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NHL 98
A landmark action game for the SNES, NHL 98 combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- EA Sports
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1K)
- Last updated
NHL 98 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NHL 98 on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NHL 98 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NHL 98 on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NHL 98" SNES longplay 1997
NHL 98 Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for NHL 98. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was NHL 98 released?
NHL 98 was released in 1997 for the SNES.
Who developed NHL 98?
NHL 98 was developed by EA Sports, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NHL 98 support?
NHL 98 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is NHL 98?
NHL 98 is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NHL 98 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NHL 98 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NHL 98 in the browser?
No. NHL 98 streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NHL 98?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does NHL 98 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NHL 98 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NHL 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.
