Madden 97
Game Boy · 1996
About this game
Madden 97 is the last appearance of the series on the original Game Boy.
Coming from developer Tiertex, it is based closely on their Madden 96 for Game Gear , with similar menus and options, but with platform-appropriate graphics and no digitized speech.
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Like earlier Game Boy titles in the franchise, Madden 97 does not feature an NFL license, so offers only generic team names.
Still, teams and stats are based on the 1996 NFL season.
Game modes include Exhibition, Season, Playoffs and Sudden Death. 30 regular teams plus the traditional All-Madden team are available.
Besides the usual features like selectable game length, freely definable audibles, flippable playbook, timeouts and substitutions, previously Game Gear-only features making their first appearance on the Game Boy include variable weather and injuries.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Madden 97 for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Madden 97 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.86 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.97 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €95.36 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €104.90 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.61 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €57.43 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €104.68 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.92 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €57.31 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €95.16 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €57.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €104.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €95.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €22.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €107.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €57.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €97.36 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.59 |
| 2026-07-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €107.38 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-09 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.86 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €57.44 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €97.62 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Madden 97 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Madden 97 worth?
Madden 97 for Game Boy is currently worth €8.75 loose, €57.43 complete in box, and €95.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Madden 97 rare?
Madden 97 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Madden 97?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Madden 97, loose is €8.75 and CIB is €57.43 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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