NHL Powerplay '96
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
An early competitor to the EA Sports NHL series , NHL Powerplay '96 features motion-captured players, an NHL Player’s Association license, a variety of managerial options, and the ability to play seasons and tournaments.
It is the first NHL game to include a World Tournament mode in which the NHL players can compete against each other on their respective national teams.
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In a time where developers tried to get the most from 32-bit consoles, leading to the "unlimited camera angles" blurb on many games, NHL Powerplay stuck with the one most people used, the overhead "behind the goal" view, popularized by EA's NHL series - and it was one of first full 3D sports games on the market.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks NHL Powerplay '96 for Sega Saturn 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.18 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €27.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €29.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €29.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €27.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NHL Powerplay '96, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
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 Powerplay '96 worth?
NHL Powerplay '96 for Sega Saturn is currently worth €21.18 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL Powerplay '96 rare?
NHL Powerplay '96 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NHL Powerplay '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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is NHL Powerplay '96 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL Powerplay '96 is currently worth €21.18 loose, versus €17.51 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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