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Basketball: The Pro Game
Commodore 64 · Sports
Basketball: The Pro Game
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Basketball: The Pro Game is a sports game released in 1985 for the Commodore 64.
It landed about 3 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1985 include Entombed, Mail Order Monsters and Racing Destruction Set.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Basketball: The Pro Game is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Basketball: The Pro Game FAQ
When did Basketball: The Pro Game come out on the C64?
Basketball: The Pro Game was released for the Commodore 64 in 1985.
How long does Basketball: The Pro Game take to play?
As a sports game, Basketball: The Pro Game typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Basketball: The Pro Game on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.