Nintendo World Cup
Nintendo Wii U · 1990
About this game
This soccer game was made at the time when Nintendo introduced their four player adapter, and was probably made for the four playing purpose.
This is shown clearly when you choose to play 2 or more players.
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Then you can choose between many different ground layers, like ice, grass and stone, which adds to the replayability.
When you play a one player game you play the world cup as one of the top soccer countries of that time, and you meet countries in a fixed order.
Cameroon in the first match and the final is against West Germany.
In an old-school fashion you lose when you play a draw, there's no extra time whatsoever.
In the game you always steer only one character, which you choose before the match starts.
You can then give simple orders to you team-mates, like pass, tackle and shoot.
Your moves are also limited to these moves.
The game is totally lawless, so feel free to make elbow tackles without a wink from the referee.
Probably it was made this way to be funnier to play against friends.
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks Nintendo World Cup for Nintendo Wii U 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.22 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Nintendo World Cup, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U 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 Nintendo World Cup worth?
Nintendo World Cup for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €8.22 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Nintendo World Cup rare?
Nintendo World Cup has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Nintendo World Cup?
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 Nintendo World Cup worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Nintendo World Cup is currently worth €8.22 loose, versus €9.13 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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