NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC N64 box art

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NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperEurocom
PublisherMidway
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Jam
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is a sports game developed by Eurocom and published by Midway.

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 Jam 2000 and NBA Jam 99. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis). Eurocom also made Mortal Kombat 4, Cruis'n World and Duke Nukem: Zero Hour for the N64.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0146164 0000
Activator 2 P1D0146165 0000
Dual Activator P1D1146164 0000
Cheat Device Button For Seconds Modifier881A1E76 0000
Cheat Device Button For Minutes Modifier881A1E75 0000
Team 1 Score Modifier811A1E86 0000

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NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC walkthroughs & guides

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NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC FAQ

When did NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC come out on the N64?

NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC?

It was developed by Eurocom and published by Midway.

Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC 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 Showtime: NBA on NBC 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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