Product Overview
- Product Name: Knockout Kings 2003
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Knockout Kings 2003 comes complete in its original OEM GameCube case with manual and artwork included; the scratch-free disc is tested. A nicely kept copy with strong overall presentation for fans of the era when EA boxing still delivered some heavyweight fun.
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What's Included
- GameCube Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras: Includes Nintendo Precautions Booklet
Game Description
Touch gloves and step into the ring with Knockout Kings 2003, EA Sports’ hard-hitting boxing sim for the Nintendo GameCube. Trading cartoon chaos for measured footwork and heavyweight power, this sports title focuses on timing, defense, stamina management, and smart punch selection as you square off against recognizable boxing talent. Whether you're looking to pressure opponents with aggressive combinations or wait for the perfect counter, every round rewards patience and precision.
Unlike more arcade-style fighting games, Knockout Kings 2003 leans into strategic ring control, making it a boxing game for Nintendo GameCube players who enjoy methodical competition over button mashing. EA Sports emphasized realistic pacing, giving each exchange more weight as fighters wear down over the course of a match. For fans of early-2000s sports gaming, this delivers a solid snapshot of the era when simulation-style boxing still had a firm place in console lineups.
Gameplay Features
- Throw jabs, hooks, uppercuts, and timed combinations while managing stamina to stay dangerous in later rounds.
- Use defensive movement, blocking, and counterpunch timing to create openings against aggressive opponents.
- Control ring positioning and pace, forcing tactical exchanges instead of relying on constant offense.
- Face a roster of recognizable professional boxers with distinct fighting styles, strengths, and matchup challenges.
- Build momentum through smart round management where patience and precision often matter more than wild swings.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Knockout Kings 2003 arrived during a period when boxing games were still a regular fixture in major sports lineups, before the genre largely faded from annual console releases. Published by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label, the Knockout Kings series helped pave the way for EA’s later and highly regarded Fight Night franchise.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Sports
- Year Released: 2002
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: EA Sports
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 014633145861
- SKU: 3351
- Format: Nintendo GameCube video game disc
- Platform: Nintendo GameCube console (GCN system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original GameCube cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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