NBA 2K1 Classic
Sega Dreamcast · Sports
NBA 2K
Certified classic
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA 2K |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega, NBA 2K arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 as a sports game.
It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 47 Dreamcast sports games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA 2K series; on the Dreamcast you can also try NBA 2K1 and NBA 2K2. Visual Concepts also made Ooga Booga, World Series Baseball 2K2 and Floigan Bros. for the Dreamcast.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NBA 2K 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
NBA 2K walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA 2K.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
NBA 2K FAQ
When did NBA 2K come out on the Dreamcast?
NBA 2K was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.
Who made NBA 2K?
It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega.
How long does NBA 2K take to play?
As a sports game, NBA 2K 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 NBA 2K 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.