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Nintendo 64 · Sports

NBA Jam 99

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreSports
DeveloperIguana Entertainment
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 1998, NBA Jam 99 is a sports game developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.

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 Jam series; on the N64 you can also try NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC and NBA Jam 2000. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis). Iguana Entertainment also made Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil and South Park for the N64.

NBA Jam 99 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 99 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 99 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

NBA Jam 99 cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0061268 0000
Activator 2 P1D0061269 0000
Dual Activator P1D1061268 0000
Infinite Bonus Points8117E008 03E8
Cheat Device Button For Max Speed8817DF75 0064
Cheat Device Button For Strength8817DF77 0064

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NBA Jam 99 walkthroughs & guides

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NBA Jam 99 FAQ

When did NBA Jam 99 come out on the N64?

NBA Jam 99 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made NBA Jam 99?

It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.

Is NBA Jam 99 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Jam 99 supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA Jam 99 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Jam 99 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 99 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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