Editing R-Type (section)

==Release==
[[Hudson Soft]] developed<ref>{{Cite web|author=blackoak|url=http://shmuplations.com/pcengine/|title=shmuplations.com|website=shmuplations.com|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> a fairly accurate port of R-Type that was released for the [[TurboGrafx-16]] (a.k.a. PC Engine) console, although it suffered from a slightly lower resolution, reduced colour palette, sprite flickering and slowdown. Due to the slightly reduced resolution, the playfield also scrolls slightly in the vertical axis whenever the player's ship approaches the top or bottom of the screen. The Japanese release was split across two game cards (HuCards) titled {{nihongo|'''''R-Type I'''''|アール・タイプI|Āru Taipu Wan}} and {{nihongo|'''''R-Type II'''''|アール・タイプII|Āru Taipu Tsū}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?rt1 |title=Video Game Den |publisher=Video Game Den |access-date=2011-08-13}}</ref> and the later North American release contained the entire game on a single card.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rtype/rtype.htm|title=R-Type|website=Hardcore Gaming 101|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202031245/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rtype/rtype.htm|archive-date=February 2, 2016|access-date=2011-08-13}}</ref> The TurboGrafx-16 version of ''R-Type'' has a boss at the end of Stage 6, rather than a prolonged wave of enemies as in all other versions.

The [[Xbox Live Arcade]] game ''R-Type Dimensions'' was released on February 4, 2009, by Tozai Games. It is a port of the original ''R-Type'' and the sequel ''R-Type II''. It can be played either with the original [[2D graphics]] or with new [[3D graphics]], and has added [[co-op gameplay]] functionality. An analogous version for PS3 has been released in May, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/05/20/r-type-dimensions-out-today-on-ps3/ |title=R-Type Dimensions Out Today on PS3 – PlayStation.Blog |date=May 20, 2014 |publisher=blog.us.playstation.com|access-date=2015-09-04}}</ref>

The TurboGrafx-16 version of ''R-Type'' was one of the first games confirmed for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Virtual Console]].{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} The Japanese release for the [[Wii]] is split between two downloads, mirroring the original format of the game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wii Virtual Console |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/01.html |website=Nintendo.co.jp |access-date=30 March 2020 |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wii Virtual Console |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/02.html |website=Nintendo.co.jp |access-date=30 March 2020 |language=ja}}</ref> The Japanese releases for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]] use the North American version instead of the Japanese one, presenting the game as a single download; however, the game was removed from the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U stores on July 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=R-TYPE {{!}} ニンテンドー3DS {{!}} 任天堂 |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000020157 |website=任天堂ホームページ |publisher=Nintendo |access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=R-TYPE {{!}} Wii U {{!}} 任天堂 |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/20010000006528 |website=任天堂ホームページ |publisher=Nintendo |access-date=31 January 2021}}</ref>

The [[Master System]] version became available as well on the Virtual Console for Japan on May 19, 2009, for North America on November 2, 2009, and for Europe on September 25, 2009;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-download-this-weeks-downloadable-lineup-truly-sparkles/|title=This Week's Downloadable Lineup Truly Sparkles|date=2 November 2009|publisher=Nintendo of America|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109204855/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/uKBVi6hn_qT2yeFlFBBYKa8dZJ0glUFW|archive-date=January 9, 2019|access-date=2009-11-03}}</ref> however, due to licensing issues, this version was delisted on September 30, 2011, in North America and Europe<ref>{{cite web |last=Sahdev |first=Ishaan |title=Last Chance to Grab R-Type Off the Wii Virtual Console |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/28/last-chance-to-grab-r-type-off-the-wii-virtual-console/ |website=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=30 March 2020 |date=September 28, 2011}}</ref> and October 18, 2011, in Japan.

In 2010, [[DotEmu]] developed an [[iOS]] port of ''R-Type'', published by [[Electronic Arts]], released also for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] in September 2011.

Tozai Games returned in 2018 and re-issued an updated digital-only release of "R-Type Dimensions", now carrying the title "R-Type Dimensions EX", now landing on [[Steam (service)|Steam]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=R-Type Dimensions EX {{!}} Tozai Games |url=http://www.tozaigames.com/r-type-dimensions/ |access-date=2020-04-09 |website=R-Type Dimensions EX |language=en}}</ref> Strictly Limited Games released physical copies of the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions in February 2019. These were limited to 2,000 and 3,000 copies respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/rtype-dimensions-ex/|title=R-Type Dimensions EX|last=BenedictBraitsch|website=Strictly Limited Games|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528184408/https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/releases-2/rtype-dimensions-ex/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Collector's Edition variants were also issued which contained a hardcover artbook, dog tags, stickers and cards, once again limited to 1,000 on the PlayStation 4 and 2,000 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.strictlylimitedgames.com/products/r-type-dimensions-ex-collectors-edition-ps4|title=R-Type Dimensions EX Collector's Edition (PS4) - Preorder|website=Strictly Limited Games|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.strictlylimitedgames.com/products/r-type-dimensions-ex-collectors-edition-nintendo-switch|title=R-Type Dimensions EX Collector's Edition (Nintendo Switch) - Preorder|website=Strictly Limited Games|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>

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