Games Released on Friday, August 9, 1996
23 games were released on Friday, August 9, 1996, with Sega Saturn seeing the most titles. Harvest Moon was the most popular release of the day.
Top Platform
Sega Saturn
New Releases
23
Top Release
Harvest Moon
Most popular release on this day
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Super Famicom.
In North America on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System
In Europe on Thursday, January 29, 1998 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System
In Australia, Europe on Friday, January 4, 2008 for Wii
In North America on Monday, February 11, 2008 for Wii
In Europe, North America on Thursday, August 1, 2013 for Wii U
August 9, 1996Sonic CD
Sonic CD released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
In Japan on Thursday, September 23, 1993 for Sega CD
In Europe on Monday, October 18, 1993 for Sega CD
In North America on Tuesday, November 23, 1993 for Sega CD
In North America on Thursday, September 26, 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In Europe on Thursday, October 3, 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
World Heroes Perfect
World Heroes Perfect released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
Worldwide on Thursday, May 25, 1995 for Arcade, Neo Geo AES, and Neo Geo MVS
In Japan, North America on Friday, July 21, 1995 for Neo Geo CD
In Japan on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 for Wii
In North America on Thursday, July 26, 2012 for Wii
In Europe on Thursday, October 18, 2012 for Wii
In Europe on Friday, March 3, 2017 for Nintendo Switch
In North America on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 for Nintendo Switch
Worldwide on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 for iOS
May 25, 1995Street Fighter Alpha 2
Street Fighter Alpha 2 released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PlayStation.
In North America on Monday, September 30, 1996 for PlayStation
In Europe on Friday, December 6, 1996 for PlayStation
In North America on Saturday, November 1, 1997 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In Japan on Thursday, March 12, 1998 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In Europe on Thursday, December 31, 1998 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In North America on Thursday, June 4, 2009 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita
In Europe on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 for PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Portable
August 9, 1996Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean
Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In North America on Thursday, July 24, 1997 for Sega Saturn
August 9, 1996Tokyo Highway Battle
Tokyo Highway Battle released in North America on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PlayStation.
In Japan on Friday, May 3, 1996 for PlayStation
In Europe on Friday, June 27, 1997 for PlayStation
May 3, 1996Project: Horned Owl
Project: Horned Owl released in North America on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PlayStation.
In Japan on Friday, December 29, 1995 for PlayStation
December 29, 1995WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game
WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In North America on Wednesday, October 18, 1995 for PlayStation
In Europe on Wednesday, November 1, 1995 for PlayStation
In North America, Australia, Europe on Sunday, December 31, 1995 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Sega 32X, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Arcade
In Japan on Friday, January 26, 1996 for PlayStation
In Japan on Friday, March 1, 1996 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System
In North America on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 for Sega Saturn
Worldwide on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
October 18, 1995Cyber Doll
Cyber Doll released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard
Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In Japan on Friday, March 22, 1996 for PC-9800 Series
March 22, 1996Slam 'n Jam '96 Featuring Magic & Kareem
Slam 'n Jam '96 Featuring Magic & Kareem released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn and PlayStation.
In North America on Thursday, February 1, 1996 for PlayStation
In Europe, Brazil, North America on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 for PlayStation and Sega Saturn
In Europe, North America on Wednesday, December 31, 1997 for DOS
February 1, 1996Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Akuma Zensho
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Akuma Zensho released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In Japan on Friday, April 26, 1996 for Sega Saturn
April 26, 1996Battle Arena Toshinden 2 Plus
Battle Arena Toshinden 2 Plus released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PlayStation. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Girigiri Telephone Call
Girigiri Telephone Call released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PC-9800 Series and DOS. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Akazukin Cha-cha
Akazukin Cha-cha released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Super Famicom. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Shingata Kururin Pa!
Shingata Kururin Pa! released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In Japan on Friday, July 26, 1996 for PlayStation
July 26, 1996Doukyuusei 2
Doukyuusei 2 released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PC-FX.
In Japan on Tuesday, January 31, 1995 for PC-9800 Series
In Japan on Wednesday, February 1, 1995 for FM Towns
In Japan on Sunday, December 31, 1995 for DOS
In Japan on Saturday, February 1, 1997 for Super Famicom
In Japan on Friday, July 11, 1997 for Sega Saturn
In Japan on Tuesday, July 29, 1997 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In Japan on Thursday, August 7, 1997 for PlayStation
In China on Friday, August 29, 1997 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In Korea on Saturday, August 1, 1998 for DOS
In China on Thursday, December 31, 1998 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
January 31, 1995Nanatsu no Hikan
Nanatsu no Hikan released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for PlayStation.
In Japan on Friday, April 5, 1996 for Sega Saturn
In Japan on Tuesday, December 31, 1996 for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Mac
April 5, 1996Nightruth #01: Yami no Tobira
Nightruth #01: Yami no Tobira released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In Japan on Friday, November 1, 1996 for PlayStation
August 9, 1996Super Power League 4
Super Power League 4 released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Super Famicom. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Death Crimson
Death Crimson released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Doukyuu-sei
Doukyuu-sei released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Saturn.
In Japan on Thursday, December 17, 1992 for PC-9800 Series and DOS
In Japan on Wednesday, February 10, 1993 for Sharp X68000
In Japan on Thursday, March 25, 1993 for FM Towns
In Japan on Thursday, November 23, 1995 for Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD
In Korea on Thursday, February 1, 1996 for DOS
In Japan on Friday, August 27, 1999 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
In China on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 for PC (Microsoft Windows)
December 17, 1992Momotaro Collection
Momotaro Collection released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Game Boy. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Tokimeki Party
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Tokimeki Party released in Japan on Friday, August 9, 1996 for Sega Pico. This is the only known release date for this game.
August 9, 1996