King of Fighters: Heat of Battle
Game Boy · 1998
About this game
The King of Fighters '96 is the third game in The King of Fighters series by SNK.
This game is the second chapter of the story arc "Orochi Saga", which began in The King of Fighters '95.
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Like with '95, '96 would receive a Game Boy product based on it, called Nettō The King of Fighters '96; it was also released in Europe, as The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle.
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 King of Fighters: Heat of Battle 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €206.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €475.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €82.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €523.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €55.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €475.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €39.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €206.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €55.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €523.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €82.75 |
| 2026-07-08 | Item only | PAL | €60.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €469.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €53.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €204.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €81.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €516.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €38.81 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €512.20 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €52.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €465.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €38.66 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €202.46 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €80.67 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €38.51 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €52.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €200.89 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €462.09 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €508.30 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
King of Fighters: Heat of Battle 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 King of Fighters: Heat of Battle worth?
King of Fighters: Heat of Battle for Game Boy is currently worth €60.00 loose, €206.96 complete in box, and €475.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is King of Fighters: Heat of Battle rare?
King of Fighters: Heat of Battle 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 King of Fighters: Heat of Battle?
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 King of Fighters: Heat of Battle, loose is €60.00 and CIB is €206.96 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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