How does KOF98UM/KOF2002UM play online?

[courtesi1]

I remember when SNK was releasing some of their first fighting games for online play that the netcode was really piss poor (from reviews I've read.)

Has this improved any with these latest games (KOF98IM/KOF2002)? And if so, what system are you playing them on?

I went to the arcade today and had a blast playing KOFXIII but that won't be released until later this year.

I read that KOF98UM/02UM are available now but I'm not sure if I am interested if the netcode is still crap.

I have the best DSL that can be purchased in our area but of course that doesn't necessarily mean that the person on the other end has the same situation.

[Famidrive-16]

98UM (XBLA) was always horrific, at least last time I played it in late 09. Every match in that game lagged horribly.

02UM (XBLA) isn't great, but it's actually playable and I've had lag-free matches. Mostly depends on who's hosting the match.

Best SNK netcode I've played is still Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (XBLA), I never had problems with any connection in that game.