Gradius III
1989 · Arcade · Konami
Gradius III is a 1989 scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It was originally released only in Japan on December 11, 1989. It is the third game in the Gradius series. The game was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in 1990 and North America in 1991, and served as a launch title for the system in North America. The arcade version would never see the light of day in the West until it was included alongside Gradius IV in a two-in-one compilation for the PlayStation 2 and in the Gradius Collection for the PlayStation Portable. Synopsis from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
Where to buy
- Loosecart or disc only from A$15.78
- Complete in boxbox and manual from A$39.45
Gradius III was a coin-op original — it never had a shelf release, so there is no boxed copy to buy. What you can buy is the hardware itself, or a later home conversion.
Arcade original: Gradius III Konami 1989 Original Arcade PCB Board JAMMA Shoot Em Up Game Japan. Coin-op hardware is sold as boards and cabinets, often needing work — read the listing carefully.
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Editions
The formats this game was pressed for. Years are the release for that platform where Wikidata records one — a blank year means the platform is documented but the date isn't.
- Arcade —
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