NBA Hangtime Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

NBA Hangtime

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperFuncom
PublisherFuncom
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996, NBA Hangtime is a sports game developed by Funcom.

It landed about 7 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1996 include Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Worms and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe.

Funcom also made Daze Before Christmas, Nightmare Circus and A Dinosaur's Tale for the Genesis.

NBA Hangtime 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NBA Hangtime cheats & codes

51 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Team 1 Score ModifierFF1629:XX
Team 2 Score ModifierFF162B:XX
Infinite Turbo P1FF107D:59

See all NBA Hangtime cheats

NBA Hangtime walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA Hangtime.

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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.

NBA Hangtime FAQ

When did NBA Hangtime come out on the Genesis?

NBA Hangtime was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996.

Who made NBA Hangtime?

It was developed by Funcom.

Is NBA Hangtime multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Hangtime supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA Hangtime take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Hangtime 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 Hangtime 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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