NBA in the Zone 2000 N64 box art

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NBA in the Zone 2000

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SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA in the Zone
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Konami, NBA in the Zone 2000 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3.

It is part of the NBA in the Zone series; on the N64 you can also try NBA In The Zone '98 and NBA In The Zone '99. The series also appears on other systems with NBA In The Zone (PS1) and NBA In the Zone 2 (PS1). Konami also made Castlevania, Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness and Nagano Winter Olympics '98 for the N64.

NBA in the Zone 2000 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NBA in the Zone 2000 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 in the Zone 2000 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

NBA in the Zone 2000 cheats & codes

4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Stop Time801F7E61 0090
Home Team Score Modifier8028B46D 0000
Away Team Score Modifier80289E89 0000
Master CodeF1022C60 2400 F11F4A28 2400

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NBA in the Zone 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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NBA in the Zone 2000 FAQ

When did NBA in the Zone 2000 come out on the N64?

NBA in the Zone 2000 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made NBA in the Zone 2000?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NBA in the Zone 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA in the Zone 2000 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA in the Zone 2000 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA in the Zone 2000 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 in the Zone 2000 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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