NHL 2002
NHL 2002 remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Budcat
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (723)
- Last updated
NHL 2002 Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for NHL 2002 on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| 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.
NHL 2002 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of NHL 2002 on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"NHL 2002" GBA longplay 2002
NHL 2002 Cheat Codes
11 community-curated cheats for NHL 2002. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
0000ACF9+000A+1000532C+0007 -
Home Team Scores 150
82001926+0096 -
Home Team Scores 0
82001926+0000 -
Away Team Scores 150
82001928+0096 -
Away Team Scores 0
82001928+0000 -
Home Team Max Shots On Goal
82001912+03E7 -
Away Team Max Shots On Goal
82001914+03E7 -
Home Team Never On The Ice
82001942+FFFF -
Away Team Never On The Ice
82001944+FFFF -
Home Teams Goalie Always Pulled
82001946+FFFF -
Away Teams Goalie Always Pulled
82001948+FFFF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was NHL 2002 released?
NHL 2002 was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed NHL 2002?
NHL 2002 was developed by Budcat, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does NHL 2002 support?
NHL 2002 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is NHL 2002?
NHL 2002 is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play NHL 2002 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — NHL 2002 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play NHL 2002 in the browser?
No. NHL 2002 streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in NHL 2002?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does NHL 2002 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play NHL 2002 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of NHL 2002. 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.
