International Superstar Soccer 64
Also released as Jikkyō J-League Perfect Striker (Nintendo 64)
International Superstar Soccer 64 — frequently asked questions
- Is International Superstar Soccer 64 on Steam?
- No. International Superstar Soccer 64 is not distributed on Steam, so there is no Steam Charts or SteamDB player count for it. Its live popularity is tracked here via Twitch viewership instead.
- What platforms is International Superstar Soccer 64 on?
- International Superstar Soccer 64 is available on Nintendo 64.
- When did International Superstar Soccer 64 release?
- International Superstar Soccer 64 was first released on June 1, 1997.
About International Superstar Soccer 64
Are you ready for the most realistic soccer game the world has ever seen? Get ready for: Incredible, seemless game control; Awesome animation with over 17,000 motion captured animations; Live, intelligent commentary; Every conceivable soccer move from headers to heel passes; Multiple formations to team strategies; Trade & create your own players; 36 International teams with 16 players per team. Everything a soccer fan wants!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Themes
- Non-fiction
- Series
- International Superstar Soccer
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Collector value & authenticity
Nintendo 64 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-22
International Superstar Soccer 64 (1997)
Jikkyō J-League Perfect Striker (1997)
Other releases and variants — International Superstar Soccer 64
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAL release | $4 | $20 | $344 |
| Japanese release (Jikkyo J. League: Perfect Striker) | $3 | $11 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-22.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $12.50 in Jan 2007, $15.00 five years ago, and $20 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | $12.50 | — |
| Jan 2008 | $2.24 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $7.16 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.99 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $5.00 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $3.74 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.64 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.78 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.27 | $10.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.25 | $18.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $7.94 | $13.50 |
| Jan 2018 | $7.99 | $28 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.73 | $25 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.26 | $30 |
| Jan 2021 | $9.74 | $38 |
| Jan 2022 | $16.82 | $45 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.90 | $34 |
| Jan 2024 | $12.99 | $39 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.61 | $39 |
| Jan 2026 | $17.99 | $48 |
| Oct 2026 | $20 | $49 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record — International Superstar Soccer 64
| Territory | Date | Cartridge serial | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 22 August 1997 | NUS-NJPE-USA | NUS-01A-02 |
| Europe / PAL | 1 June 1997 | NUS-NJPP-EUU | — |
| Japan | 20 December 1996 | NUS-NJ3J-JPN | NUS-01A-02 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1997
- Authenticity
- Low
A soccer game that period reviewers ranked above FIFA Soccer 64, and still one of the better third-party sports carts of its year.
This is the Nintendo 64 version of Konami's International Superstar Soccer, made by Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka. Japan got it first, in December 1996, as Jikkyō J.League Perfect Striker, and UK magazines were already covering that import in early 1997 as the preview of the game that became ISS 64. PAL territories followed in mid-1997 and North America in August 1997.
Reviewers loved it. GameSpot praised the analog stick controls, most critics ranked it above FIFA Soccer 64, and Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewer called it the best soccer game on the market. GamePro, one of the few critics with complaints, disliked the music and the fictional players but called it an arcade-style game that ranks high on fun. Next Generation, in February 1998, still described it as Konami's killer app for the N64.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Issue 30 | June 1997 | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Next Generation Issue 32 | August 1997 | 5 out of 5 stars |
“A fantastic N64 debut for football, and April's Europeanization should spell complete satisfaction. Superb.”
“No worries on that front, though, as Perfect Striker delivers fluid graphics and great sound effects with crisp play-by-play announcing.”
“J-League Perfect Striker goes farther than most titles in presenting a fantastic look and feel. Just make sure you have a few friends around to play it, otherwise you’ll tire from 10-3 wins real quick.”
“International Superstar Soccer is easily the best Nintendo 64 sports game, and it really puts FIFA 64 in its rightful place (the bottom).”
Next Generation rated games from one star ("Bad: crucially flawed in design or application") to five ("Revolutionary"); three stars meant "Good: a solid and competitive example of an established game style."
Before you buy
A loose US copy sits about at the library median and the fake risk is low. PAL copies cost far less, loose and complete, so a European cart is a cheap way in if you can use it. Complete US copies cost a few times the loose price.
International Superstar Soccer 64 screenshots
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