10 Best Basketball Video Games Of All Time

10. NBA Jam

Released by Midway in 1993, the game was the first entry in the NBA Jam franchise and obviously its cornerstone. It was the ultimate arcade game (and began life as a coin-op), and the rules reflected that.

The gameplay was ridiculous, as players would fly all over the arena, dunking from the three-point line and performing various stunts in mid-flight. They could go hot or cold, which enhanced or lowered their scoring abilities. NBA Jam is a quintessential '90s game - colorful, chaotic, campy, and yet very fun, especially to play with a friend.

Despite its arcade-y nature, it was also one of the first titles to feature real player likeness.