Product Overview
- Product Name: FIFA International Soccer
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Very good copy of FIFA International Soccer for Nintendo Game Boy with the original instruction manual and dust cover included; cartridge is clean and fully tested for reliable play. A well-presented example that fits nicely in any Game Boy collection.
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What's Included
- Game Boy Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: Yes
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
The roar of the crowd, the race toward goal, and the pressure of the final minute come alive in FIFA International Soccer on the Nintendo Game Boy handheld. This portable soccer showdown captures the rhythm of the world’s most popular sport with quick passes, well-timed tackles, and dramatic goal-scoring moments. Players move the ball upfield through tight defenses, searching for the perfect opening to strike. The overhead field view keeps the action easy to follow while every possession becomes a test of positioning, timing, and quick decision-making.
Released in 1995, this soccer game for Nintendo Game Boy delivers a streamlined version of the global football experience that fans of the sport can enjoy anywhere. Developed by Probe Entertainment Limited and published by Malibu Games, the title focuses on accessible controls and fast-moving matches that reward smart passing and well-placed shots on goal. As part of the long-running FIFA series, it represents one of the early handheld entries that brought the franchise’s competitive spirit to Nintendo’s portable system and remains a recognizable addition to many retro sports game libraries.
Gameplay Features
- Overhead field perspective makes it easy to track player movement and set up quick passes toward goal.
- Simple passing, shooting, and tackling controls keep matches fast while rewarding good timing and positioning.
- International team selection lets players compete with national squads inspired by global football powerhouses.
- Strategic midfield play encourages building attacks through careful ball control and smart passing lanes.
- Quick matches deliver arcade-style soccer action ideal for portable play sessions on the Game Boy.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
FIFA International Soccer arrived during the mid-1990s expansion of the FIFA franchise, a period when Electronic Arts’ soccer series was rapidly becoming a global sports gaming brand. The Game Boy version was developed by Probe Entertainment Limited, a studio known for adapting console hits to handheld systems during the era. While simplified for portable play, the release helped extend the reach of the FIFA series beyond home consoles and into Nintendo’s hugely popular handheld gaming ecosystem.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Soccer
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Malibu Games
- Developer: Probe Entertainment Limited
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 758739220106
- SKU: 46434
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy System (Original Game Boy)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Original Game Boy cartridges also play on: Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *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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