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Game Boy Color · Sports

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperTorus Games
PublisherMidway
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Torus Games and published by Midway, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC 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 #21 by legacy score.

Torus Games also made Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy and Planet of the Apes for the GBC.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC cheats & codes

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

Team 2 Score Modifier010075C9
Team 1 Score Modifier010074C9
Dunk and Layup From Anywhere002-3C8-3B2 002-4D8-7FE 002-388-082

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NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC walkthroughs & guides

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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 Showtime: NBA on NBC FAQ

When did NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC come out on the GBC?

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC?

It was developed by Torus Games and published by Midway.

Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC multiplayer?

No. NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is a single-player game.

How long does NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC 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 Showtime: NBA on NBC 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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