NBA Live 2001 PS1 box art

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NBA Live 2001

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Canada
PublisherElectronics Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Live
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 10

NBA Live 2001 is a sports game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by EA Canada and published by Electronics Arts.

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 Live series; on the PS1 you can also try NBA Live 2003, NBA Live 97 and NBA Live 98. 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 2001 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 2001 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2001 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NBA Live 2001 cheats & codes

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

Infinite Creation Points301386EC 0064
Home Score Modifier800A8810 00??
Away Score Modifier800A8E64 00??
Home Team Infinite Time-Outs300A8818 0006
Away Team Infinite Time-Outs300A8E6C 0006
Home Team No Time-Outs300A8818 0000

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NBA Live 2001 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 2001 FAQ

When did NBA Live 2001 come out on the PS1?

NBA Live 2001 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NBA Live 2001?

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

Is NBA Live 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Live 2001 supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA Live 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Live 2001 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 2001 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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