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Super Nintendo · Sports
Future Basketball
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Hudson, Future Basketball arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1991 as a sports game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.
Hudson also made Super Adventure Island, Super Bomberman 3 and Super Bomberman 2 for the SNES.
Future Basketball 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Future Basketball 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Future Basketball cheats & codes
66 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 2-Point Shots Worth 3, 3-Point Shots Worth 4 | 76BF-A4AF |
|---|---|
| Each Half Is 0:30 Instead Of 1:30 | DDB4-67DF |
| Each Half Is 2:30 | D4B4-67DF |
| Each Half Is 3:30 | D7B4-67DF |
| Each Half Is 4:30 | D0B4-67DF |
| Start With $65,296 Instead Of $10,000 | EEC5-6F16 |
Future Basketball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Future Basketball.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Future Basketball FAQ
When did Future Basketball come out on the SNES?
Future Basketball was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Future Basketball?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Future Basketball multiplayer?
Yes. Future Basketball supports up to 2 players.
How long does Future Basketball take to play?
As a sports game, Future Basketball 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 Future Basketball 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.