Virtua Cop Saturn
Recent eBay Listings
- Virtua Cop 2 Sega Saturn £15.08
- Sega Saturn Virtua Cop Bundle - Light Gun, VC1, VC2 & Gun Manual £40.74
- Sega Saturn Virtua Cop 2 with Gun and Manual Boxed UK Version PAL Version £83.90
- Virtua Cop 2 & Manual - Jewel Case Bundle Version (Sega Saturn, 1996) [GB] £10.80
- Virtua Cop, Sega Saturn, PAL, Complete £31.90
- Virtua Cop 2 Sega Saturn £14.99
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £47.85 | £10.80 | £94.29 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £45.80 | £10.80 | £94.29 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £32.30 | £9.95 | £79.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £39.38 | £10.80 | £104.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £39.87 | £10.80 | £104.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £36.05 | £2.24 | £104.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £25.86 | £2.24 | £83.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £25.97 | £2.24 | £83.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £31.53 | £7.99 | £83.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £28.04 | £7.99 | £83.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £28.04 | £7.99 | £83.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £28.14 | £7.99 | £83.90 | 10 |
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Game History
Virtua Cop was developed by Sega-AM2 and released for the Sega Saturn on December 8, 1994, in Japan, followed by releases in North America and Europe in 1995. The game was directed by Noriyoshi Ohuchi and represented Sega's effort to bring the arcade light gun experience home during the early Saturn era.
The game received a warm critical reception upon its launch. Reviewers praised its faithful recreation of the arcade original, noting its fast-paced shooting gameplay and impressive 3D graphics that showcased the Saturn's capabilities. The inclusion of the Sega Saturn Light Gun peripheral made it an attractive package for arcade fans seeking home versions of light gun games, a popular arcade genre at the time.
Commercially, Virtua Cop performed respectably on the Saturn, though it faced competition from other early third-person shooter experiences. Its success was somewhat overshadowed by the popularity of other Saturn titles, but it maintained a dedicated audience throughout the system's lifecycle.
Today, Virtua Cop holds historical significance among collectors for several reasons. It remains one of the best-regarded light gun games on the Saturn and is sought after by those pursuing comprehensive light gun collections across multiple platforms. Complete copies with the original light gun accessory command premium prices in the collector's market. The game is also valued as an example of early 3D arcade-to-home conversions and represents a specific moment in Sega's arcade heritage integration strategy.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was how Sega-AM2 balanced arcade authenticity with the Saturn's technical capabilities, creating an experience that satisfied both arcade purists and home gamers. The game spawned two sequels on the Saturn—Virtua Cop 2 and Virtua Cop 3—establishing a notable light gun franchise on the platform. Today, the original Virtua Cop remains notable as a functional example of early 1990s 3D gaming and continues to appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts.