Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
NBA Live 96
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | EA Sports |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Live |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, NBA Live 96 is a sports game developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar. Among the 208 Genesis sports games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA Live series; on the Genesis you can also try Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs, Team USA Basketball and NBA Live 95. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Live 2001 (PS1) and NBA Live 2003 (PS1). EA Sports also made NHL 98, Mario Andretti Racing and Bill Walsh College Football for the Genesis.
NBA Live 96 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 NBA Live 96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Live 96 cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Team 1 Score Modifier (P1) | FFF97F:XX |
|---|---|
| Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU) | FFF8E7:XX |
NBA Live 96 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA Live 96.
If you like NBA Live 96, the Matrix also picks…
NBA Live 97 Deep cut
Team USA Basketball Deep cut
Bulls vs Lakers and the NBA Playoffs Deep cut
NBA Showdown Deep cut
NBA Live 95 Deep cut
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 Live 96 FAQ
When did NBA Live 96 come out on the Genesis?
NBA Live 96 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.
Who made NBA Live 96?
It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
Is NBA Live 96 multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Live 96 supports up to 4 players.
How long does NBA Live 96 take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Live 96 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 Live 96 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.