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ESPN NBA 2Night (USA)

Sega Dreamcast
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Reviewed in
2000
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✪ Reviewed on January 10, 2026
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Konami NBA sim with ESPN TV styling, arcade more than simulation. Decent roster but lazy AI and limited modes. Acceptable as an alternative to NBA 2K1.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
NBA basketball simulation styled after ESPN television sets with broadcast presentation. Published by Konami, released in the United States in February 2000. Twenty-nine NBA teams, season and playoff modes, TV-style commentary and studio animations. American version.

ESPN NBA 2Night review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,41 GB 📅28/02/2000
Published by Konami

ESPN NBA 2Night (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $8 Q6 complete
 $19 Q10 new
 $19 !
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Is ESPN NBA 2Night still worth playing in 2026?

A basketball game under ESPN license from Konami, NBA 2Night polishes its broadcast styled presentation, with overlays and commentary inspired by the channel. On the court the pace is decent, but the simulation lacks snap and depth, and the players' intelligence stays limited. The presentation, honest at release, has aged markedly. Without the full NBA team license, its current interest is modest, mainly reserved for the curious about retro basketball and fans of period ESPN presentation.

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