Fatal Fury Special
Game Boy · 1998
About this game
Fatal Fury Special is an improved version of SNK 's 2D one-on-one fighter Fatal Fury 2 .
The objective is to win the tournament by defeating all other fighters including end boss Wolfgang Krauser.
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Fatal Fury Special features a fairly large selection of fighters that includes: The eight regular fighters from Fatal Fury 2: Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi, Kim Kaphwan, Jubei Yamada, Cheng Sinzan, Mai Shiranui and Big Bear.
The four bosses from Fatal Fury 2: Billy Kane, Axel Hawk, Lawrence Blood and Wolfgang Krauser (this time they're all immediately playable).
Three characters returning from the first Fatal Fury : Duck King, Tung Fu Rue and Geese Howard (the end boss from Fatal Fury).
Other improvements include: A new Count Down mode (defeat as many opponents as possible in 3 minutes).
Extra color schemes for every character.
New & improved background graphics.
Dolby Surround Sound support.
Fatal Fury Special still features the series' trademark pseudo-3D movement along two planes.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Fatal Fury Special for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Fatal Fury Special to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1998.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €234.96 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.79 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €102.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €258.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €101.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €234.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €258.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.77 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €101.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €257.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €234.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €101.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €234.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €257.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €257.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €234.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €101.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €22.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Fatal Fury Special has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Fatal Fury Special worth?
Fatal Fury Special for Game Boy is currently worth €27.95 loose, €102.14 complete in box, and €234.96 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Fatal Fury Special rare?
Fatal Fury Special has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Fatal Fury Special?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Fatal Fury Special, loose is €27.95 and CIB is €102.14 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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