NBA Jam

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  • Summary: Featuring gameplay that is true to the original, NBA Jam will have players spinning with ankle breaking moves to the basket and on the way to high-flying, backboard-smashing dunks. In addition to the classic experience, EA Sports NBA Jam will also introduce new game modes, characters andFeaturing gameplay that is true to the original, NBA Jam will have players spinning with ankle breaking moves to the basket and on the way to high-flying, backboard-smashing dunks. In addition to the classic experience, EA Sports NBA Jam will also introduce new game modes, characters and gameplay depth.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Armchair Empire
    Jan 1, 2011
    90
    Unlike the Wii version, the fully functional online component means you (almost) always have access to some stiff human competition over Xbox Live. And it definitely looks much sharper.
  2. Gamervision
    Nov 18, 2010
    85
    The HD versions are undoubtedly superior to the Wii's offering, and the core gameplay represents the best in the franchise. It's just a shame that the secondary game modes are so poorly executed, as better implementations of them would have added a lot of replayability, and made for a much better value.
  3. XboxAddict
    Dec 21, 2010
    85
    Nearly 17 years after I fed my first quarter into an NBA Jam Arcade machine, my love for the franchise is still just as strong, even if this version does not love me back as much.
  4. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 27, 2010
    75
    NBA Jam just about deserves release as a proper boxed retail product, boasting a fairly hefty array of modes and other content. What's important is that it preserves the gameplay and spirit of the original games, giving it a nostalgic cachet that makes it almost irresistible, despite its frustrations.
  5. 3DJuegos
    Nov 23, 2010
    74
    Well done! The classic arcade gameplay returns.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Dec 2, 2010
    70
    NBA Jam gives the player the 90's style of gameplay that fascinated a lot of gamers in the past. Unfortunately 360/PS3 gamepads did not work like Wii Mote, decreasing the funny component of the experience. There are also lot of issues with the AI.
  7. Thunderbolt
    May 12, 2011
    50
    If you've ever gotten caught up in a multiplayer game of Jam at the arcade or experienced the console conversions during the mid-'90s, this NBA Jam reboot is likely the closest anyone's come to getting it right since Midway's Hangtime series.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. mrdevyn
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    This game brought back a lot of childhood memories. It is by far the best NBA Jam so far. The developers struck gold with new new modes andThis game brought back a lot of childhood memories. It is by far the best NBA Jam so far. The developers struck gold with new new modes and amazing graphics.… Expand
  2. Manta
    Jan 3, 2011
    9
    NBA JAM is always a hoot and this is no exception! Would've been a 10 from me if not for the poor online play (laggy, not the games faultNBA JAM is always a hoot and this is no exception! Would've been a 10 from me if not for the poor online play (laggy, not the games fault necessarily) and the high price I had to pay to get it! Still, a brillant and entertaining arcade hoops game. Commentator is as funny as ever!… Expand
  4. aryanrule
    Feb 3, 2011
    9
    Boomshakalaka. Whoever played Nba JAM or Hangtime will enjoy new design which is just breath taking. Everything is full of colours, greatBoomshakalaka. Whoever played Nba JAM or Hangtime will enjoy new design which is just breath taking. Everything is full of colours, great dynamics and a game worth of having. Yeah its bit pricey concerning the fact it could easily be in ARCADE department, but i am not sorry. Great game 9/10.… Expand
  5. ITZZZPERRY
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    NBA Jam is a fun arcade simulator on the Xbox 360. Someone looking for a fun basketball experience in short bursts should definitely pick this one up.
  6. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    NBA Jam by EA is everything you love about NBA Jam,but on higher quality consoles.

    This obviously mean the graphics are much better than    NBA Jam by EA is everything you love about NBA Jam,but on higher quality consoles.

    This obviously mean the graphics are much better than the previous games,the framerate is at a solid 60 and rarely hitches.

    The gameplay is just classic NBA Jam.That is all.In terms of modes,you have remix tour,which consists of normal games with powerups,games of 21,Backboard Smash,where both teams try to break the other's backboard.First team to do that wins.Then you have Classic Campaign,which you must beat all 30 NBA teams,using just one (have to beat your own team too) and a Legends team from all 6 divisions.

    Commentary is hilarious,of course.

    Soundtrack and sound effects are OK.

    The only real problem with the game is the inconsistent AI,they will play terrible one game and you blow them out,but then next game can play like gods,and you can't score as they steal the ball from you every time you have it and block everything you try to do.

    That said,NBA Jam is a very good arcade basketball game.Go out and get it.    … Expand
  7. rude76
    Mar 21, 2011
    6
    I had some good fun with this game, especially when playing co-op. It got kinda old tho, despite various modes and online play. Tons of secretI had some good fun with this game, especially when playing co-op. It got kinda old tho, despite various modes and online play. Tons of secret characters like Bill Clinton and Bush and Obama helped to keep my interest, but once I found out EA had no plans to update the rosters, and since you cant edit them yourself, I sold the game.… Expand
  8. Jackmove
    Mar 7, 2011
    0
    If you want to feel like you're being cheated by the computer 50% of the time, and also have your teammate just make it seem like 2vs1 for theIf you want to feel like you're being cheated by the computer 50% of the time, and also have your teammate just make it seem like 2vs1 for the other 50% of the time get this game. This game is a load of CRAP. The computer cheats it's way back into games and makes sure your teammate plays absolutely 0 frigging defense. If you want a **** game that cheats you, go ahead and pick up this turd. If you want nostalgia, get an old sega and play the original. This one does not do the JAMs of old justice.… Expand

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#97 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#57 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010