Product Overview
- Product Name: FIFA Soccer 96
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: FIFA Soccer 96 cartridge for Super Nintendo is in Very Good condition with a clean label and solid overall presentation; tested and working properly with battery-backed saves functioning as expected. A dependable cart ready to kick off another 16-bit season.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
The roar of the crowd and the flash of stadium lights set the stage in FIFA Soccer 96, bringing international competition to life on the Super Nintendo console. From threading precision through-balls into the box to unleashing long-range strikes past diving keepers, every match captures the tempo and tension of real-world soccer. The overhead broadcast-style view keeps formations readable while rewarding sharp positioning, letting you control the pace whether you’re building patiently from midfield or pressing hard for a late equalizer.
Released in 1995 by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label, this soccer game for Super Nintendo expanded the series with officially licensed international teams and real player names from leagues around the globe. As a FIFA Soccer 96 Super Nintendo game, it blended approachable controls with strategic depth through adjustable formations and tactics. For retro sports fans, it remains a defining 16-bit entry in the long-running FIFA franchise and a standout physical release for a well-rounded Super NES library.
Gameplay Features
- Overhead broadcast-style camera delivers clear field vision and smarter passing lanes
- Licensed national squads like Brazil, Germany, and the USA feature real player names
- Adjustable formations and tactical settings shape defensive lines and attacking runs
- Refined ball physics and momentum-based movement increase tactical control
- Tournament and exhibition modes recreate international cup-style competition
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
FIFA Soccer 96 represented a major mid-1990s leap for the franchise by expanding official licensing agreements and refining on-field realism compared to earlier 16-bit entries. Arriving during the height of the 16-bit sports boom, it reflected Electronic Arts’ commitment to authentic presentation, helping cement the FIFA name as an annual soccer staple well before its dominance on later PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Its use of real international teams and recognizable player names was a standout feature for the Super NES era.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Soccer
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: EA Sports
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 014633075731
- SKU: 18679
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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