Namco Soccer Prime Goal
PlayStation · 1996
About this game
J-League Prime Goal EX is one of the first football games in Sony's console, following previous appearances in the SNES, Prime Goal is a straightforward action game with simple arcade controls.
While the Japanese version features all 14 J-League teams and fully licensed players, the European version features the same number of national teams with fictional players, all from Europe.
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Game modes include friendly match, league and cup knockout modes, as well as an all-star game where the player chooses his stars from the best in the selected zone.
Graphically, the game uses a polygonal playing field, while players are represented using sprites, and gameplay features a combination of the face buttons to perform actions (passing, lobbing, shooting, tackling and so on) with shoulder buttons to add swerve to the ball, change team tactics on the fly or pushing the camera backwards to find an open team mate.
While gameplay is fast and simple, it has three quirks: first, unlike most modern offerings, the AI does not set up the target players for passes and crosses, making the player control the target player as soon as the ball is released in order to place them in the best position to complete the play, and also unlike most other games, the players are able to run freely off-bounds, allowing the player to capture a free ball close to the touchlines without risking touching it for a throw-in.
The final main gameplay feature can be seen when the ball carrier faces a defender, as the camera quickly changes to behind the forward, as he tries to trick the defender into going the wrong way as the defender tries to steal the ball by predicting where will the forward move, with the winner of the challenge being able to run a few meters unopposed.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Namco Soccer Prime Goal for PlayStation 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
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €111.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €39.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €15.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €101.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €111.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €15.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €39.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €101.44 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €10.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €100.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €15.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €110.06 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €6.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €38.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | PAL | €6.55 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €15.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €110.06 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €100.05 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.66 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €38.62 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | PAL | €6.56 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €100.29 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €15.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €110.31 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | PAL | €38.71 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Namco Soccer Prime Goal 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 Namco Soccer Prime Goal worth?
Namco Soccer Prime Goal for PlayStation is currently worth €10.04 loose, €39.10 complete in box, and €101.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Namco Soccer Prime Goal rare?
Namco Soccer Prime Goal 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 Namco Soccer Prime Goal?
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 Namco Soccer Prime Goal, loose is €10.04 and CIB is €39.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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