NBA Live 96
Game Boy · 1995
About this game
As with all games in the NBA Live series you can draft, trade and edit players.
Play a full season, exhibition or just the playoffs. 96 includes 29 teams including the expansion Toronto and Vancouver teams.
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 NBA Live 96 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 NBA Live 96 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 1995.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.96 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.59 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.46 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.63 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.70 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.99 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.64 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.22 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.92 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.65 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.97 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.14 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.38 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.59 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €181.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Live 96 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 NBA Live 96 worth?
NBA Live 96 for Game Boy is currently worth €12.71 loose, €25.28 complete in box, and €57.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Live 96 rare?
NBA Live 96 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 NBA Live 96?
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 NBA Live 96, loose is €12.71 and CIB is €25.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Live 96 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Live 96 is currently worth €12.71 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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