King of Fighters 2002/2003

by SNK

Product Features

• A total of 44 characters from KOF 96 through KOF 2001 available for the first time in one arena
• Thirteen extreme 2D fighting teams with 5 bonus characters to unlock
• Revives the extremely popular 3 on 3 battle format
• Upgraded Max-On Power System
• Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage. The King of Fighters 2003 storyline - KOF 2003 marks the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF franchise.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002X5I16
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,921 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

This "Collection of Highlights" brings together famous characters from KOF 1999, 2000, & 2001 and the exciting fighting systems that have made THE KING OF FIGHTERS the ultimate in 2D fighting. All of the great fighting teams are included, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard, or the beautiful Mai from the Woman Fighters Team, and many more. KOF 2003 marks the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF franchise. The tapestry of human relationships that entangle our new hero and an evil entity revealed by degrees...KOF 2003 is more than just a fighting game it's fighting with a purpose.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KoFG: King of Fighting Games, September 24, 2005

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I like REAL dogs. "Captain Diablo" (Who cares?) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: King of Fighters 2002/2003 (Video Game)

Looks like I'll be the first to review this item. This game actually includes two games. One KoF 2002 and KoF 2003. 2002 is good, a little hard here and there but nothing serious. It has a large selection of characters, even ones from the first Art of Fighting. Ryo and Robert. The best one in my opinion is KoF 2003, because it actually has a storyline! :0 KoF hasn't had a storyline since 98' I believe. But it has a bit less in character choices, but offers more dynamic gameplay in return. Terry also has a new look. You can also play as King! The powerfull fighter I haven't seen in a KoF besides this one. King is from Art of Fighting too. Ash is also available to play as. As well as Shingo, Kyo, and Iori. Two possible endings are available (I don't know if they're more.) one rarer than the other. So buy it now! It IS the King of Fighting Games.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars xbox 360, January 7, 2009

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Michael Fong "MF" (CA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: King of Fighters 2002/2003 (Video Game)

I just want to inform anyone else who is wondering. Only 2002 works for the 360. 2003 doesn't work, but for some reason the xbox website says they both work.

I love this game, even though I can only play 2002. The only gripe I have with KOF 2002 is the graphics. And it's probably because of the 360's backwards compatibility, but on the 360 when you play the game, you can clearly see grid lines on pretty much every character. I don't know if that's how it is the original xbox, but that's how it looks on the 360. It's more noticeable on some characters than others. I can look past it, but can you?

And 2002 is uncensored, which means there's blood and Mai's bounce.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 360 Owners: Caveat Emptor - KOF 02/03 *NOT* Backwards compatible, May 18, 2010

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L. LeSueur "Born-again Gamer" (Way out west) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: King of Fighters 2002/2003 (Video Game)

Let me start out by saying I had this game on the original Xbox and loved it. SNK makes awesome fighters, especially the KOF series. I sold my Xbox and all the games a few years ago when I went off to college. A few months ago I picked up a 360 Elite and decided to get my fighters' collection going again. Backwards compatibility was one of the selling points, and the Xbox website has this game as listed 360 compatible. Silly me to just confide in that alone. But after all, my Street Fighter Anniversary works perfectly on my 360, so I expected nothing different for this game. Well, the KOF 2002 disc is VERY glitchy. Parts of backgrounds glitch in and out and the arms and legs of characters disappear during gameplay. There are grids that appear over top of the characters. The KOF 2003 disc is completely unreadable. At first, I thought I just had defective software. I drove over to my friend's house who still has his original Xbox and both discs played perfectly. After searching the web, I came across other people who've had the same problem. There is even a Wiki page dedicated to how well each original Xbox game plays on the 360. I wish I had done my research first rather than blindly believe what the Xbox website showed.
Some people may find it unfair for me to rate the game so low when it is an awesome game but just not compatible with the 360. This is how I see it; I am reviewing the overall product in its entirety; KOF 2002/2003 on Xbox is advertised as being compatible/ playable on the 360 by Microsoft themselves. I bought the game on this pretense. It proved to be false, and since I no longer have an original Xbox, this game is no good to me. I still rated it 5 stars for fun since it is in and of itself an awesome game, and if Microsoft were true to their word and it was compatible, I would've given it 5 stars overall.
For anyone who does have an original Xbox and is a fighting game fan, I'm sure you already have this game and know how sweet it is. And if you decide to get a 360, hold on to your original Xbox 'cause 360 'backwards compatibility' is a joke.

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