DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 20 Aug 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00273 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official 'Original Soundtrack' release for KOF'97. Features the complete score spread over 42 tracks, and a bonus mini-CD holding a 15-track 'Voice Collection'. Double-tray CD case, 42-track audio CD, 15-track mini-CD, 28-page b&w booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 28 Aug 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-378-X Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.7 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.44

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First Gamest Mook for KOF'97, a 'Graphical Manual' that presents the entire cast in meticulous detail: each character is assigned a full 4 pages with command lists and photos and for each and every move. 144 pages (full colour), Japanese.

The King of Fighters '97 Character Book
ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ'97 キャラクターブック
NEO GEO FREAK EDITORIAL

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 10 Sep 1997 Publisher Geibunsha Product ID ISBN4-87465-379-0 Size (cm) 29.5 x 21 x 1.1 (A4) Weight (kg) 0.74

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King-size introductory guide book from the Neo Geo Freak editorial, part of the Neo Geo Freak SP series. Features detailed 4-page 'Character Introduction' profiles & move lists for every character, 'System' overview, 'Relation Map' story chart, 'Team Story' backgrounds, 'Rough Sketch' designs and 'Voice' appendix. Clear, detailed and really well put together. 160 pages (128 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 19 Sep 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00279 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Remixed 'Arrange Soundtrack' CD for KOF'97, featuring the complete (and uncut) playlist from all the CD-based home formats. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 12-track audio CD, 8-page booklet, spine card, tape inlay [view].

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 25 Sep 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-232 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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The integral, impeccable, and essential Neo Geo ROM version of KOF'97. No bells, no whistles, no loading, no nonsense: this is the real thing. Bookah. Snap-lock Neo Geo case, 460Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 27 Sep 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-381-X Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.6 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.43

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Bonus 'Fan Book' Gamest Mook for KOF'97, full of miscellaneous extras and bonus material: original art, voice actor interviews, design sketches, merchandise, sheet music, mangas, Q&As, etc. 114 pages (66 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 1 Oct 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00281 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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First in a set of two official KOF'97 'Drama CD' releases, subtitled 'Collision Chapter'. View [back] for playlist. CD case, 11-track audio CD, 12-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Oct 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-387-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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Comic collection of humorous KOF'97 4-panel strips and tributes from both Gamest readers and professional artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 124 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 30 Oct 1997 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-232 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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As per usual, the Neo Geo CD version is as perfect as can be - but is critically hampered by loading times that are just plain rude. Still, this is undeniably the second best version after the ROM cartridge. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD CD-ROM disc, monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 7 Nov 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00286 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Second (concluding) part of the KOF'97 'Audio Drama', subtitled 'Destiny Chapter'. View [back] for playlist. CD case, 12-track audio CD (total 77:09), colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 10 Nov 1997 Publisher Geibunsha Product ID ISBN4-87465-380-4 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.58

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Second KOF'97 mook from the Neo Geo Freak editorial, an in-depth 'Complete Capture Manual'. Presents 4-page sections for every character, with detailed strategies and CPU tactics. Finishes off with an interesting concept design gallery and meticulous data appendix with detailed damage ratios etc. Part of the Neo Geo Freak SP series. 192 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Nov 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-398-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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'Anthology' comic collection from Gamest featuring over 20 different KOF'97 inspired strips by various established manga artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 156 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 17 Nov 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-406-9 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.48

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Second KOF'97 Gamest Mook guide book, a 'Technical Manual' featuring more advanced material. Includes profiles for Orochi and the 'Middle Boss' characters (Orochi Yashiro, Shermie and Chris), advanced 'Capture' columns for the rest of the cast, ending galleries and extensive 'Vs Human Battle' sections for every match-up. Finishes off with 'Voice', 'Design' sketches and complete command listing with damage ratios. 176 pages (72 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 3 Dec 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00292 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 0.6 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The 5th 'SNK Characters Sounds Collection' sees the KOF'97 voice cast return for no less than a 3rd 'Audio Drama' release. A little bit excessive, but KOF mania had reached fever pitch by late '97, so you can't blame SNK for turning the 'fan service' up to maximum. CD single case, 6-track audio CD (total 37:56), 4-page fold-out insert, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Dec 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-410-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.22

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Second helping of KOF'97 4-panel strips from Gamest, featuring even more madness and tongue-in-cheek pokes at the cast. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format VHS Released 19 Dec 1997 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-441-7 Size (cm) 21 x 12.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.34

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Quality Gamest Video VHS release for KOF'97 featuring character profiles, system analysis, game play through, strategies and more. White plastic video case, 115-min NTSC VHS tape, 2-page b&w insert.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Jan 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-425-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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Second KOF'97 'Anthology' comic collection from Gamest featuring a further 23 strips from various artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 164 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Mar 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-451-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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KOF'97's popularity shows no sign of fading with no less than a third 'Anthology' comic collection, featuring 27 more tributes from various artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 176 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 26 Mar 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3120G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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SNK's last release for the Sega Saturn does not disappoint: an excellent version of KOF'97 is always welcome. This is the stand-alone package - it requires the Sega Saturn 1MB RAM cartridge [HSS-0150] to run. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 26 Mar 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3121G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.26

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'Extended RAM Bundle Edition' of the SS KOF'97. Includes both the game and the required RAM cartridge. Box set includes game (Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc with manual in CD case) and Sega Saturn 1MB RAM upgrade cartridge [HSS-0150].

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 Apr 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-470-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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'EX Series' Gamest Mook dedicated to the Sega Saturn version. Features extensive profiles & move lists for every character, vs CPU tactics and combo charts. 160 pages (80 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 28 May 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86084 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PS version comes out bottom of the bunch, but it does throw in an nice little art gallery, and a preview movie of The King of Fighters Kyo (1998). CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 June 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-487-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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Bonus 'EX Series' Gamest Mook dedicated to the PS version. Presents a complete breakdown of every team and character (including Orochi) with all commands listed with the PS button layout. Finishes off with a useful 'Tactics File' shortcut guide. 144 pages (112 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 1 Oct 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3125G Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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SNK's final release on Sega Saturn is a massive commemorative box set of all three KOF games on the system: - SS The King of Fighters '95 - SS The King of Fighters '96 - SS The King of Fighters '97

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Pocket Released 28 Oct 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NEOP00010 Size (cm) 12.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Cutesy handheld reworking of KOF'97 for the original Neo Geo Pocket; a launch title for the format. Snap-lock Neo Geo Pocket case, 16Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 24 June 1999 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86245 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Cut-price 'PlayStation the Best' re-issue of the PS KOF'97. Content remains exactly the same as the original May '98 release. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 27 Mar 2003 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPS-91511 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Second re-issue of the PS KOF'97, this time for the 'PSone Books' label. CD single case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 20 Apr 2006 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25535 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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'Limited Edition' bundle for the first PS2 KOF compilation, volume 3 of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Brings together the three games covering the 'Orochi' storyline: - The King of Fighters '95 - The King of Fighters '96 - The King of Fighters '97 Box set includes the game along with a 'Sun' model Exar Neo Geo Stick, exclusive to this package. A very rare item!

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 20 Apr 2006 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25605 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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First of two KOF compilation for PS2, #3 of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Features the three games covering the 'Orochi' storyline: - The King of Fighters '95 - The King of Fighters '96 - The King of Fighters '97 A superb package, complete with bonus options, colour edit, music tests etc. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 21 June 2007 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25791 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'The Best' Neo Geo Online Collection re-issue of the first PS2 KOF collection. Features: - The King of Fighters '95 - The King of Fighters '96 - The King of Fighters '97 Disc content remains identical to the original print. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.