Hot on the heels of announcing successor game Super Basketball Classics, publisher Acclaim and developer Namo Gamo released console ports for Basketball Classics.

Basketball Classics is now available for consoles across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS4. The classic arcade basketball game has been available for PC (via Steam) since 2019.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

5 on 5 Pro Basketball born from the golden era of sports games. This spiritual successor to the 8-bit ballers bridges the gap between retro and today’s simulation games.

Side-scrolling, arcade action is paired with on-the-fly strategy. 3 button gameplay is easy to pick up, but it is the dynamic play-calling that elevates this title beyond just long bombs and acrobatics.

Attribute-rich players make up a vast set of rosters. Dig through decades of teams to find your favorite All-Stars and even unlock the “Legends” in an immersive story mode.

This game is a passion project for us indie developers here at Namo Gamo. We hope you can feel the love put into every pixel, the endless adjustments to stat-driven gameplay, and the genuinely retro sound and music.

Features

• Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action
• Simplified 3-button gameplay
• Decades of rosters with 175+ teams
• 1000+ players with individualized attributes
• Seamless play calling
• Sensational cut scenes
• 1-Player Story Mode unlocks secret teams
• Scream-inducing local multiplayer
• Retro vibes galore
• No virtual currency. No pay-to-win. No micro transactions. Ever.