NBA Live 98
Sega Saturn · 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.
↓ Read more
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 Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks NBA Live 98 for Sega Saturn 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 SAT release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €19.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €95.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €95.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €8.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.46 |
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 Saturn is currently worth €19.03 loose, €13.74 complete in box, and €23.62 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 €19.03 and CIB is €13.74 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Live 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Live 98 is currently worth €19.03 loose, versus €13.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Sega Saturn games
![King Of Fighters 95 [Ram Cart] (SAT)](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co2qsa.jpg)
