NHL 98
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1997
About this game
NHL 98 features much faster and refined gameplay (now using four action keys instead of two, removing the need to double-tap to perform some actions), along other new features such as "in-the-fly" tactics developed by Marc Crawford , then manager of the Colorado Avalanche and new commentary lines from Jim Hughson and Darryl Reaugh and a re-worked interface.
Graphics are improved from the previous version with the players being less angular, and thanks to 3Dfx support, with less pixels showing in the textures.
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The in-game presentation follows a TV-style script, zooming in players while displaying stats during clock stoppages.
As far as game modes go, in the year of the first Olympic Tournament with professional players, NHL 98 introduced the first real international competition, with 18 International teams to choose from.
Other game modes include Season (option to pick between 25 or 82 games) and Playoff (best of 1, 3, 5 or 7 matches) and a Penalty Shootout mode.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks NHL 98 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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 NHL 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 SNES release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €158.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €158.29 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €169.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.25 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.81 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.91 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €169.92 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.39 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.91 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €24.86 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €154.75 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.98 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €170.31 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.36 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NHL 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 98 worth?
NHL 98 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €15.26 loose, €49.48 complete in box, and €158.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NHL 98 rare?
NHL 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 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 98, loose is €15.26 and CIB is €49.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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