List of King of Fighters video games

"The King of Fighters" is a series of fighting games developed by SNK Playmore.

Originally, the series was developed for SNK's Neo-Geo MVS arcade systems. This would continue to be the main platform for "King of Fighters" games until 2004, when SNK Playmore adopted the Atomiswave arcade system as its primary. SNK-Playmore has since stated that it will release its latest arcade titles for the Taito Type 2X arcade system. Early console ports of the game were released on the Neo Geo CD system, Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Ports of later games were released on the Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation and, more recently, on the Sony PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Xbox. Other games carrying the "King of Fighters" name exist for Game Boy, the Game Boy Advance, and the Neo Geo Pocket.

Main series

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article= The King of Fighters '94
title= The King of Fighters '94
date= vgrelease|Japan|1994-08-25cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof94| title=The King of Fighters '94 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
refs=cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof94| title=The King of Fighters '94 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 1994—Arcade
1994—Neo Geo
2004—PlayStation 2cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters94rebout/similar.html?mode=versions| title=King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout| publisher=Game Spot | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
2008—Wiicite web | url=http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14226737.html| title=King of Fighters '94 [Virtual Console] | publisher=IGN | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * The game was remade and released in 2004 for the Sony Playstation 2 as "The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout" in Japan. This version has several new features like hi-res graphics, online play, team edit, a playable Rugal Bernstein, and the addition of Saisyu Kusanagi. VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters '95
title= The King of Fighters '95
date= vgrelease|Japan|1995-07-25cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof95| title=The King of Fighters '95 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 1995—Arcade
1995—Neo Geo
1996—Sega Saturn
1995—Neo Geo CD
1996—PlayStation
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof95| title=The King of Fighters '95 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * Introduces the team edit feature which allows players to create their own 3-character team.VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters '96
title= The King of Fighters '96
date= vgrelease|Japan|1996-07-30cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof96| title=The King of Fighters '96 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release=1996—Arcade
1996—Neo Geo
1996—Sega Saturn
1996—Neo Geo CD
1997—PlayStation
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof96| title=The King of Fighters '96 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * Ported to the PlayStation and Sega Saturn in Japan. The Saturn port requires a memory expansion cartridge to run. It contains the ability to play as Chizuru and Goenitz using a code. The Saturn version is arcade perfect thanks to the cartridge.VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters '97
title= The King of Fighters '97
date= vgrelease|Japan|1997-07-28cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof97| title=The King of Fighters '97 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof97| title=The King of Fighters '97 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 1997—Arcade
1997—Neo Geo
1998—Sega Saturn
1997—Neo Geo CD
1998—PlayStation
notes= * Ported to the PlayStation and Sega Saturn in Japan. The Saturn port requires a memory expansion cartridge to run. It contains a special art gallery feature as well as the ability to play as Orochi using a code. This game was never released in the US. VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters '98
title= The King of Fighters '98
date= vgrelease|Japan|1998-07-23cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof98| title=The King of Fighters '98 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof98| title=The King of Fighters '98 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 1998—Arcade
1998—Neo Geo
1998—Neo Geo CD
1999—Play Station
1999—Sega Dreamcast
2008—PlayStation 2 [cite web | url=http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof98um/ps2/index.html| title= The King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match official website|language=Japanese| publisher= SNK Playmore| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * Ported to the PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast. SNK refitted the Dreamcast version (renamed The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999) with an extended hand-animated introduction, link-up capability with KOF R-2 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color, and 3D backgrounds
* Separate from the KOF story line, this dream match contains fighters from all previous King of Fighters games except for Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Goenitz and the Boss Team (Geese Howard, Wolfgang Krauser, and Mr. Big) from KOF '96. Saisyu Kusanagi also makes his first appearance as a non-secret playable character.
* Like "KOF '94", this game was also remade and released in 2008 for the Sony Playstation 2 as "The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match" in Japan. Like its '94 counterpart, the update features redesigned backgrounds, online play, and new characters (Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh and the boss team from KOF '96 among others). VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters '99
title= The King of Fighters '99
date= vgrelease|Japan|1999-07-22cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof99| title=The King of Fighters '99 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|North America|2001-04-22 [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/action/kingoffighters99/similar.html?mode=versions| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters 99| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof99| title=The King of Fighters '99 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 1999—Arcade
1999—Neo Geo
1999—Neo Geo CD
2000—Sega Dreamcast
2000—PlayStation
notes= * Introduces the striker system, which allows the player to call on a teammate to aid the current fighter.
* Ported to the Sega Dreamcast and the Sony PlayStation in the US. The Dreamcast version was titled The King of Fighters: Evolution, while the PlayStation retained the '99 namesake. In the Dreamcast version (regarded as the better port of the two, due to its massive visual updating), Seth and Vanessa are hidden strikers, and Krizalid is a selectable character (only in his second form). VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters 2000
title= The King of Fighters 2000
date= vgrelease|Japan|2000-07-26cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2000| title=The King of Fighters 2000 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 2000—Arcade
2002—Sega Dreamcast
2002—PlayStation 2
2000—Neo Geo
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2000| title=The King of Fighters 2000 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * This game was ported to the Dreamcast and the Sony PlayStation 2. The US/North American and European PS2 was bundled together with King of Fighters 2001.
* Allows the player to select alternates as strikers instead of just playable characters.VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters 2001
title= The King of Fighters 2001
date= vgrelease|Japan|2001-11-15cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2000| title=The King of Fighters 2001 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|North America|2002-03-14 [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/neo/action/kingoffighters2001/tech_info.html| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2001| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 2001—Arcade
2002—Sega Dreamcast
2003—PlayStation 2
2002—Neo Geo
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2000| title=The King of Fighters 2001 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * In this version, the player decides on how many out of 4 fighters will participate in a match. Those left unselected become strikers.VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters 2002
title= The King of Fighters 2002
date= vgrelease|Japan|2002-10-10cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2002| title=The King of Fighters 2002 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|Europe|2005-10-07 [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters2002/similar.html?mode=versions| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2002| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-24]
refs= cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2002| title=The King of Fighters 2002 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 2002—Arcade
2003—Sega Dreamcast
2004—PlayStation 2
2002—Neo Geo
2005—Xbox [cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/thekingoffighters2002/index.html?om_act=convert|title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2002|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
notes= * This game was ported to the Dreamcast and the Sony PlayStation 2. The US/North American and European PS2 release is bundled together with King of Fighters 2000.
* This game was ported to the Sony PlayStation 2 and the Microsoft Xbox. The US/North American PS2 and Xbox release is bundled together with King of Fighters 2002. VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters 2003
title= The King of Fighters 2003
date= vgrelease|Japan|2003-12-12cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2003| title=The King of Fighters 2003 Official Profile | publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|Europe|April 2006 [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters2003/similar.html?mode=versions| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2003| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-24]
release= 2003—Arcade
2004—PlayStation 2 [cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters2003/index.html?om_act=convert|title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2003|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
2004—Neo Geo
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* Unlike previous games, KOF 2003 employs a tag team battle system.
* It is the final annual update to the series; the next game was not released until two years later. VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters XI
title= The King of Fighters XI
date= vgrelease|Japan|2005-10-26cite web | url=http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/english/history/history.php?num=kof2003| title=The King of Fighters XI Official Profile |language=Japanese| publisher= King of Fighters 10th Anniversary Official Website | accessdate= 2008-08-04]
release= 2005—Arcade
2006—PlayStation 2
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notes= * The game was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2 on June 22, 2006. This version updates the current game with additional music and stages, as well as an updated character roster with the reinclusion of Mai Shiranui, Geese Howard, EX Kyo, Robert Garcia, Mr. Big and new arrivals to the KOF arena, Hotaru Futaba and Tung Fu Rue.
* The game was released in Europe in July 2007 and in the U.S. in October 2007VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters XII
title= The King of Fighters XII
date=
release=
notes= * The game will be the first in the series since 96 to use completely new graphics
* Upcoming title

pin-offs

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article= The King of Fighters Neowave
title= The King of Fighters Neowave
date= vgrelease|Japan|2004-07-30cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/thekingoffightersneowave/index.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters NeoWave| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|Europe|2006-10-13cite web | url=http://www.tothegame.com/ps2-5632-king-of-fighters-neowave-for-sony-playstation-2.html| title=Tothegame.com: The King of Fighters NeoWave| publisher= Tothegame.com| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
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release= 2004—Arcade
2006—PlayStation 2
2006—Xbox [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/thekingoffightersneowave/index.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters NeoWave Xbox| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * King of Fighters: Neowave has notable improvements in background graphics and music quality. KOF: Neowave returns to the classic 3-on-3 battle system and features many teams from previous KOF games. VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood
refs= cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/kingoffightersexneoblood/similar.html?mode=versions| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters EX| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
date= vgrelease|Japan|2002-01-01
vgrelease|Europe|2002-08-23
vgrelease|North America|2002
release= 2002—Game Boy Advance
notes=
* An adaptation of The King Of Fighters '99 for the Game Boy Advance, with a new character named Moe Habana.Geese Howard is the final boss with Iori being a sub bossVGtitle
article= The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood
title= The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood
date=
refs=
release= 2003—Game Boy Advance [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/kingoffightersex2/tech_info.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood | publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * An adaptation of The King Of Fighters 2000 for the Game Boy Advance.VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
title= The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
date= vgrelease|Japan|2004-08-12cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kofworkingtitle/similar.html?mode=versions| title=The King of Fighters Maximum Impact release summaries|publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|North America|2004-08-12
vgrelease|Europe|2005-07-01
vgrelease|Australia|2005
refs=
release= 2004—PlayStation 2 [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kofworkingtitle/index.html?om_act=convert| title= PS2 Game Spot: The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
2005—Xbox [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/kofmaximumimpact/index.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * It was ported to the Xbox as "KOF: Maximum Impact - Maniax" with additional content, dual-language audio tracks, and online play via Xbox Live. [cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/kofmaximumimpact/index.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Maniax| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04] VGtitle
article= The King of Fighters 2006
title= The King of Fighters 2006
date= vgrelease|Japan|2006-06-19cite web | url=http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof-mi2/| title=The King of Fighters Maximum Impact official Japanese website|language=Japanese| publisher= SNK Playmore| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
vgrelease|North America|2006-09-19cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kingoffightersmaximumimpact2/index.html?tag=result;title;0| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters 2006| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
refs=
release= 2006—PlayStation 2
2007—Xboxcite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kofmaximumimpactra/index.html?om_act=convert| title= Game Spot: The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Regulation-A| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
notes= * Known in Japan as The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2
* The game was also packaged with a bonus DVD of "The King of Fighters: Another Day", supposedly a prequel leading up to the Maximum Impact 2 and involved characters from the King of Fighters XI.
* It was remade as The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Regulation-A but with the classic 3 on 3 game play from the 2D KOF series as well as new characters.VGtitle
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title= Nettou The King of Fighters '95
date=
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notes= * An adaptation of The King of Fighters '95 for the Game Boy.VGtitle
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title= Nettou The King of Fighters '96
date=
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notes= *An adaptation of The King of Fighters '96 for the Game Boy, which featured the Orochi awakened versions of Leona and Iori Yagami.VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters R-1
date=
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notes= * An adaptation of The King of Fighters '97 for the Neo Geo Pocket. VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters R-2
date=
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notes= * An adaptation of The King of Fighters '98 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Linkable with KOF '99 Dream Match for the Dreamcast. VGtitle
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title= Quiz King of Fighters
date=
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notes= * A KOF-themed quiz game released only in Japan for the Neo Geo. Roster includes select characters from Samurai Shodown. VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise
date=
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notes= * A KOF-themed board game released for the Neo Geo Pocket. VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters Kyo
date= vgrelease|Japan|1998-08-27cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/thekingoffightersneowave/index.html| title=Game Spot: The King of Fighters Kyo| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-08-04]
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release= 1998—PlayStation
notes= * An RPG for the PlayStation, released only in Japan. VGtitle
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title= The King of Fighters : Extreme
date=
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notes= * A port of The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood for the Nokia N-Gage.

Compilations and collections

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article=
title= The King of Fighters NESTS
date= vgrelease|Japan|2007-04-19cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters98003in1/index.html?om_act=convert|title=The King of Fighters NESTS|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
refs=cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters98003in1/index.html?om_act=convert|title=The King of Fighters NESTS|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
release= 2007—Play Station 2cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighters98003in1/index.html?om_act=convert|title=The King of Fighters NESTS|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
notes= * Contains The King of Fighters '99, '00 and '01VGtitle
article=
title= The King of Fighters 2000/2001
date= vgrelease|Japan|2003-12-09cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kingoffighters2000_01/index.html|title=The King of Fighters 2000/2001|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
refs= cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kingoffighters2000_01/index.html|title=The King of Fighters 2000/2001|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
release= 2003—Play Station 2cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kingoffighters2000_01/index.html|title=The King of Fighters 2000/2001|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
notes= * Contains The King of Fighters 2000 and 2001VGtitle
article=
title= The King of Fighters 02/03
date= vgrelease|Japan|2004-02-11cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3134309|title=The King of Fighters 02/03 (xbox)|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
refs=cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3134309|title=The King of Fighters 02/03 (xbox)|publisher=1Up.com|accessdate=2008-08-21]
release= 2005—Play Station 2cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kingoffighters20022003/index.html|title=The King of Fighters 02/03|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
2004—Xboxcite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3134309|title=The King of Fighters 02/03 (xbox)|publisher=1Up.com|accessdate=2008-08-21]
notes= * Contains The King of Fighters 2002 and 2003VGtitle
article=
title= KoF Collection Orochi
date= vgrelease|Japan|2006-04-20cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighterscollectiontheorochisaga/similar.html?mode=versions| title=KoF Collection Orochi Releases dates| publisher= Game Spot| accessdate= 2008-09-21]
vgrelease|North America|2008-10-21
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release= 2006—Play Station 2cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/thekingoffighterscollectiontheorochisaga/index.html|title=KoF Collection Orochi|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
2008—Wiicite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/thekingoffighterscollectiontheorochisaga/index.html|title= Wii KoF Collection Orochi|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21]
2008—PlayStation Portablecite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/thekingoffighterscollectiontheorochisaga/index.html|title= PSP KoF Collection Orochi|publisher=Game Spot|accessdate=2008-08-21] <
notes= * Includes '94, '95, '96, '97, and '98.
* Known in Japan as The King of Fighters Orochi Collection.

References

External links

*The King of Fighters [http://www.kof10th.com/ 10th Anniversary Official Website]
* [http://www.snkplaymore.co.jp/ SNK Playmore Official Homepage]
* [http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com/ SNK Playmore (USA)]
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