NBA Live 2000 PS1 box art

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NBA Live 2000

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherElectronics Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Live
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

NBA Live 2000 is a sports game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by EA Canada and published by Electronics Arts.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the NBA Live series; on the PS1 you can also try NBA Live 2001, NBA Live 2003 and NBA Live 97. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Live 95 (SNES) and NBA Live 97 (SNES). EA Canada also made Need for Speed: High Stakes, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and FIFA 99 for the PS1.

NBA Live 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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

NBA Live 2000 cheats & codes

24 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

PAL2NTSC8005E49E 3C00
Anzahl Tore Heimmannschaft300AE118 00??
Anzahl Tore Gastmannschaft300AE768 00??
Heimmannschaft unendlich Timeouts800AE120 0007
Heimmannschaft keine Timeouts800AE120 0000
Gastmannschaft unendlich Timeouts800AE770 0007

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NBA Live 2000 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 Live 2000 FAQ

When did NBA Live 2000 come out on the PS1?

NBA Live 2000 was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made NBA Live 2000?

It was developed by EA Canada and published by Electronics Arts.

Is NBA Live 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Live 2000 supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA Live 2000 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Live 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 Live 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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