NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
PlayStation · 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 PlayStation
The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.
Gamevaro tracks NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC for PlayStation 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.57 |
| 2026-07-06 | New (sealed) | PAL | €158.64 |
| 2026-07-06 | Item only | PAL | €16.50 |
| 2026-07-05 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €152.83 |
| 2026-07-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €22.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €24.67 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 PlayStation is currently worth €16.50 loose, €8.75 complete in box, and €22.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC rare?
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
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. For NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC, loose is €16.50 and CIB is €8.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is currently worth €16.50 loose, versus €13.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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