Basketball allows you to play a game of one-on-one against either the computer or another player. The court is viewed from the side with a basket at each end of the screen.
The objective of the game is to score more points than your opponent by dribbling, shooting, and attempting to block their shots. The game is played in two 4 minute halves, and the player who scores the most points wins.
You can control your player using the joystick, which allows you to move around the court, dribble and shoot the ball, and try to block your opponent's shots. There are also two different skill levels available, allowing you to adjust the difficulty level for each player.