SNK MADNESS at Amazon, 14.99 each, plus other PS2 Games

[ZForce]

Updating Original Post for this year's crop of SNK games

KOF Orochi Saga (95-97) now up for preorder on Amazon

PS2 ($14.99, slated for Oct 14th)
http://www.amazon.com/King-Fighters-Collection-Orochi-Playstation-2/dp/B001EN3YVO/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1220199832&sr=1-31

PSP ($19.99, slated for Oct 14th)
http://www.amazon.com/King-Fighters-Collection-Orochi-Sony-PSP/dp/B001EN3YVE/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1220199832&sr=1-32

Wii ($29.99, Slated for Oct 28th, gee, it comes out two weeks later and at twice the price, GREAT!)
http://www.amazon.com/King-Fighters-Collection-Orochi-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001EN3YV4/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1220199832&sr=1-30

[Captain_Insano16]

SNK Arcade Classics looks hot - thanks for the heads up

[bardockkun]

Jesus christ! I don't need more games and all of a sudden more awesome bargain SNK games! CURSES!

[Josef]

FYI, the PSP version of the SNK Arcade Classics is only $19.99, in case you want to play it on the road.

[Codeblues]

Heavenly Guardian was a literal sequel to Pocky and Rocky before all the licensing issues changed the name and who knows what else.

[bardockkun]

Also anyone know how World Heroes Anthology is?

[buterbals]

Pre-Ordered all 3 SNK games. Thanks for the heads-up.

[crunchb3rry]

I'd pay the cost of Fatal Fury Archives 1 and 2 combined for just Garou: Mark of the Wolves on its own. What's the deal, SNK?

[opportunity777]

IMO, already, the FFA:V2 compilation without MotW blows the previous FF Archives away, but MotW would have been SUPER sweet.

[guyinga]

In for all four -- even though it might be redundant to get SNK Arcade Classics especially if you have some of the other anthology games. Still, Top Hunter, Magician Lord and loads of others? OK!

Now if they threw in Windjammers, Waku Waku 7 & Viewpoint, it would be awesome.

[VaRIABLE SoUL]

thx OP

i'll order WHA and the Arcade Classics

[blueroomnc]

this is a good deal. but is the msrp 19.99? if so ill just wait. hate preordering this far in advance. never know where my money will be.

[BrandonJ33]

Hell yes @ Baseball Stars 2 and Neo Turf Masters being on SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1! Unless the emulation on this is just plain crap, I won't have to shell out $9 apiece for them on Wii Virtual Console (and who knows if/when Neo Turf Masters will ever show up on the service).

[sheppyboy2000]

It's moves like this that keep me from finally importing Samurai Spirits collection and Last Blade collection from Japan.

Also anyone know how World Heroes Anthology is?

World Heroes Anthology is a bit of an odd one. If you try to take it seriously, your brain will die. I believe it started as a direct jab at SFII since character simularities do exist even to the point of having a wrestler and two pallete swap characters.

HOWEVER, as time went on, they increased the sillyness and it became quite an enjoyable title. So if you ever wondered what would happen in a fight between Rasputin and Jack the Ripper, World Heroes is your game. Especially considering this is currently a $35 import.

[scion of ys]

would be so stoked for this if FF had motw....

[oasisboy]

Now, if they release a samurai showdown anthology with I through V at $20.... I would buy that in a flash!!!

[Green Card200]

I think I will be buying the SNK Arcade Classics and Heavenly Guardians. I really thought SNK Arcade Classics would be more - this is kick ass.

[rodeojones903]

Damn that is an awesome price for SNK Arcade Classics. Ordered!

[soonersfan60]

I would definitely get SNK if it Neo Mr. Do!

I might have to buy this and support them so that they make a Vol. 2.

(And a much better deal than Wii VC. :) )

[smackmyonion]

I picked up NG Battle Col. and KOF XI a couple of months ago.
Does anyone know if they plan on releasing Last Blade 1 & 2 anytime soon?

[mtgrungoblins]

I'm going to get all 3 but how much do you wanna bet at least one of these games is going to be delayed? I think both Neo Geo Collisium and King of Fighters XI got delayed. Either way, still some great budget games from SNK USA so at least they got their heads on straight for releases.

Thanks ZForce for the heads up.

[opportunity777]

I'm going to get all 3 but how much do you wanna bet at least one of these games is going to be delayed? I think both Neo Geo Collisium and King of Fighters XI got delayed. Either way, still some great budget games from SNK USA so at least they got their heads on straight for releases.

Thanks ZForce for the heads up.

At this point, SNK has multiple delays written in the official doctrine of the game development process. :lol:

Now, if they release a samurai showdown anthology with I through V at $20.... I would buy that in a flash!!!

I also want a Samurai Shodown Collection.

A Samurai Shodown Collection w/o V Special uncensored would be a total failure on SNK's part. I'm hoping they don't fuck it up.

[phattsoe]

i'll have to keep an eye on these, thanks for reminding me about the snk-love!

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'd pay the cost of Fatal Fury Archives 1 and 2 combined for just Garou: Mark of the Wolves on its own. What's the deal, SNK?Garou was a single game release in Japan.

I'm still waiting for KOF 94 Rebout and the KOF collections. :(

[Simon D I]

Did the anthology have Windjammers? That would be crazy!

Anyways, good find, bro! I'm definitely gonna pick up all of em!

It's funny cause my bro was looking for the World Heroes one, and in Japan it's called World Heores GORGEOUS!

Thank GOD they changed it!!!

[addicted2games]

Thanks OP. I ordered me some SNK goodness.

[apokalipze2]

Ordered World Heroes Anthology. Props op

[Kitsune Sniper]

Did the anthology have Windjammers? That would be crazy!

Windjammers is a Data East game, so no. The Arcade Collection only has games by ADK and SNK.

[ZForce]

I actually was hoping they'd keep the name World Heroes Gorgeous :P

[CaoPi]

only orders over $25 qualify for free shipping...

[VidgamesgivemeA_D_D]

Now, if they release a samurai showdown anthology with I through V at $20.... I would buy that in a flash!!!

They are doing a Samurai Shodown collection with 1-5 and it is coming to U.S. But no price or date has been set. $20 would be unbelieveable, but I'd gladly pay $30-$50 for it.
http://ps2.ign.com/objects/857/857118.html



I imported two of the other neo geo online collections from play-asia recently. Last Blade 1 & 2 and Fatal Fury Mark of the Wolves. They were each $25 together with shipping $53 total. Not bad at all.

[emceelokey]

I'm going to get all 3 but how much do you wanna bet at least one of these games is going to be delayed? I think both Neo Geo Collisium and King of Fighters XI got delayed. Either way, still some great budget games from SNK USA so at least they got their heads on straight for releases.

Thanks ZForce for the heads up.



I don't think SNK has released a game on time since the Neo Geo Pocket games. I buy pretty much any SNK game released as I can remember going as far back as Metal Slug 3 for Xbox being delayed. Samurai Shodown V was delayed for Xbox, Colosseum, KoF XI, Metal Slug Anthology for PS2 and PSP were ally delayed. I pretty much expect it from them but their games are usually cheap and good so I don't hold it against them.

[oasisboy]

They are doing a Samurai Shodown collection with 1-5 and it is coming to U.S. But no price or date has been set. $20 would be unbelieveable, but I'd gladly pay $30-$50 for it.
http://ps2.ign.com/objects/857/857118.html

Yes, thank you for that info... I am sure the samurai anthology will cost somewhere between $15 - $30... Cant wait for that!!! :)

[Moosejaw]

Not sure yet if I'll jump on this deal or wait to get it somewhere else (as the tax and shipping costs would eat up any savings over B&M stores) but I really want the SNK Arcade Classics. Looks like a great deal, especially considering the price of Neo-Geo games back in the good ol' days.

[Sofa King Cheap]

Not sure yet if I'll jump on this deal or wait to get it somewhere else (as the tax and shipping costs would eat up any savings over B&M stores) but I really want the SNK Arcade Classics. Looks like a great deal, especially considering the price of Neo-Geo games back in the good ol' days.

Yeah, these are all MSRP and you should be able to find better prices before/around release.

[Moosejaw]

Yeah, these are all MSRP and you should be able to find better prices before/around release.

Great. Thanks for that info. In that case, I'll wait. But now I've got somethig to look for. Thanks, thread!

[Geohound Omega]

Add me among those eagerly anticipating SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1.

[bardockkun]

Yeah, these are all MSRP and you should be able to find better prices before/around release.
Unless youre Gamestop/EBGames and charge them for $20 instead...

[brianmoy]

Going to guess that most likely these will quickly be $9.99/$14.99 "Great Value" endcap games at just like recent SNK budget releases Fatal Fury Archives Vol. 1 and The Art of Fighting Anthology are.

I'll wait for the next Buy One Get One Free sale on Great Value games and get the SNK games then. :)

Awesome value for the price.

[Wolfpup]

FYI, the PSP version of the SNK Arcade Classics is only $19.99, in case you want to play it on the road.

Thanks! I'll pick up that one.

What type of game is that Heavenly Guardians? It says it has 2D art? That's promising right there :)

[Wayne Cabana]

Did anyone notice this line in the World Heroes Anthology, under product features:

Follows the storyline of Dr Brown a scientist who perfected a time machine
:lol::lol::lol:

[Ronin317]

I wish SNK would announce the damn Samurai (Spirits) Shodown Anthology for the US...

[RelentlessRolento]

SNK is finally getting to the good stuff.

[crunchb3rry]

I just wish they'd bring the KOF anniversary releases to America. They were supposed to fill in the doublepack voids (94/95, 96/97, 98/99) and never did.

[KiySeph]

Pre-ordered 'em all!

[LordVila]

A few questions about Amazon preorder:
* When do they charge you?
* My Amazon Prime trial membership ends on the 8th, if I preorder before my trial is up will I still get the free 2 day shipping when the game is released?

[ZForce]

They charge when your order ships. And preorders get the free shipping as long as you preorder while you're still under trial (I did that for NGBC and KOF XI)

[JEKKI]

Also, I got a notice about this one this morning, apparently it's a follow up/spiritual successor to Pocky and Rocky

Heavenly Guardian
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TIPWJ2/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1GBMKLK7YSGLU&colid=3B47I9J18JYBT
whaaaaaaat?!?!?!

best news all day!!!

[ZForce]

What the hell, anyone else get this message?

Hello from Amazon.com.

We're still trying to obtain the following item[s] you ordered on February 05 2008 20:27 PST (Order# ###)).

"Heavenly Guardian" [Video Game]

You have unique (and excellent, of course) taste, and this item is difficult for us to get our hands on.

[bojay1997]

I haven't gotten that message yet, but I'm sure I will. I believe this game has not been released yet and in fact, it isn't ready for release yet in the sense that the Japanese version isn't even out yet. It kind of blows because I preordered this along with Patapon and one other game and I made the mistake of choosing free shipping with grouping of the shipments. So, nothing has shipped yet.

[KiySeph]

My pre-order of Heavenly Guardian is showing a shipping date of March 24th... oh well.

[evo t rex]

Expect Samurai Shodown Anthology to be parts 1, 2, and 3. Guess what'll be on the second SS Anthology? One great game, one good game, and one half finished train wreck in between them.

And what of the Galaxy Fight/Waku Waku 7 release? Let's hope it's not so far off Sony axes PS2 games by then.

Now, what's with the Arcade collection containing so many games already released on other compilations? Well, at least they're releasing it.

[expane]

These are all MSRP

SNK is nice like that w/ the $14.99 price tag, but this is not a specific deal from Amazon, they just do pre orders on them.

[Cao Cao]

Expect Samurai Shodown Anthology to be parts 1, 2, and 3. Guess what'll be on the second SS Anthology? One great game, one good game, and one half finished train wreck in between them.

And what of the Galaxy Fight/Waku Waku 7 release? Let's hope it's not so far off Sony axes PS2 games by then.

Now, what's with the Arcade collection containing so many games already released on other compilations? Well, at least they're releasing it.
I'd hate to tell you this, but SSA has been confirmed to have 7 SS games, Samurai Shodown 1-6, along with SS 5 Special.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173400

[AwRy108]

Now, if they release a samurai showdown anthology with I through V at $20.... I would buy that in a flash!!!

They are releasing a Sam Show compilation, but I'm not sure which ones are on the disc.

[KiySeph]

I'd hate to tell you this, but SSA has been confirmed to have 7 SS games, Samurai Shodown 1-6, along with SS 5 Special.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173400

Damn straight, I remember seeing that story on Siliconera. That is going to be a must buy.

[T3kN]

I wish SNK would announce the damn Samurai (Spirits) Shodown Anthology for the US...

I 2nd that.
:applause:

[Lost Loser]

Wait, they didn't keep the World Heroes Gorgeous name for the States? That is highly disappointing.

[Lucent Beam]

I was going to jump at Heavenly Guardian til I noticed you actually can't buy it anywhere so who knows how long before it'd ship if I ordered it. The entry in wikipedia says it was released Feb. 08 in North America but it's not out in Japan yet.. and neither of the Wii versions are released. I wanted this on Wii anyway and if it's going to see iffy buying the PS2 version from Amazon, despite being cheap, I might as well wait. :cry:

[Wolfpup]

Is Heavenly Guardian any good? I just checked out screenshots and...2D! Yay for 2D! So I'm immediately intrigued.

I had to pass on that one 2D RPG from last year since it was apparently hard (I *HATE* hard games).

[opportunity777]

I'd hate to tell you this, but SSA has been confirmed to have 7 SS games, Samurai Shodown 1-6, along with SS 5 Special.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173400

Hopefully, we don't get the butchered version of SS5 Special. I won't raise a huge shit-storm (I will still be very disappointed) because I can play it completely uncut and uncensored in MAME, but I would like to buy the SS collection.

US got a crappy initial release of SS5 Special on the Neo. As an apology, SNK-J allowed people to send their carts in to get a revised version. This version was also censored, but not as bad as the initial run.

I want the uncut version to make it into the US collection.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Hopefully, we don't get the butchered version of SS5 Special. I won't raise a huge shit-storm (I will still be very disappointed) because I can play it completely uncut and uncensored in MAME, but I would like to buy the SS collection.

US got a crappy initial release of SS5 Special on the Neo. As an apology, SNK-J allowed people to send their carts in to get a revised version. This version was also censored, but not as bad as the initial run.

I want the uncut version to make it into the US collection.We got the censored Art of Fighting in the AOF1 collection, so I don't have my hopes up.

[opportunity777]

We got the censored Art of Fighting in the AOF1 collection, so I don't have my hopes up.

I must have missed it. What was censored?

I have the NeoCD-J releases of all three, and I didn't notice anything different from AOFA.

Then again, I'm not super picky (although I hate censorship) about small things like bouncy breasts or lack of blood (unless it's MK or something).

[sirplue]

I bit on:

Heavenly Guardian
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
World Heroes Anthology

weeks ago, when I pre-order'd Heavenly Guardian. $14+ ea. is an AWESOME good deal. March 25 - April 1 can't come soon enough. lol

[Kitsune Sniper]

I must have missed it. What was censored?

I have the NeoCD-J releases of all three, and I didn't notice anything different from AOFA.

Beat someone. In Japan, they're all bloodied up. In the US version, they're not.

Also, for some reason they took out Ryo's voiceover between matches, and I think they also took out Mr. Karate's speech when he beats you.

[bojay1997]

I bit on:

Heavenly Guardian
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
World Heroes Anthology

weeks ago, when I pre-order'd Heavenly Guardian. $14+ ea. is an AWESOME good deal. March 25 - April 1 can't come soon enough. lol

Unfortunately, I think it's not too likely that the game will actually ship during that time frame. Amazon came up with that shipping estimate when they changed the game from shipping on February 26th to "available in 2-4 weeks". I called another distributor I sometimes get games from and they were told by Tommo that the release date is now TBD. I feel sad.

[eldergamer]

So tempted for the SNK classics one. But I picked up Neo Geo BC a month ago and have only played it twice. Couldn't get into it. Moved too fast for me and wasn't as fun as the old arcades. I've got great memories of playing the neo geo games in the arcades though.

Of course I bought the capcom classics ones (vol 1 and 2) and while they were fun, they didnt make me put down my 'modern' games.

[scottman]

$14.99 is the msrp for the SNK games I think. Good value, but not "madness." :)

If you wanted all three, they would be good for the next TRU B2G1, assuming they have all 3 in stock. There aren't that many other 14.99 games for those sales.

[Wolfpup]

$14.99 is the msrp for the SNK games I think. Good value, but not "madness." :)

If you wanted all three, they would be good for the next TRU B2G1, assuming they have all 3 in stock. There aren't that many other 14.99 games for those sales.

I wouldn't automatically count on them having ANY in stock, let alone all three :)

[ZForce]

Buy.com has Heavenly Guardian in stock right now for anyone looking for it, both on their regular website and on their Ebay store (same price for both)

[clevelandmvp]

World Heroes Anthology Ships for the PlayStation 2.

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/858/858429p1.html

[sirplue]

i've canceled my Heavenly Guardian order with Amazon, and gone with CDUniverse instead. The game appears to be in-stock (my CC was charged, so I assume the game's on the way :bouncy:), and it's only $2+ extra. Just a heads up!

[bojay1997]

i've canceled my Heavenly Guardian order with Amazon, and gone with CDUniverse instead. The game appears to be in-stock (my CC was charged, so I assume the game's on the way :bouncy:), and it's only $2+ extra. Just a heads up!

Please keep us updated on this. I saw Buy.com had it listed, but I was skeptical that they actually had any in stock given that they have the game listed twice for two different prices on their site and the higher price one is out of stock.

[0192837465]

went with Heavenly Guardian on buy.com for ~12$+ shipping, with a 5% off coupon on the web, got it for 16$somethin, we'll see if it ships :-)

[LordVila]

I just recieved an email saying there was an unexpected delay with World Heroes Anthology. The newEstimated arrival date: 04/03/2008 - 04/16/2008.

[vherub]

is heavenly guardian coming out for the wii?

[0192837465]

buy.com said my heavenly guardian just shipped :-) yay

[iceblast21]

In for SNK Arcade and World Heroes Anthology!!! w00t!!! THANKS, OP!!!

I wonder if a SNK Arcade 2 is in the works? I'd love to get another copy of King of the Monsters 2 (way better than 1)...

With the free shipping, they'll be sending the games by May 1... ha ha... It's good to be cheap. But it takes teh patience, aye? :-]

[iceblast21]

$14.99 is the msrp for the SNK games I think. Good value, but not "madness." :)

If you wanted all three, they would be good for the next TRU B2G1, assuming they have all 3 in stock. There aren't that many other 14.99 games for those sales.

You actually think TRU will stock these??? HA HA HA HA HA!!! They have the lousiest selection ever...

I'm thinking maybe Wal-mart/Target (in their Bargain games section), but even that's a bit of a stretch. I did see some cheap SNK PS2 games in SAM'S CLUB, of all places. That was kind of weird...

[Kitsune Sniper]

You actually think TRU will stock these??? HA HA HA HA HA!!! They have the lousiest selection ever...

I'm thinking maybe Wal-mart/Target (in their Bargain games section), but even that's a bit of a stretch. I did see some cheap SNK PS2 games in SAM'S CLUB, of all places. That was kind of weird...My local store DID get several copies, but for some reason the manager held them in the back and only let them out a few weeks before Christmas.:roll:

[iceblast21]

My local store DID get several copies, but for some reason the manager held them in the back and only let them out a few weeks before Christmas.:roll:

Forgive the ignorance here, but we're missing 2 details: A) What game(s)? B) What store? ;)

:D Compilation games are awesome!!!!! :D

[KiySeph]

My local TRU (the Winchester location in San Jose, CA) had Fatal Fury Archives Vol. 1, Art of Fighting Anthology, and King of Fighters XI when I checked their selection out on Saturday. So they do get copies of the SNK titles, but I'm not entirely sure that they receive their stock the week of release.

I canceled my pre-ordered copy of Heavenly Guardian from Amazon. It wasn't going to ship until March 27 and I found a copy on Buy.com along with World Heroes Anthology. They've already shipped and on it's way right now.

UPDATE 3/15: Just received my copy of Heavenly Guardian in the mail today, just waiting on World Heroes Anthology now.

[KoA]

Just got a copy. Awesome
Thanks OP

[Kitsune Sniper]

Forgive the ignorance here, but we're missing 2 details: A) What game(s)? B) What store? ;)

:D Compilation games are awesome!!!!! :D
Whoops! My apologies. I meant to say that my local store (Calexico, California) stocked the earlier SNK releases - AOF Anthology and Fatal Fury Battle Archives.

I only saw one copy of AOF Anthology on the shelf, then it was gone, and then about twenty copies of each showed up one day when I went to work. :p

[ninjalunchbox79]

Thanxs OP , arcade classics are very sweet!!!!

[VidgamesgivemeA_D_D]

Wait a minute..Samurai Shodown Anthology is on PSP exclusive? Or is it now PSP, Wii and Ps2? If only the PSP version comes to U.S. I'm importing the PS2 version (would rather play it on a console..my PS2 is Messiah modded)

[KiySeph]

Wait a minute..Samurai Shodown Anthology is on PSP exclusive? Or is it now PSP, Wii and Ps2? If only the PSP version comes to U.S. I'm importing the PS2 version (would rather play it on a console..my PS2 is Messiah modded)

No, it'll be available for the PS2, Wii, and PSP platforms.

[VGMaster75]

You know what makes no sense?
How SNK Arcade Classics can be $14.99 and that Metal Slug Anthology (PS2) never dropped below $39.99 MSRP!

[robbyH]

You know what makes no sense?
How SNK Arcade Classics can be $14.99 and that Metal Slug Anthology (PS2) never dropped below $39.99 MSRP!

I saw a new copy of Metal Slug Anthology for both psp and ps2 for 19.99 at GS/EB.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I saw a new copy of Metal Slug Anthology for both psp and ps2 for 19.99 at GS/EB.You mean gutted and opened, not new.

I heard they dropped the price ages ago but it's out of stock online, and none of my local stores have copies.

[sirplue]

Please keep us updated on this. I saw Buy.com had it listed, but I was skeptical that they actually had any in stock given that they have the game listed twice for two different prices on their site and the higher price one is out of stock.
game shipped today from CDUniverse, just got the email confirmation. I should have it in my grubby little hands by next week sometime. <3 CDUniverse. :D

[VidgamesgivemeA_D_D]

This applies to people that can play import PS2 games only. But they're (re?) releasing King of Fighters NESTS (99, 00, and 01) in May in Japan and play-asia has it for preorder for $20.99 + $3 shipping. I think it's the neo geo online best collection (sorta like greatest hits but the cases don't look horrible like the U.S. ones) That is a great deal, and I have seen no indication that this particular one is coming to U.S. although Orochi (95, 96, 97) is coming to U.S. Q4 08.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-40-49-en-15-king+of+fighters+nests-70-2new.html

I already have two of the other games in the collection, last blade 1 and 2 (together) and Garou Mark of the Wolves.

For those not aware...

Vol. English name Japanese name Games included Release date (Japan)
No. #1 Garou: Mark of the Wolves 餓狼-MARK OF THE WOLVES- Garou: Mark of the Wolves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garou:_Mark_of_the_Wolves) June 30, 2005 SLPS-25793

#2 The Last Blade 1 and 2 幕末浪漫 月華の剣士１・２ The Last Blade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Blade), The Last Blade 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Blade_2) January 12, 2006 SLPS-25792

#3 The King of Fighters: Orochi Collection THE KING OF FIGHTERS -オロチ編- The King of Fighters '95 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_%2795), The King of Fighters '96 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_%2796), The King of Fighters '97 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_%2797) April 20, 2006 SLPS-25791

#4 Art of Fighting: Heaven, Earth, Man 龍虎の拳〜天・地・人〜 Art of Fighting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_Fighting), Art of Fighting 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_Fighting_2), Art of Fighting 3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_Fighting_3) May 11, 2006 SLPS-25610

#5 Fatal Fury Battle Archives 1 餓狼伝説バトルアーカイブズ１ Fatal Fury (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Fury), Fatal Fury 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Fury_2), Fatal Fury Special (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Fury_Special), Fatal Fury 3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_Fury_3) July 20, 2006 SLPS-25664

#6 Fatal Fury Battle Archives 2 餓狼伝説バトルアーカイブズ２ Real Bout Fatal Fury (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Bout_Fatal_Fury), Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Bout_Fatal_Fury_Special), Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Bout_Fatal_Fury_2:_The_Newcomers) February 22, 2007 SLPS-25698

#7 The King of Fighters: NESTS Collection THE KING OF FIGHTERS -ネスツ編- The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_%2799), The King of Fighters 2000 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_2000), The King of Fighters 2001 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_2001) April 19, 2007 SLPS-25661

#8 Fu'un Super Combo 風雲スーパーコンボ Savage Reign (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savage_Reign), Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizuna_Encounter) June 21, 2007 SLPS-25781

#9 World Heroes: Gorgeous ワールドヒーローズ ゴージャス World Heroes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heroes), World Heroes 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heroes_2), World Heroes 2 Jet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heroes_2_Jet), World Heroes Perfect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heroes_Perfect) October 18, 2007

#10 Samurai Shodown Collection サムライスピリッツ六番勝負 Samurai Shodown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown), Samurai Shodown II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown_II), Samurai Shodown III (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown_III), Samurai Shodown IV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown_IV), Samurai Shodown V (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown_V), Samurai Shodown VI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Shodown_VI) TBD 2008

#11 The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH The King of Fighters '98 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters_%2798) Spring 2008

#12 Sunsoft Collection サンソフトコレクション Galaxy Fight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Fight), Waku Waku 7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waku_Waku_7) TBA

It should be a crime that U.S. hasn't gotten the Last blade collection and Mark of the Wolves, although you can get Last Blade 2 and Mark of the Wolves on Dreamcast. (but they're expensive on Ebay)

[CaoPi]

old school games!

[sirplue]

CDUniverse comes though yet again! :D $17.14 well spent. How they manage to ship so fast for $2.99 is beyond me, I ain't complaining. If you're looking for Heavenly Guardian, my fellow CAGers, I fully endorse CDUniverse 100%.

[Josef]

This is just a reminder that SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1 (PS2) should be shipping this week. Also, DO NOT buy the game from Gamestop as they are charging $19.99 for it (always looking for a way to get extra money out of unsuspecting customers).

[G-Nitro]

Just heads up, I bought Heavenly Guardian, and the game is pretty bad. lol

[kndy]

World of Heroes Anthology (Gamestop stores did not get this - it's not even in their system), a lot of us who found it, got it through Game Crazy or online.

Fatal Fury Battle Archives 2 - Got it at Amazon.com

I tried to pre-order SNK Arcade collections for the PS2 and PSP but Gamestop stores do not have it in their system and can't take pre-orders. On one thread, someone mentioned that because these are budget games, Gamestop does not take pre-orders on them. That is for the first two. For the arcade, I don't call this a budget when the PSP is at $29.99 (at Amazon.com, TRU is $19.99) and the PS2 is at $19.99. Again, you can purchase the PS2 at amazon.com for $14.99.

But I think "World Heroes Anthology" has probably a very low print run. Unlike previous releases of "Fatal Fury Battle Archive" and "Art of Fighting".

Anyway, I think amazon.com and TRU is your best bet. Now why is their a major price difference for the PSP over the PS2 version, I don't know. Maybe the cost of UMD production is more than DVD costs.

Games on the SNK Arcade Classics (list from tru.com):

Art of Fighting
Baseball Stars 2
Burning Fight
Fatal Fury
KOF 94
King of the Monsters
Last Resort
Magician Lord
Metal Slug
Neo Turf Masters
Samurai Shodown
Sengoku
Shock Troopers
Super Sidekicks 3
Top Hunter
World Heroes

As for which one to get, personally I would get the PS2 version mainly for the controls (to tell you the truth, I may get both because I like portability as well). But fighting games on the PSP, is hit or miss. I have been fine with them....Tekken, SF Alpha, Darkstalkers, etc. but my fighting game friends say they can't pull of their moves on the PSP all that well. And for those who enjoy SNK games know pretty well how fighting the end CHEAP bosses are one of the most frustrating (and exciting when you beat them) experiences. So, you may want to take control into consideration of using a nub stick and using a PS2 controller. But still, the addition of "Baseball Stars 2" and other sports and non-fighting 2D games, would be fun on both portable and console and it all comes down to your gaming experience.

[romeogbs19]

You know what makes no sense?
How SNK Arcade Classics can be $14.99 and that Metal Slug Anthology (PS2) never dropped below $39.99 MSRP!

Good point. That said, Metal Slug has always had a pretty popular following so I suppose SNK just wanted to milk it. And, well, you get 7 games in it so honestly, I think it's actually far and away better than the SNK Arcade V1.

On that note, if you're on the fence with which version is best, undoubtedly the PS2. The Wii version is horrible and the PSP one doesn't control right. I noticed Gamespot also agreed that the PS2 is by far the best version.

[DesertEagleXIX]

Not much of a deal but Sears will have the SNK collection for $12.99

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05895540000P?keyword=snk+arcade&sLevel=0

[Josef]

Not much of a deal but Sears will have the SNK collection for $12.99

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05895540000P?keyword=snk+arcade&sLevel=0

That would be nice if they also carried it in stores at that price (so you don't have to pay for shipping). I guess we'll find out in the next week or two.

[MIX_MASTER_ICE]

If only the PSP version was 12.99.

[DesertEagleXIX]

Just heads up, I bought Heavenly Guardian, and the game is pretty bad. lol

Can you explain, please.

I ordered it from Amazon, and I'll cancel my order if it really THAT bad.

[0192837465]

Can you explain, please.

I ordered it from Amazon, and I'll cancel my order if it really THAT bad.


http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/kikikaiworld/review.html

[Dr Mario Kart]

I think the youtube videos of heavenly guardian portray the gameplay well. Its certainly not for everyone.

[jza1218]

This is just a reminder that SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1 (PS2) should be shipping this week. Also, DO NOT buy the game from Gamestop as they are charging $19.99 for it (always looking for a way to get extra money out of unsuspecting customers).

Lets be fair though. If I order just the game from Amazon, even with the cheapest shipping, its almost 19.99 anyway. Thats if I dont get something to bump it into free shipping, but considering my experience with Amazon's free shipping service in my area, I doubt I will again.

[ryosnk]

Just got mine in today from amazon.

[chrisnsally]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the PS2 Metal Slug Anthology is $25 and change, so you get free shipping w/o filler:

http://www.amazon.com/SNK-20019-Metal-Slug-Anthology/dp/B000HTWWUU/ref=pd_bbs_8?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1214330805&sr=8-8

[manthing]

$25.79 + $3.95 shipping
In Stock. Ships from and sold by Hubbagames


Sorry, not from Amazon

[ZForce]

Bump and updated original post, KOF Orochi Saga now up for preorder at Amazon, links included in OP

[Josef]

Is the Samurai Shodown collection still coming out?

[shuma gorath's pupil]

Is the Samurai Shodown collection still coming out?

Yep! Box art has already been shown too. Wii and PS2

[sweet_gorgor]

got both the classic collection and the snk for psp! Thanks !

[Cao Cao]

Bump and updated original post, KOF Orochi Saga now up for preorder at Amazon, links included in OP

The KOF Orochi saga might be something worth looking at. I was reading an article in Hardcore Gaming 101, and the writer mentioned that the Japanese version of the collection had arcade-perfect ports of KOF95-97. The American version also adds KOF94 and 98 to the mix. Then again, they might change something in localization that may lower the quality of the ports.

[Ronin317]

Yep! Box art has already been shown too. Wii and PS2

Indeed, but good luck finding a solid release date for either...at least that I could find.

Worst part is, you know damn well they are complete, and just sitting, waiting for SNK to either release them at the Holiday rush time, or post-holiday rush in early 09. I want to play SamSho2 so damned bad...it's been far too long.

[Cao Cao]

I'm bumping this for the possible release of the Orochi Saga this week for the PS2 and PSP. Some things have changed since the OP was last edited:
1) The box art (Or at least the ones posted on retailers now) is now different.
2) The PSP version now costs the same as the Wii version, $29.99. However, the Wii version is still speculated to release a few weeks after the PS2 and PSP versions.
3) The PS2 version is $14.99 at Amazon and a few other stores, but it's $19.99 at GameStop. I imagine that after a few weeks, much like the other SNK collections, it should start to appear on other retailers' bargain shelves for $14.99 or less within a few weeks.