NBA In The Zone '98 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

NBA In The Zone '98

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA in the Zone
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Konami, NBA In The Zone '98 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party.

It is part of the NBA in the Zone series; on the N64 you can also try NBA In The Zone '99 and NBA in the Zone 2000. 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 '98 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 '98 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 '98 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

NBA In The Zone '98 cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D013780E 0000
Activator 2 P1D013780F 0000
Dual Activator P1D113780E 0000
16-bit Activator P1D11940E4 0000
16-bit Activator P2D11940EC 0000
16-bit Activator P3D11940F4 0000

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NBA In The Zone '98 walkthroughs & guides

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NBA In The Zone '98 FAQ

When did NBA In The Zone '98 come out on the N64?

NBA In The Zone '98 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made NBA In The Zone '98?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NBA In The Zone '98 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA In The Zone '98 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA In The Zone '98 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA In The Zone '98 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 '98 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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