NBA Jam 99 GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Sports

NBA Jam 99

SystemGame Boy Color
GenreSports
DeveloperTorus Games
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Jam
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color, NBA Jam 99 is a sports game developed by Torus Games and published by Acclaim.

It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the GBC you can also try NBA Jam 2001. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis). Torus Games also made Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy and Planet of the Apes for the GBC.

NBA Jam 99 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing NBA Jam 99 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 99 gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

NBA Jam 99 cheats & codes

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

Home Team Score Modifier01??60D9
Away Team Score Modifier01??5ED9
Infinite Turbo011A8FDC
Always Play Against Team01??87D9
Shoot Backwards010040DC
Get Ball, Switch On To Get The Ball. Switch Off After You Shoot01FFADDC

See all NBA Jam 99 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.

NBA Jam 99 FAQ

Who made NBA Jam 99?

It was developed by Torus Games and published by Acclaim.

Is NBA Jam 99 multiplayer?

No. NBA Jam 99 is a single-player game.

How long does NBA Jam 99 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Jam 99 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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