NHL 97
Sega Genesis · 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €435.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €12.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €71.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €64.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €41.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €64.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €71.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €41.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.36 |
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 Sega Genesis is currently worth €12.85 loose, €28.40 complete in box, and €37.98 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 €12.85 and CIB is €28.40 — 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 €12.85 loose, versus €11.36 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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