NBA Showdown
The final entry in Electronic Arts' basketball series based on the old NBA playoffs engine before the NBA Live series took over.For the first time, the game features all 27 NBA teams from the 1993-1994 season. You can now play a full season with 82 games in addition to playoffs and exhibition games.Back from the old versions are instant replays, signature moves (some of them new) and free throw T-meter. Game speed has been sped up.
- Genre
- Sports/Basketball
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
NBA Showdown frequently asked questions
How do I play NBA Showdown online with a friend?
NBA Showdown (SNES/Super 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 NBA Showdown on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NBA Showdown in the SNES/Super Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does NBA Showdown 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 Showdown 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 Showdown 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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