NBA Jam 2000 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

NBA Jam 2000

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperAcclaim
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Jam
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, NBA Jam 2000 is a sports game developed by Acclaim.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64.

It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the N64 you can also try NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC and NBA Jam 99. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis). Acclaim also made Re-Volt, Shadow Man and South Park: Chef's Luv Shack for the N64.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NBA Jam 2000 cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D009ABB0 0000
Activator 2 P1D009ABB1 0000
Dual Activator P1D109ABB0 0000
Score Modifier Team 181137116 0000
Score Modifier Team 281137112 0000
Infinite Turbo Team 2 - P18115B50A FF00

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NBA Jam 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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NBA Jam 2000 FAQ

When did NBA Jam 2000 come out on the N64?

NBA Jam 2000 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made NBA Jam 2000?

It was developed by Acclaim.

Is NBA Jam 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Jam 2000 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA Jam 2000 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Jam 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 Jam 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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