Limited Run #204: King of Fighters 97 Global Match Classic Edition (PS4)

SNK's fighting game legacy deserves the Neo-Geo treatment, even on PlayStation 4. The Limited Run #204: King of Fighters '97 Global Match Classic Edition for PS4 is limited to 2,500 copies worldwide, and the star of this package is the fully licensed, SNK-approved Neo-Geo shockbox that houses the entire collection. Region free and built for collectors who know their fighting game history.

The shockbox is designed to hold and store a PS4 game case, complete with a Neo-Geo AES-inspired retro cover sheet and an AES-formatted manual that fits into the shockbox manual pouch. This isn't decorative imitation. It's functional Neo-Geo packaging repurposed for modern media, and that distinction matters. The PS4 disc comes with reversible cover art, and the set includes three high-gloss art cards and a reversible 18 x 24 inch poster.

King of Fighters '97 is the entry that introduced the Advanced and Extra play styles, giving the series a mechanical depth that still resonates in the FGC today. The Global Match version adds online play to a game that dominated arcades and Neo-Geo home consoles across the world. For fighting game collectors, the Neo-Geo shockbox elevates this beyond a standard limited release into something that bridges two collecting worlds. AES collectors and PS4 collectors don't often overlap, but this Classic Edition creates a meeting point. At 2,500 copies, it's a respectful run for a respectful tribute to SNK's golden era.