Madden NFL '96 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Madden NFL '96

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–5 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Madden NFL '96 is a sports game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the SNES you can also try Madden NFL '94, Madden NFL 97 and John Madden Football '93. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). Electronic Arts also made Zico Soccer, Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City and Tactical Soccer for the SNES.

Madden NFL '96 supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Madden NFL '96 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Madden NFL '96 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Madden NFL '96 cheats & codes

44 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Time (Use 2-Player Mode Only)C2D2-8F0D
Start With 5 Downs Each PosessionDD65-E7A7
Start With 3 Downs Each PosessionD765-E7A7
Start With 2 Downs Each PosessionD465-E7A7
Start With 1 Down Each PosessionDF65-E7A7
Infinite DownsC26A-8767

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Madden NFL '96 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Madden NFL '96 FAQ

When did Madden NFL '96 come out on the SNES?

Madden NFL '96 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made Madden NFL '96?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Madden NFL '96 multiplayer?

Yes. Madden NFL '96 supports up to 5 players.

How long does Madden NFL '96 take to play?

As a sports game, Madden NFL '96 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Madden NFL '96 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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