Madden NFL 98
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
The Madden football series makes a final appearance on the SNES with Madden NFL 98 .
With PC and next-gen console versions having moved to 3D graphics, the SNES version retains the classic view of the series.
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Most of the playing modes are the same as on the Genesis , but the SNES version has its own selection of teams and gameplay options.
Players can select from the 30 teams of the 1997 NFL season, the 1997 All-Madden team, an EA Sports and a THQ team, a Players, Inc. (NFLPA) team, plus 28 classic NFL teams - one per franchise minus the 1995 expansion teams and the 86 Browns for the Ravens.
Playing modes include exhibition games (now optionally as a best-of-three or best-of-five series), seasons and playoffs.
There is also an option to replay all Super Bowls since 1988.
The game tracks records in 7 categories, pre-filled at the start with records to beat.
A new feature are hot and cold streaks for teams, in which their recent playing history influences their current stats.
Player creation and trading returns from the predecessors.
As in Madden 97 (but unlike in the Genesis version), players are created by performing a number of tryout mini-games, all of which can be practiced individually and for which records are tracked.
During a season, there is detailed stats tracking, for the overall league, conference, or individual team.
There are options for salary caps and trading deadlines in seasons and playoffs.
Exclusive SNES features include stadium selection and optional windy weather.
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 NFL 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-05 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-05 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €52.40 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Madden NFL 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 Madden NFL 98 worth?
Madden NFL 98 for PlayStation is currently worth €7.85 loose, €8.73 complete in box, and €52.40 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Madden NFL 98 rare?
Madden NFL 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 Madden NFL 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 NFL 98, loose is €7.85 and CIB is €8.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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