Barkley Shut Up and Jam! Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Barkley Shut Up and Jam!

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperAccolade
PublisherAccolade
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! is a sports game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Accolade.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

Accolade also made Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Zero Tolerance and Bubsy 2 for the Genesis.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Barkley Shut Up and 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! cheats & codes

55 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Number Of Points ModifierFFC8E9:00??

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Barkley Shut Up and Jam! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! FAQ

When did Barkley Shut Up and Jam! come out on the Genesis?

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Barkley Shut Up and Jam!?

It was developed by Accolade.

Is Barkley Shut Up and Jam! multiplayer?

Yes. Barkley Shut Up and Jam! supports up to 4 players.

How long does Barkley Shut Up and Jam! take to play?

As a sports game, Barkley Shut Up and 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 Barkley Shut Up and 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.

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