Product Overview
- Product Name: Hoops
- 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
Hit the asphalt courts in Hoops, Jaleco’s 1989 NES entry into the street basketball scene. Choose from eight colorful characters—like Jammer, Legs, and Wiz—and compete in fast-paced half-court action. Whether playing one-on-one or two-on-two, you'll engage in dynamic matches featuring slam dunks, blocks, and steals. Customize your experience with options like "make it, take it" rules and select between Eastern or Western courts for varied challenges.
Gameplay Features
- Half-court basketball with 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 matchups
- Eight unique players, each with distinct attributes
- Customizable game rules, including possession settings
- "Around the World" mode for focused shooting practice
- Slow-motion dunk sequences that can be contested by opponents
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally released in Japan as Moero!! Junior Basket: Two on Two, Hoops was localized for North America with a new title and character names. Notably, the game lacks a traditional season mode, focusing instead on quick matches, which was a departure from other basketball games of its time.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Basketball
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Jaleco
- Developer: Jaleco Entertainment
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 032264900055
- SKU: 12263
- 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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