NBA Jam
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Two-on-two basketball with the volume turned up
NBA Jam brings arcade basketball back to the Wii with two-on-two games, official NBA teams and recognizable rosters. Rules are streamlined for fast possessions, emphatic steals and exaggerated leaps to the rim. Dunks can send players soaring above the basket, a hot streak can turn a shooter into a scoring machine, and the most forceful finishes can shatter the backboard. Tim Kitzrow's rapid-fire commentary completes the classic arcade tone.
Climb the Classic Campaign
Classic Campaign can be played solo or cooperatively on the same Wii. The goal is a worst-to-first run through NBA opponents, winning games and opening additional teams, characters and rewards along the way. Local partners can complete the campaign together, so the progression is not limited to a single-player profile.
Remix the rules with new challenges
Remix Tour changes the structure with boss battles and half-court challenges. Domination rewards control of scoring zones, while Smash turns the basket itself into the target. JAM Challenges and unlockable characters add more objectives beyond simply completing a standard match, giving repeat sessions reasons to vary teams and modes.
Built for the couch, not an online promise
The Wii version supports up to four local players for competitive and team play. It does not include the online play promoted for the later Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, so this listing makes no current network-service claim. The documented modes remain local and playable without a server connection.
Wii controls and presentation
Players can use the Wii Remote with Nunchuk or a Classic Controller. The saved technical record also supports widescreen output and Dolby Pro Logic II audio. The North American release is rated Everyone with no content descriptors.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NBA Jam | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Leading Light Design Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Music by | Vanguard Productions | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Testing by | EA North American Test Center | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Classic Controller | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Wii | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Basketball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Canada | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-05 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2011-01-20 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-10-05 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 5, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 20, 2011 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-SNJE-USA-B0 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633158298 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 80826856 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633158298 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B003KZJB2U | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 80826856 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting