Sega Game Gear · Sports
NBA Jam
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Iguana Entertainment |
| Publisher | Arena Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Jam |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994, NBA Jam is a sports game developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Arena Entertainment.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 53 Game Gear sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the Game Gear you can also try NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis).
NBA Jam 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing NBA Jam 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 cheats & codes
57 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Player 1's Baskets Always Worth 1 | 3CA-419-E68 |
|---|---|
| Player 2's Baskets Always Worth 1 | 3CA-5E9-E68 |
| Player Has Super Dunk Ability | 07E-214-C46 |
| Player Has Infinite Turbo | 07E-0F4-C46 |
| Player Is Permanently "On Fire" | 07E-334-C46 |
| Player Has Enhanced Interception Ability | 07D-EB4-C46 |
NBA Jam walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA Jam.
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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 FAQ
When did NBA Jam come out on the Game Gear?
NBA Jam was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made NBA Jam?
It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Arena Entertainment.
Is NBA Jam multiplayer?
No. NBA Jam is a single-player game.
How long does NBA Jam take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Jam 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 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.