NCAA Final Four Basketball SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

NCAA Final Four Basketball

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995 (originally 1994)
GenreSports
DeveloperBitmasters, Inc.
PublisherMindscape
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

NCAA Final Four Basketball is a sports game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape. 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.

Bitmasters, Inc. also made Primal Rage, Championship Pool and Rampart for the SNES.

NCAA Final Four 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 NCAA Final Four 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NCAA Final Four Basketball gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

NCAA Final Four Basketball cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Game Clock Seconds Modifier7E1402XX
Game Clock Minutes Modifier7E1400XX
Team 1 Points Modifier7E13F0XX 7E13F4XX
Team 2 Points Modifier7E13F2XX 7E13F6XX

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NCAA Final Four Basketball 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.

NCAA Final Four Basketball FAQ

When did NCAA Final Four Basketball come out on the SNES?

NCAA Final Four Basketball was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1994.

Who made NCAA Final Four Basketball?

It was developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape.

Is NCAA Final Four Basketball multiplayer?

Yes. NCAA Final Four Basketball supports up to 2 players.

How long does NCAA Final Four Basketball take to play?

As a sports game, NCAA Final Four 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 NCAA Final Four 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.

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