NBA in the Zone
This is the first in the NBA in the Zone games, which is considered a true simulation of the NBA. There are 29 teams to choose from with a full compliment of rosters from the 1996 season and a plethora of offensive and defensive plays to use against their opponents with trick shots like behind-the-back passes, skyhooks, alley-oops, fade-away jumpers and of course the slam dunk. There are, however, only five players from each team on the court at one time, similar to NBA Jam. The game also supports an advanced A.I. and is rendered in 3-D polygons. There are two modes to choose from, Exhibition and Playoff.
- Genre
- Sports/Basketball
- Year
- 1995
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
NBA in the Zone frequently asked questions
How do I play NBA in the Zone online with a friend?
NBA in the Zone (PlayStation) 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 NBA in the Zone on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NBA in the Zone in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does NBA in the Zone 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 NBA in the Zone 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 NBA in the Zone 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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