The King of Fighters '98: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of The King of Fighters '98, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | PlayStation | Dreamcast | Ultimate Match | Neo Geo (NA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Title | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentPlayStation
The 1999 PlayStation version has loading times and is missing some animations because of the hardware's limits.1
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GraphicsDreamcast
The Dreamcast version, renamed The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999, adds a cel-animated intro and 3D backgrounds.2
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ContentUltimate Match
Ultimate Match (2008) expands the roster with fighters such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Wolfgang Krauser, Mr. Big, Goenitz and Orochi, and adds new stages and an Ultimate mode that mixes the Advanced and Extra styles.1
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TitleNeo Geo (NA)
The subtitle differed by region: Dream Match Never Ends in Japan and The Slugfest in the United States.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13