Backyard Football 2008
Nintendo Wii · 2007
About this game
Backyard Football 2006 is an NFL-licensed American football game geared towards kids with a cartoon style.
It is the second Backyard Football game for the GBA.
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Game modes include pickup games, exhibition matches, season play, practice games and multiplayer.
There are three difficulty levels and options to toggle power-ups, fatigue and turnovers.
Teams are divided over a Frontyard and a Backyard conference with multiple teams for each one, further divided into four groups: East, North, South and West.
In total there are 32 NFL teams and 19 exclusive backyard teams.
There are multiple environments to choose from along with the weather options sun and rain.
Each player has different statistics based on running, passing, catching, kicking and block/tackle.
Custom characters can be created.
In Exhibition matches the player and the computer take turns selecting a player to build a team.
Matches have optional pre- and post-game commentary through an animated sequence.
Multiplay plays and strategies are supported.
Gameplay is shown through a side-scrolling bird's-eye view from the sideline.
Some actions have a power meter that builds and depletes automatically; the player then has to time carefully to hit at the right moment and determine the power of the action.
The game is in full 3D.
After each important action strategies can be switched.
The game also always offers a recommended play.
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks Backyard Football 2008 for Nintendo Wii 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
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.54 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €7.54 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Backyard Football 2008, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii 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 Backyard Football 2008 worth?
Backyard Football 2008 for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €7.61 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Backyard Football 2008 rare?
Backyard Football 2008 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Backyard Football 2008?
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 Backyard Football 2008 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Backyard Football 2008 is currently worth €7.61 loose, versus €7.54 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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