U.S. Championship V'Ball NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

U.S. Championship V'Ball

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperTechnos Japan Corp.
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, U.S. Championship V'Ball is a sports game developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Super Spike V'Ball.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

Technos Japan Corp. also made Nintendo World Cup, River City Ransom and Double Dragon for the NES.

U.S. Championship V'Ball 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing U.S. Championship V'Ball 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

U.S. Championship V'Ball gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

U.S. Championship V'Ball cheats & codes

31 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Opponent Sucks!AAAXVL
Change The "?" To Anything You Want?IPAAA
Strobe-LightsSEXAAA
No CourtIIIAAA
Too EasyOIPEEE
Play As Girls (Tournament Mode)AEXGXYGE

See all U.S. Championship V'Ball cheats

U.S. Championship V'Ball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

U.S. Championship V'Ball FAQ

When did U.S. Championship V'Ball come out on the NES?

U.S. Championship V'Ball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made U.S. Championship V'Ball?

It was developed by Technos Japan Corp. and published by Nintendo.

Is U.S. Championship V'Ball multiplayer?

Yes. U.S. Championship V'Ball supports up to 4 players.

How long does U.S. Championship V'Ball take to play?

As a sports game, U.S. Championship V'Ball 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 U.S. Championship V'Ball 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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