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NBA Live 99
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| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | NuFX |
| Publisher | EA Sports |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Live |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 7 |
Developed by NuFX and published by EA Sports, NBA Live 99 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. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA Live series; on the N64 you can also try NBA Live 2000. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Live 2001 (PS1) and NBA Live 2003 (PS1).
NBA Live 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 Live 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Live 99 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D01DAD50 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D01DAD51 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator P1 | D11CCE24 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator P2 | D11CCE2C 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator P3 | D11CCE34 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator P4 | D11CCE3C 0000 |
NBA Live 99 walkthroughs & guides
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NBA Live 99 FAQ
When did NBA Live 99 come out on the N64?
NBA Live 99 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made NBA Live 99?
It was developed by NuFX and published by EA Sports.
Is NBA Live 99 multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Live 99 supports up to 4 players.
How long does NBA Live 99 take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Live 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 Live 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.