NBA ShootOut '98 is a basketball simulation game for the Sony PlayStation 1. Released as part of the NBA ShootOut series, the game features updated rosters from the 1997-1998 NBA season and offers players the chance to compete with their favorite teams and NBA superstars. It falls into the sports genre, with particular focus on basketball gameplay. Players can engage in full-length matches, customize their own teams, and execute a wide array of basketball maneuvers and strategies. The game emphasizes realism and aims to replicate the on-court dynamics of professional basketball.