04:09 - .. show full overview
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Toobin'
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There are not that many western made arcade games that I like, but those I do seem to mostly come from Atari. One such game is the excellent Toobin'. Such a simple idea yet so much .. show full overview
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Flying Shark / Hishōzame
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There are many vertical shooters in the arcades but not that many made it to western computers and not to many different consoles. Flying Shark or Hishōzame as it's known in Japan is .. show full overview
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Pac-Land
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Some love it, some hate it. One thing is sure, Pac-Land has a lot of ports. Let's take a look. Emulated versions such as those on the Wii, 360 PS3 and so on are not featured. Time .. show full overview
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Mr. Driller
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Mr. Driller by Namco was released at a time when everyone had to have some kind of action puzzle game to there credit. But is it one that stands out or one that fails? There are many .. show full overview
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Gun.Smoke
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One very tough shooter and one that came very early in Capcom's arcade shoot'em up days. This is Gun.Smoke. The versions that feature on the PS2, PSP, Xbox 360 and PS3 are not .. show full overview
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Gradius / Nemesis
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Many of you wanted this if the amount of mails are anything to go by so here it is - Battle of the Ports - Gradius. Time Code 00:31 - Arcade 02:46 - Commodore 64 04:31 - Amstrad .. show full overview
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Cotton - Fantastic Night Dreams
Episode overview
Cotton, that crazy witch ended her gaming life as a poor Pachinko game like so many other classic gaming characters. Sadly her last outing on a console was also pretty awful with Rainbow .. show full overview
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Enduro Racer
Episode overview
Sometimes known as the dirt bike version of Hang On, here is Enduro Racer. Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 02:27 - ZX Spectrum 04:11 - Amstrad CPC 05:52 - Commodore 64 07:15 - Atari ST 09:39 - Master System 11:12 - All versions side by side
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Splatterhouse
Episode overview
It's almost Christmas so what better way to celebrate the season with a little Splatterhouse! Hehe, yeah I know but why not be different? There were four official versions of this game .. show full overview
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G.LOC Air Battle / G-LOC
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G-LOC: Air Battle although not officially mentioned is essentially a sequel to After Burner II and what a poor effort it is. Maybe that means the ports will all be great as they try and .. show full overview
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The House of the Dead
Episode overview
One of the best light gun games ever and the best in the series in my opinion. Let's take a look at The House of the Dead including a pretty rare Japanese mobile phone version. Time .. show full overview
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Street Fighter Zero 2 / Alpha 2
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Many consider Street Fighter Zero 3 / Alpha 3 to be the best in the Zero / Alpha series however I've always had a soft spot for the second game. So for the 100th show in the battle of .. show full overview
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Street Fighter Zero / Alpha
Episode overview
After 4 years of spamming various versions of Street Fighter II, Capcom finally gave us a new Street Fighter game with Street Fighter Zero or Alpha as it was known in Europe, North .. show full overview
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Silkworm
Episode overview
Tecmo, now known for their Dead or Alive series did once make many other games. Let's take a look at one of their classics. The side scrolling shooter known as Silkworm. Time .. show full overview
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Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone
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They say you can't polish a turd or can you? Let's take a look to see if any of the home ports can improve upon the arcade version of Double Dragon 3 Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 03:36 - .. show full overview
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Atomic Runner - Chelnov
Episode overview
Let's take a look at one of Data East's biggest cult classics, Chelnov or as it's known in the west, Atomic Runner. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 02:28 - Sharp X68000 04:03 - Mega Drive 06:16 - Saturn
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Secret Agent / Sly Spy
Episode overview
Do you love 007? Well if you do get ready for some James Bond inspired Battle of the Ports with Data East's Secret Agent / Sly Spy. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 03:48 - ZX Spectrum 06:02 - .. show full overview
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Area 88 / UN Squadron
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One of Capcom's best arcade shooters of the 90's made it's way to the home and not only on the SFC / SNES. Let's take a look at all the ports. Time Code 00:30 - Arcade 04:22 - .. show full overview
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Cisco Heat
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Cisco Heat was featured on my other show, Retro Core 5 - Arcade Racers but it wasn't until recently did I know that there were so many home ports. Let's take a look at how a super .. show full overview
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Dragon Breed
Episode overview
It's not too often when you get a Japanese developed arcade game only being ported to western home computers. Well, that's what happened with Dragon Breed and what's even more amazing .. show full overview
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The Simpsons Arcade
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Bart, Lisa, Marge and of course the main guy, Homer are on a quest to get back their kidnapped daughter, Maggie! The Simpsons arcade is often said to have never received a home port. .. show full overview
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Crack Down
Episode overview
Crack Down was never one of Sega's major hits but it was popular enough to see quite a few home ports. Let's check them out. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 03:36 - Atari ST 05:38 - .. show full overview
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Snow Bros
Episode overview
Toaplan are well known for their amazing shooters such as Hell Fire, Zero Wing and Tatsujin as well as many others. But did you know they were also the company behind one of the most .. show full overview
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Slap Fight / Alcon
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One of Toaplan's early yet still great shooters, Slap Fight. Let's take a look at all the home ports. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:18 - Commodore 64 03:47 - Amstrad CPC 05:04 - ZX .. show full overview
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Big Run
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Jaleco were the kigs of not so good arcade and home games but just how good or bad is their first arcade rally game? Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:24 - Super Famicom 04:42 - Atari ST 06:41 - Amiga 08:31 - All versions side by side
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Saint Dragon
Episode overview
Back in the late 80's and early 90's there were many games that featured dragons with long tails. One of the best was Saint Dragon by Jaleco. Let's take a look at seven versions of this .. show full overview
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Super Street Fighter II X / Turbo
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So many of you have requested for the 3DO version of Super Street Fighter II X / Turbo on my old Super Street Fighter II video (even though that was a different game) that I've finally .. show full overview
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X-Men: Children of the Atom
Episode overview
It's a short battle this week but still a good one as we take a look at Capcom's first ever Marvel based fighting game, X-Men Children of the Atom. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:37 - .. show full overview
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Contra / Gryzor
Episode overview
This one has been on the to do list for almost a year now. Let's take a look at Contra! Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:34 - Commodore 64 04:25 - Amstrad CPC 05:18 - ZX Spectrum 06:27 - MSX .. show full overview
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Super Contra / Super C
Episode overview
Following on from last weeks battle of the ports we have Super Contra. This week's show features all the home ports except the Xbox 360 version as that is basically arcade emulation with .. show full overview
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Dynasty Wars / Tenchi wo Kurau
Episode overview
Tenchi wo Kurau or Dynasty Wars as it was better known in English is Capcom's first arcade hit that told the story of the yellow turbin rebelion. But just how good was the game and it's .. show full overview
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Zero Wing
Episode overview
It's a short one this week but a game with the most infamous intro ever - Zero Wing Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:56 - Mega Drive 07:20 - PC Engine CD 09:50 - All versions side by side
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Mizubaku Daibouken / Liquid Kids
Episode overview
It's time to feature an Amiga arcade port that doesn't suck! Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 03:18 - PC Engine 05:30 - Amiga 08:13 - Saturn 11:09 - All versions side by side
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Rod.Land
Episode overview
Jaleco are known for making many poor games but they do have some quality titles hidden amongst the trash. Rod.Land just happens to be one of those games. This video does not take in to .. show full overview
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Rise of the Robots
Episode overview
The worst officially released fighting game of the 90's gets the Battle of the Ports treatment. Every port is awful but which is the worst? Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 03:15 - 3DO 05:36 - .. show full overview
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Detana!! Twinbee / Bells and Whistles
Episode overview
Twinbee is one of Konami's biggest franchises although you probably didn't know that since most of Twinbee related merchandise stays in Japan. There are over 10 games, soundtrack CDs, .. show full overview
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World Heroes
Episode overview
Neo Geo games were well ported to other platforms but one series that many seem to forget in World Heroes. In this week's show we take a look at the Aracde original plus the only 3 ports .. show full overview
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Fatal Fury
Episode overview
The King of Fighters begins with Fatal Fury! This week on Battle of the Ports. Please note - The PSP, PS2 Wii and any other missing version are not featured on this video for a reason. .. show full overview
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Tatsujin / Truxton
Episode overview
It's tough but a classic. So why were there only two ports? Let's take a look at Tatsujin / Truxton. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:54 - Mega Drive 05:01 - PC Engine 06:55 - All versions side by side
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2020 Super Baseball
Episode overview
Normally I wouldn't touch a sports game but this is actually good - BOTP-2020 Super Baseball Time Code 00:28 - Arcade / Neo Geo 02:52 - Super Famicom 04:58 - Mega Drive 07:42 - Neo Geo CD 10:03 - All versions side by side
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Salamander / Life Force
Episode overview
Known as Life Force in the US and Salamander everywhere else, Konami brought us something that quite a few thought was a follow up to Gradius. How wrong they were. Let's take a look at .. show full overview
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World Heroes 2
Episode overview
The very first game to be published under Alpha Denshi's new name of ADK but is it a game worthy of a new company name? Let's take a look at all the none emulated versions of World .. show full overview
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Kiki Kaikai
Episode overview
One of Taito's lesser known arcade games did actually get a bootleg release in the west under the title of Knight Boy. In Battle of the Ports show 131 we are going to take a look at .. show full overview
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Episode overview
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was never a fantastic arcade game but it did see many home ports including one console port. Let's take a look at all of them. Time Code 00:28 - .. show full overview
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Side Arms Hyper Dyne
Episode overview
Long before Capcom created Street Fighter and Bio Hazard (Resident Evil) they actually made many other game types. Let's check out a classic of theirs. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:16 - .. show full overview
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Hellfire
Episode overview
One of the greatest shoot'em up companies is yet again featured on Battle of the Ports. It's Toaplan with their hard as nails shooter, Hellfire. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 03:20 - Mega Drive 06:16 - PC Engine CD 10:10 - All versions side by side
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Renegade
Episode overview
Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun in Japan was a game released in 1985 that had high school drop outs and Yakuza causing all sorts of trouble. The game came out in the west one year later with all .. show full overview
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Continental Circus
Episode overview
Said to be the world first ever arcade game to be in 3D, this is Continental Circus by Taito. Let's take a look at how this revolutionary arcade game came to the home systems. Time .. show full overview
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Sunset Riders
Episode overview
Another one of Konami's great arcade games and another that had very few ports. Let's take a look at the Western based shooter, Sunset Riders. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 04:22 - Mega Drive 06:58 - Super Nintendo 10:36 – All versions side by side
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Soukyugurentai / Terra Diver
Episode overview
One of the Saturn's best shooters did actually get a port to the PlayStation and of course was originally an arcade game too. But did you know there was also a mobile phone version? .. show full overview
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Raystorm / Layer Section II
Episode overview
So there was a bit of tension with last week's show of Soukyugurentail by a certain console's fan boys but I think all will be reversed in this week's show as we take a look at .. show full overview
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Road Blaster / Road Avenger
Episode overview
Never mind Dragon's Lair being the best ever animated Laser Disc game. In my opinion Road Blaster was the ultimate animated laser disc arcade experience. In this volume of Battle of .. show full overview
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Darius
Episode overview
The first of Taito's 3 screen arcade games and one that is still a classic even today, 30 years after it's release. Let's take a look at many versions of Darius including two Japanese .. show full overview
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Darius Gaiden
Episode overview
We seem to be covering an awful lot of Taito games recently on Battle Of The Ports and here we go again with Darius Gaiden. Please note that the PlaySation 2 and Xbox Taito Memories / .. show full overview
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Wardner No Mori / Pyros
Episode overview
Quite a fitting game for the Halloween season. This week on Battle of the Ports we take a look at Wardner No Mori, also known as Pyros in the American arcades. This rock solid .. show full overview
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Galaxy Fight
Episode overview
Sunsoft were never known for their fighting games so it came as a surprise that their first Neo Geo game was just that, a 1 on 1 fighter. Is it any good? Well let's take a look. Time .. show full overview
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Gemini Wing
Episode overview
It's time for a cult classic shooter here on Battle of the Ports. Gemini Wing! Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:50 - Amiga 04:46 - Atari ST 06:38 - Amstrad CPC 08:07 - ZX Spectrum 09:12 - .. show full overview
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Space Gun
Episode overview
Taito were always known for their gun games but not many remember Space Gun while all remember the likes of Operation Wolf. Let's take a look at this classic space shooter. Time .. show full overview
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Chiki Chiki Boys / Mega Twins
Episode overview
Capcom did make some cute games back in their early days with Chiki Chiki Boys / Mega Twins being one of them. The game was fairly popular however it only ever made it's way onto two .. show full overview
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Ninja Spirit
Episode overview
Battle of the Ports brings you some bad ass Ninja Action this week Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:29 - Amstrad CPC 03:35 - Atari ST 04:47 - Amiga 06:47 - ZX Spectrum 07:52 - Commodore .. show full overview
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Viewpoint
Episode overview
Another show requested by the fans. Let's take a look at how the classic Neo Geo arcade hit, Viewpoint made it's way to the home. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade (Neo Geo) 02:34 - Mega .. show full overview
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Green Beret / Rush'n Attack
Episode overview
Konami's classic, Green Beret becomes Battle of the Ports 150th title. The MSX version is missing from this video as I couldn't find a copy. The Xbox 360 version is also missing as it's .. show full overview
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Mr. Do!
Episode overview
NOTE - The Amiga and Atari ST versions of Mr. Do! are not based upon the original arcade game which is why they are not featured on this video. The same goes for the Neo Geo remake. It's .. show full overview
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A-Jax / Typhoon
Episode overview
Let’s take a look at one of Konami’s classic shooters from the later part of the 80’s, A-Jax. Also known as Typhoon in the Europe. Time Code 00:23 – Arcade 03:17 – Commodore 64 04:40 – .. show full overview
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Paperboy
Episode overview
This has been one of the most requested shows I get mails about so it's finally here. Let's take a look at Paperboy! Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 02:06 - MS Dos 03:05 - Amiga 04:26 - BBC .. show full overview
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Heavy Barrel
Episode overview
Lot's of technical problems this week, so poorer quality video than usual. Sorry. Time Code 00:11 - Arcade 02:21 - Apple ][ 03:59 - MD Dos 05:52 - Famicom / NES 08:28 - All versions side by side
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Primal Rage
Episode overview
Asked for by many so here it is, Battle of the Ports, Primal Rage. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:38 - 3DO 04:46 - MS DOS 06:44 - Gameboy 08:28 - Game Gear 10:09 - Mega Drive 12:02 - Super .. show full overview
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Elevator Action
Episode overview
At a time when most games were space shooters or clones of another, Taito went and did something strange which actually turned out to be great. Elevator Action. Time Code 00:18 - .. show full overview
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Scramble Spirits
Episode overview
It's time to look at one of Sega's first System 24 games. A game I used to own on the Master System but had no idea about it's arcade origins. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:52 - ZX .. show full overview
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Xevious
Episode overview
Considered to be one of the all time classics in the world of vertical shooters, it's about time Xevious got the Battle of the Ports treatment with 14 versions for you to feast your eyes .. show full overview
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Rampage
Episode overview
Rampage has been one of the most requested shows by the fans of Battle Of The Ports. So here it is, hope you all enjoy :) Time Code 00:18 - Arcade 01:47 - Amstrad CPC 03:08 - MS .. show full overview
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Zaxxon
Episode overview
When you wanted innovative arcade gaming in the 80's and 90's you looked towards Sega. In this video we take a look at a true Sega classic from 1982. Time Code 00:19 - Arcade 01:58 - .. show full overview
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Street Fighter
Episode overview
Street Fighter was is one of the biggest in not the biggest name in 1 on 1 fighters. But it's start wasn't all that rosy. Let's head back to 1987 and take a look at the original Street .. show full overview
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Ikari Warriors
Episode overview
It's not Commando but it looks like Rambo - Battle of the Ports Ikari Warriors. Time Code 00:15 - Arcade 02:29 - MS Dos 03:44 - Atari 2600 05:01 - Atari 7800 06:30 - MSX2 07:57 .. show full overview
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Operation Wolf
Episode overview
A much requested show coming your way this week. Taito's Operation Wolf. Sadly the Fujitsu FM Town version is missing as I couldn't get the game to load past the opening loading .. show full overview
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Thunder Force AC
Episode overview
This week's Battle of the Ports is actually a console game that was ported to the arcades! Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:58 - Mega Drive 05:21 - Super Famicom / SNES 07:37 - Saturn 09:46 - All versions side by side
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R-Type II
Episode overview
The follow up to one of the worlds most iconic 2D shooters hit's BOTP this week - R-Type II Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:48 - Amiga 04:59 - Atari ST 07:13 - Super Famicom / SNES 10:00 - .. show full overview
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The Tower of Druaga
Episode overview
There are many games that get made in to anime but not many based upon such an old game. Let's take a look at The Tower of Druaga. Also be aware that compilation versions do not count .. show full overview
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Marble Madness
Episode overview
18 versions of Marble Madness for your enjoyment on this week's Battle of the ports. Unfortunately the NEC PC9801 version is missing from this video. Versions on the likes of Atari .. show full overview
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Buggy Boy / Speed Buggy
Episode overview
It's time to head off to the world of Buggy racing is this week's BOTP, Buggy Boy. Also known as Speed Buggy in the US. Time Code 00:15 - Arcade 01:40 - ZX Spectrum 02:51 - Amiga 04:01 .. show full overview
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Metal Slug
Episode overview
A fan favourite this week as we take a look at Metal Slug. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade / Neo Geo MVS 03:01 - Neo Geo CD 04:58 - PlayStation 06:44 - Saturn 08:59 - GameBoy Colour 10:03 - All versions side by side
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Lethal Enforcers
Episode overview
Do you like the 80's? Do you like cop movies? Well if you do try out some Lethal Enforcers on this weeks Battle of the Ports. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:18 - Mega Drive 04:05 - Mega .. show full overview
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Sengoku Densho
Episode overview
It's time for more classic Neo Geo arcade action on this week's Battle of the Ports. Which port will be the best? Time Code 00:19 - Arcade / Neo Geo 02:59 - Super Famicom / SNES 05:06 - .. show full overview
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King of the Monsters
Episode overview
It's time to see just which monster is the King of the Monsters here on Retro Core. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:23 - Mega Drive 04:27 - Super Famicom / SNES 06:23 - All versions side by side
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RayForce
Episode overview
A game that goes under many names but one of my all time favourite shooters, Layer Section.....err, I mean RayForce. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 03:09 - Android 05:29 - Saturn 07:17 - Windows '95 09:20 - All versions side by side
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King of the Monsters 2
Episode overview
You asked for it so here it is. Battle of the Ports - King of the Monsters 2 Time Code 00:18 - Arcade 03:31 - Super Famicom 06:06 - Mega Drive 08:19 - Neo Geo CD 08:49 - All versions side by side
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Lethal Enforcers II
Episode overview
The obvious choice for a gun slinging sequel was to set it in the wild west. But just how good is Lethal Enforcers II over it's original? Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:05 - Mega .. show full overview
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Time Gal
Episode overview
Outside of Road Blasters this is my favourite laser disc based arcade game, Time Gal. It has so much going n that it's hard not to like it. The game was ported to many different .. show full overview
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Cadash
Episode overview
There was once a time when action RPGs could be found in the arcades. Not many, but they did exist. Today we take a look at Taito's Cadash. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:44 - Mega Drive 04:41 - PC Engine 07:21 - All versions side by side
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Terminator 2 Judgment Day - The Arcade Game
Episode overview
You asked for it and I hate it but here it is - Battle of the Ports Terminator 2 The Arcade Game. Time Code 00:19 - Arcade 02:45 - Amiga 03:56 - MS Dos 05:14 - Mega Drive 06:37 - Master .. show full overview
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Captain Commando
Episode overview
Captain Commando was originally a company mascot for Capcom USA appearing on various NES games manuals. Finally he got his own game from Capcom Japan which is pretty good but how well .. show full overview
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Captain America and the Avengers
Episode overview
We had Captain Commando, now it's time for Captain America and the Avengers from Data East on Battle of the Ports. As always, please understand that emulated compilation sets are not .. show full overview
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Captain Silver
Episode overview
We've been having a few games with Captain in the title recently here on Battle of the Ports and here we are with yet another. This time it's Captain Silver from Data East. Time .. show full overview
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Power Instinct
Episode overview
Power Instinct or Gōketsuji Ichizoku as it was originally called in Japan is one of the many one-on-one fighters that tried to cash in on the Street Fighter franchise but unlike many .. show full overview
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Crypt Killer / Henry Explorers
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports we take a look at a game which had a very strange title in Japan of Henry Explorers. People in the west know it better as Crypt Killer. Time Code 00:19 .. show full overview
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Dead or Alive 2
Episode overview
Dead or Alive 2 was a game changer for Tecmo. It really showed that they were a competent 3D fighting game developer. The game was a successful release taking Tecmo to where they are .. show full overview
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Dynamite Duke
Episode overview
Time to pump yourself up and get ripped as we head out on a macho killing spreed with Dynamite Duke. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:37 - Mega Drive 04:42 - Master System 06:07 - Sharp X68000 07:38 - All versions side by side
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Total Carnage
Episode overview
A game that I don't really care for but people wanted to see it so here it is :) BOTP - Total Carnage Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 03:29 - Super Nintendo 05:26 - Atari Jaguar 07:00 - .. show full overview
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Bomb Jack
Episode overview
One of the all time classics this week, Bomb Jack. NOTE: The NES version is not featured because that is Mighty Bomb Jack, a different game. Also, emulated versions such as those on .. show full overview
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Arkanoid
Episode overview
This week we take a look at a a game I absolutely hate. But since it was requested so many times I've finally covered it. Here we go with Battle of the Ports - Arkanoid. This video only .. show full overview
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Star Force
Episode overview
Another classic from Tehken this week with Star Force. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:09 - Sega SG-1000 03:21 - Famicom 04:44 - Super Famicom 06:05 - MSX 07:03 - Sharp X68000 08:20 - All versions side by side
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NARC
Episode overview
Drugs, Pimps and gore from the late 80's. It's got to be NARC. Please note that all emulated versions such as Virtual Console or compilation packs are not included. Also, the LCD game .. show full overview
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Kyros No Yakata / Desolator
Episode overview
Quite a popular game back in it's day, especially in Asia. Let's take a look at ADK's Kyros No Yakata. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:56 - Commodore 64 04:28 - Amstrad CPC 06:06 - ZX Spectrum 07:15 - Atari ST 08:59 - All versions side by side
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Image Fight
Episode overview
After the success of R-Type, Irem wanted another successful shooter. What did we get? Image Fight, that's what. It may not be as iconic as R-Type but it's still a great game. Time .. show full overview
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Shackled
Episode overview
Data East wanted a Gauntlet clone and this is what they came up with. Shackled on Battle of the Ports. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:35 - Amstrad CPC 03:31 - Commodore 64 04:46 - ZX Spectrum 06:02 - Atari ST 06:45 - All versions side by side
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Donkey Kong
Episode overview
Please note that this video contains OFFICIAL ports only. I'm well aware that there are home brew or unofficial remakes or clones better than the original but if I was to include them .. show full overview
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Mr. Heli
Episode overview
Irem made many great shooters but one that people forget about is Mr. Heli. It's also one of their toughest. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:53 - Atari ST 05:12 - Amiga 06:18 - ZX .. show full overview
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Pac-Mania
Episode overview
A massive show this weeks as Battle of the Ports looks at Pac-Mania. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 02:25 - ZX Spectrum 03:54 - Amstrad CPC 05:25 - Commodore 64 07:03 - MSX 2 08:26 - .. show full overview
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Exterminator
Episode overview
A really odd game this week as we take a look at Exterminator from Premier. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:57 - Atari ST 04:39 - Amiga 05:50 - Commodore 64 07:33 - ZX Spectrum 09:11 - Amstrad CPC 10:53 - MS Dos 12:23 - All versions side by side
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Xain'd Sleena / Soldier of Light
Episode overview
Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:13 - ZX Spectrum 04:34 - Amstrad CPC 05:47 - Commodore 64 07:04 - MSX 07:49 - Amiga 10:22 - Atari ST 11:57 - All versions side by side
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Street Fighter Zero 3 / Alpha 3
Episode overview
You voted for it so here it is - Battle of the Ports - Street Fighter Zero 3 Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 03:54 - Gameboy Advance 06:20 - PSP 08:42 - PlayStation 10:52 - Dreamcast 12:43 - Saturn 15:03 - All versions side by side
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Space Harrier - Updated
Episode overview
The very first episode of Battle of the Ports was about a game I've loved since I was 10 years old. That game was Space Harrier. However in that very first Battle of the Ports show there .. show full overview
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Star Wars
Episode overview
Oh man, this is a real classic on the first battle of the Ports of 2018. Let's take a look at all ports (apart from the Mac because I couldn't get it to work) of the Atari Star Wars .. show full overview
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The King Of Fighters '95
Episode overview
Here's one for the SNK fans out there as we take a look at five ports plus the original arcade / Neo Geo version of The King Of Fighters '95. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade / Neo Geo 03:18 - .. show full overview
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The King Of Fighters '96
Episode overview
Staying with the King Of Fighters, this week Battle of the Ports looks at the King of Fighters '96. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 03:06 - Neo Geo CD 05:44 - PlayStation 08:09 - Saturn 10:48 .. show full overview
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Time Soldiers
Episode overview
They battle through time to rescue their comrades. Sounds like the plot to a cheap Sci-Fi Movie. It's Time Soldiers from Alpha Denshi. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:30 - Master .. show full overview
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Gain Ground
Episode overview
I promise, no SNK in today's Battle of the Ports :) We have Gain Ground from Sega. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:08 - Master System 05:10 - Mega Drive 07:21 - PlayStation 2 09:10 - PC Engine Super CD 10:57 - All versions side by side
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Q*Bert
Episode overview
Q*Bert? What's a Q*Bert? Find out what and how many on this week's Battle of the Ports. Note that only official ports of Q*Bert are featured. No emulated ports or unofficial ports .. show full overview
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Volfied
Episode overview
QIX was a great game but it wasn't very pretty. Taito came back with the oddly titled Volfied. Surprisingly it was ported to quite a few systems. Let's check them out. Time Code 00:21 - .. show full overview
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Race Drivin'
Episode overview
It was sold as an all new game and in some ways it was due to the new hardware but just how good were the ports of Race Drivin'? Let's take a look on Battle of the Ports. Time .. show full overview
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LED Storm / Mad Gear
Episode overview
Capcom made so many great games that weren't fighters. Let's take a look at a true gem. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:53 - Atari ST 04:20 - Amiga 05:44 - ZX Spectrum 07:27 - Amstrad CPC 08:38 - Commodore 64 10:08 - All versions side by side
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Bump 'n' Jump
Episode overview
Data East were always bringing out odd games. This is no exception. Let's take a look at all the ports of Bump 'n' Jump. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 01:44 - Famicom 02:45 - .. show full overview
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Mortal Kombat 3
Episode overview
It's one that everyone requested so here it is - Battle of the Ports Mortal Kombat 3. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:22 - Super Nintendo 04:34 - Mega Drive 06:41 - Master .. show full overview
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Columns
Episode overview
Please note that this video only focus on Columns games based upon the arcade game. So no remakes, unofficial versions or the likes of the Sakura Tasisen versions will be .. show full overview
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P-47 Thunderbolt / P-47 THE FREEDOM FIGHTER
Episode overview
Jaleco make a shooter that is actually rather good. During the comparison at the end of this video the Amiga and Atari ST footage is switched. Sorry about any confusion. Time .. show full overview
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MagMax
Episode overview
A bit of an obscure one this week that surprisingly quite a few people asked for. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:20 - Famicom 04:02 - Commodore 64 05:28 - ZX Spectrum 06:55 - Amstrad CPC
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Puyo Puyo
Episode overview
This video also only shows official ports of the game so clone games are not featured although I would have liked to have shown the Casio CX-100 Word Processor version. sadly it is .. show full overview
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Killer Instinct
Episode overview
Many thought I'd never cover it but here we are with Killer Instinct on this week's Battle Of The Ports. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:39 - Super Nintendo 06:27 - Game Boy 08:20 - Xbox One
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Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports comes the game that inspired the modern 1-on-1 fighter. Please note that I did not include the Saturn and PlayStation MSX collection versions since they .. show full overview
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Virtua Cop
Episode overview
The totally awesome Virtua Cop is featured on this weeks Battle of the Ports with six versions to show. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:26 - Saturn 06:28 - Windows '95 09:19 - PlayStation .. show full overview
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Virtua Cop 2
Episode overview
Last time we looked at Virtua Cop. This week we take a look at it's much improved sequel, Virtua Cop 2. Stick around until the end of the video to hear just how badly recording this .. show full overview
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Twinkle Star Sprites
Episode overview
Is it a shooter or a puzzle game? It's Twinkle Star Sprites! Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 03:10 - Neo Geo CD 05:17 - Sega Saturn 08:04 - Sega Dreamcast 10:32 - PlayStation 2 12:23 - All versions side by side
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Pac-Man
Episode overview
Wow, this was a big one to cover. Pac-Man has so many ports plus loads of unofficial ports too. Let's take a look at a load of them. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:29 - Atari 2600 03:59 .. show full overview
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Marvel VS Capcom
Episode overview
Okay, here we go with yet another Capcom VS game but it will be the last one I'll be covering for the time being. Will the PlayStation version be any good this time? Time Code 00:23 - .. show full overview
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Motos
Episode overview
Sometimes the simplest of games can be the most fun. Motos from Namco it just that. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:09 - ZX Spectrum 03:17 - Amstrad CPC 04:26 - Commodore 64 05:37 - Sharp X68000 06:51 - PlayStation 07:51 - All versions side by side
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X-Men VS Street Fighter
Episode overview
This week we are taking a look at one of my favourite Capcom Fighters of all time, X-Men VS Street Fighter. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:44 - Sega Saturn 05:17 - PlayStation 07:35 - Super Famicom / SNES 10:27 - All versions side by side
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Marvel Super Heroes VS Street Fighter
Episode overview
According to a source withing Capcom US, Marvel Super Heroes VS Street Fighter was developed for the sole reason that X-Men VS Street Fighter was too hectic. Sounds like a lame reason .. show full overview
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Starblade
Episode overview
A game that was classed as groundbreaking for it's time - Starblade on this weeks Battle of the Ports Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 03:10 - 3DO 05:29 - Mega CD 08:29 - PlayStation 10:30 - .. show full overview
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Dig Dug
Episode overview
Hope you enjoy the show. It took forever to put together. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:14 - Atari 2600 03:29 - Atari 5200 04:54 - Atari 7800 05:57 - PlayStation 07:02 - Famicom 07:57 - .. show full overview
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Vampire Savior / Darkstalkers
Episode overview
Here's a series that Capcom should bring back. The Vampire / Darkstalkers series. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:59 - Saturn 05:19 - PlayStation 07:15 - PlayStation 2 08:39 - .. show full overview
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Air Buster / Aero Blasters
Episode overview
A game that I loved back in the day but nobody else seed to. Aero Blasters by Kaneko. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:46 - PC Engine 04:56 - Mega Drive 07:27 - All versions side by side
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Xmultiply
Episode overview
One of Irem's less popular shooters but still a classic that got a few ports at least. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:53 - Saturn 05:18 - PlayStation 07:18 - All versions side by side
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Pengo
Episode overview
Rip off a 70's synth track and add in a penguin and what do you get? Pengo! On this week's Battle of the Ports Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:08 - Atari 2600 02:52 - Atari 5200 03:39 - .. show full overview
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Virtual On - Cyber Troopers
Episode overview
One that you've all been asking for is finally here - Virtual On. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 03:13 - Saturn 05:47 - Windows '95 08:48 - PlayStation 2 10:36 - Xbox 360 12:35 - All versions running side by side
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Samurai Shodown 3
Episode overview
It's funny that people requested Samurai Shodown 3 but not 4 or 2. Let's take a look at why. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 03:16 - Neo Geo CD 05:42 - PlayStation 08:03 - Gameboy 10:42 - Saturn 13:51 - All versions side by side
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Buck Rogers - Planet of Zoom
Episode overview
Known as Zoom 909 in Japan but released in the west as Buck Rogers. Let's check out this Sega classic. Time Code 00:20 - Arcade 01:59 - Apple ][ 02:51 - Sega SG-1000 03:54 - Atari .. show full overview
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In The Hunt
Episode overview
They call it Metal Slug under the waves. It's In The Hunt on this week's Battle Of The Ports. Time Code 00:34 - Arcade 02:54 - Windows '95 04:58 - Saturn 07:39 - PlayStation 09:25 - All versions side by side
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Last Bronx
Episode overview
I'm really surprised its taken me this long to cover Last Bronx. An excellent 3D fighter from Sega. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:55 - Saturn 05:57 - Windows '98 08:05 - PlayStation 2 09:40 - All versions running side by side
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Burger Time
Episode overview
Are you hungry? Yes? Then I guess it's Burger Time! Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 01:43 - Atari 2600 02:26 - Intellevision 03:09 - Apple ][ 03:47 - MS Dos 04:34 - Colecovision 05:21 - .. show full overview
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Space Harrier 2
Episode overview
Space Harrier was one of the greatest games of its time but the sequel, Space Harrier II, is not so well remembered. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:16 - Mega Drive 04:15 - Atari ST 06:12 .. show full overview
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Cameltry / On The Ball
Episode overview
Oh look, it's the Sonic 1 bonus stages. Oh wait, no, it's Cameltry. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:28 - Sharp X68000 04:29 - Fujitsu FM Towns 05:44 - Super Famicom 07:50 - All versions side by side
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Teddy Boy Blues
Episode overview
It's another classic from Sega. Time Code 00:20 - Arcade 01:57 - Master System 03:20 - Mega Drive 04:28 - Mega CD (Game no Kanzume Vol:2) 06:16 - Mega CD (Sega Game Music Presented by B.B. Queens - SING!!) 08:00 - All versions running side by side
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Dynamite Deka / Die Hard Arcade
Episode overview
What happens when Sega obtains a license but has no game? Dynamite Deka is what. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 03:46 - Saturn 05:27 - PlayStation 2 08:19 - All versions side by side
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Pang! / Buster Bros
Episode overview
A classic with a surprising amount of good ports. This week we look at Pang! on Battle of the Ports. Note that the SFC/SNES version is Super Pang!, not regular Pang!, so it's not .. show full overview
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Muscle Bomber / Saturday Night Slam Masters
Episode overview
One of the only wrestling games I actually like on this week's Battle of the Ports. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:21 - Super Famicom 04:11 - Mega Drive 06:01 - FM Towns 07:55 - All versions side by side
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Baku Baku Animal
Episode overview
Crazy animals are the focus of this week's Battle of the Ports with Baku Baku Animal. Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 01:59 - Saturn 03:22 - Windows '95 04:48 - Game Gear 06:24 - Master System 07:53 - All versions side by side
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APB - All Points Bulletin
Episode overview
APB is another one of those classic Atari arcades. Did you know it actually received a few ports? Unfortunately due to a massive oversight and lack of time, the Amstrad CPC and MS DOS .. show full overview
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Tetris Plus
Episode overview
Over the many years of making Retro Core there is one game title that is requested time and time again. That game is Tetris. Tetris would be a very tricky show to produce due to the .. show full overview
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Athena
Episode overview
Athena, one of the most talked about female Gods. Surely a game based upon her must be good. Right? Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:53 - Famicom 04:26 - Commodore 64 05:37 - ZX Spectrum 06:43 - All versions side by side
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Pu.Li.Ru.La
Episode overview
Pink elephants, women's err.... well let's just say in japan culture is very different. Pr.Li.Ru.La on this week's Battle of the Ports.
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The King Of Fighters '98
Episode overview
Another show requested by the fans, here is Battle of the Ports King Of Fighters '98. I've not included the Xbbox live, PSN Store or the Virtual Console versions but I have included the .. show full overview
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Sonic Wings Limited
Episode overview
Known as Sonic Wings Special on consoles, this arcade version is quite rare. So rare many people don't even know about it. What's more odd is that the original games ran on Neo Geo .. show full overview
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Trojan
Episode overview
Its Trojan and no, not the Trojan you are thinking of (^_^). This week on Battle of the Ports. Note that the Capcom Arcade Classic versions are not covered since they are just the .. show full overview
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Moon Patrol
Episode overview
Said to be the first ever arcade game to feature parallax scrolling, Moon Patrol is something of an industry innovator but how is it as a game? Let's take a look at Moon Patrol over .. show full overview
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Last Duel
Episode overview
Long long ago Capcom made many different types of games from shooters to platformers and racing games. These days they seem to make only fighting or action survival games. Let's take a .. show full overview
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Death Brade
Episode overview
Known as Mutant Fighter, this very obscure fighting game from Data east (Must be obscure since I only knew it as Death Brade) actually got a few ports with one being almost arcade .. show full overview
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Hang-On
Episode overview
Here we are with the granddaddy of bike racers. It's Hang-On. I did want to include the LCD games but unfortunatley there is no way to emulate those. There are also two mobile .. show full overview
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Road Runner
Episode overview
Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:16 - Amstrad CPC 03:56 - Atari 2600 04:57 - Atari ST 06:24 - Commodore 64 07:44 - MS Dos 08:55 - ZX Spectrum 10:13 - NES 11:24 - All versions side by side
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Fatal Fury Real Bout Special
Episode overview
Many have asked and here it is. Battle of the Ports Fatal Fury Real Bout Special. Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:44 - Neo Geo CD 04:12 - Sega Saturn 05:56 - PlayStation 07:57 - PlayStation 2 09:29 - Game Boy 11:31 - All versions side by side
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Mappy
Episode overview
When times were simpler a simple game could be fun. Namco were riding high on a wave of popularity when Mappy hit the scene with it being ported to many systems in Japan. Time .. show full overview
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WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game
Episode overview
Fans have been asking for this one for quite some time so here it is. Finally, WWF WrestleMania The Arcade Game is on Battle of the Ports. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:42 - Mega .. show full overview
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Final Blow
Episode overview
So, there aren't many boxing games in the arcade and what ones there are are not that great. But just how bad is Taito's Final Blow? Agh! I missed out the FM Towns version from this .. show full overview
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Venture
Episode overview
It's an oldie today as we take a look at Venture. This video does not contain any home-brew remake such as those found on the Atari 8bit home computers, Atrai 5200 or Windows. The music .. show full overview
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Spy Hunter
Episode overview
Time Code 00:21 - Arcade 02:21 - Atari 2600 03:22 - Atari 8 Bit computers 04:22 - Amstrad CPC 05:21 - ZX Spectrum 06:13 - Commodore 64 07:19 - Apple ][ 08:10 - ColecoVision 09:17 - MS .. show full overview
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Pole Position
Episode overview
Yes, finally after 262 shows of Battle of the Ports I'm getting on to the classic Pole Position. This game has so many ports and quite a few emulated versions which we won't cover but .. show full overview
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Cyberball
Episode overview
Today's show is being uploaded from a tiny hotel room here in Japan while I'm away for the weekend. Unfortunately that means there are no subtitles besides the auto generated ones as I .. show full overview
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Insector X
Episode overview
It's a short one this week due to real life being very busy but hopefully one you will enjoy. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:02 - Famicom 04:00 - Mega Drive 06:17 - All versions running side by side
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Wolfchild
Episode overview
Here we go for the first time ever on Battle of the Ports, a game that does not have an arcade version. Yes, after 265 shows we are now starting to look at ports not from the arcades. .. show full overview
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Ms. Pac-man
Episode overview
This may just be the largest Battle of the Ports yet! Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 01:49 - Atari 2600 02:27 - Atari 5200 03:12 - Atari 7800 03:45 - Atari 8Bit computers 04:17 - Commodore .. show full overview
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Beast Busters
Episode overview
Before the Neo Geo SNK were still making many great arcade games. Beast Busters is one of them. Released just 1 year the Neo Geo was released, this game features the SNK scaling .. show full overview
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Shadow of the Beast
Episode overview
A game loved by many for it's technical marvel but not for the gameplay. Strangely Shadow of the Beast was ported to many systems. Let's check them out. Time Code 00:19 - Amiga 03:16 .. show full overview
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The Real Ghostbusters
Episode overview
The original Ghostbusters was a great move. I was 10 years old when it came out. I actually saw it at the cinema back then. Then came the cartoon show, The Real Ghostbusters. I loved .. show full overview
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Street Racer
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports we are going to take a look at one of the earlier cart racers which first appeared on the Super Nintendo. This is Street Racer. Time Code 00:23 - Super .. show full overview
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Tapper
Episode overview
Booze time! Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 02:33 - Atari 2600 03:26 - Atari 8bit System 04:31 - Colecovision 05:29 - Commodore 64 06:18 - ZX Spectrum 07:12 - MSX 08:07 - Amstrad CPC 09:04 - BBC Micro 09:51 - Apple ][ 11:25 - All versions side by side
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Turrican
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports we have a true classic that started life on the C64. It's Turrican. Time Code 00:24 - Commodore 64 02:36 - Amiga 04:51 - Atari ST 06:47 - Mega .. show full overview
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Turrican II: The Final Fight
Episode overview
The original Turrican was a reasonable game but the second one really took home computer games in to the console level of quality. Well, at least on the Amiga and maybe Atari ST it .. show full overview
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Battle Arena Toshinden
Episode overview
One of, if not the first, fully textured 3D fighter is finally on Battle of the Ports. Time Code 00:23 - PlayStation 03:50 - Saturn 06:59 - MS Dos 08:59 - Game Boy 11:26 - R-Zone
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Tiger Road
Episode overview
Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 03:18 - Amiga 05:28 - Atari ST 06:34 - PC Engine 08:14 - Amstrad CPC 09:22 - ZX Spectrum 10:48 - Commodore 64 12:02 - MS Dos 13:16 - All versions running side by side
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Paperboy 2
Episode overview
The original Paperboy was a classic but the follow up is a whole different story. But hey, at least you can now play as a girl. Time Code 00:23 - Amiga 03:19 - Amstrad CPC 04:27 - ZX .. show full overview
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Chuck Rock
Episode overview
There was once a British developer known as Core Design. They started life on the Amiga before hitting the big time with Tomb Raider. Sadly they were bought by a soulless conglomerate .. show full overview
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Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck
Episode overview
Last week we took a look at Chuck Rock. A game many disliked. This week we have the sequel, Son of Chuck. A game many people seem to like. Let's check it out. Time Code 00:21 - .. show full overview
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BC Racers
Episode overview
We finally reach the end of the Chuck Rock series with BC Racers. A series that started of with a mediocre platformer then improved and what could arguably be said ended in a poor racer. .. show full overview
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Jackal
Episode overview
Once there was Commando there were a whole host of clones. Most were awful but one did stand out and that was Konami's Jackal. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:42 - Famicom Disc .. show full overview
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Jim Power
Episode overview
Jim Power was a game released under many names as a new game but in reality it was always the same game with a few changes here and there. Let's take a look at Jim Power across a variety .. show full overview
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Earthworm Jim
Episode overview
Requested by so many. Here is Battle of the ports Earthworm Jim. Time Code 00:25 - Mega Drive 03:19 - Super Nintendo 04:57 - Mega CD 06:49 - MS Dos 08:33 - Game Boy 09:38 - Game .. show full overview
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Popeye
Episode overview
Did you know that the original Donkey Kong was meant to be a Popeye game? Yes, it's true but Nintendo couldn't get the license until later. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 02:30 - .. show full overview
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Rayman
Episode overview
Rayman was massive or at least in Europe he was. It was the best selling PlayStation game in the UK outselling the likes of GTA and Tomb Raider 1 and 2. These days everyone knows Rayman .. show full overview
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Thexder
Episode overview
A true classic that many of you may not even know. Sadly the Macintosh and Tandy 1000 versions are not featured due to trouble running the games. Time Code 00:21 - NEC PC-8801 02:20 - .. show full overview
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Silpheed
Episode overview
Game Arts are no longer around but when they were they made some of the most impressive games of their time. This week on Battle of the Ports we'll take a look at Silpheed. Time .. show full overview
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Bruce Lee
Episode overview
This week we are taking a look at a game i enjoyed as a child but had completely forgotten about it until recently. That game is simply titled, Bruce Lee. Unfortunately the Fujitsu FM77 .. show full overview
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Super Off Road
Episode overview
Sorry guys but I forgot all about the Atari Lynx version of the game when putting this video together. As for the emulated versions on compilation packs, well, they don't belong here .. show full overview
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Magical Drop
Episode overview
Please note that the hand held versions are not based upon the original arcade version so that means this video does not include the WonderSwan, Neo Geo Pocket or Game Boy Colour .. show full overview
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Gokujyou Parodius / Fantastic Parodius
Episode overview
Fantastic Parodius or as it's originally called, Gokujyou Parodius was the third Parodius game to be made although some people mistake it for the second after Parodius Da! The original .. show full overview
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Thundercats
Episode overview
Let's take a look at a game that should have never been given the Thundercats name. Time Code 00:23 - Commodore 64 02:33 - ZX Spectrum 03:28 - Amstrad CPC 04:43 - Amiga 06:26 - Atari ST 07:11 - All versions side by side
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Operation Thunderbolt
Episode overview
Time Code 00:23 - Arcade 02:53 - ZX Spectrum 03:53 - Amstrad CPC 05:09 - Amstrad GX4000 06:27 - Commodore 64 08:13 - Amiga 10:13 - Atari ST 11:29 - Super Nintendo 13:26 - All versions side by side
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Xenon
Episode overview
It's time to take a look at a computer game that was a actually an arcade game first even though it was running on a home computer. Strange. This is the Bitmap Brothers' Xenon. Time .. show full overview
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Clock Tower
Episode overview
OK, why not? Let's jump on the Halloween band wagon (admittedly a few days late) with a spooky Battle of the Ports. Here we are taking a look at four versions of the Japanese only cult .. show full overview
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Xenon II - Mega Blast
Episode overview
So, two weeks ago we took a look at Xenon. Now it's time to take a look at Xenon II, a game that may be effected by rose-tinted glasses more than many others out there. Oh, and yes I do .. show full overview
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Peter Pack Rat
Episode overview
Here's one that you may have never heard of in the arcades but it still managed to get some home ports. Just a shame they're all crap. Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:16 - ZX .. show full overview
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Butasan / Psycho Pig UXB
Episode overview
Here's a odd one but also a very fun game in single or 2 player. This is Butasan. Time Code 00:25 - Arcade 02:31 - Commodore 64 03:45 - ZX Spectrum 04:49 - Amstrad CPC 05:48 - MSX 06:20 - Sharp X68000 07:36 - All versions side by side
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Zool
Episode overview
Zool was a game Amiga fans loved and even went as far as saying it was the Sonic The Hedgehog killer. Was it? I doubt it but let's take a look. Time Line 00:23 - Amiga 02:34 - Amiga .. show full overview
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Snatcher
Episode overview
It's the 300th show of Battle of the Ports!! That's right, the show has now been going for 300 weeks or 5 years and 7 months. To celebrate this grand number we are going to take a look .. show full overview
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SDI
Episode overview
A classic yet great Sega game from the 80's. Here is SDI. Time Code 00:28 - Arcade 02:31 - Amiga 03:58 - Atari ST 05:07 - ZX Spectrum 06:33 - Amstrad CPC 07:28 - Commodore 64 08:41 - .. show full overview
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The Chaos Engine
Episode overview
Known as Soldiers of Fortune in the US but The Chaos Engine everywhere else, this is yet another classic from the Bitmap brothers. But which versions are the best? Home computer or .. show full overview
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Juno First
Episode overview
Another classic this week on Battle of the Ports but one with a modern home-brew on an ageing system. Time Code 00:27 - Arcade 01:56 - Commodore 64 03:24 - MSX 04:32 - Atari 2600 06:04 - Atari 800 07:07 - All versions side by side
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Policenauts
Episode overview
In show 300 we took a look at Kojima Hideo's (or Hideo Kojima for those who like to use the western order for Japanese names) Snatcher. It seems only fitting that the first Battle of the .. show full overview
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Galaga '88
Episode overview
Time Code 01:54 - Arcade 03:56 - Sharp X68000 05:22 - PC Engine 06:56 - Game Gear 08:41 - All versions side by side
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1942
Episode overview
Time Code 00:24 - Arcade 02:15 - Famicom 03:39 - Amstrad CPC 05:02 - Commodore 64 06:07 - ZX Spectrum 07:03 - MSX 08:01 - MSX2 09:07 - NEC PC-8801 10:39 - Sharp X1 12:10 - Fujitsu .. show full overview
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Cool Spot
Episode overview
Now it's cold, dark and wet for many parts of the world. So why not cheer yourself up with some summer fun! Today we are taking a look at Cool Spot. Time Code 00:27 - Mega Drive 03:07 - .. show full overview
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BOTP Remastered - Out Run
Episode overview
Here we go with the first of many remastered versions of classic Battle of the Ports videos. The early shows didn't feature a voiceover and only ran in 30fps. Over time I'll be .. show full overview
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Stunt Car Racer
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports is a game I loved as a young boy. back in 1989 I was 14 and loved playing Geoff Crammond's Stunt Car Racer on my mates Amiga. Let's take a look at all .. show full overview
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WEC Le Mans 24
Episode overview
The first Battle of the Ports to be released in 1080p at 60fps. And do you know what? That was an accident! Oh well, looks good so maybe all future shows will be 1080p 60fps from .. show full overview
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BOTP Remastered - Final Fight
Episode overview
Welcome to the second Battle of the Ports Remastered series. Today we are revisiting Final Fight. The original video released on 30th August 2013 only covered 11 versions of the game .. show full overview
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Robocop VS The Terminator
Episode overview
Time Code 00:22 - Mega Drive 03:25 - Super Nintendo 05:21 - Master System 07:04 - Game Gear 08:21 - Gameboy 09:31 - NES 11:03 - All versions side by side
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Klax
Episode overview
Please note that compilation packs are not included because they just contain the arcade rom emulated on another device. same with virtual Console versions (if there are any) The NEC .. show full overview
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Battletoads
Episode overview
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wanna be, the Battletoads are here! Does the game suck or is it all they say it is? How about the ports? Can the Amiga produce a good port of a NES game? .. show full overview
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Speedball 2 Brutal Deluxe
Episode overview
Time Code 00:26 - Atari ST 02:11 - Amiga 03:52 - Amiga CD32 04:47 - Acorn Archenemies 05:52 - MS DOS 06:47 - Mega Drive 08:10 - Master System 09:11 - Commodore 64 10:11 - Gameboy 11:05 - Gameboy Advance 12:12 - All versions side by side
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BOTP Remastered - R-Type
Episode overview
It's time for another remastered Battle of the Ports as voted upon by you, the viewer. This week we are taking a look at R-Type. The original video was only in 30fps, had no voiceover .. show full overview
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DonPachi
Episode overview
Today is a short video but it is a great one. We are going to take a look at Cave's very first Arcade shooter, DonPachi. Time Code 00:22 - Arcade 03:22 - Saturn 06:20 - PlayStation 09:12 - All versions running side by side Enjoy!
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DoDonPachi
Episode overview
Time Code 00:26 - Arcade 03:18 - Saturn 05:04 - PlayStation 07:16 - All versions side by side
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Impossible Mission
Episode overview
This week on Battle of the Ports we are taking a look at one of Epyx most popular games of the 80's, Impossible Mission. Time Code 00:25 - Commodore 64 02:20 - Acorn Electron 03:43 .. show full overview