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- This page is for the Sega Saturn version. For other games in the series, see NBA Jam.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition in Japanese (NBA JAM トーナメントエディション or NBAジャム・トーナメントエディション), or better known as NBA Jam T.E. is a port of the popular arcade game and offers an experience similar to that found on arcade machines for the home console Sega Saturn was released in 1995, shortly after the release of the console. Developed by Midway Games, Iguana Entertainment and Acclaim, distributed by Sega, Acclaim and Tec Toy internationally.
It is known for its fast-paced and arcade gameplay. Unlike traditional basketball games, NBA Jam T.E. features two-player teams instead of full five-player teams. Players can perform spectacular stunts and shots, and the game is action-packed. The Sega Saturn version includes a wide selection of NBA teams of the time, featuring NBA star players, such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and many others.
It offers a tournament mode in which players can compete against other teams in a series of matches to win the championship. A distinctive feature of NBA Jam T.E. is its real-time audio commentary. The game features exciting and often exaggerated voice commentary from the announcers, adding an extra element of fun and excitement to the game. Like the arcade version and its anteriotr version, the Sega Saturn version of NBA Jam T.E. includes a number of secret codes that allow players to unlock characters and activate special effects.
NBA Jam T.E. has remained popular over the years and has been re-released on various platforms and retro game compilations due to its iconic status in arcade basketball video game history.
Its reception was very positive on each platform that was launched, the version of Sega Saturn is the most memorable in these aspects, offers an experience faithful to the original arcade game and is appreciated for its fast gameplay style and its carefree fun. It is a classic title that has left an indelible mark on the history of basketball video games.
NBA Jam: T.E. uses sprite-style 2D graphics instead of 3D graphics. This gives the game a distinctive visual look and a retro arcade feel. The game features exaggerated animations for players, which adds a touch of fun and excitement to the game. Players can perform spectacular dunks and shots with a wealth of visual detail. Digital portraits due to the limitations of the times, the images of the players are detailed and capture the facial expressions of the NBA athletes of the time.
Although the scenarios are not 3D, they are full of details and background elements that represent NBA teams and add character to the game.
Screenshots
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Title-Menu screen.
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Question.
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Select Team.
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Gameplay 1.
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Gameplay 2.
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Gameplay 3.
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Music
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VGMPF Album Art 
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The Sega Saturn version of "NBA Jam Tournament Edition (NBA Jam T.E.)" was an adaptation that stood out for its unique and exciting soundtrack. The music tracks in this game were known for their catchy and energetic style, and played a crucial role in the gaming experience by increasing the excitement of the on-court clashes.
What makes the soundtrack of "NBA Jam T.E." on Sega Saturn even more special is that it was created by Rick Fox under the pseudonym "Fox Productions" is a renowned musician and songwriter who was responsible for producing the music tracks in CD format specifically for the Sega Saturn version. These same music tracks were also used in the game port for the PlayStation console, demonstrating the quality and impact of the music created by Fox on the gaming experience.
However, it is important to note that in the Atari Jaguar version, the base of the arcade version was used for the music, resulting in a slightly different experience in terms of soundtrack. On the other hand, the PC version opted to use music tracks created by Rick Fox, which gave PC gamers the same vibrant music experience found on the Sega Saturn and PlayStation consoles.
Ultimately, NBA Jam T.E. music became a distinctive element of the game and added an extra layer of fun and excitement to the gaming experience. The catchy and energetic songs are still fondly remembered by fans of the game and contributed greatly to the lasting success of this video game classic. The combination of fast-paced, exciting gameplay with an unforgettable soundtrack made NBA Jam T.E. a beloved title for gamers of all ages.
Recording
Credits
(Source: Game)
These recordings were made by GatoVerde95 using Retroarch (version Ubuntu MATE GNU/Linux) to dump it with GHex (GNU/Linux), VLC media player and foobar2000 (WINE) to convert SPC formats to FLAC and then to OGG (Vorbis). As additional tool Make List (Windows) was used to encode the recordings in list mode.
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Audio Devices
The sound system of the Sega Saturn was SF or DSP type as formats such as SSF, MP3 and WAV with CD quality capable of playing on a MP3 or Stereo Audio player.
Releases
America
British Area
South Europe
North/Central Europe
Asia & Oceania
Links
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