Product Overview
- Product Name: All-Pro Basketball
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What’s Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step onto the hardwood in All-Pro Basketball for the NES, a fast-paced, side-scrolling basketball title that brings arcade energy to the classic sport. Choose from eight fictional teams and take part in intense 5-on-5 matches, where your goal is to outscore your opponent with skillful passing, slick steals, and high-flying dunks. The game’s unique vertical court view scrolls dynamically with the action, putting you right in the middle of the game’s fast tempo and competitive spirit.
Gameplay Features
- Eight fictional pro-style teams to choose from, each with distinct uniforms
- Side-scrolling court view that scrolls vertically with the gameplay
- Signature dunk animations that add excitement to scoring plays
- Single-player and two-player modes for solo or head-to-head action
- Classic NES-style controls focused on timing, positioning, and quick reflexes
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
All-Pro Basketball is notable for its unique vertical court scroll, a rare perspective in NES basketball games. It was released in Japan as “U.S. Championship V'Ball” but adapted for North America with a basketball theme and new branding.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Basketball
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Vic Tokai
- Developer: Aicom
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 034912784598
- SKU: 12180
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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