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Super Nintendo · Sports
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Iguana Entertainment |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Jam |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a sports game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the SNES you can also try NBA Jam. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (Genesis) and NBA Jam (Sega CD). Iguana Entertainment also made Aero the Acro-Bat, Aero the Acro-Bat 2 and Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel for the SNES.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition supports up to 4 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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Jam: Tournament Edition cheats & codes
223 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Player 1 Starts With 1 Point | 33E0-4DAC |
|---|---|
| Player 2 Starts With 1 Point | 33E0-47AC |
| Infinite Shot Clock Time | C2C9-1467 |
| Lets You Set Shot Clock Option Down To 1 | DF62-1B1B |
| Player 1 Has Almost Infinite Turbo | C28B-1DA5 |
| Player 2 Has Almost Infinite Turbo | C286-1B2B |
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition walkthroughs & guides
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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.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition FAQ
When did NBA Jam: Tournament Edition come out on the SNES?
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1994.
Who made NBA Jam: Tournament Edition?
It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.
Is NBA Jam: Tournament Edition multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Jam: Tournament Edition supports up to 4 players.
How long does NBA Jam: Tournament Edition take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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.
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.