NBA in the Zone 2000 PS1 box art

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NBA in the Zone 2000

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA in the Zone
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Konami, NBA in the Zone 2000 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the NBA in the Zone series; on the PS1 you can also try NBA In The Zone and NBA In the Zone 2. The series also appears on other systems with NBA In The Zone '98 (N64) and NBA In The Zone '99 (N64). Konami also made Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Pro Evolution Soccer 2 and ISS Pro Evolution 2 for the PS1.

NBA in the Zone 2000 supports up to 2 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 in the Zone 2000 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 in the Zone 2000 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NBA in the Zone 2000 cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time8009206C 3333
Home Team Score Modifier80092228 00??
Away Team Score Modifier8009245C 00??
Infinite Creation Points80101180 0032
Home Team Infinite Time-Outs80092218 0003
Home Team No Time-Outs80092218 0000

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NBA in the Zone 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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NBA in the Zone 2000 FAQ

When did NBA in the Zone 2000 come out on the PS1?

NBA in the Zone 2000 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NBA in the Zone 2000?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NBA in the Zone 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA in the Zone 2000 supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA in the Zone 2000 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA in the Zone 2000 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 in the Zone 2000 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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