NHL PowerPlay '96 (PS1): PSA Pop Report & Prices
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PSA has graded 2 NHL PowerPlay ‘96 PlayStation copies on record — 2 sealed. This page is the per-game pop + price + grading reference for NHL PowerPlay ‘96 on PlayStation — updated weekly from PSA’s official population data and PriceCharting’s market catalog.
Quick Facts
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Title: NHL PowerPlay ‘96
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Console: PlayStation
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Variants tracked by PSA: 1
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Total PSA-graded copies: 2 (Loose: 0 · CIB: 0 · Sealed: 2)
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PriceCharting market data: not yet matched
PSA Pop by Condition
PSA tracks NHL PowerPlay ‘96 populations independently for loose carts, complete-in-box (CIB), and factory-sealed copies — collectors price each condition separately because rarity and demand diverge sharply. Tables below show the grade-tier breakdown per condition, aggregated across 1 variant PSA recognizes for this title.
Loose Cartridge
PSA hasn’t graded any loose copies of NHL PowerPlay ‘96 for PlayStation yet.
Complete in Box (CIB)
PSA hasn’t graded any cib copies of NHL PowerPlay ‘96 for PlayStation yet.
Factory Sealed
Total graded: 2
Sealed summary by variant:
| Variant | Total Pop | Top Numeric Grade | Best Seal Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in USA | 2 | 9.6 | A+ |
Factory Sealed Grade × Seal Matrix
Rows show PSA numeric grades. Columns show seal grades. Cell values are PSA population counts. Aggregated across all variants. Top observed grade: 9.6 (PSA scale extends to 10).
| Grade | A+ | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 9.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 9.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 2 |
Current Market Prices
PriceCharting hasn’t matched a catalog entry for NHL PowerPlay ‘96 on PlayStation yet — typically a sign of very-low-circulation regional editions or a variant PSA tracks but the wider market hasn’t indexed. Use the eBay sold-comps links below to check recent transactions directly.
Heritage Graded Sales
Heritage Auctions sold results below are real auction transactions for NHL PowerPlay ‘96 on PlayStation. They complement the PriceCharting loose / CIB / sealed benchmarks above; they are not estimates and they are not blended into PriceCharting’s ungraded market prices.
Summary rows are title-level Heritage sale signals, sorted by format, recency, and realized-price signal. PSA production variants can price differently, so the sale records keep Heritage’s own variant notes visible instead of pretending every auction lot maps cleanly to a PSA variant row.
High-grade games can trade years apart, so older auction records stay visible; treat the latest-sale date as part of the comp, not just the dollar amount.
| Format | Grade | Sale signal | Latest sale | Comps |
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| Factory sealed (Sony Security Label) | WATA 9.6 A+ | Last sale $127 | Aug 30, 2022 | 1 |
| Factory sealed | WATA 9.0 A+ | Last sale $45 | Mar 21, 2023 | 1 |
Sale records:
| Date | Sold For | Grader / Grade | Format | Variant Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2023 | $45 | WATA 9.0 A+ | Factory sealed | — | Lot 312312-68172 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $127 | WATA 9.6 A+ | Factory sealed | Sony Security Label | Lot 312235-70136 |
Listings
Each link below opens an eBay search filtered to that condition, scoped to NHL PowerPlay ‘96 on PlayStation. “Sold” pulls completed/sold listings (use this for price research). “Listings” pulls current active listings (use this to find a copy to buy).
Why NHL PowerPlay ‘96 Matters for Grading
PSA has graded only 2 copies of NHL PowerPlay ‘96 for PlayStation across all conditions — a tiny population that puts collectors who own a graded copy in a roster of fewer than 7 known holders. Notable: every graded copy is in the sealed condition — collectors clearly favor that condition tier for this title, and the other conditions are either ungraded territory or grade-and-flip opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NHL PowerPlay ‘96 PlayStation worth grading?
Strong yes for clean copies. With only 2 graded copies on record, NHL PowerPlay ‘96 is squarely in the rare-population tier for PlayStation — and PSA grading adds meaningful provenance on titles with this little supply. Grade-and-hold is the play; flipping mid-grade copies thins margins fast.
How rare is a graded sealed copy of NHL PowerPlay ‘96?
PSA tracks 2 graded sealed copies of NHL PowerPlay ‘96 for PlayStation. The grade-tier breakdown above shows how those split across PSA’s numeric grades — top-grade copies (9.4+) are the scarcest and typically command the strongest premiums.
Should I buy a graded or raw copy of NHL PowerPlay ‘96?
Depends on your goal. Graded copies cost more upfront but come with PSA’s authenticity + condition guarantee — the right move for buy-and-hold collectors. Raw copies are cheaper but require condition assessment yourself, and the grading lottery means a $50 raw cart can come back as a $25 PSA 7 OR a $200 PSA 9.4. Use the per-condition pop and price data above to calculate expected value before you commit.
Why does PSA track multiple variants of NHL PowerPlay ‘96?
PSA’s database currently shows one tracked variant for NHL PowerPlay ‘96 on PlayStation. That doesn’t mean only one variant exists — production codes that haven’t been submitted yet won’t appear on the census. Check the back of your cartridge for production-location markings (“Made in Japan”, “Made in Mexico”) and the box for ESRB-rating placement to identify your specific variant.
Sources
Pop counts pulled weekly from PSA Video Games population data. Prices from PriceCharting. PSA acquired WATA in July 2021 and completed the rebrand to PSA Video Games on October 20, 2025. PSA Video Games population data is the continuation of WATA’s population history. Heritage graded-sale comps come from Heritage Auctions sold archive lot pages linked in the sale-record table.
Related Resources
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PlayStation Game Library — every variant PSA tracks for this console, with pop + price per condition tier (loose, CIB, sealed).
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Retro Video Game Collecting — pillar with broader strategy, market dynamics, and grading economics.