NCAA Final Four Basketball Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

NCAA Final Four Basketball

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperBitmasters, Inc.
PublisherMindscape
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape, NCAA Final Four Basketball arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

Bitmasters, Inc. also made Championship Pool for the Genesis.

NCAA Final Four Basketball 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 NCAA Final Four Basketball 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NCAA Final Four Basketball gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

NCAA Final Four Basketball cheats & codes

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

Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FFA6DF:XX
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FFA6E1:XX

See all NCAA Final Four Basketball cheats

NCAA Final Four Basketball walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NCAA Final Four Basketball.

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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.

NCAA Final Four Basketball FAQ

When did NCAA Final Four Basketball come out on the Genesis?

NCAA Final Four Basketball was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made NCAA Final Four Basketball?

It was developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape.

Is NCAA Final Four Basketball multiplayer?

Yes. NCAA Final Four Basketball supports up to 4 players.

How long does NCAA Final Four Basketball take to play?

As a sports game, NCAA Final Four Basketball 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 NCAA Final Four Basketball 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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