Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
A Japan-only soccer game developed by Human for the 1990 World Cup in Italy.
It was the first in the Formation Soccer series.
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Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 is a soccer game for the PC Engine that was released in Japan exclusively.
It is the first of the Formation Soccer games from Human Entertainment: many of which would end up on the Super Famicom/Nintendo as "Super Formation Soccer", in a similar pattern as Human's Fire Pro Wrestling series which also became Super Fire Pro Wrestling once they started coming out on the Super Famicom.
Formation Soccer uses a vertical-scrolling view of the pitch.
The game was designed and released to coincide with the 1990 World Cup event set in Italy.
It features sixteen teams, though only eleven of those actually qualified for the World Cup.
The player can choose between a single game Exhibition mode and a tournament "Human Cup" mode to choose between.
The following sixteen teams could be selected for use in either mode:
Denmark (Denmark did not actually qualify for the 1990 World Cup)
France (France did not actually qualify for the 1990 World Cup)
Poland (Poland did not actually qualify for the 1990 World Cup)
Mexico (Mexico was disqualified during the qualification process)
Japan (Japan did not actually qualify for the 1990 World Cup)
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 for PC Engine 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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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €31.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €5.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €31.39 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine 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 Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 worth?
Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 for PC Engine is currently worth €5.70 loose, €13.11 complete in box, and €31.40 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 rare?
Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90?
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 Formation Soccer: Human Cup '90, loose is €5.70 and CIB is €13.11 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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