NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
Game Boy Color · 1999
About this game
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is a descendant of the original NBA Jam , and is created by some of the key team members.
The game follows in the footsteps of NFL Blitz, featuring the option to save personal records and a cheat code system operated by pressing a sequence of buttons.
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It also features unlock-able characters, including NBA team mascots, and the "On-Fire" option that defines Midway 's sports games.
Players are able to perform special moves such as the alley-oop, the spin move, and the double dunk.
The game also features a Create-a-Player mode that allows custom players to have tweaked abilities by winning matches.
NBA Showtime debuted as an arcade game featuring rosters from the 1998-99 NBA season as well as secret characters based on the Universal Monsters.
The later home console ports of the game use updated rosters for the 1999-2000 season and lacks the Universal Monsters characters.
An arcade update was released in 2000 with refreshed rosters as NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC - Gold Edition .
About Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color (1998) added a color screen to the original Game Boy formula while remaining backwards compatible with the entire existing cartridge library. Its colorful, semi-transparent cartridge shells make it a visually distinct platform for shelf collectors, and several late-cycle exclusives — released just before the Game Boy Advance took over — are notably harder to find complete today.
Gamevaro tracks NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC for Game Boy Color with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.60 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC worth?
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC for Game Boy Color is currently worth €10.60 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC rare?
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Color titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is currently worth €10.60 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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