NBA Live 96
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
As with all games in the NBA Live series you can draft, trade and edit players.
Play a full season, exhibition or just the playoffs. 96 includes 29 teams including the expansion Toronto and Vancouver teams.
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 NBA Live 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 NBA Live 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €594.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €13.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €53.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €139.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €62.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €53.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €16.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €6.04 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 96 worth?
NBA Live 96 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €13.37 loose, €16.44 complete in box, and €48.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Live 96 rare?
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 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 NBA Live 96, loose is €13.37 and CIB is €16.44 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Live 96 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Live 96 is currently worth €13.37 loose, versus €9.08 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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