NBA Live 95 (Nintendo SNES, 1994) was the start of EA’s basketball dynasty—the moment hoops went from clunky sprites to legit fast-paced action that actually felt like the NBA. Before 2K took over, this was the game everyone was trash-talking their friends on after school.

With its isometric camera angle, smoother animations, and that iconic “EA Sports—it’s in the game” intro, NBA Live 95 set the gold standard for sports titles on the 16-bit era. It wasn’t just passing and dunking—it had season play, trades, and stats tracking that made it feel like you were actually running a team. For ’94, this was revolutionary stuff.

1. Play as every NBA team from the 1994 season, complete with authentic rosters.
2. Run a full season with stat tracking, playoffs, and the chase for the championship.
3. Experience the first game in the legendary NBA Live series that lasted for decades.

Developed and published by EA Sports, NBA Live 95 is more than just a retro sports game—it’s a piece of basketball gaming history. Looking to buy retro games that changed the sports genre forever? Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive the court where it all began.