Super Nintendo · Sports
NBA Showdown
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | EA Sports |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NBA Live |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1993, NBA Showdown is a sports game developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
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 Showdown 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 NBA Showdown 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Showdown cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| No Personal Fouls (Both Teams) | C23B
44A8 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Shot Clock (Computer) | C220
4FDF |
| Infinite Time | C224
4DA4 |
| 1 Minute Quarters | DFED
342C |
| 3 Time-Outs | D7E1
1D6A |
| Infinite Time-Outs | C239
1F6D |
NBA Showdown 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 Showdown FAQ
When did NBA Showdown come out on the SNES?
NBA Showdown was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made NBA Showdown?
It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.
Is NBA Showdown multiplayer?
Yes. NBA Showdown supports up to 2 players.
How long does NBA Showdown take to play?
As a sports game, NBA Showdown 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 Showdown 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.