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1995PlayStation

An early 3D-style EA Sports hockey game with the NHL license, real teams and players, full season and playoff modes, and toggleable fighting and penalties. Great for local head-to-head matches.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 96 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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NBA Live 97

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1996PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about NHL 96: a realistic look, co-op or multiplayer and gameplay over story.

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

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NBA Live 2003

Realistic visuals

A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.

FIFA Soccer 06

Co-op or multiplayer

A classic entry in the FIFA football series with more responsive players and a reworked first touch system that makes freestyle moves and placed passes easier. It shines most in local multiplayer matches against friends.

FIFA Soccer 07

Co-op or multiplayer

EA Canada's football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends. As the last entry on GameCube and Xbox, it also marks the shift to the next console generation.

ISS Pro Evolution

Realistic visuals

A classic Konami football sim for the PlayStation with a rebuilt engine, new animations, club teams for the first time and a deep player editor. Its fluid play shines especially in head-to-head matches with friends on one console.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Co-op or multiplayer

Konami's football simulation known for its realistic feel and tactical passing play. Leagues and cups are fun, but the real draw is head-to-head matches against friends and online.

FIFA Soccer 2003

Realistic visuals

A classic 2002 EA football sim with improved ball control, new player animations and Freestyle Control for feints and one-touch passes. Licensed clubs, stadiums and authentic chants give it matchday atmosphere.

NHL 2002

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 EA Sports ice hockey game with the NHL license, Mario Lemieux on the cover, and the series' first appearance on Xbox.

FIFA Soccer 97

Realistic visuals

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 entry in the FIFA series that adds pass power bars and trims dribbling for a tougher game. It is best enjoyed through leagues, tournaments and matches against friends on the same machine.

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