The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle
Game Boy · 1996
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 The 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.
Adding The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle 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 1996.
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €59.98 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
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 The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle worth?
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle for Game Boy is currently worth €59.98 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle rare?
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The 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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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