Basketball
Basketball allows you to play a game of one-on-one against either the computer or another player. The court is viewed from the side with a basket at each end of the screen. Using the joystick you can move your player around the court, dribble/shoot the ball, and attempt to block your opponent. The game is played in two 4 minute halves, and the player who scores the most points wins. There are two different skill levels available which can be set individually for each player.
- Genre
- Sports/Basketball
- Year
- 1978
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
16 achievements · 81 total points
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Control Tower, Do You See Our Airplane!? In game mode 1, score 40 points in a game3 pts -
Makings of a Varsity Athlete Win a game in game mode 25 pts -
Look up the 1978 NBA Champions In one session, win 4 games as Player 1 in game mode 2 while scoring more than 16 points in each of the games (NOTE: Will reset counter if you hit mode select)25 pts -
Where's Overtime? End a game with a tied score in game mode 23 pts -
This is Not Double Dribble In game mode 2, make what would be called a corner 3 by modern rules2 pts -
Havlicek Stole the Ball! In game mode 2, steal the ball from the computer in a game2 pts -
Kareem Giveth, Abdul-Jabbar Taketh Away In game mode 2, block a shot from player 2 and then score5 pts -
Purpleman Can't Jump In game mode 2, win a game jumping 2 times or less while also scoring 10 or more points5 pts -
Bill Walton (When Healthy) In one session, block 5 shots in game mode 2 (Goaltends also count)5 pts -
Atari Slam Dunk's on Kareem Win a game by 6 or more points in game mode 2, while scoring 16 or more points5 pts -
Bill Russell Win a game while holding your opponent to under 40 points and scoring 20 or more points, in game mode 25 pts -
Wilt Chamberlin Win a game scoring more than 50 points, in game mode 210 pts -
Jump Ball In any game mode, get close enough to player 2 to wrestle the ball with them for a few seconds1 pts -
Street Rules Man! Dribble out of bounds in any game mode and hog the ball1 pts -
Lights Out Score a basket with player 1 after the timer hits 0:00 in any game mode1 pts -
From the (Imaginary) Logo! Make a half court shot in any game mode3 pts
Basketball leaderboard
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Basketball frequently asked questions
How do I play Basketball online with a friend?
Basketball (Atari 2600) 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 Basketball on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Basketball in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Basketball netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does Basketball have achievements?
Yes, Basketball has 16 achievements worth 81 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Basketball 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 Basketball 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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