NBA Live 2003 PS1 box art

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NBA Live 2003

SystemPlayStation
Released2002
GenreSports
DeveloperNuFX, Inc
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Live
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the PlayStation in 2002, NBA Live 2003 is a sports game developed by NuFX, Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA Football 2003.

It is part of the NBA Live series; on the PS1 you can also try NBA Live 2001, NBA Live 97 and NBA Live 98. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Live 95 (SNES) and NBA Live 97 (SNES). NuFX, Inc also made PGA Tour 98 for the PS1.

NBA Live 2003 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 2003 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2003 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NBA Live 2003 cheats & codes

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

Home Team Score Modifier800A8AB0 ????
Away Team Score Modifier800A9104 ????
Home Team Infinite Time-Outs800A8AB8 0006
Home Team No Time-Outs800A8AB8 0000
Away Team Infinite Time-Outs800A910C 0006
Away Team No Time-Outs800A910C 0000

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NBA Live 2003 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 2003 FAQ

When did NBA Live 2003 come out on the PS1?

NBA Live 2003 was released for the PlayStation in 2002.

Who made NBA Live 2003?

It was developed by NuFX, Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

Is NBA Live 2003 multiplayer?

Yes. NBA Live 2003 supports up to 2 players.

How long does NBA Live 2003 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Live 2003 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 2003 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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