NBA Showdown '94
NBA Showdown '94 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
- Electronic Arts
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (786)
- Last updated
NBA Showdown '94 Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NBA Showdown '94 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 Showdown '94 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NBA Showdown '94 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 Showdown '94" Mega Drive longplay
NBA Showdown '94 Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for NBA Showdown '94. 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 Score Modifier (P1)
FF90D6:0063FF90D7:XX -
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)
FF90D2:0000FF90D3:XX -
Infinite Ball Possession
FF90CC:0063FF90CD:63 -
Sound Test Unlocked Under Coaching Options
A65A-CAD0 -
Regional Lockout Bypass
EAAT-AY1T -
Master Code
R0MV-86VR
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed NBA Showdown '94?
NBA Showdown '94 was developed by Electronic Arts, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NBA Showdown '94 support?
NBA Showdown '94 supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is NBA Showdown '94?
NBA Showdown '94 is a Sports game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NBA Showdown '94 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NBA Showdown '94 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NBA Showdown '94 in the browser?
No. NBA Showdown '94 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 Showdown '94?
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 Showdown '94 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 Showdown '94 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NBA Showdown '94. 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.
