World Series Baseball 98
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
World Series Baseball '96 is a follow-up to the previous two Genesis games in the series with the rosters and stats of the 1995 MLB season as well as the schedule for the 1996 season.
It has all 700 players and 28 teams and stadiums.
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The game types include Exhibition, League, Playoffs, Batting Practice, Homerun Derby, and Classic Homerun Derby.
There is also a possibility to play an All-Star game.
Trading can be enabled or disabled and the season length options are 13, 26, 52, 104 and 162.
Gameplay and visuals are similar to the previous game in the series.
Batting is shown from a behind view with three options: contact, normal or power.
The player has to time the swing to make contact.
While pitching the three options are splitter, slider and fastball.
In pitching mode a rectangle is shown to determine the position of the ball.
It can also moved out of the rectangle to trick the batter into a wide one and the accuracy is determined through the batter's statistics.
During gameplay fielding can be done manually or by the computer.
Runners have the ability to go back, advance or slide.
The three sliding options are hook, pop-up and head-first.
Various line-up and strategy options can also be altered during gameplay.
The cartridge has a battery to save and resume a league.
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 World Series Baseball 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €32.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.54 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €32.78 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.62 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.58 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.27 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for World Series Baseball 98, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn 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 World Series Baseball 98 worth?
World Series Baseball 98 for Sega Saturn is currently worth €21.26 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is World Series Baseball 98 rare?
World Series Baseball 98 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for World Series Baseball 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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is World Series Baseball 98 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of World Series Baseball 98 is currently worth €21.26 loose, versus €17.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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