The King of Fighters XII

PlayStation 3 · 2009

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About this game

The eleventh installment in SNK Playmore's long-running King of Fighters series and the ninth event in the official storyline, The King of Fighters XI is the first game in the series to forego the traditional numbering convention used by the series, and the first game in the series to move beyond the hardware capabilities of the Neo-Geo system.

After the controversial resurgence of the Orochi power in the 2003 King of Fighters tournament , the tournament and the fighters return after a two year break in the action.

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Some are motivated to investigate the new Orochi situation and the antagonistic fighter Ash Crimson, while others enter the tourney to settle old scores...

The King of Fighters XI features a roster of 33 "team" characters, 7 PS2 exclusive characters, 5 mid-boss characters and 2 boss characters.

In total, this allows a player to choose between +40 characters.

Many of the characters are returning fighters from the other games in the KOF series, though notable new faces exist in the effective forms of Oswald, Duck King, Bonne Jenet, Elisabeth Blanctorche and Gai Tendo.

The "tag system" used in The King of Fighters 2003 is still employed in KOF XI.

However, the change in the arcade hardware has brought about many gameplay changes since the 2003 release.

A new power stock system - specifically called "Skill Stocks" - has been added for use with a few extra special maneuvers called "Shifts".

A character can use a "Quick Shift" to tag in another fighter while in the middle of a combo, while that character may also use a "Saving Shift" to tag out if they are on the verge of defeat.

Another maneuver, called the "Dream Cancel", has also been added to the system.

Dream Cancels can be used to interrupt a special move with another one, even allowing a fighter to interrupt a Desperation Move to initiate a Leader Desperation Move.

The "Time Out" system has be revamped as well - the system now takes into account the number of fighters defeated on a team and the number an

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About PlayStation 3

Released in 2006, the PlayStation 3 had a rocky start thanks to its high launch price but became known for its exclusive franchises and Blu-ray drive, which doubled as an early home theater upgrade for many households. PS3 collecting is still relatively young — most titles are inexpensive — but the console's digital PSN storefront closure risk has pushed more collectors toward physical copies specifically to preserve access.

Gamevaro tracks The King of Fighters XII for PlayStation 3 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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Market values by condition

NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€21.89

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-03	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€21.89	eBay US

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The King of Fighters XII, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 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 XII worth?

The King of Fighters XII for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €21.89 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is The King of Fighters XII rare?

The King of Fighters XII has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 3 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The King of Fighters XII?

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.