NBA Action
NBA Action remains one of the finest sports experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 5P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
NBA Action Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NBA Action on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NBA Action Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NBA Action on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NBA Action" Mega Drive longplay 1994
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NBA Action released?
NBA Action was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed NBA Action?
NBA Action was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NBA Action support?
NBA Action supports up to 5 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is NBA Action?
NBA Action is a Sports game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NBA Action for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NBA Action runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NBA Action in the browser?
No. NBA Action streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NBA Action?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does NBA Action work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NBA Action this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NBA Action. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
