Madden 98
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
Playcalling expert John Madden again licenses Electronic Arts' flagship football simulation.
New features for 1998 include more advanced Quarterback functions such as the ability to play lob passes and adjust timing patterns, and more instinctive AI features to adjust as the match goes on.
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Squad features have also been advanced, with the opportunity to create plays and trade them.
Gameplay is much the same as the other editions, with the full season on offer as well as playoffs and the Superbowl.
Everything is presented TV-style, with play-by-play analysis and reports.
The contemporary NFL teams are joined by great squads of the past.
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 Madden 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €29.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €26.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | PAL | €9.51 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €52.40 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-05 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €6.68 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Madden 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 Madden 98 worth?
Madden 98 for PlayStation is currently worth €9.51 loose, €10.45 complete in box, and €27.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Madden 98 rare?
Madden 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 Madden 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 Madden 98, loose is €9.51 and CIB is €10.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Madden 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Madden 98 is currently worth €9.51 loose, versus €7.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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