Genesis/Mega Drive

NBA Jam

NBA Jam is a two-on-two basketball game You can play any NBA team, and you can play as players like Barkley, Starks, Pippen, and Grant. Each human player controls a single player, so choose your squad wisely to take team-mate skill into account. The game is action-oriented, and players can perform unrealistic slam-dunks. Full performance statistics are automatically recorded. The play clock and 3-point line apply, but other rules are largely overlooked.

Genre: Sports
Year: 1993
Developer: Midway Games, Inc.
Publisher: Arena Entertainment
Players: 4

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

35 achievements · 551 total points

Novice Baller Score 50 points in a game
1 pts
Pro Baller Score 70 points in a game
5 pts
Master Baller Score 85 points in a game
10 pts
Legendary Baller Score 85 points in a game with the drone difficulty set to "extra hard"
25 pts
He's on Fire Have player one become on fire
1 pts
Burning Hot Make 6 unanswered baskets with player one
5 pts
They're on Fire With tag mode on, have both players on your team be on fire
5 pts
Piping Hot Have player one become on fire 5 times in a single game on "extra hard" difficulty
50 pts
Come on and Slam With player one, perform a slam dunk that breaks the backboard
1 pts
Buzzer Beater Have your team score a basket after the buzzer has sounded
1 pts
Putting on a Clinic In regulation time, have player one score more field goals than the other team combined
3 pts
The Ringer Win a game with any special character
5 pts
I Believe I Can Fly With player one, score 3 times using layups and_or dunks while starting your jump from behind the free throw line
2 pts
Boomshakalaka Make 20 dunks with player one in a single game
3 pts
From Downtown Make 12 three pointers with player one in a single game
4 pts
Thief Make 10 steals with player one in a single game
3 pts
Grabs the Rebound Recover 5 rebounds with player one in a single game
3 pts
Wingman Have 10 assists with player one in a single game
2 pts
Rejected Make 15 blocks with player one in a single game
5 pts
Showing What You've Got With player one, make a dunk, a three pointer, an assist, a steal, a rebound and a block all within the first quarter
10 pts
No Help Needed Win a game with tag mode set to on
1 pts
I Need a Hand Win a game with tag mode set to off
1 pts
Heating Up Go on a 3 win streak on a single profile (no secret characters)
5 pts
Hot Streak Go on a 10 win streak on a single profile (no secret character)
25 pts
Clutch Win a game that goes into overtime
5 pts
In a Rush Win a game without the shot clock appearing while in possession
10 pts
Lead the Way Win a game without ever being behind on the scoreboard
10 pts
Consistency is the Key As player one, score at least 8 baskets in each quarter of a regulation game
25 pts
Where Did This Guy Come From? Reach rank 1 with any of the special characters
25 pts
Old School Champion Reach rank 1 without using a special character
50 pts
The G.O.A.T Reach rank 1 on extra hard difficulty without using a special character
50 pts
King of the Hoops Win against all 27 teams on a single profile (no secret character)
50 pts
West is Best As a WEST team against an EAST team, win the game scoring at least 75 points while restricting the opponent to 60 or less
50 pts
East is Best As an EAST team against a WEST team, win the game scoring at least 75 points while restricting the opponent to 60 or less
50 pts
Bulls on Parade Win 3 consecutive games as the Chicago Bulls scoring 75 points or more each time (single session)
50 pts

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NBA Jam frequently asked questions

How do I play NBA Jam online with a friend?

NBA Jam (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 Jam on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find NBA Jam in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does NBA Jam netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does NBA Jam have achievements?

Yes, NBA Jam has 35 achievements worth 551 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play NBA Jam 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 Jam on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.