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NBA Live 96
NBA：Live 96
NBA Live 96, developed by EA Sports and released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, is a basketball simulation that puts players in control of their favorite NBA teams. The game features a roster of authentic teams and players from the 1995-96 season. Players navigate the court using the D-pad for movement and buttons to control passing, shooting, and defensive actions. The game offers exhibition matches where players select a team and compete against AI opponents. Controls are responsive, allowing for basic dribbling and shot timing mechanics. The SNES version presents basketball action through a top-down perspective, enabling players to execute plays and manage team strategy throughout each match. Regular Season and Playoff modes allow for extended gameplay beyond single contests.
- Developer
- EA Sports
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (7.2K)
- Last updated
NBA Live 96 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NBA Live 96 on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
NBA Live 96 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NBA Live 96 on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NBA Live 96" SNES longplay 1995
NBA Live 96 Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for NBA Live 96. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Never Miss A Shot
CA33-3F96+5133-3FB6+D933-3F26+FD33-34F6+AE33-3426+3133-37F6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was NBA Live 96 released?
NBA Live 96 was released in 1995 for the SNES.
Who developed NBA Live 96?
NBA Live 96 was developed by EA Sports, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NBA Live 96 support?
NBA Live 96 is a single-player Sports game for the SNES.
What type of game is NBA Live 96?
NBA Live 96 is a Sports game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NBA Live 96 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NBA Live 96 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NBA Live 96 in the browser?
No. NBA Live 96 streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NBA Live 96?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does NBA Live 96 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NBA Live 96 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NBA Live 96. 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.
