Random copies of the VectorMan cartridges came with a different ending screen that stated the player had won a special prize in Sega's "Play to Win" competition. The player was instructed to call a specific phone number to receive their prize. The grand prize of $25,000 was awarded to a 12-year old player in Albuquerque, N.M. It's not known how many of the other prizes (one prize of $10,000, and 90 prizes of Sega Saturn systems) were awarded before the contest ended on July 31, 1996.

It's possible to control VectorMan on the SEGA logo screen. In the top right corner of the screen is a hidden TV. Shooting it reveals a Orb power-up. After firing it, the screen will stop moving and the SEGA logo will disappear.