The Dreamcast port of Virtua Fighter 3tb faithful to the Model 3 cabinet. Precise controls, iconic cast and benchmark tactical depth. For pure 3D versus fans.
Your verdict
Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Virtua Fighter combatants clash with their iconic characters in this Sega Virtua Fighter 3tb for Dreamcast. Published by Sega, released in Japan in November 1998. 3D fighting game with iconic Virtua Fighter characters, tb sloped terrain mechanics, excellent visuals for the era. Japanese version.
Virtua Fighter 3tb review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,55 GB📅27/11/1998
Published by Sega
Virtua Fighter 3tb (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
The standard Japanese edition of Virtua Fighter 3tb, launched with the Dreamcast in Japan in late 1998. Its status as a console launch title, carrying the home adaptation of Sega's Model 3 board, grounds its historical desirability. Strong demand from series fans and collectors of Japanese launch games, combined with the often worn condition of early copies, supports a value above the other regional variants.
Is Virtua Fighter 3tb still worth playing in 2026?
A port of a 3D fighting milestone, Virtua Fighter 3tb introduces the dodge button and uneven terrain that pushed the system forward at the turn of the 2000s. Its rigor, its refusal of frills and the readability of its bouts make it a school of patience and spacing still respected today. The Dreamcast tech did not quite match the Model 3 cabinet and the roster is compact, but the depth of the fundamentals stays exemplary. Essential for anyone wanting to understand the series' DNA.
