Joe Montana Football Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Joe Montana Football

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by SEGA, Joe Montana Football arrived on the Sega Master System as a sports game.

Among the 48 Master System sports games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Joe Montana Football 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 Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Joe Montana Football 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Joe Montana Football gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Joe Montana Football cheats & codes

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

Team 1 Has A High Scores00C8-6699
Team 2/CPU Never Scores00C8-6800

See all Joe Montana Football cheats

Joe Montana Football walkthroughs & guides

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

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Joe Montana Football FAQ

Who made Joe Montana Football?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Joe Montana Football multiplayer?

Yes. Joe Montana Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does Joe Montana Football take to play?

As a sports game, Joe Montana Football 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 Joe Montana Football 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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