Product Overview
- Product Name: NHL Stanley Cup
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Good-condition NHL Stanley Cup cartridge for Super Nintendo with label intact and the shell showing solid, good presentation; tested and working with save battery verified. A dependable cart ready to chase another 16-bit championship.
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 ice is slick, the crowd is restless, and the chase for hockey’s ultimate prize begins in NHL Stanley Cup on the Super Nintendo console. From crisp breakout passes to last-second slap shots at the blue line, this fast-paced sports title captures the rhythm of early ’90s NHL action. The overhead rink perspective keeps every lane visible, encouraging smart positioning and quick puck movement as you push through physical matchups and high-pressure scoring chances.
Released in 1993 by Nintendo and developed by Sculptured Software, the game stood apart with official NHL team names and logos while delivering a distinctly 16-bit presentation style. For fans searching out classic SNES hockey games, it offers accessible controls balanced with strategic depth through line management and momentum shifts. As an early licensed hockey experience on the Super Nintendo system, it remains a noteworthy cartridge release from the console’s formative sports era.
Gameplay Features
- Overhead rink view supports precise passing lanes and defensive positioning
- Official NHL teams and logos bring authentic early ’90s league identity
- Manual line changes influence stamina management and on-ice matchups
- Body checks and slap shots create physical, high-impact scoring plays
- Full Stanley Cup Playoff mode recreates multi-game postseason battles
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
NHL Stanley Cup debuted in 1993 as one of the earliest officially licensed NHL titles on the Super Nintendo, arriving before Electronic Arts’ hockey series dominated the platform. Developed by Sculptured Software, a studio known for several SNES sports adaptations, it represented Nintendo’s effort to bring authentic league branding to its 16-bit system. Its use of real team names and logos marked an important step in the evolution of licensed sports games on home consoles.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Sports
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Sculptured Software
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 045496830250
- SKU: 13822
- 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.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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