ACA NeoGeo is the cheapest snd best. It looks the best with all its graphic, screen display options but far more games options. Animation seems better too. Also the Neo Geo optiond on the UMFE and Orchi versions are largely limited or missing.
Thanks for pointing out differences. I bought the Orochi saga first, and enjoyed it at first, until I played 98 UM. What commenter said previous about input lag on UM is useful to know. Just out on interest, how did you get ACA Neogeo KOF 2003 on PS4? I can't see it on PSN store. I would love to have that, as I can't use thumbsticks on controller when I play PS2 version on PS3.
For some reason, ACA KOF 03 doesn't show when you search for kof 2003. But you can find it easily if you search on Google using "KOF 2003 ps store". Here is the US Store link: store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0571-CUSA13433_00-HAMPRDC000000001
Eu gosto da KOF 98 UM de PS2 porque é a unica versão da Ultimate Match com cenários 3D. Todos os ports feitos depois tiraram isso, não sei porque. Inclusive, uma coisa legal que voce pode fazer é comparar esses cenários 3D da UM com a KOF 1999 de DC. Ambas são baseadas na KOF 98 original, e ambas tem cenários 3D, mas os dois são diferentes entre si.
One thing I don’t think you mentioned is that KOF 98’ UM has character color customization (it’s in character settings) while the Final Edition does not. I already bought UM and was debating on getting Final Edition because of the online but I think I’ll stick with UM because I really love making colors for my characters.
Yeah! Seems like SNK is having trouble using the arranged versions. Rumors point to a copyright issue with the masters of said soundtrack with their old cd label. And that’s why they’re been re-recording old tracks for KOF XV. Because they haven’t used the arranged music in like 15 years. It’s weird.
Id say you should buy both kof 98 um and kof orochi saga collection. But you should only buy um version if you are only looking for kof 98 not the other games.
I have UMFE, but when using 2 players (2nd controller) does not work the same as the 1st controller/player. The x button does not work for the 2nd player/controller. Any suggestions? (I don't think there's an issue with the controller itself, but with the game set up, perhaps)
What about Xbox Series X? Will I be okay with the XBLA port of 98 UM? I would get the original arcade version if they made a KOF collection just like they did with SamSho. Same goes for other series like Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and Metal Slug.
Update: I got a PS5 and got the PS4 version of KOF 98 UM FE. The only two SNK PS2 Classics I'm gonna get is Samurai Shodown 6 and Metal Slug Anthology for Metal Slug 6 because they are the only way to play those games on PS5. Am planning to get the ACA versions of '94 - '96, '99, 2000, 2001, 2003, XIII Global Match and XV. Don't need to ACA versions of '97 because I got Global Match and same goes for Metal Slug 3, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection and V Special and Last Blade 2. But is it still worth it to get the ACA vanilla '98 and 2002?
I don't think so. Too much money for too little differences. However, if you really like K9999, you will need vanilla 2002. 2002 UM has Nameless in the place of K9999.
Nameless moves are roughly the same as K9999 asides of aesthetics. I'll think about it unless SNK announces a collection for KOF '94 - 2003 which I'm surprised SNK didn't considering they did SNK 40th Anniversary and Samurai Shodown. Honestly scratch just KOF, also include the Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury games considering KOF has Art of Fighting characters like Ryo and Yuri while having characters from Fatal Fury like Terry, Mai and Geese.@@jeckarcade7312
How’s the online experience? Are there a lot of people playing the UMFE? How long is the average wait time? Can you search by criteria (ie ranking, skill level, ping etc)
i just got kof collection the orochi saga for the ps4, and I can't still if this is a problem everyone has, but for some reason, 94 and 95 have some serious ai issues, I'm pretty decent in the game, my main is Kyo, but the AIs have some bs and cheap tactics. idk if its a bug or not.
Hey, cool to find you here! Does the orochi saga have any input lag? I wanted to buy this collection on PS4, but I'm not so sure if it has input lag. I bought KOF 2000 PS2 version. On PS4 and I love it. However, on PS5 KOF 2000 PS2 version emulates horribly on PS5.
@@RosyTheRascal15 hey there, jerry! To be quite honest, I can't really tell if it really does have input lag. From my experience when playing the games, it seems to function smoothly as any other fighting game, I play Kyo just fine as I would do in any other kof game. Only issue is the Dante Must Die difficulty with it's SNK bosses standards. Edit: I've seen people say the Wii version is the best one
Imo you should only get the aca and umfe versions at least on console. Emulated PS2 versions add additional input lag which is not worth your money from a competitive and casual view point. 3D stages are just eye candy for Twitter soyboys anyway so better have respectable and functioning versions instead.
00:12 - ACA Neogeo KOF 98
00:55 - KOF Collection: Orochi Saga
02:00 - KOF 98 Ultimate Match
03:57 - KOF 98 Ultimate Match Final Edition
Great video, this cleared up a lot of confusion for me - thank you 🙏🏻
Never had a neo geo back then..
So I'm new to KOF..
I'm enjoying all these titles..
But so much confusion..
But finally I understand 👍
Glad to help.
If you want to know more about the story, I advise you play also KOF 97 and KOF XIII.
Thank you for the explanations!
ACA NeoGeo is the cheapest snd best. It looks the best with all its graphic, screen display options but far more games options. Animation seems better too. Also the Neo Geo optiond on the UMFE and Orchi versions are largely limited or missing.
You forgot to mention that the Kof98UM (PS2) Um does not have blood 🩸 it is a censored one 😢
Good looking out I will avoid
Thanks for pointing out differences. I bought the Orochi saga first, and enjoyed it at first, until I played 98 UM. What commenter said previous about input lag on UM is useful to know. Just out on interest, how did you get ACA Neogeo KOF 2003 on PS4? I can't see it on PSN store. I would love to have that, as I can't use thumbsticks on controller when I play PS2 version on PS3.
For some reason, ACA KOF 03 doesn't show when you search for kof 2003. But you can find it easily if you search on Google using "KOF 2003 ps store".
Here is the US Store link:
store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0571-CUSA13433_00-HAMPRDC000000001
@@jeckarcade7312 many thanks, that's great advice 😀
You can also get KOF 2003 pop up by just simply typing in "2003".@@jeckarcade7312
Super informative and just as it needs to be. No 3D backgrounds? Feels lame they dont have that on the last version. Completely un finished and silly.
Eu gosto da KOF 98 UM de PS2 porque é a unica versão da Ultimate Match com cenários 3D. Todos os ports feitos depois tiraram isso, não sei porque.
Inclusive, uma coisa legal que voce pode fazer é comparar esses cenários 3D da UM com a KOF 1999 de DC. Ambas são baseadas na KOF 98 original, e ambas tem cenários 3D, mas os dois são diferentes entre si.
I was confused with Trailer of Final Edition that The Orochi Awaken Team were already there so why did they shown us that play as Awaken Orochi Team.
Not sure.
Market division must be confused.
@@jeckarcade7312 Maybe !
One thing I don’t think you mentioned is that KOF 98’ UM has character color customization (it’s in character settings) while the Final Edition does not. I already bought UM and was debating on getting Final Edition because of the online but I think I’ll stick with UM because I really love making colors for my characters.
You are right, I forgot the color part.
For me, UMFE is exclusively for the online.
If you don't care about the online, UM is better.
The only option i love for ps2 version of KOF 98 um is Arrange Music selection in option
Yeah! Seems like SNK is having trouble using the arranged versions. Rumors point to a copyright issue with the masters of said soundtrack with their old cd label. And that’s why they’re been re-recording old tracks for KOF XV. Because they haven’t used the arranged music in like 15 years. It’s weird.
Id say you should buy both kof 98 um and kof orochi saga collection. But you should only buy um version if you are only looking for kof 98 not the other games.
I have UMFE, but when using 2 players (2nd controller) does not work the same as the 1st controller/player. The x button does not work for the 2nd player/controller. Any suggestions? (I don't think there's an issue with the controller itself, but with the game set up, perhaps)
What about Xbox Series X? Will I be okay with the XBLA port of 98 UM? I would get the original arcade version if they made a KOF collection just like they did with SamSho. Same goes for other series like Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting and Metal Slug.
I didn't play yet.
However, it looks better than the arcade version, and very similar to KOF98UM on PS4/5.
May I know if 98um neogeo mode has partice?
Update: I got a PS5 and got the PS4 version of KOF 98 UM FE. The only two SNK PS2 Classics I'm gonna get is Samurai Shodown 6 and Metal Slug Anthology for Metal Slug 6 because they are the only way to play those games on PS5.
Am planning to get the ACA versions of '94 - '96, '99, 2000, 2001, 2003, XIII Global Match and XV. Don't need to ACA versions of '97 because I got Global Match and same goes for Metal Slug 3, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection and V Special and Last Blade 2. But is it still worth it to get the ACA vanilla '98 and 2002?
I don't think so.
Too much money for too little differences.
However, if you really like K9999, you will need vanilla 2002. 2002 UM has Nameless in the place of K9999.
Nameless moves are roughly the same as K9999 asides of aesthetics. I'll think about it unless SNK announces a collection for KOF '94 - 2003 which I'm surprised SNK didn't considering they did SNK 40th Anniversary and Samurai Shodown. Honestly scratch just KOF, also include the Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury games considering KOF has Art of Fighting characters like Ryo and Yuri while having characters from Fatal Fury like Terry, Mai and Geese.@@jeckarcade7312
How’s the online experience? Are there a lot of people playing the UMFE? How long is the average wait time? Can you search by criteria (ie ranking, skill level, ping etc)
To bad the newest one didn't have the 3d backgrounds.
I agree.
i just got kof collection the orochi saga for the ps4, and I can't still if this is a problem everyone has, but for some reason, 94 and 95 have some serious ai issues, I'm pretty decent in the game, my main is Kyo, but the AIs have some bs and cheap tactics. idk if its a bug or not.
Not a bug.
The AI is really broken.
It's 90's coin eaters at their best.
@@jeckarcade7312 yikes, i had a feeling. But thanks for the info. I heard the other games difficulty is a bit more forgiving.
Yes.
I advise you to start with 97 (for the story) or 98 (for the gameplay).
Hey, cool to find you here!
Does the orochi saga have any input lag? I wanted to buy this collection on PS4, but I'm not so sure if it has input lag.
I bought KOF 2000 PS2 version. On PS4 and I love it. However, on PS5 KOF 2000 PS2 version emulates horribly on PS5.
@@RosyTheRascal15 hey there, jerry!
To be quite honest, I can't really tell if it really does have input lag. From my experience when playing the games, it seems to function smoothly as any other fighting game, I play Kyo just fine as I would do in any other kof game. Only issue is the Dante Must Die difficulty with it's SNK bosses standards.
Edit: I've seen people say the Wii version is the best one
Does Final Edition have movelist baked in?
Yes.
In the pause menu.
@@jeckarcade7312 then im.sold
Can someone explain to me why is the Saga collection a bad port ?
Slow loadings, bad graphics (no filters).
Nice
Imo you should only get the aca and umfe versions at least on console.
Emulated PS2 versions add additional input lag which is not worth your money from a competitive and casual view point.
3D stages are just eye candy for Twitter soyboys anyway so better have respectable and functioning versions instead.
Well, I prefer UM for single player and UMFE for multiplayer.
How Will i download this Game in Android version 12 in samsung Galaxy ?
I didn't understand your question, my friend.
Why would you stretch it full screen?? Gross.
KOF collection SUCKS, dont buy it, the input lag is unberable