NHL 96
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
This release of the NHL series recreates the 1996 ice hockey season with a mix of realistic teams and custom teams, plus new moves and control schemes that match the team members' roles.
Rules can be changed before starting a game in any of the three modes: Exhibition Mode - Plays a single game with any two chosen teams either against the CPU or a friend.
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Season Mode - Allows the player to play any game that takes place during the 1996 season.
The player does not have the freedom to pick any team, only one of the teams that participate in specific games of the season.
Later in the season, there is a bracket-structured playoffs tournament in which eight teams will compete for the Stanley Cup Champions game.
Practice Mode - The player can do tryouts with zero to five players, even a goalie against an opposing team.
There is also an edit mode to create custom ice hockey players cosmetically and allocate 360 edit points across several categories of statistics for both goalies and defenders.
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 NHL 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 NHL 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 | New (sealed) | PAL | €154.63 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €15.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €192.47 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €53.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €124.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €6.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €44.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €124.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL 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 NHL 96 worth?
NHL 96 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €15.02 loose, €14.86 complete in box, and €23.38 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL 96 rare?
NHL 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 NHL 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 NHL 96, loose is €15.02 and CIB is €14.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NHL 96 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL 96 is currently worth €15.02 loose, versus €10.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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