Basketball Classics

Acclaim, Inc.

PS4

Offline play enabled
1 - 2 players
Accessibility features (2)
Accessibility Features
PS4 Version
PS4 Pro Enhanced
DUALSHOCK 4 vibration

Offline play enabled
1 - 2 players
Accessibility features (2)
Accessibility Features
PS4 Version
PS4 Pro Enhanced
DUALSHOCK 4 vibration

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Accessibility Features

- Volume Controls
  You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.
- Game Pausing
  You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games.

* Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action
* Simplified 3-button gameplay
* Decades of rosters with 175 teams
* 1000 players with individualized attributes
* Seamless play calling
* Sensational cut scenes
* 1-Player Story Mode unlocks secret teams
* Scream-inducing local multiplayer
* Retro vibes galore
* No virtual currency. No pay-to-win. No micro transactions. Ever.

Side-scrolling, arcade action is paired with on-the-fly strategy. 3 button gameplay is easy to pick up, but it is the dynamic play-calling that elevates this title beyond just long bombs and acrobatics.

Attribute-rich players make up a vast set of rosters. Dig through decades of teams to find your favorite All-Stars and even unlock the "Legends" in an immersive story mode.

Platform:: PS4
Release:: 19/3/2026
Publisher:: Acclaim, Inc.
Genres:: Sport
Screen Languages:: English

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