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NBA Live 96

NBA Live 96

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(Playstation - PAL, Basketball)

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PAL

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Developed_By:

Electronic Arts

Published_By:

Electronic Arts

Released On:

01 Jan 1996

Also available on:

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Sega Mega Drive

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NBA Live 96 lets you join a team of your choice from 29 different squads, including the new Toronto and Vancouver additions to the league. You can build your own roster by drafting or trading players, and make changes on the fly with editing options.

The game takes you through an entire season, exhibition matches, or just focus on the playoffs – it's up to you how much competition you want. With NBA Live 96 , you're in control of every aspect of your team's journey throughout the year.

EAN-13:

5030935340969 (France)

Sony PN:

SLES-00225 (France)

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Input Devices Required:

Gamepad

Sound Capabilities:

Dolby Surround

Save Game Methods:

External Storage

Multiplayer Options:

Same/Split-Screen

Number of Offline Players:

1-2 Players

Additional Hardware Supported:

Multitap

Number of Players Supported:

1-2 Players

Number of Offline Players via Multitap:

1-8 Players

Multiplayer Game Modes:

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team

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Controls

D-button

move player

Start

pause game

Select

game options menu

R1

turbo mode

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no action (offense-with the ball)

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deke move (if available) (offense-with the ball)

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pass (D-button to choose receiver) (offense-with the ball)

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shoot (press to jump; release to shoot) (offense-with the ball)

R2 + a D-Button direction

choose an offensive set before you inbound the ball or while you're on defence

D-button + \ [up left-direction 8]

select computer auto switching

L2 + a direction

choose a defensive set

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How to Play

Quick Play Calls

To call quick plays 1-8, press L1 + Direction.

To call quick plays 9-16 (offensive only), press L2 + Direction.

D-Pad

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Offensive Sets & Plays

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1: Box

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2: Inside Triangle

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3: Sideline Triangle

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4: Motion

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5: High Post

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6: 3 Point

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7: Isolation

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8: Auto Switching

Offensive Quick Plays (L1 + D-Pad)

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1: Baseline Drive

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2: Middle Drive

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3: Post Entry Low

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4: Post Entry High

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5: Downscreen Accept

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6: Downscreen Reject

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7: Downscreen Fade

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8: Downscreen Curl

Offensive Quick Plays (L2 + D-Pad)

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1: Downscreen Fade

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2: Dribble Entry

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3: Hand Off

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4: Back Door 1

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5: Back Door 2

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6: Pick & Roll

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7: Pick & Fade

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8: Pick & Slip

Defensive Sets

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1: Full Court Press

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2: 3/4 Court Press

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3: Half Court Trap

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4: Half Court Press

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5: Quarter Court

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6: Auto Switching

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7: Auto Switching

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8: Auto Switching

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Tips & Maps

Double Team

A defensive quick play option.

Intentional Foul

A defensive quick play option.

Extra Music Tracks

There are extra music tracks on the disk; listen to tracks 2-15.

Basic Controls

Press the /\ button on any menu to view basic controls.

Team Rosters and Game Options

Team rosters and game option settings are stored in the NBA Live 96 file; deleting this file reverts all changes to default rosters.

Hot Streak

When your player's circle is pulsing, he's on a hot streak, and his attributes are temporarily boosted.

Legendary Players

Jordan, Barkley, & Magic are in the game, listed at the bottom of the team roster.

Season Mode Trade Deadline

In season mode, no trades can be completed after February 22, but you can still sign players from the Free Agent List after the deadline.

All-Star Game

If you play a full 82-game season, you get to play a mid-season All-Star game with the 1996 All-Stars.

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