An NBA Courtside sequel led by Kobe Bryant. The ball touch sharpens, the AI reads better and the modes have grown. Not the most simulation-minded basketball on the platform, but probably the most enjoyable in the hand, with a real physical pleasure to playing it.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Sequel to NBA Courtside featuring Kobe Bryant, for the 1998-1999 NBA season. Published by Nintendo, released in 1999 in North America. All official NBA teams and players, gameplay enriched over the first episode, season, exhibition, and 2-player multiplayer modes.
NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅29/03/1999
Published by Nintendo
NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant (N64) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to Nintendo and Left Field's basketball simulation, NBA Courtside 2 featuring Kobe Bryant refines the formula for the 1998-1999 season, with smoother playability, richer animation and expanded content. The realism of the matches, the careful modelling and the depth of the modes make it one of the console's best basketball games, even if the artificial intelligence and tech have logically aged. The official licence stays an asset. For someone nostalgic for 64 bit basketball, a fan of the great NBA era or a curious player, the title keeps a recreational interest and an appreciable play comfort.
