Sega Game Gear · Sports
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Iguana Entertainment |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Jam |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition is a sports game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.
It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the Game Gear you can also try NBA Jam. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis).
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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 Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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: Tournament Edition cheats & codes
103 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Turbo When On Offense | 7E3-859-3B7 |
|---|---|
| Turbo Doesn't Recharge | 7E3-A59-3B7 |
| No Shot Clock | 00D-2EA-19E |
| CPU's 2-Point Shots Are Worth 0 | 00A-CE6-E62 |
| CPU's 2-Point Shots Are Worth 1 | 01A-CE6-E62 |
| CPU's 2-Point Shots Are Worth 3 | 03A-CE6-E62 |
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Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition FAQ
Who made NBA Jam: Tournament Edition?
It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.
Is NBA Jam: Tournament Edition multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Jam: Tournament Edition supports up to 4 players.
How long does NBA Jam: Tournament Edition take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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.
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