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'''Sanritsu''' (Sanritsu Denki Co., Ltd.) is an industrial company established in December 1973. It originally manufactured communications equipment and vending machines before expanding into arcade machines. In 1979, the company began developing its own hardware and software.
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'''Sanritsu''' (Sanritsu Denki Co., Ltd.) is an industrial company established in December 1973. It originally manufactured communications equipment and vending machines before expanding into arcade machines. In 1979, the company began developing its own hardware and software. [http://www.sanritsudenki.com/enkaku.htm]
  
In addition to manufacturing, developing, and publishing its own video games, Sanritsu also developed a number of arcade and home games for Sega. This relationship blossomed into a joint venture called '''SIMS''' (Soft development Innovation Multi Success), established on June 12, 1991. Sanritsu game staff went to the new company. SIMS became independent of the Sega group on June 25, 2004, when company president Noboru Machida took over all stock from the veteran game maker.
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In addition to manufacturing, developing, and publishing its own video games, Sanritsu also developed a number of arcade and home games for Sega. This relationship blossomed into a joint venture called '''SIMS''' (Soft development Innovation Multi Success), established on June 12, 1991. [http://review-site.net/developer/si.html#シムス] 50 of Sanritsu's game staff went to the new company, which eventually became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sega. [http://review-site.net/developer/sa.html#サンリツ電気] SIMS became independent of the Sega group on June 25, 2004, when company president Noboru Machida took over all stock from the veteran game maker. [http://web.archive.org/web/20040716060026/http://www.sims.co.jp/outline.html]
  
'''[[Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see [[#Links|links]]), [http://gdri.smspower.org/credits/simscredits.txt shared credits]
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Sanritsu and SIMS should probably have separate entries, but it is difficult to determine exactly where Sanritsu ends and SIMS begins.
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'''[[Research Methods]]:''' Actual mentions, code comparisons, interviews, online resources (see [[#Links|Links]]), [http://gdri.smspower.org/credits/simscredits.txt shared credits]
  
 
===Arcade===
 
===Arcade===
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===Game Gear===
 
===Game Gear===
*''Alien Syndrome'' (most everything except programming) (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega)*
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*''Alien Syndrome'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega)*
*<div style="color:gray">''Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiiku Gakari Senshuken / Baku Baku'' (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)</div>
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*''Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiiku Gakari Senshuken / Baku Baku'' (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
 
:<small>Programming: [[Minato Giken]]</small>
 
:<small>Programming: [[Minato Giken]]</small>
 
*''Buster Fight'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Buster Fight'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega)
*''Fantasy Zone Gear: Opa Opa Jr. no Bouken'' (most everything except programming) (JP Publisher: Sanritsu; US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
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*''Fantasy Zone Gear: Opa Opa Jr. no Bouken'' (JP Publisher: Sanritsu; US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)*
 
*''Fred Couples Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Fred Couples Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
*''From TV Animation Slam Dunk: Shouri heno Starting 5'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
 
 
*''George Foreman's KO Boxing'' (US/EU Publisher: Flying Edge)
 
*''George Foreman's KO Boxing'' (US/EU Publisher: Flying Edge)
 
*''Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki'' (JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Heavyweight Champ'' (JP Publisher: SIMS)
 
*''Heavyweight Champ'' (JP Publisher: SIMS)
*<div style="color:gray">''Honoo no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei'' (planning, graphics, sound) (JP Publisher: Sega)</div>
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*''Honoo no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei'' (planning, graphics, sound) (JP Publisher: Sega)
 
:<small>Programming: [[Miki & Fujiwara Production/Opera House|Opera House]]</small>
 
:<small>Programming: [[Miki & Fujiwara Production/Opera House|Opera House]]</small>
 
*''In the Wake of Vampire / Vampire: Master of Darkness'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''In the Wake of Vampire / Vampire: Master of Darkness'' (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
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*''Out Run'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Out Run'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Psychic World'' (JP/US/CA/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Psychic World'' (JP/US/CA/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
*<div style="color:red">''Putt & Putter / Minigolf'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)*</div>
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*''Putt & Putter / Minigolf'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)*
 
*<div style="color:red">''Scratch Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai)</div>
 
*<div style="color:red">''Scratch Golf'' (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai)</div>
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*''Slam Dunk, From TV Animation: Shouri e no Starting 5'' (JP Publisher: Bandai)
 
*<div style="color:gray">''Sonic Labyrinth'' (direction) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)</div>
 
*<div style="color:gray">''Sonic Labyrinth'' (direction) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)</div>
 
:<small>Developer: Minato Giken</small>
 
:<small>Developer: Minato Giken</small>
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*''Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Tom and Jerry: The Movie'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Wimbledon'' (EU/JP Publisher: Sega)
 
*''Wimbledon'' (EU/JP Publisher: Sega)
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> - Programming likely outsourced
  
 
===GameCube===
 
===GameCube===
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*''Alien Syndrome'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Tec Toy; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Alien Syndrome'' (JP/US/EU Publisher: Tec Toy; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Assault City'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Assault City'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
*<div style="color:gray">''Baku Baku'' (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (BR Publisher: Tec Toy)</div>
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*''Baku Baku'' (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
:<small>Programming: Minato Giken</small>
 
:<small>Programming: Minato Giken</small>
 
*''Bomber Raid'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Activision)
 
*''Bomber Raid'' (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Activision)
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*''Buggy Run'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Buggy Run'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Disney's Aladdin'' (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
*<div style="color:gray">''Double Hawk'' (direction, planning) (EU Publisher: Sega)</div>
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*''Double Hawk'' (direction, planning) (EU Publisher: Sega)
 
:<small>Programming, Graphics: [[Miki & Fujiwara Production/Opera House|Opera House]]</small>
 
:<small>Programming, Graphics: [[Miki & Fujiwara Production/Opera House|Opera House]]</small>
 
*''Dynamite Duke'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
 
*''Dynamite Duke'' (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
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===Wii===
 
===Wii===
*''Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu / Hooked! Real Motion Fishing'' (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; US Publisher: Aksys Games)
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*''Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu / Big Catch Bass Fishing / Hooked! Real Motion Fishing'' (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; EU Publisher: 505 Games; US Publisher: Aksys Games)
*<div style="color:red">''Sega Bass Fishing'' (coming soon) (Cavia/Sega)</div>
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===Windows===
 
===Windows===

Revision as of 11:18, 7 May 2008

Current SIMS logo.

Sanritsu (Sanritsu Denki Co., Ltd.) is an industrial company established in December 1973. It originally manufactured communications equipment and vending machines before expanding into arcade machines. In 1979, the company began developing its own hardware and software. [1]

In addition to manufacturing, developing, and publishing its own video games, Sanritsu also developed a number of arcade and home games for Sega. This relationship blossomed into a joint venture called SIMS (Soft development Innovation Multi Success), established on June 12, 1991. [2] 50 of Sanritsu's game staff went to the new company, which eventually became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sega. [3] SIMS became independent of the Sega group on June 25, 2004, when company president Noboru Machida took over all stock from the veteran game maker. [4]

Sanritsu and SIMS should probably have separate entries, but it is difficult to determine exactly where Sanritsu ends and SIMS begins.

Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, interviews, online resources (see Links), shared credits

Arcade

  • Appoooh (Sega)
  • Bank Panic (Sega)
  • Combat Hawk (Sega)
  • Dr. Micro (Sanritsu)
  • Dream Shopper (Sanritsu)
  • Ganbare Chinsan Ooshoubu (Sanritsu)
  • Gun Survivor 2: Biohazard Code: Veronica (Capcom)
  • Jantotsu (Kiwako)
  • Kiki Ippatsu Mayumi-chan (Victory)
  • Mahjong Kyou Jidai (Sanritsu)
  • Maximum Speed (Sammy)
  • Quiz Ah! Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa Totomo Ni (Sega)
  • Robo Wres 2001 (Sega)
  • Rougien (Sanritsu)
  • Sega Marine Fishing (Sega)
  • Space War (Sanritsu)
  • Sports Shooting USA (Sammy)
  • Van-Van Car (Sanritsu)
  • Yachtsman / Mermaid (Esco Trading/Rock-Ola)

Dreamcast

  • Charge'n Blast (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Xicat Interactive)
  • Get Bass / Sega Bass Fishing (JP/US/CA/UK/AU Publisher: Sega)
  • Harusame Youbi (JP Publisher: NEC Interchannel)
  • Maboroshi Tsukiyo (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Quiz Ah! Megami-sama: Tatakau Tsubasa Totomo Ni (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Sega Marine Fishing (US/JP Publisher: Sega)

Famicom/NES

  • Alien Syndrome (JP Publisher: Sunsoft; US Publisher: Tengen)

Game Boy Advance

  • Elemix! (JP Publisher: SIMS)

Game Gear

  • Alien Syndrome (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Sega)*
  • Baku Baku Animal: Sekai Shiiku Gakari Senshuken / Baku Baku (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
Programming: Minato Giken
  • Buster Fight (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Disney's Aladdin (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega)
  • Fantasy Zone Gear: Opa Opa Jr. no Bouken (JP Publisher: Sanritsu; US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)*
  • Fred Couples Golf (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
  • George Foreman's KO Boxing (US/EU Publisher: Flying Edge)
  • Godzilla: Kaijuu Daishingeki (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Heavyweight Champ (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Honoo no Toukyuuji: Dodge Danpei (planning, graphics, sound) (JP Publisher: Sega)
Programming: Opera House
  • In the Wake of Vampire / Vampire: Master of Darkness (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • J.League GG Pro Striker '94 (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • J.League Soccer: Dream Eleven (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Kaitou Saint Tail (direction) (JP Publisher: Sega)
Developer: Minato Giken
  • Kick & Rush / Tengen World Cup Soccer (JP Publisher: SIMS; US/EU Publisher: Tengen)
  • McDonald's: Donald no Magical World (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (US Publisher: Sega)
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Out Run (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Psychic World (JP/US/CA/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Putt & Putter / Minigolf (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)*
  • Scratch Golf (JP/US Publisher: VIC Tokai)
  • Slam Dunk, From TV Animation: Shouri e no Starting 5 (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Sonic Labyrinth (direction) (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
Developer: Minato Giken
  • Tempo Jr. (JP/US Publisher: Sega)
  • Tom and Jerry: The Movie (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Wimbledon (EU/JP Publisher: Sega)

* - Programming likely outsourced

GameCube

  • Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge (US Publisher: Natsume)
  • Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (EU/US Publisher: Xicat Interactive)

Mark III/Master System

  • Aerial Assault (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Air Rescue (EU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Alien Storm (EU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung)
  • Alien Syndrome (JP/US/EU Publisher: Tec Toy; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Assault City (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Baku Baku (direction, planning, graphics, sound) (BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
Programming: Minato Giken
  • Bomber Raid (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Activision)
  • Bonanza Bros. (JP/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Buggy Run (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Disney's Aladdin (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Double Hawk (direction, planning) (EU Publisher: Sega)
Programming, Graphics: Opera House
  • Dynamite Duke (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • E-SWAT (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Forgotten Worlds (EU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • G-LOC: Air Battle (EU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Gain Ground (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • George Foreman's KO Boxing (EU Publisher: Flying Edge, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Golfamania (EU/CA Publisher: Sega)
  • James "Buster" Douglas Knockout Boxing/Heavyweight Champ (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Line of Fire (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Mahjong Sengoku Jidai (HK/JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Masters of Combat (EU/AU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Master of Darkness (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Ninja Gaiden (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Psychic World (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Putt & Putter / Minigolf (EU Publisher: Sega; SK Publisher: Samsung; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Slap Shot (US/CA/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Tecmo World Cup '93 (EU Publisher: Sega)
  • Tennis Ace / Super Tennis (EU/CA Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Tom & Jerry: The Movie (EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Wanted (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Wimbledon (EU Publisher: Sega, BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Wimbledon II (EU Publisher: Sega)

Mega CD/Sega CD

  • Capcom no Quiz: Tono-sama no Yabou (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Popful Mail (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Working Designs)
  • Shin Megami Tensei (JP Publisher: SIMS)

Mega Drive/Genesis

  • ATP Tour Championship Tennis / ATP Tour (US/EU/AU Publisher: Sega)
  • Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu Enji (JP Publisher: Ma-Ba)
  • From TV Animation Slam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu! (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Gain Ground (JP Publisher: Sega; US/EU Publisher: Renovation)
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)
  • Ninja Burai Densetsu (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Shura no Mon (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Tetris (unreleased) (Sega)
  • Wimbledon Championship Tennis (US/EU/JP Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy)

PlayStation

  • Maboroshi Tsukiyo: Tsukiyono Kitan (JP Publisher: Naxat Soft)

PlayStation 2

  • Big Bass: Bass Tsuri Kanzen Kouryaku (JP Publisher: Success)
  • Brave Story: Wataru no Bouken (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge (US Publisher: Natsume)
  • Monkey Turn V (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Real Bass Fishing: Top Angler / Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (JP Publisher: SIMS; US Publisher: Xicat Interactive)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 10: After Burner II (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11: Hokuto no Ken (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: Out Run (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 7: Columns (JP Publisher: 3D-Ages)
  • Steamboy (JP Publisher: Bandai)

PlayStation Portable

  • Fish Eyes Portable / Reel Fishing: Life & Nature (JP Publisher: Marvelous Interactive; US Publisher: Natsume; EU Publisher: Zoo Digital Publishing)
  • Revel Cross (JP Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Saru Get You P! / Ape Escape: On the Loose / Ape Escape P (co-developed with SCEI) (JP/US/EU Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment)

Saturn

  • Blue Seed: Kushinada Hirokuden (JP Publisher: Sega
  • Garou Densetsu 3: Harukanaru Tatakai (JP Publisher: SNK)
  • Heartbeat Scramble (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
  • Kaitei Daisensou / In the Hunt (JP Publisher: Imagineer; US/EU Publisher: Kokopeli)
  • Kuusou Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Message Navi (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Message Navi Vol. 2 (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Momotarou Douchuuki (JP Publisher: Hudson)
  • Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura no Daigekitotsu! (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • PD Ultraman Link (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Sakura Taisen Teigeki Graph: Teigeki Graph In Sakura Wars (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Samurai Spirits: Zankurou Musouken (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Shinseiki Evangelion (JP Publisher: Sega)
  • Stellar Assault SS (JP Publisher: SIMS)
  • Taiheiyou no Arashi 2: Shippuu no Moudou (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
  • Ultraman Hikari no Kyojin Densetsu (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Virtual Volleyball (JP Publisher: Imagineer)
  • Virus (JP Publisher: Hudson)

Wii

  • Bass Fishing Wii: Rokumaru Densetsu / Big Catch Bass Fishing / Hooked! Real Motion Fishing (JP Publisher: Arc System Works; EU Publisher: 505 Games; US Publisher: Aksys Games)

Windows

  • Eberouge 2 (JP Publisher: Fujitsu)
  • Guilty Gear X (JP Publisher: CyberFront)
  • Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai III (JP Publisher: Harvest)
  • Idol Mahjong Final Romance 4 (JP Publisher: Harvest)
  • Sega Marine Fishing (EU Publisher: Empire Interactive)

WonderSwan

  • Card Captor Sakura: Sakura to Fushigi na Clow Card (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Digimon Adventure: Anode Tamer (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Digimon Adventure: Cathode Tamer (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Digital Monsters Ver. WonderSwan (JP Publisher: Bandai)
  • Mobile Suit Gundam MSVS / Mobile Suit Gundam MSVS Earth Federation Color / Mobile Suit Gundam MSVS Zeon Color (JP Publisher: Bandai)

WonderSwan Color

  • Digimon Adventure 02: D1 Tamers (JP Publisher: Bandai)

Xbox

  • Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (unreleased) (Xicat Interactive)

Links