Super Basketball
篮球：Super
Super Basketball is a two-player sports game developed by SEGA in 1987 for the Master System. The game features arcade-style basketball competition where players contest one-on-one. Players use the SMS controller to move their team around the court, shoot, pass, and defend with direct controls. Multiple difficulty settings are available, and both players compete directly against each other. Gameplay prioritizes fast-paced scoring with straightforward mechanics: moving your character around the court, timing your shots, and fighting for rebounds. Matches progress in a simple, linear structure. The game emphasizes accessibility and head-to-head competitive entertainment without complex statistical systems or deep strategic gameplay.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Super Basketball Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Basketball on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Super Basketball Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Basketball on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Super Basketball" Master System longplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Super Basketball?
Super Basketball was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Super Basketball support?
Super Basketball supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Master System.
What type of game is Super Basketball?
Super Basketball is a Sports game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Basketball for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Basketball runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Basketball in the browser?
No. Super Basketball streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Basketball?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Super Basketball work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Super Basketball this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Basketball. 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.
