With the latest '97-'98 rosters, authentic team stats and stunning 3D graphics, "NBA Action '98" offers unprecedented authenticity and all the action basketball fans could ever hope for without stepping foot on the court. "NBA Action '98" will be available in stores nationwide this week, shipping simultaneously for Sega Saturn(R) and PC.

Another addition to the legendary Sega Sports library, "NBA Action '98," offers gamers everything they'd expect in a live game with some unexpected bonuses. Players can choose from more than 340 NBA players on 29 teams, review true player stats and make trades. With on-the-fly commentary by L.A. Lakers' announcer Chick Hearn and the ability to alter the six different colors of Dennis Rodman's hair, this is realism at its best!

"NBA Action '98" gives gamers the chance to strategize like a coach and get in on the action as a player. Set up the best offensive and defensive tactics for your favorite team and choose winning plays from actual NBA playbooks including the Chicago Bulls' "Triple Post Offense" and the Houston Rockets' "Cross Box." Re-live your favorite moments with full instant replay options from 11 different camera angles.

Using motion capture technology, Sega Sports digitally recorded the movements of actual players to make their moves as real on the screen as they are on the court. Gamers can perform moves like the "peek-a-boo" dunk and the "cross-over dribble" with Kobe Bryant. Signature moves are also possible including: David Robinson's turn around jumps, Shaquille O'Neil's "Power Slam" and Hakeem Olajawon's "Dream Shake." Gamers will have to mop their own sweat off their controller after doing these ultra-pro moves.

As an added bonus, gamers can beat the pros at their own game by using the Create-A-Player option to construct a team of superstars. Imagine creating a 7'6" player with intense speed and perfect shooting ability or even a 5'10" 250 pound dunking machine! Anything is possible as "NBA Action '98" gives you control over every detail including height, weight and shooting abilities.

"Sega Sports has built upon its years of experience in creating the most authentic sports games and has gone a step further with 'NBA Action '98," said Lydia Gable, group director of marketing, Sega of America. "NBA Action '98' is a supreme team-up of realism and intense gameplay."

"NBA Action '98" will be available nationwide this week for the Sega Saturn and PC for a suggested SRP of $49.99. The PC version operates on a minimum specification of a 90 Mhz Pentium with 16 MB of RAM. "NBA Action '98" for PC allows up to five players and supports all Windows 95 compatible keyboards, joysticks and gamepads.