Super Nintendo · Sports
NBA Jam
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Jam |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
NBA Jam is a sports game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA Jam series; on the SNES you can also try NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (Genesis) and NBA Jam (Sega CD). Midway also made Mortal Kombat 3, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat for the SNES.
NBA Jam 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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NBA Jam 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 cheats & codes
141 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
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NBA Jam walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA Jam.
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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 FAQ
When did NBA Jam come out on the SNES?
NBA Jam was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made NBA Jam?
It was developed by Midway and published by Acclaim.
Is NBA Jam multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Jam supports up to 4 players.
How long does NBA Jam take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Jam 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 Jam 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.