The King of Fighters '96
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
"Violent fighting to come again!" SNK's flagship series returns for another year.
Many of the changes in this year's KOF release come in the form of improved graphics, sound effects, music and totally redone character sprites.
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The gameplay of the system has been altered with the addition of "Rush" multi-hit combos and new moves for practically every character.
The storyline of the series receives heavy focus in this release with the Orochi Saga swinging into high-gear.
The King of Fighters '96 has 27 regular characters plus 2 boss characters (who can be unlocked with the use of a code).
Newcomers to the tournament include Mr.
Big from the Art of Fighting series, the bosses from Fatal Fury (Wolfgang Krauser and Geese Howard), and completely original characters like Leona Heidern, Mature and Vice.
Other features carried over from the previous year include the ability to choose between the default "Team Fighting" mode or the traditional "Single Fighter" style of gameplay, plus the "Versus" and "Survival" gameplay modes.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks The King of Fighters '96 for Sega Saturn 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 '96 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 SAT release dates back to 1996.
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €29.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €29.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.88 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.13 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.46 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.31 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €28.53 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.16 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The King of Fighters '96, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn 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 '96 worth?
The King of Fighters '96 for Sega Saturn is currently worth €29.30 loose, €15.63 complete in box, and €26.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The King of Fighters '96 rare?
The King of Fighters '96 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The King of Fighters '96?
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 '96, loose is €29.30 and CIB is €15.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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