King of Fighters '98
PlayStation
About this game
The King of Fighters '98 takes a break from the Orochi plot line and instead is presented as a "Dream Match" game where the KOF roster duke it out for the top spot (similar to Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 , but without the storyline component).
Most of the characters from the past four years return, thus providing the player with a very large roster containing 38 characters.
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Many of the characters have been altered in an attempt to make the game balanced regardless of the player's choice of fighter.
Rugal Bernstein is provided as a non-secret character for the first time in KOF '98, and several regular characters have hidden "alternate" versions that may also be used in-game.
KOF '98 uses the same gameplay system present in The King of Fighters '97 , so players may still choose between Extra and Advanced modes.
In addition to the Survival battle mode and the ability to choose between Single Play or Team Play, versions of the game on console systems that use CDs to contain their media (PSX, Neo-Geo CD) also include an Art Gallery one may look at.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks King of Fighters '98 for PlayStation 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €23.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €44.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €115.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €127.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €23.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €11.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €115.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €44.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €126.98 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €44.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €113.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €125.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.76 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.48 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.90 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €113.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.59 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.86 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.96 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.25 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.37 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.39 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
King of Fighters '98 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 '98 worth?
King of Fighters '98 for PlayStation is currently worth €44.67 loose, €44.39 complete in box, and €115.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is King of Fighters '98 rare?
King of Fighters '98 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 '98?
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 '98, loose is €44.67 and CIB is €44.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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