NHL 97
PlayStation · 1996
About this game
1997 edition of EA's NHL sport simulation series.
Improvements in this edition come mostly in the graphical arena, with a refined version of the "virtual stadium" system that adds new camera angles (including the classical top-down one strangely missing from NHL 96), and polygonal players instead of the bitmap-based ones with motion-captured animations.
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Other extras include multiplayer support for up to 8 players through network or Gravis's GrIP system, the option to create new players and trade them around, and the usual amount of EA sports licensed multimedia flair, including an interesting "Goalie Mask Viewer" which lets you observe the elaboratedly decorated helmets of 30 goalies.
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 NHL 97 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
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €51.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €0.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €79.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €79.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €51.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €0.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL 97 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 97 worth?
NHL 97 for PlayStation is currently worth €10.57 loose, €10.31 complete in box, and €46.40 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL 97 rare?
NHL 97 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 97?
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 97, loose is €10.57 and CIB is €10.31 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NHL 97 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL 97 is currently worth €10.57 loose, versus €6.36 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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