NBA Hangtime PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

NBA Hangtime

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreSports
DeveloperDirector's Cut
PublisherMidway
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Director's Cut and published by Midway, NBA Hangtime arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

NBA Hangtime 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NBA Hangtime 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Hangtime gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NBA Hangtime cheats & codes

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

Joker CommandD00873F0 ????
Home Team Score Modifier8007323C 0000
Away Team Score Modifier8007323E 0000
Infinite Turbo P180089D50 0033
Infinite Turbo P280089D78 0033
Infinite Turbo P380089DA0 0033

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NBA Hangtime walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

NBA Hangtime FAQ

When did NBA Hangtime come out on the PS1?

NBA Hangtime was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made NBA Hangtime?

It was developed by Director's Cut and published by Midway.

Is NBA Hangtime multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Hangtime supports up to 4 players.

How long does NBA Hangtime take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Hangtime 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 Hangtime 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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