Genesis/Mega Drive

NBA Live 98

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. 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.

Genre: Sports
Year: 1997
Developer: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Publisher: THQ Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

39 achievements · 385 total points

One Game at a Time Win your first game in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
$5 Tickets Win ten games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Local TV Only Win twenty games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Rebuilding Win thirty games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
In the Mix Win fourty games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Playoff Caliber Win fifty games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Championship Contenders Win sixty games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Dream Team Win seventy games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Legends Beat the Bulls' record and win more than seventy-two games in Season mode [No simulated games][Simulation Settings]
50 pts
All-Star Weekend Win the All-Star Game [Season mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Where Stars Are Born Make the playoffs in Season mode and choose a 5-7-7-7 format
5 pts
A Force to Be Reckoned With Advance to the conference semifinals in Season mode [5-7-7-7 format]
5 pts
The Big Stage Advance to the conference finals in Season mode [5-7-7-7 format]
5 pts
We're Not Done Yet Advance to the NBA finals in Season mode [5-7-7-7 format]
5 pts
Greatness Win the NBA Championship in Season mode
10 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Most Points in a Game Beat Karl Malone's season high of 56 points in a game for a single player [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Most Rebounds in a Game Beat Dennis Rodman's season high of 29 rebounds in a game for a single player [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Most Assists in a Game Beat Avery Johnson's season high of 20 assists in a game for a single player [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Most Steals in a Game Beat Mookie Blaylock's season high of 10 steals in a game for a single player [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Most 3-Pointers in a Game Beat John Starks' season high of 9 3PM in a game for a single player [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Scenes From '97-98 - Team Points in a Game Beat the LA Clippers' season high of 152 points in a single game [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Rack Sweep Make every ball on a single rack in the 3-point contest on All Star difficulty [Must be playing as the 1st contestant slot][60 Second Mode]
5 pts
Money Ball! Make every bonus ball in a round of the 3-point contest on All Star difficulty [Must be playing as the 1st contestant slot][60 Second Mode]
5 pts
3-Point King Break Craig Hodges' record of 21 shots made in a round of the 3-point contest [Must be playing as the 1st contestant slot][60 Second Mode][Any Difficulty]
10 pts
Big Man Double-Double Have one of your starters record a double-double with points and rebounds [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Little Guy Double-Double Have one of your starters record a double-double with points and assists [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Triple-Double Have one of your starters record a triple-double with points, rebounds, and assists [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Early Blowout Take a 25+ point lead into halftime [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Garbage Time Win a game by 50+ points [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
5 pts
Let's Lock In Start the fourth quarter down 20+ points and come back to win the game [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Give That GM a Raise Have the first 10 players on your game roster each score 10 points or more and win the game [Season Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
The Glove As a Sonics Gary Payton, put up at least 35 points against the Jazz and win on All Star difficulty [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
The Big Fundamental As a Spurs Tim Duncan, put up at least 40 points against the Rockets and win on All Star difficulty [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Clyde the Glide As a Rockets Clyde Drexler, put up at least 40 points against the Trailblazers and win on All Star difficulty [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Big Diesel As a Lakers Shaq, put up at least 50 points against the Nets and win on All Star difficulty [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
His Airness As a Bulls Michael Jordan (Player #99), put up at least 70 points against the Cavs and win on All Star difficulty [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
25 pts
They Thought It Was Unbeatable Break Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 100 points in a game for a single player [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
25 pts
Pass the Rock Break Scott Skiles' all-time record of 30 assists in a game for a single player [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts
Black Mamba Special Tribute As a Lakers Kobe Bryant, put up at least 81 points against the Raptors [No Practice Mode][Simulation Settings]
10 pts

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NBA Live 98 frequently asked questions

How do I play NBA Live 98 online with a friend?

NBA Live 98 (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play NBA Live 98 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NBA Live 98 in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does NBA Live 98 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does NBA Live 98 have achievements?

Yes, NBA Live 98 has 39 achievements worth 385 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play NBA Live 98 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play NBA Live 98 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.