Set Rules Menu
Use this menu to set custom rules and simulation options. Default settings are listed in bold.
Defensive Fouls
This slider (off by default) sets the likelihood that defensive fouls are called.
Offensive Fouls
Sets the likelihood that offensive fouls are called by the referees (off by default).
Out of Bounds
Toggle out of bounds calls ON/OFF.
Backcourt
Toggle backcourt calls ON/OFF.
Traveling
Toggle traveling calls ON/OFF.
Goaltending
Toggle goaltending calls ON/OFF.
3 in the Key
Toggle three second calls ON/OFF.
Foul Out
Toggle player foul outs ON/OFF. When ON, players are ejected when they commit their sixth foul.
Shot Clock
Toggle 24 second shot clock ON/OFF.
Inbound Clock
Toggle 5 second inbound clock ON/OFF.
Half Court Clock
Toggle 10 second backcourt clock ON/OFF.
Fatigue
Toggle player fatigue ON/OFF.
Injuries
Turn player injuries ON/OFF. When Injuries are ON, every time a player gets knocked down there is a small chance he will be injured.
In an Exhibition game, an injured player is out for the remainder of the game. In Season or Playoff mode, he is out for 1-7 games.
Custom Teams
In NBA Live '95, you get four Custom teams that you can populate with your choice from the starters of 27 NBA teams. Custom teams can only be used in Exhibition games. To play with a Custom team:
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Select any of the four Custom teams (SLAMMERS, BLOCKERS, JAMMERS, or STEALERS) from the TEAM SELECT screen.
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Press START, and the CUSTOM TEAMS screen appears.
Custom Teams Screen Abbreviations
Changing Custom Rosters
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Control Pad up/down to highlight the player you want to change, and press B. The bottom of the screen changes to list the starting players for an NBA team.
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Press L or R to cycle through the 27 NBA teams.
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Highlight a player from an NBA team and press B to replace the original player with the highlighted player. You return to the roster of the Custom team.
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To cancel the transaction, highlight the player originally selected and press B.
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To view more stats, Control Pad left/right.
The first time you select a Custom team, all the roster slots are empty. You must fill all the roster slots before you can exit from the screen.
Player Setup Screen
A symbol for every Controller plugged into the system appears on this screen. Up to five players may play if a Multi-Player Adapter is attached.
In addition to selecting the teams players control, you can select, enter, and delete user names to personalize your controller so your user stats can be tracked no matter what team you control.
Player Setup Controls
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To change the setting for your Controller, Control Pad left/right to position the controller symbol under either team to select that team, or in the middle to select computer control.
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To toggle the control method, press L or R. When the control arrow points up, Control Pad diagonally to move up and down the court. When the control arrow points diagonally, Control Pad left/right to move up and down the court.
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To cycle through player names, Control Pad up/down. Press START to select the highlighted name.
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To enter a new player name, highlight NEW and press B. Control Pad up/down or left/right to select a letter, and then press B to advance to the next letter.
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To delete a letter, press X. When you've entered the last letter, press START to enter the name.
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To delete a name, highlight DELETE. Control Pad up/down to select a user name, and press X to delete that name.
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When all players have pressed START to select their user names, press START to continue.
A user name must be created to register career statistics.
Pregame Introduction
Before the game, the Pregame Introduction screens set the stage for the basketball action to follow. First, the GAME INTRODUCTION screen announces the teams and home court. Press any button to continue to the TEAM MATCHUPS screen.
The TEAM MATCHUPS screen compares the two teams. One to three basketballs indicate relative strength in each of five categories:
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SCORING: Scoring ability.
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REBOUNDS: Offensive and defensive rebounding.
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BALL CONTROL: Passing and dribbling ability.
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DEFENSE: Team defense—shot blocking and steals.
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OVERALL: Overall matchup.
Press any button to continue to the STARTING LINEUP screen. This screen introduces the starting players from both teams. Control Pad left/right to move through the players, or press START to go directly to the tip-off.
The Tip-off
Every game starts with a tip-off between the centers.
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To jump for the tip-off, press X.
Playing the Game
You control the man over the star. Depending on which Controller you're using, the star has a different color: