FIFA Soccer 97
FIFA Soccer 97 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is FIFA Soccer 97 on?
- FIFA Soccer 97 was released on PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Saturn.
- When did FIFA Soccer 97 release?
- FIFA Soccer 97 was first released on November 16, 1996.
About FIFA Soccer 97
This iteration of the FIFA lineage includes commentary from John Motson with summaries from Andy Gray, with the between-match sections covered by Des Lynam. All player moves are from David Ginola using the MotionBlending technology. Full interactive replays are included. You can play a league or cup tournament, and practice your skills before playing. The game can be tailored to action or simulation style, with fouls, injuries and offsides available to toggle on or off. This version also includes a 6 vs 6 indoor play mode, and various multiplayer options
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, PlayStation, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Saturn
- Developer
- EA Canada
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts Victor
- 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 | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1996 | $13 | $26 | — | Low |
Also released on: PC (Microsoft Windows) · DOS · PlayStation · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Game Boy · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Saturn. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $5 | $7 | $66 |
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 month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once 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 $2.75 in Oct 2007, $10.00 five years ago, and $12.99 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $7.95 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.95 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $12.45 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $5.71 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $5.00 | $11.95 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.89 | $5.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $4.93 | $11.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.95 | $17.98 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.90 | $11.96 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.08 | $9.27 |
| Jan 2020 | $6.78 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.90 | $16.99 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.00 | $18.83 |
| Jan 2023 | $12.75 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2024 | $10.50 | $19.96 |
| Jan 2025 | $10.03 | $23 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.99 | $23 |
| Oct 2026 | $12.99 | $26 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | November 1996 | 014633077483 |
| Europe / PAL | 22 November 1996 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1996
- Authenticity
- Low
A competent but unremarkable late Genesis FIFA, and a cheap cart.
FIFA Soccer 97 is EA Sports' fourth FIFA game, sold in Europe as FIFA 97, and the Genesis version came out in North America in November 1996 and in Europe on 22 November 1996. It is the Genesis game, not the PlayStation or PC versions, and this page is about the cartridge.
GamePro reviewed the Genesis and Super NES versions with two different critics.
What the press said at the time
“While the indoor arena in FIFA ’97 Gold Edition goes some way towards this, the basic options and gameplay on offer are no different from anything we’ve seen before.”
“FIFA newcomers — buy now. This game sets a new Gold standard. FIFA regulars — rent first to see if the changes warrant a purchase.”
Also on other platforms
Windows · MS-DOS · Game Boy · Super NES · PlayStation · Sega Saturn
- PlayStation. Next Generation called the PlayStation version the most disappointing EA Sports game in years, citing slow pace and poor control.
- Windows. The computer version earned a Gold sales award from the VUD in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Sega Saturn. The Saturn version followed in 1997, after the other versions of 1996.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits about at the middle. The European cart usually costs much less than the US one. The cart saves to a battery inside it, so test that a save holds; a replaced battery is a normal repair, not a sign of a fake. Sega Retro lists it as working with EA's 4 Way Play. EA's 4 Way Play and Sega's first Team Player do not run each other's games, while Sega's later Team Player (MK-1647) runs both in its EXTRA mode.
FIFA Soccer 97 screenshots
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