Product Overview
- Product Name: NCAA March Madness 98
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS1 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
NCAA March Madness 98 brings the intensity of college basketball to the PlayStation with the first entry in EA Sports’ long-running collegiate hoops franchise. Designed to capture the heart-pounding excitement of the NCAA Tournament, this game lets you relive the drama of March Madness with licensed Division I teams, authentic playbooks, and the thrill of advancing through the bracket to reach the Final Four.
With vibrant crowd atmospheres, team-specific strategies, and the ability to take control of your favorite school, NCAA March Madness 98 offers a uniquely American basketball experience that’s distinct from pro titles of the time. Its combination of arcade accessibility and tactical depth makes it a fun and nostalgic entry for fans of the sport.
Gameplay Features
- Features over 100 Division I teams with real school names and logos
- Full NCAA Tournament mode, from first tip-off to national championship
- Multiple defensive and offensive strategies including full-court press
- Intense crowd dynamics create pressure in hostile arenas
- Season play, exhibition, and customizable matchups included
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
NCAA March Madness 98 was EA Sports’ first foray into college basketball on the original PlayStation, launching what would become an annual franchise. Notably, it used a modified version of the NBA Live engine, giving it solid fundamentals but with college flair. While later games would refine the formula, this original entry laid the foundation for the beloved series that followed.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Basketball
- Year Released: 1998
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Developer: EA Sports
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 014633077841
- SKU: 14257
- Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
PS1 Game Disc Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which systems support physical PS1 game discs:
| System | Supports PS1 Discs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 1 | Yes | All models play PS1 discs. |
| PlayStation 2 | Yes | All models support PS1 game discs (fat and slim). |
| PlayStation 3 | Yes | All PS3 models support PS1 discs. |
| PlayStation 4 | No | PS1 discs are not supported. |
| PlayStation 5 | No | PS1 discs are not supported. |
| Polymega (Base Unit) | Yes | Supports original PS1 discs via disc drive (emulation-based; compatibility may vary by title). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on specific disc version or copy protection used.
Important Information
- *Used jewel cases may be replaced with a brand new aftermarket one if damaged. Aftermarket cases may differ slightly in build quality from original PS1 jewel cases.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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