Sports Connection
Nintendo Wii U · 2012
About this game
ESPN Sports Connection lets family and friends connect and play the most popular sports from a new perspective.
Developed specifically for Nintendo's Wii U system to take full advantage of its unique tablet controller, the game lets gamers play solo, team up in co-op to experience new gameplay possibilities, or compete in multiplayer challenges in events that cross six popular sports: soccer, football, baseball, tennis, golf, and karting.
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 Sports Connection 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €14.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €16.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €14.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €5.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €14.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.94 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €15.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €13.99 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €6.01 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.98 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.93 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.74 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €5.40 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.05 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €14.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €15.41 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sports Connection 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 Sports Connection worth?
Sports Connection for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €11.55 loose, €7.99 complete in box, and €14.80 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sports Connection rare?
Sports Connection 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 Sports Connection?
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 Sports Connection, loose is €11.55 and CIB is €7.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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