DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 19 Aug 1998 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00334 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Original Soundtrack' release for the arcade / Neo Geo version of KOF'98. Presents a massive 61-track compendium spread over 2 CDs, including detailed 'Voice and S.E. Collection' tracks for every team. View [back] for track list. 2-CD case, 2 x audio CD, 16-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 6 Sep 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-522-7 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.9 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.60

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Superbly presented Gamest Mook 'Graphical Manual', that serves as a general introduction to the game. Features in-depth profiles and move lists for every single character: each team gets a massive 14 pages! The works. 192 pages (full colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 18 Sep 1998 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00337 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Remixed 'Arrange Soundtrack' release for KOF'98, featuring 10 full-length remastered tracks, most of which re-appear later in the Neo CD and home versions. View [back] for track listing. CD case, 10-track audio CD, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 20 Sep 1998 Publisher Geibunsha Product ID ISBN4-87465-412-6 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.64

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First of two excellent KOF'98 mooks from the Neo Geo Freak editorial, part of the Neo Geo Freak SP library. Features 'Character Introduction' profiles for every character with shots for every move, including bonus sections for all the 'EX' characters. Finishes off with 'Q&A', 'Story' and 'Rough Sketch' sections. 160 pages (128 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 23 Sep 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-242 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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And here it is: a massive 683 Megs of KOF goodness. To this day still, it remains the best the series has to offer. Rags. Snap-lock Neo Geo case, 683Mbit cartridge, b&w booklet, bonus instruction manual.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 7 Oct 1998 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00339 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official KOF'98 'Drama CD' featuring 8 tracks of audio drama from the voice actor cast. View [back] for track listing. CD case, 8-track audio CD (total running time 76:10), colour insert, 3x3 fold-out booklet w / poster on verso, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Oct 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-536-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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First of 3 'Anthology' collections for KOF'98, featuring 19 manga strips from a selection of different artists. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 172 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Nov 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-540-5 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.8 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.22

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Comic collection of comedy 4-panel jokes and send-ups, contributed by both manga artists and Gamest readers. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 116 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 27 Nov 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-555-3 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.2 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.56

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Second Gamest Mook for KOF'98, this time covering all of the more 'technical' aspects of the game. Features advanced strategy columns, in-depth advice on combos, chains, counters & reversals, finishing off with profiles & move lists for all of the 'EX' and hidden characters. 184 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Book Released 30 Nov 1998 Publisher Geibunsha Product ID ISBN4-87465-416-9 Size (cm) 17.4 x 10.6 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.20

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'Anthology' collection of 5 short stories inspired by KOF'98, released as a part of the Neo Geo Freak SP library. Text only, with a few original drawings throughout. 208 pages (b&w), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 20 Dec 1998 Publisher Geibunsha Product ID ISBN4-87465-419-3 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.58

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Neo Geo Freak's second KOF'98 mook for the Neo Geo Freak SP series - a 'Complete Capture Manual' that features 4 pages of advanced strategies for every character, two pages for all the EX characters and a damage ratio chart. No nonsense. 192 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 23 Dec 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-2420 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Stand-alone release of the much anticipated Neo Geo CD version. Aside from the long loading times, this is the bee's knees. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD disc, 32-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 23 Dec 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-24201 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.20

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Special 'Limited Edition' presentation of the Neo Geo CD version. Includes the exact same Neo Geo CD print as the standard edition [NGCD-2420] packaged alongside a 'Dramatic SNK 1999 Calendar', held together by a different spine card. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case w/ Neo CD disc and 32-page b&w booklet; calendar in single CD case holding 6 two-sided cards, spine card.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Jan 1999 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-541-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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Second KOF'98 'Anthology' collection from Gamest, featuring a further 17 strips and a small fold-out poster of the cover art. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 168 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 Mar 1999 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-577-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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Third and final KOF'98 'Anthology' collection from Gamest - 16 more strips and a small fold-out poster of the cover art. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 152 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Pocket Released 19 Mar 1999 Publisher SNK Product ID NEOP00230 Size (cm) 12.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Second KOF release for the Neo Geo Pocket after KOF R-1 (1998). Also one of the first titles to be compatible with the Neo Geo Pocket / Dreamcast Link Cable [NEOP22020]. You can use 'points' earned in-game to open bonus content in the DC The King of Fighters Dream Match 1999. Snap-lock Neo Geo Pocket case, 16Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 25 Mar 1999 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86201 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Aside from a few missing animation frames, the PlayStation manages to handle a surprisingly good version of KOF'98. Features a bonus art gallery. CD case, Playstation CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Apr 1999 Publisher Keibunsha Product ID ISBN4-7669-3175-0 Size (cm) 21 x 15 x 1.6 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.46

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Quality 'Official Guide Book' for the PlayStation KOF'98. All of the moves, combos and strategies might be listed with the PS buttons (square, triangle etc) but yet this is a great guide: four clear chapters cover 1) characters, 2) EX characters, 3) combos, 4) official art. It's all here. 208 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Dreamcast Released 24 June 1999 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3101M Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Revamped version of KOF'98 for the Dreamcast that boasts an all-new animated introduction, 3D backgrounds, and link-up features with the Neo Geo Pocket King of Fighters R-2 (1999). A very interesting version this, with tons of nice little extras. CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, 28-page colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 July 1999 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-622-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.30

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'EX Series' Gamest Mook dedicated to the Dreamcast Dream Match 1999 and all of its perks: game system, Neo Pocket link-up features, complete move lists and strategies for every character, combo charts and a 'Tactics & Data' damage ratio section. 176 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 9 Mar 2000 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86435 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Full re-release edition of the smash hit PS version, part of the blue-label 'SNK Best Collection' series. Content remains identical to the original print. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Dreamcast Released 21 Dec 2000 Publisher SNK Product ID T-3105M Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Dreamcast Collection' re-release of the DC 'Special Edition' of KOF'98. Contents remain identical to the original version, but surprisingly this edition is much harder to come across than the original. CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 27 Mar 2003 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-91512 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Second re-reissue of the PS KOF'98, still labeled 'SNK Best Collection' but this time part of the 'PSOne Books' series. Disc content remains the same. CD single case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 26 June 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25783 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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SNK's 'Ultimate Match' remix of KOF'98 hits the PS2, released under the Neo Geo Online Collection label. New characters, a new play mode, new backgrounds and new BGMs... KOF'98 lives on! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 4 July 2008 Publisher Enterbrain Product ID ISBN4-7577-4322-9 Size (cm) 21 x 25.7 x 1 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.40

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Excellent Arcadia Extra guide book for both the Arcade and PS2 versions of Ultimate Match. Features detailed 'Character Action' move galleries, 'Game System' and 'Vs Technique' hints & strategies, finished off by 'Skill Data Base' damage ratio listings. 176 pages (128 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 18 June 2009 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25935 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'Best' re-issue edition of the PS2 Ultimate Match. Game content remains identical. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.