Knockout Kings GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Sports

Knockout Kings

SystemGame Boy Color
GenreSports
DeveloperDigital Eclipse
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Electronic Arts, Knockout Kings arrived on the Game Boy Color as a sports game.

Digital Eclipse also made X-Men: Wolverine's Rage, Alice in Wonderland and Batman: Chaos in Gotham for the GBC.

Knockout Kings supports up to 2 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 GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Knockout Kings gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Knockout Kings cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:

Unendlich Gesundheit P1$0DE945D8
Sofortiger KO P1$0D2145D8
Unendlich Gesundheit P2$0DE9ACD8
Sofortiger KO P2$0D21ACD8

See all Knockout Kings cheats

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Knockout Kings FAQ

Who made Knockout Kings?

It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Knockout Kings multiplayer?

Yes. Knockout Kings supports up to 2 players.

How long does Knockout Kings take to play?

As a sports game, Knockout Kings 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.

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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