NBA Jam 2001 GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Sports

NBA Jam 2001

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperDigital Creations
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Jam
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Developed by Digital Creations and published by Acclaim, NBA Jam 2001 arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 100 GBC sports games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the GBC you can also try NBA Jam 99. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis).

NBA Jam 2001 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NBA Jam 2001 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Jam 2001 gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

NBA Jam 2001 cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Score Modifier01??F1D6
P2 Score Modifier01??F3D6

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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.

NBA Jam 2001 FAQ

When did NBA Jam 2001 come out on the GBC?

NBA Jam 2001 was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made NBA Jam 2001?

It was developed by Digital Creations and published by Acclaim.

Is NBA Jam 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Jam 2001 supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA Jam 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Jam 2001 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 Jam 2001 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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