Tecmo Super NBA Basketball SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperTecmo
PublisherTecmo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball is a sports game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Tecmo.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Tecmo also made Super Double Dragon, Captain Tsubasa 3: Koutei no Chousen and Captain Tsubasa 4: Pro no Rival Tachi for the SNES.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball cheats & codes

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

Time Modifier7E047600 7E047700
Score Modifier (Team 1)7E04BC14 7E04BD14 7E04BE14
Score Modifier (Team 2)7E04BF14 7E04C014 7E04C114
Never Miss A ShotC269-CD77 D869-CD57 DC69-CD87 7D69-CDE7 FF69-CF77

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Tecmo Super NBA 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.

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball FAQ

When did Tecmo Super NBA Basketball come out on the SNES?

Tecmo Super NBA Basketball was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Tecmo Super NBA Basketball?

It was developed by Tecmo.

Is Tecmo Super NBA Basketball multiplayer?

Yes. Tecmo Super NBA Basketball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tecmo Super NBA Basketball take to play?

As a sports game, Tecmo Super NBA 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 Tecmo Super NBA 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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