NFL 98
NFL 98 stands as a defining sports title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- FarSight Studios
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (995)
- Last updated
NFL 98 Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NFL 98 on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NFL 98 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NFL 98 on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NFL 98" Mega Drive longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was NFL 98 released?
NFL 98 was released in 1997 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed NFL 98?
NFL 98 was developed by FarSight Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NFL 98 support?
NFL 98 supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is NFL 98?
NFL 98 is a Sports game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NFL 98 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NFL 98 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NFL 98 in the browser?
No. NFL 98 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NFL 98?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does NFL 98 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NFL 98 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NFL 98. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
