Hoops
Hoops is an action basketball game for one or two players. The game is half court and can be one-on-one or two-on two. You can block shots, pass, steal, or go for a slam dunk. There are two different courts to choose from, and a variety of different players to select.
- Genre
- Basketball/Sports
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Aicom Corporation
- Publisher
- Jaleco USA, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Hoops frequently asked questions
How do I play Hoops online with a friend?
Hoops (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Hoops on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Hoops in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Hoops netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Hoops for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Hoops on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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