NHL Powerplay '98
PlayStation · 1997
About this game
An early competitor to the EA Sports NHL series , NHL Powerplay '96 features motion-captured players, an NHL Player’s Association license, a variety of managerial options, and the ability to play seasons and tournaments.
It is the first NHL game to include a World Tournament mode in which the NHL players can compete against each other on their respective national teams.
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In a time where developers tried to get the most from 32-bit consoles, leading to the "unlimited camera angles" blurb on many games, NHL Powerplay stuck with the one most people used, the overhead "behind the goal" view, popularized by EA's NHL series - and it was one of first full 3D sports games on the market.
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 NHL Powerplay '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 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €34.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €101.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €31.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €34.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €101.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.78 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | PAL | €11.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €10.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.80 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL Powerplay '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 Powerplay '98 worth?
NHL Powerplay '98 for PlayStation is currently worth €11.30 loose, €12.17 complete in box, and €31.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL Powerplay '98 rare?
NHL Powerplay '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 Powerplay '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 Powerplay '98, loose is €11.30 and CIB is €12.17 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NHL Powerplay '98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NHL Powerplay '98 is currently worth €11.30 loose, versus €8.73 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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