THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
Another year, another KOF.
Additions this year come in the form of slightly improved graphics and sounds, new moves and a new game mode.
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Gameplay is much more plot-driven, as you have middle-bosses that can change depending on what team you select.
In addition, there are several special endings which are only shown when certain "Edit Team" combinations are selected.
As of The King of Fighters '97 , you can play in either the Extra or Advanced game modes.
Extra Mode is the typical AOF /KOF scheme, in which your power gauge fills up as you defend yourself or charge yourself up.
The new Advanced Mode, on the other hand, only allows you to charge your gauge as you perform special moves and attacks, similar to the Street Fighter series .
Extra allows one to sidestep attacks while Advanced allows the character to roll past and dodge attacks; Advanced also allow a character to perform a potent "Super Desperation Move" (or SDM) at any time provided the character has at least two full bars of charged energy stored.
In contrast, SDMs can only be performed in Extra when a character has less than a quarter of their health left.
New characters include the New Face Team, the Fatal Fury Outlaw Team (featuring the KOF debut of "Blue" Mary Ryan and Ryuji Yamazaki, and the return of Billy Kane), and Kyo's pupil Shingo Yabuki.
In total, The King of Fighters '97 sports 29 separate characters (without counting the six Orochi-related boss characters, which are all accessible via a secret code).
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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 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 | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €209.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €230.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €209.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €230.86 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €206.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €227.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.33 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.94 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.33 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €206.18 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €226.80 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €12.62 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.29 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €205.37 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €225.90 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.25 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.59 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 worth?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 for PlayStation is currently worth €21.84 loose, €18.99 complete in box, and €209.97 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 rare?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97?
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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97, loose is €21.84 and CIB is €18.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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