Fifa world cup 98
PlayStation · 1970
About this game
The game that started the best-selling series licensed by football's world governing body, this first installment in the long running series used a dimetric (colloquially known as "isometric") viewpoint, previously unusual in football games but quickly imitated by several titles.
The televisual presentation, one of the unique points of the early EA Sports titles, with hosts introducing the matches, was another thing making the game stand out from a market dominated by Sensible Soccer and Kick Off games.
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Based on international teams (with fictional player names), their abilities in each skill area rated out of 10 to give the player an overall impression of how good they are.
The options available follow the standard set: fouls and offsides can be toggled on and off, the match length can be set, and if the timer operates continuously, or only while the ball is in play.
Gameplay privileges quick runs, short passes and blistering shots outside the penalty box, and set pieces are controlled by moving a box into the target area for the ball, and then passed, lobbed or kicked directly.
On the tactical side, formations can be selected, with 5 different strategies also available (although not all of these combinations make sense) as can the team Coverage - the areas which defenders, midfielders and strikers cover.
About PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks Fifa world cup 98 for PlayStation 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €10.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €10.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.10 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.10 |
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €23.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €10.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.50 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.77 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.35 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.96 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.99 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.49 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €6.61 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.91 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €28.24 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.48 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.67 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.96 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Fifa world cup 98, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
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 Fifa world cup 98 worth?
Fifa world cup 98 for PlayStation is currently worth €23.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Fifa world cup 98 rare?
Fifa world cup 98 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Fifa world cup 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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Fifa world cup 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Fifa world cup 98 is currently worth €23.77 loose, versus €13.10 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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