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NBA Jam dunking Xbox 360, PS3 - Report

  • By Eddie Makuch, GameSpot
  • Posted Jul 7, 2010 10:45 am PT

German ratings board reveals arcade basketball game won't be Wii-exclusive.

Electronic Arts is reaching into history this holiday, releasing the over-the-top hardwood NBA Jam for the Nintendo Wii. However, if a German software ratings board is to be believed, the slam-dunk-centric arcade game will also grace the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

NBA Jam might not be playing favorites with Nintendo.

NBA Jam might not be playing favorites with Nintendo.

The news comes from listings posted on the Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (USK), a self-regulating body that monitors the software industry in Germany. The listings pin NBA Jam for release on high-def consoles but provide no further specifics on the topic.

Electronic Arts hasn't officially mentioned the title's existence for the Xbox 360 or PS3, and as of press time, EA has not responded to GameSpot's request for comment on the matter.

That said, the arrival of NBA Jam for the 360 and PS3 wouldn't be all too surprising. In February, an EA Canada software engineer listed "NBA Jam for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3" on her LinkedIn account. She then speedily removed the mention of Xbox 360 and PS3 from the list.

NBA Jam is currently in development at EA Canada and is slated for an October 5 release for the Wii. For more on the game, check out GameSpot's E3 2010 floor check-in with EA Sports (embedded below) and a hands-on preview.

53 Comments

  • padrenes86

    Posted Jul 18, 2010 10:09 pm GMT

    this on HD console's would be great! if this is true, I hope they make some minor changes before it comes out on PS3/360

  • fester420

    Posted Jul 9, 2010 3:02 am GMT

    Although I am excited for this game, I am hoping it is not a full retail game. I can't see myself paying $60 for this, maybe $15.

  • lazycomplife

    Posted Jul 8, 2010 11:31 pm GMT

    They should add Obama too this time lol.

  • ninjathug99

    Posted Jul 8, 2010 7:20 pm GMT

    i like to see nba jams on all system not just the wii. also LeBron James going to the heats i smell chamionships.

  • da_chub

    Posted Jul 8, 2010 10:22 am GMT

    a game like this, a throwback to old school gamin, should be multiplat...it was back then, and as big of a fan as i am off Wii, the game is more important then the system, and everyone should get to play this.

  • ebonyflame

    Posted Jul 8, 2010 3:42 am GMT

    Yeah, people did not see the times exclusivity for this one.

  • wahyudil

    Posted Jul 8, 2010 12:32 am GMT

    At last ... I can't believed if EA only make a widely known franchise only for one console ... but know we know their real intention ... well, its not that surprising though ...

  • Toxic8

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:36 pm GMT

    This looks like it will bring back the good old days of the arcade. Putting in codes for the secret players and mascots and looking cool,lol. Hopefully it will be as fun as it was back in the day.

  • MrPuzzlez

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 9:23 pm GMT

    Labronnnnnnnnnnnnnn James!

  • Pete5506

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 8:12 pm GMT

    Glad to hear this, more fun all around

  • Tranceplant

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 8:06 pm GMT

    EA would be fools to not bring this to PS3 and 360.

  • benz1980i

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 7:18 pm GMT

    I love NBA JAM!! Online play would be killer- 2 vs 2 tournaments, why not 3 on 3??

  • nonfanboy

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 6:56 pm GMT

    The naiill in the coffin.

  • amaan4ever

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 5:47 pm GMT

    @sboyer2 they're not using motion controls the nunchuk is to move players

  • amaan4ever

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 5:43 pm GMT

    i was gonna buy this on the wii.but heck when its on Ps3 why not

  • monson21502

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 5:34 pm GMT

    hope its better then other older games that were remade this year.

  • green_dominator

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 5:21 pm GMT

    NBA Jam's developer has been saying all along that the game will at some point be on all 3 consoles it's just they are focusing on Wii first. I think the game fits PS3 and XBOX 360 more than it does Wii but that's just me......

  • The_Dude1212

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 4:49 pm GMT

    Goddamn, now they're gonna give Wii the shaft once more if it's going to the twins.

  • BZSIN

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 4:43 pm GMT

    "He's on fire!"

  • sboyer2

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 4:16 pm GMT

    awesome I can play my old favorite game without motion controls ruining it

  • -Squirrel-

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 3:51 pm GMT

    It's a bit too early to blindly believe this. The EA teams seemed pretty adamant, and one member disappointed, that it would be a Wii exclusive. While it may be entirely possible that they will port the Wii version over later on, I'm putting my money on a Xbox Live/PSN release of the original NBA Jam.

  • slvrraven9

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 3:41 pm GMT

    man, i couldnt wait to play this one the wii, now im not sure which system im gonna get it on. but MAN....HES ON FIRE!!!!!

  • puffadell

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 2:55 pm GMT

    their heating up

  • lilj815

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 2:49 pm GMT

    Who believes Germans anyway?

  • Cwagmire21

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 2:39 pm GMT

    What's with all the thumbs down to people wanting arcade ports? Usually remakes end up disappointing fans anyway. Just do a straight port and make everyone happy.

  • Cwagmire21

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 2:37 pm GMT

    @AJC3317 I'm wondering the same thing. When I first heard this I thought it was going to be an arcade port. Now I'm not as excited anymore.

  • warrner11

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 2:22 pm GMT

    if not at launch then at some point it will.....HE'S ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!

  • higgydiggy

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:52 pm GMT

    Oh man I was thinking of getting a Wii for this but I hope the xbox360 comes out that would be great!

  • THE_BIONIC_ARM

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:51 pm GMT

    omg i hope bill clinton is still a playable character

  • AJC3317

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:46 pm GMT

    is there gonna be enough content to justify a $60 game? even a $50 wii game?

  • Flint247

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:40 pm GMT

    Well, as long as it's on all 3 systems, that's good.

  • TheArcade

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:13 pm GMT

    I would love to have the original Arcade versions of NBA Jam & NBA Jam T.E. on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

  • jazzyrider

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 1:05 pm GMT

    oh cool. very cool! can't wait. somehow I thought i read or heard that it would be available for other platforms and not just the wii!

  • Bortson

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:53 pm GMT

    Yeah this needs to be on Arcade/PSN.

    Update the graphics and rosters but keep the same announcer = win

  • WPack911

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:45 pm GMT

    With Wade and Bosh the HEAT and gonna be unstoppable in this 2x2 game!!!

  • XanderZane posted Jul 7, 2010 12:44 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    XanderZane

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:44 pm GMT (hide)

    This should be on XBLA where it belongs. Not sure why it was even targeted for the Wii. "Is it the Shoes!?!? He's on FIRE!!"

  • maaly81

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:43 pm GMT

    ill buy it for $25.00

  • WolverineNinja

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:32 pm GMT

    I will be buying the bleep out of this game if it comes to Xbox Live Arcade!

  • volcomstoner180

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:31 pm GMT

    boomshakala

  • theslimdavylp

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:19 pm GMT

    Please put it on Xbox Live Arcade please!

  • Rottenwood

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:11 pm GMT

    RAZZLE DAZZLE!

  • capmantay14 posted Jul 7, 2010 12:07 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    capmantay14

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:07 pm GMT (hide)

    I knew the Jam wouldnt stay on that lackluster system...

  • zMd113

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 12:00 pm GMT

    HooRaay!!! Now hopefully EA doesn't screw this one up...

  • Kleeyook posted Jul 7, 2010 11:58 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Kleeyook

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:58 am GMT (hide)

    I knew it! There's no way EA would let NBA Jam to be a last dated console's exclusive!

  • ClintKeys

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:56 am GMT

    If this game is for the 360 and ps3 as well, then I'm not getting the game. I'm afraid that they will act lazy with the Wii version. If this game is a Wii exclusive, then I will change my mind.

  • f4t4lfury posted Jul 7, 2010 11:50 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    f4t4lfury

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:50 am GMT (hide)

    BOOMSHAKALAKA! Now I can sell my Wii.

  • cometkd

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:46 am GMT

    i don't think it will be kept from our beloved Ps3!

  • Vinsanity09

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:37 am GMT

    "NBA Jam dunking Xbox 360, PS3"? something's wrong with that title, it's like saying "Michael Jordan dunked Patrick Ewing"

  • bschroth

    Posted Jul 7, 2010 11:17 am GMT

    I hope it comes to XBLA or PSN. It'd make a perfect downloadable game for $15. Can't wait!
    BOOM SHAKA LAKA!!

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