World Cup 98 (Nintendo 64) — Game in original box

World Cup 98 (Nintendo 64) — back of the box

World Cup 98 (Nintendo 64) — detail photo 1

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)1998 · SportsUltra rare

Nintendo 64

World Cup 98

Name: World Cup 98
SKU: N64-179001167838
Price: 588.85 HKD
Availability: InStock
Author: EA Vancouver

4.8· 1400+ reviews on Marktplaats

HK$588.85In stock — ready to ship

+ HK$465.71 shipping · total HK$1,054.56

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

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Condition

Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)

Visible signs of use and light scratches — pre-owned, 100% tested and working

One of a kind — only reserved at checkout

30-day working guarantee · personally tested

Make an offer Price not right? You’ll hear straight away what’s possible

Shipping HK$465.71 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Hong Kong is a free port: no import duty, no VAT or GST. The amount you see at checkout is the final amount.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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Personally tested — cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware before shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — Hong Kong is a free port, nothing is added on delivery
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

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Specifications

Platform: Nintendo 64
Release year: 1998
Developer: EA Vancouver
Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)
Contents: Game in original box
Region: PAL
Genre: Sports

Shipping to Hong Kong

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: HK$307.40
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: HK$465.71
Delivery time: 6-10 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Hong Kong is a free port: no import duty, no VAT or GST — the amount at checkout is the final amount.

On a Hong Kong console: Does not play on a Hong Kong (Japanese-region) Nintendo 64: Nintendo 64 games are region-locked and this is the European (PAL) edition — for a European console or a region-free modded one only.

Hong Kong is a free port: no import duty and no VAT or GST on games, consoles or trading cards. The price at checkout is what you pay — nothing is added on delivery. You pay in Hong Kong dollars — Credit card or PayPal. The amount at checkout is what your card or PayPal is charged, at our fixed shop rate; your bank converts nothing.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — HK$38.70, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the HK$307.40 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

Without you there would be nothing to grow. Every order that comes in here is the reason this shop can get bigger — and the reason I can keep doing this.

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About this product

World Cup 98 for Nintendo 64 — original Nintendo retro, personally checked.

EA Sports’ official game of the 1998 World Cup in France: the 32 qualified nations plus extra national teams, the real French World Cup stadiums and a tournament mode in which you replay the draw from the group stage to the final.

With its original box — increasingly hard to find in this condition and a highlight in any collection. Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play. Clear signs of use on the item, described honestly — the game works perfectly.

The Nintendo 64 came out in 1996: 64-bit graphics and the analogue stick that made 3D control the console standard — Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Nintendo 64 than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

Does not play on a Hong Kong (Japanese-region) Nintendo 64: Nintendo 64 games are region-locked and this is the European (PAL) edition — for a European console or a region-free modded one only. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to Hong Kong: from HK$465.71 — a free port, nothing is added on delivery. 30-day returns.

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Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a few euros cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Six checks: screw, label, circuit board, weight, save and boot. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

Blowing into the cartridge, and then it worked

That strange three-pronged controller you never quite held right, four ports for four friends, and the Saturdays when the TV belonged to nobody else.

One copy, this copy. You buy an N64 cartridge once; they haven’t been made new for twenty-five years.

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Nintendo 64

Nintendo 64 cartridges are region-locked: PAL (Europe) cartridges only work on PAL N64 consoles, NTSC ones on NTSC consoles.

Compatibility overview for World Cup 98: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Nintendo 64 PAL	Yes	Works with EU cartridges (our stock is PAL)
Nintendo 64 NTSC (USA/JP)	No	Only works with NTSC cartridges

Nintendo 64 PAL: Works with EU cartridges (our stock is PAL)
Nintendo 64 NTSC (USA/JP): Only works with NTSC cartridges

Please note

•PAL cartridges have physical key tabs that block NTSC consoles (and vice versa) — this is at hardware level.
•Mods exist (region-free chip), but our stock is PAL as standard and meant for EU consoles.

Authenticity check

How we test Nintendo 64 games for authenticity

N64 cartridges (1996-2002) are premium collector’s items. Fakes exist for top games (Mario 64, Ocarina, Smash). We go through these five steps. Every Nintendo 64 game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
3.8 mm gamebit screws
Original N64 cartridges are closed with two 3.8 mm gamebit screws on the back — the same size as NES and SNES cartridges (the 4.5 mm belongs to the consoles themselves). Counterfeits sometimes have Phillips screws or no screw at all (glue).
2
Cartridge plastic + label
Original: thick plastic, matte finish, label sharply printed without colour deviations. Fakes are often shiny or the wrong colour (especially Pokémon Stadium 2 + Mario 64).
3
PCB seal + chip configuration
Open it with a 3.8 mm gamebit. The PCB has Nintendo engraved + the correct chip layout. Fakes have generic chips or fake branding.
4
Cartridge weight ~90-120 grams
An original N64 cartridge weighs about 90 to 120 grams — most around 90-92, the big ones (Pokémon Stadium 2, Smash Bros.) towards 120 (measured range). Counterfeits with thinner plastic are lighter.
5
Starting up and saving
Insert it into an N64. The game loads to the title screen within 3 to 5 seconds. Save (where possible) → eject → reload → persists. Fake: corrupted save, crashes at iconic events.

What we see with Nintendo 64 games

Our experience

N64 cartridges (1996-2002) have become sought-after collector’s items. Fakes exist for top games (Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, Smash Bros). We check the 3.8 mm gamebit screws, the Nintendo seal on the circuit board and the start-up. Many cartridges have wear on the contact pins after 25+ years — they need cleaning with isopropyl alcohol first.

Our tip

N64 cartridges are region-locked: a USA cartridge does NOT work on a PAL N64 without modification. We state the region for every product. The PAL version runs at 50 Hz, the American one at 60 Hz — the latter plays noticeably smoother.

About this specific copy

This copy comes with its original box. A manual or inserts may be included, but we do not guarantee them. This copy is in "Fair condition" — working, but with visible wear (scratches, signs of use). Our grading is conservative.

Based on hand-testing every Nintendo 64 cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: 13 October 2026

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About the Nintendo 64

The Nintendo 64 (1996) is the console that revolutionised 3D gaming. With 33 million units sold, the N64 was a modest commercial success, but its games — Super Mario 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye 007 — have become icons. Cartridges instead of CDs make N64 games durable: they still work perfectly after 30 years.

4 MB of RAM in the standard configuration, expandable to 8 MB with the Expansion Pak — Majora’s Mask and Donkey Kong 64 require it.
Almost 300 physical games released in Europe (PAL region).
The analogue stick on the controller was a revolution and became the standard for everything that followed.
GoldenEye 007, Perfect Dark, Mario Kart 64 and Super Smash Bros. defined multiplayer gaming.

Our tip: N64 on a modern TV: a line doubler such as the RetroTINK or an HDMI mod gives the sharpest picture. Composite RCA works, but gives a blurry picture on 4K TVs.

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Frequently asked questions about World Cup 98

Is World Cup 98 original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Nintendo 64 product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is World Cup 98 in?

Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working). Completeness: Game in original box. Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will World Cup 98 be shipped?

World Cup 98 goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 6-10 working days, with tracking. Shipping: HK$465.71.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does World Cup 98 cost?

World Cup 98 (Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)) costs HK$588.85 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: HK$465.71. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card or PayPal. The price you see is the price you are charged, in Hong Kong dollars — our prices follow the ECB exchange rate at a fixed shop rate. Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay all work, and your bank converts nothing. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is World Cup 98 PAL or NTSC?

World Cup 98 is a PAL version (Europe) and works on every European Nintendo 64 without modification. The Nintendo 64 is region-locked — an American or Japanese release would not work on a European console, this European copy does.

Do I get a warranty on World Cup 98?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is World Cup 98 packed and shipped?

The boxed copy first goes into a box protector, then into bubble wrap and a sturdy shipping box. PostNL tracking included. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Hong Kong is a free port: no import duty, no VAT or GST. The amount you see at checkout is the final amount.

Will World Cup 98 work on my Nintendo 64?

Yes, it works on: Nintendo 64 (PAL).

Is the manual included with World Cup 98?

This is delivered as "Game in original box". The original box is included. A manual may be included too, but we do not guarantee it separately — which is why we call it "Game in original box" and not "complete in box".

Does World Cup 98 have a save battery that can run flat?

Only games with a save function have one: a CR2025 in Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, a CR2032 in the N64 titles that save to SRAM — they usually last 10 to 20 years. A game that works with passwords or high scores has no battery to run flat. For every game with a save we test saving before it ships: make a save, switch off, load again. If the battery runs flat later, it can be replaced: within 30 days of purchase we do it for free.

Do you have more Nintendo 64 games?

Yes, we have a large Nintendo 64 collection. All games are original and personally tested.

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That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.