Super Nintendo · Sports
NBA Live 96
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | EA Sports |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Live |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
NBA Live 96 is a sports game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
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. Among the 209 SNES sports games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the NBA Live series; on the SNES you can also try NBA Live 95, NBA Live 97 and NBA Live 98. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Live 2001 (PS1) and NBA Live 2003 (PS1). EA Sports also made NHL '94, NHL 98 and Madden NFL 97 for the SNES.
NBA Live 96 supports up to 5 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 96 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 96 cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Never Miss A Shot | CA33-3F96
5133-3FB6
D933-3F26
FD33-34F6
AE33-3426
3133-37F6 |
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NBA Live 96 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NBA Live 96.
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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 Live 96 FAQ
When did NBA Live 96 come out on the SNES?
NBA Live 96 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made NBA Live 96?
It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
Is NBA Live 96 multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Live 96 supports up to 5 players.
How long does NBA Live 96 take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Live 96 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 96 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.