NHL Hitz 20-02
Nintendo GameCube · 2001
About this game
NHL Hitz 20-02 is a single-player and multiplayer arcade-style ice hockey game.
The game adapts the basic rules and setting of professional hockey into a fast-paced, exaggerated format.
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Matches are played three-on-three with goaltenders, creating wide-open ice and emphasizing speed, heavy body checks, and high scoring.
Penalties are removed, and play rarely stops, keeping the focus on constant action.
The presentation exaggerates the sport with over-the-top hits, fights, and momentum shifts, offering a different experience than simulation-based hockey titles.
Core gameplay revolves around quick passes, slap shots, and aggressive checking.
The control scheme is simplified to allow easy access to shooting, passing, and deking, while defensive play emphasizes physicality and intercepting the puck.
Players can fight during games, with fights determining which player returns to the ice after a brief skirmish.
Matches can be won by outscoring opponents in the set period, though the shortened team size and rule-free environment often result in high-scoring games.
Several modes are available.
Exhibition mode allows quick matches between any two teams.
Season and championship play offer structured progressions through schedules and playoffs.
The Franchise mode enables the creation of a custom team, including designing logos, uniforms, and player names.
Over the course of the franchise, attribute points and credits are earned through wins and performance, which can be spent to improve player abilities and unlock extra content.
The game includes a number of hidden extras and unlockable items.
Completing objectives or meeting certain conditions can reveal secret teams, fantasy arenas, and novelty characters outside the standard NHL roster.
Multiplayer is supported both locally and through system-linked play, with the emphasis on competitive head-to-head matches.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks NHL Hitz 20-02 for Nintendo GameCube 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.08 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NHL Hitz 20-02, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
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 Hitz 20-02 worth?
NHL Hitz 20-02 for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €17.08 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL Hitz 20-02 rare?
NHL Hitz 20-02 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NHL Hitz 20-02?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is NHL Hitz 20-02 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL Hitz 20-02 is currently worth €17.08 loose, versus €13.99 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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