NHL Breakaway 98
Nintendo 64 · 1997
About this game
This ice hockey game has a playbook-based AI system based on the teams' actual playbooks allowing for specific teams to play their actual styles, with variable player size, from big defensemen to small speedy wingers.
There is a total team management system to make trades, improve coaching, create draft picks and send players through training camps, or even send injured athletes for therapy.
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The inclusion of all the marquee players such as Lemieux, Gretzky, Messier, Sakic, Hull, and others is mostly mandatory in sports games.
Also, the hints about how to play each team from NHL player Keith Tkachuk are a useful resource.
About Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 (1996) stuck with cartridges after most competitors moved to CDs, trading longer load times for near-instant game access and durability that's held up well over nearly three decades. N64 cartridges are largely intact and functional today, and while common titles are affordable, several late-release and multiplayer-focused games with smaller print runs have become firmly established as valuable collector pieces.
Gamevaro tracks NHL Breakaway 98 for Nintendo 64 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €101.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €88.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €64.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €13.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €64.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €36.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €101.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €88.23 |
| 2026-07-07 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €87.34 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €10.57 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.79 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €27.08 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.02 |
| 2026-07-07 | New (sealed) | PAL | €105.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL Breakaway 98 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NHL Breakaway 98 worth?
NHL Breakaway 98 for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €10.57 loose, €32.35 complete in box, and €64.55 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL Breakaway 98 rare?
NHL Breakaway 98 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NHL Breakaway 98?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NHL Breakaway 98, loose is €10.57 and CIB is €32.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NHL Breakaway 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL Breakaway 98 is currently worth €10.57 loose, versus €10.02 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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