NBA In The Zone PS1 box art

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NBA In The Zone

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SystemPlayStation
Released1995
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 arrived on the PlayStation in 1995 as a sports game.

It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96.

It is part of the NBA in the Zone series; on the PS1 you can also try NBA In the Zone 2 and NBA in the Zone 2000. 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 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 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NBA In The Zone cheats & codes

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

P2 Scores Modifier800DEAE4 00??
Stop The Clock800DEA0C A8C0
Stop The Shot Clock800DEA10 05A1
P1 Score Modifier800DEA50 00??

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NBA In The Zone 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 In The Zone FAQ

When did NBA In The Zone come out on the PS1?

NBA In The Zone was released for the PlayStation in 1995.

Who made NBA In The Zone?

It was developed by Konami.

Is NBA In The Zone multiplayer?

Yes. NBA In The Zone supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA In The Zone take to play?

As a sports game, NBA In The Zone 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 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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