NHL Hitz 2003 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

NHL Hitz 2003

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreSports
DeveloperExient
PublisherMidway
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNHL Hitz
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, NHL Hitz 2003 is a sports game developed by Exient and published by Midway.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

It is part of the NHL Hitz series. Exient also made Madden NFL 2005 for the GBA.

NHL Hitz 2003 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NHL Hitz 2003 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NHL Hitz 2003 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

NHL Hitz 2003 cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Home Team Score Modifier33001964 00??
Away Team Score Modifier33001965 00??
Enable Code (Must Be On)00006B21 000A 1000A834 0007

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NHL Hitz 2003 walkthroughs & guides

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NHL Hitz 2003 FAQ

When did NHL Hitz 2003 come out on the GBA?

NHL Hitz 2003 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made NHL Hitz 2003?

It was developed by Exient and published by Midway.

Is NHL Hitz 2003 multiplayer?

Yes. NHL Hitz 2003 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NHL Hitz 2003 take to play?

As a sports game, NHL Hitz 2003 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 NHL Hitz 2003 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.

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