Play GB Basketball (Japan) Online
Dribble, pass, and shoot your way to victory in GB Basketball, a fast-paced Game Boy sports game where you outscore the competition before time runs out.
GB Basketball was released for the original Game Boy in 1990, developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo. It arrived during the handheld's early years, a time when portable sports games were still finding their footing, often trading graphical detail for straightforward, pick-up-and-play action.
You control a single player on a five-person team, moving up and down the court with the D-pad while passing and shooting with the two action buttons. The main goal is to outscore the opposing team within the time limit. Key mechanics include stealing the ball by intercepting passes or poking it loose from dribblers, and executing different shot types based on your distance from the basket and timing. The pacing is brisk, with matches that rarely drag, though the AI can put up a decent challenge on higher settings. It feels responsive and satisfying when your plays come together, especially nailing a well-timed jumper from mid-range.
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