NBA Live 97
Sega Genesis · 1996
About this game
NBA Live 97 is a basketball game with an emphasis on realism.
You can choose from all of the NBA teams, create a team with players you create yourself, or choose a team formed by the All-Star players of the east or West coasts.
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When you create a player yourself you can customize the player to a high degree.
There are over 60 offensive and 10 defensive set-ups.
Match options include an exhibition match, a whole season or the playoffs.
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 97 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.98 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.08 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.08 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €57.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €8.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €57.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €20.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 97 worth?
NBA Live 97 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €10.59 loose, €20.85 complete in box, and €52.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Live 97 rare?
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 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 NBA Live 97, loose is €10.59 and CIB is €20.85 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Live 97 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Live 97 is currently worth €10.59 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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