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Intellivision · Sports
Basketball
Certified classic
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | APh Technological Consulting |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Basketball is a sports game released in 1980 for the Intellivision, developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics. Depending on the region, you may also know it as NBA Basketball.
It came out in the Intellivision's second year on the market. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1980 include Auto Racing, Horse Racing and PGA Golf. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
APh Technological Consulting also made Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin, NASL Soccer and Star Strike for the Intellivision.
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 want to experience one of the Intellivision's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Basketball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Basketball.
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Basketball FAQ
When did Basketball come out on the Intellivision?
Basketball was released for the Intellivision in 1980.
Who made Basketball?
It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.
Is Basketball multiplayer?
Yes. Basketball supports up to 2 players.
How long does Basketball take to play?
As a sports game, 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 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.