NHL 96
Game Boy · 1995
About this game
This release of the NHL series recreates the 1996 ice hockey season with a mix of realistic teams and custom teams, plus new moves and control schemes that match the team members' roles.
Rules can be changed before starting a game in any of the three modes: Exhibition Mode - Plays a single game with any two chosen teams either against the CPU or a friend.
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Season Mode - Allows the player to play any game that takes place during the 1996 season.
The player does not have the freedom to pick any team, only one of the teams that participate in specific games of the season.
Later in the season, there is a bracket-structured playoffs tournament in which eight teams will compete for the Stanley Cup Champions game.
Practice Mode - The player can do tryouts with zero to five players, even a goalie against an opposing team.
There is also an edit mode to create custom ice hockey players cosmetically and allocate 360 edit points across several categories of statistics for both goalies and defenders.
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 NHL 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 NHL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €89.23 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €72.71 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.60 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €72.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €89.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.04 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €89.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €72.55 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.22 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.60 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.02 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €59.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €65.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €72.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €140.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €89.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €29.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL 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 NHL 96 worth?
NHL 96 for Game Boy is currently worth €21.21 loose, €25.77 complete in box, and €59.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL 96 rare?
NHL 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 NHL 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 NHL 96, loose is €21.21 and CIB is €25.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NHL 96 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL 96 is currently worth €21.21 loose, versus €17.52 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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