NBA Live 98
Sega Genesis · 1997
About this game
NBA Live 98 offers the player all teams, players and stadiums of the 1998 NBA season.
More than 350 faces got scanned to improve realism.
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Also some new moves like crossover or fade-aways are implemented.
You can play single games, whole seasons, the playoffs or new things like manager career or 3-point-shootout in the style of an all-star-game.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks NBA Live 98 for Sega Genesis 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.
Adding NBA Live 98 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GEN release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.91 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.78 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.42 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.03 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.94 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.79 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.52 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.95 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 98 worth?
NBA Live 98 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €16.50 loose, €17.35 complete in box, and €46.29 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Live 98 rare?
NBA Live 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 NBA Live 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 NBA Live 98, loose is €16.50 and CIB is €17.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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