Super Real Basketball Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Super Real Basketball

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Super Real Basketball is a sports game released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

Super Real Basketball supports up to 2 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 Super Real 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Super Real Basketball gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Super Real Basketball cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite TimeFF0036:00B3
Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)FF0038:0000
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)FF003A:0000

See all Super Real Basketball cheats

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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.

Super Real Basketball FAQ

When did Super Real Basketball come out on the Genesis?

Super Real Basketball was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made Super Real Basketball?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Super Real Basketball multiplayer?

Yes. Super Real Basketball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Real Basketball take to play?

As a sports game, Super Real 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.

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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