NBA Jam (1994)
Game Boy · 1993
About this game
This game lets you play two-on-two arcade basketball with players from all the NBA teams.
Gameplay is fast and action-packed, with few rules, no fouls, and deliberately unrealistic jamming.
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Players are rated on eight ability categories, from steals and blocks, to dunks and 3-pointers.
Up to four human players can take part, each always controlling a single player for their team, and AI for missing players.
This allows for four players to face each other in teams of two, or for two players to team up against a third player with a CPU team-mate.
The Tournament Edition ups each team's roster to three players, and allows for substitutions between quarters.
Shoving players now results in injuries, which lower a player's stats; encouraging you to sub them out and let them recover.
Aside from the usual secret characters and cheat modes, the T.E. also includes four new additions you can individually enable from the special options menu: * "Hot Spots" are randomized zones on the court that reward extra points (up to a 9-point shot!) for making a basket while standing within them.
Powerup icons appear randomly, and convey temporary arcade-like benefits when picked up.
Some examples are instant "on-fire," enhanced 3-point accuracy, monster dunks from anywhere on the court, or a bomb that knocks all other players to the ground. "Juice Mode" increases the speed of the game up to 4x. "Tournament Mode" disables all other modes, special characters, and cheats, and challenges you to defeat all the NBA teams to unlock extra players (2 extra players for almost every team).
Winning Tournament Mode also unlocks a higher CPU difficulty level.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks NBA Jam (1994) for Game Boy 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €219.22 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €50.71 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.83 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.86 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €64.31 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €31.38 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €50.79 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NBA Jam (1994), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy 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 Jam (1994) worth?
NBA Jam (1994) for Game Boy is currently worth €14.83 loose, €64.31 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Jam (1994) rare?
NBA Jam (1994) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NBA Jam (1994)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NBA Jam (1994), loose is €14.83 and CIB is €64.31 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Jam (1994) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Jam (1994) is currently worth €14.83 loose, versus €9.86 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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