Paperboy 2 Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Paperboy 2

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperTengen
PublisherTengen
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPaperboy
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Paperboy 2 is a sports game developed by Tengen.

It is part of the Paperboy series; on the Game Gear you can also try Paperboy. The series also appears on other systems with Paperboy (NES) and Paperboy (N64). Tengen also made Popils, Klax and Marble Madness for the Game Gear.

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 Game Gear 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 Paperboy 2 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Paperboy 2 gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Paperboy 2 cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Makes It Much Harder To Pick Up Speed003-6FF-6E6

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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.

Paperboy 2 FAQ

Who made Paperboy 2?

It was developed by Tengen.

Is Paperboy 2 multiplayer?

No. Paperboy 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Paperboy 2 take to play?

As a sports game, Paperboy 2 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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