FIFA Soccer 96
FIFA Soccer 96 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is FIFA Soccer 96 on?
- FIFA Soccer 96 was released on DOS, PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega 32X, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Saturn, Sega Game Gear.
- When did FIFA Soccer 96 release?
- FIFA Soccer 96 was first released on September 30, 1995.
About FIFA Soccer 96
FIFA Soccer 96 is an entry to the FIFA series of video games, and was developed by Extended Play Productions and published by Electronic Arts. Though it was not the first FIFA game (both FIFA Soccer '95 and FIFA International Soccer had come before it), FIFA 96 is often considered the first truly successful FIFA game, and opened the doors to annual sequels that continue to this day. It was released for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega 32X and Sega Game Gear, with a different version of the game being released on the Sega Saturn.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- DOS, PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega 32X, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Saturn, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Extended Play Productions
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Themes
- Non-fiction
- Series
- FIFA
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1995 | $8 | $16 | $58 | — | Low |
| Sega 32XDetails ↓ | 1995 | $48 | $190 | $803 | 77 % | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($8).
Also released on: DOS · PlayStation · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Game Boy · Sega Saturn · Sega Game Gear. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $3 | $8 | $20 |
What it needs to play
- Some modesSave battery (inside the cartridge) — saves to memory kept alive by a battery inside the cartridge; if that battery has died, saves are lost (MAME cartridge records).
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about 4 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $1.00 in Oct 2007, $3.00 five years ago, and $8.00 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.95 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $4.99 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $1.50 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.05 | $6.00 |
| Jan 2015 | $3.67 | $7.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.97 | $3.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $3.99 | $10.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.47 | $7.25 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.97 | $8.24 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.16 | $8.75 |
| Jan 2022 | $6.99 | $12.66 |
| Jan 2023 | $6.99 | $11.00 |
| Jan 2024 | $6.58 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2025 | $5.09 | $12.35 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.68 | $13.63 |
| Oct 2026 | $8.00 | $16.10 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | November 1995 | 014633075793 |
| Europe / PAL | 10 November 1995 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A well-reviewed 16-bit FIFA that is cheap to pick up, especially the European cart.
On the Genesis, FIFA Soccer 96 was developed by Extended Play Productions and published by EA Sports, and came out in North America in November 1995 and in Europe on 10 November 1995. The 16-bit versions use the FIFA 95 engine, and this was the first FIFA to carry real player names.
Next Generation judged that the Genesis version continued the series' habit of improving each year, praising the real leagues and players, and called it the best 16-bit soccer game available. GamePro said the Genesis version had smoother, more realistic graphics than the previous FIFA, with added modes and features.
What the press said at the time
“If you’re into soccer and you're in the market for a Genesis sim, look no further than FIFA Soccer '96.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Unlike the 3D Saturn, PlayStation, 32X and DOS versions, the Genesis and Super NES editions used the FIFA 95 engine.
Also on other platforms
Super NES · PlayStation · Game Boy · Sega Saturn · 32X · Game Gear · MS-DOS
- Sega Saturn. Electronic Gaming Monthly's two sports reviewers each gave the Saturn version 8 out of 10, praising the camera angles and commentary.
- MS-DOS. Computer Game Review gave the MS-DOS version a Platinum Triad score.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle. The European cart usually costs far less than the US one, loose or complete. The cartridge keeps some data in a battery inside it, so check that saves hold; a replaced battery is a normal repair, not a sign of a fake. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a year
- Complete: about 6 times a year
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $121 in Jan 2021, $116 five years ago, and $48 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | $121 | $266 |
| Jan 2022 | $104 | $126 |
| Jan 2023 | $55 | $121 |
| Jan 2024 | $69 | $126 |
| Jan 2025 | $59 | $128 |
| Jan 2026 | $50 | $151 |
| Nov 2026 | $48 | $190 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | November 1995 | T-5002B-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega 32X version
A Europe-only 32X soccer game with 3D graphics that Genesis owners never saw, and the cheaper of the two games Europe got without North America.
The 32X version came out only in Europe, in November 1995, and is the 3D one: the 32X, Saturn, PlayStation and DOS editions use real-time 3D graphics in a "Virtual Stadium", while the Genesis and Super NES versions run on the older FIFA 95 engine. Extended Play Productions and Probe Entertainment developed this cartridge and EA Sports published it.
That makes it a different game from the Genesis edition rather than a touch-up of it.
How it was made
Extended Play Productions and Probe Entertainment developed it for EA Sports.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 56 | April 1996 | 77 % |
“Despite everything, FIFA 96 is still the best footy game on die 32X. but this is down to the sad state of the machine rather than anything good in the game.”
“From what we've seen of the screenshots, this is going to be one heck of a playable game”
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Super NES · PlayStation · Game Boy · Sega Saturn · Game Gear · MS-DOS
Before you buy
The cartridge needs European (PAL) hardware: a PAL 32X on a PAL Mega Drive. Among the Europe-only games it is the cheaper of the pair, and complete copies cost a good deal more than loose ones. Copies sell infrequently, so be ready to wait for a clean example with its box.
FIFA Soccer 96 screenshots
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