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NBA Live 97
NBA Live 97 stands as a defining sports title on the SNES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- EA Sports
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 5P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (868)
- Last updated
NBA Live 97 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NBA Live 97 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 97 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NBA Live 97 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 97" SNES longplay 1996
NBA Live 97 Cheat Codes
3 community-curated cheats for NBA Live 97. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Team 1 Points Modifier
7E465B007E465BXX -
Team 2 Points Modifier
7E45F5007E45F5XX -
Never Miss A Shot
CABC-144C+51BC-141C+D9BC-14CC+FDBC-143C+DABC-17CC+B2BC-173C
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NBA Live 97 released?
NBA Live 97 was released in 1996 for the SNES.
Who developed NBA Live 97?
NBA Live 97 was developed by EA Sports, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NBA Live 97 support?
NBA Live 97 supports up to 5 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is NBA Live 97?
NBA Live 97 is a Sports game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NBA Live 97 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NBA Live 97 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NBA Live 97 in the browser?
No. NBA Live 97 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 97?
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 97 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 97 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NBA Live 97. 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.
