USA Pro Basketball TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Sports

USA Pro Basketball

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperAicom
PublisherNEC
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989, USA Pro Basketball is a sports game developed by Aicom and published by NEC.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer.

Aicom also made Takeda Shingen and Takin' It to the Hoop for the TurboGrafx-16.

USA Pro 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

USA Pro Basketball gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

USA Pro Basketball cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

CPU Never Scores1f0ef8:00 1f0ef9:00

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.

USA Pro Basketball FAQ

When did USA Pro Basketball come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

USA Pro Basketball was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made USA Pro Basketball?

It was developed by Aicom and published by NEC.

Is USA Pro Basketball multiplayer?

Yes. USA Pro Basketball supports up to 2 players.

How long does USA Pro Basketball take to play?

As a sports game, USA Pro 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.

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