FIFA 96
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
The game that started the best-selling series licensed by football's world governing body, this first installment in the long running series used a dimetric (colloquially known as "isometric") viewpoint, previously unusual in football games but quickly imitated by several titles.
The televisual presentation, one of the unique points of the early EA Sports titles, with hosts introducing the matches, was another thing making the game stand out from a market dominated by Sensible Soccer and Kick Off games.
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Based on international teams (with fictional player names), their abilities in each skill area rated out of 10 to give the player an overall impression of how good they are.
The options available follow the standard set: fouls and offsides can be toggled on and off, the match length can be set, and if the timer operates continuously, or only while the ball is in play.
Gameplay privileges quick runs, short passes and blistering shots outside the penalty box, and set pieces are controlled by moving a box into the target area for the ball, and then passed, lobbed or kicked directly.
On the tactical side, formations can be selected, with 5 different strategies also available (although not all of these combinations make sense) as can the team Coverage - the areas which defenders, midfielders and strikers cover.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks FIFA 96 for Sega Genesis 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 FIFA 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 GEN release dates back to 1995.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €428.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €428.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €425.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €425.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.90 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €426.63 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
FIFA 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 FIFA 96 worth?
FIFA 96 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €15.30 loose, €13.06 complete in box, and €21.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is FIFA 96 rare?
FIFA 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 FIFA 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 FIFA 96, loose is €15.30 and CIB is €13.06 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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