Console Wars - NBA JAM - Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis

Our heroes determine which console had the best version of NBA JAM. Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis? Find out in this episode of Console Wars!
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[@wintermute3658]

episodes like these are why I love this show. It's like a cartoon there's dopey characters, funny plots, a little bit of pop culture that's not all that serious, and lots of fun.

[@ConsoleWars]

Its all about fun.

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

That Obama being half white joke was hilarious, and also insightful, lol

[@quag311]

I'll have to admit the writing was pretty good in this episode. Great work, guys.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank You!

[@Reshyrah]

I grew up playing the Sega Genesis version and had no idea there was no music in the Super NES one, that's just crazy! Great job on this episode guys, love this channel. 💟

[@MartinRodriguez-qk4hc]

The music in the arcade version of NBA Jam sounded very good, it had quality and its volume was lower than that of the sound effects or the referee's voice, being in the background. It was really well implemented. The music in the Genesis / Mega Drive version sounds downright awful (monotonous and remarkably midi) and plays at an excessively high volume ... which is actually quite annoying. Yes, I know that many will say: "At least there is background music", but honestly, I am grateful that the SNES version does not have that defect. The rest of the music sounds much better in the SNES version, as explained in this video. That is just my opinion. Sorry for my english.

[@hrvallejoMKT]

​@@MartinRodriguez-qk4hc This. Amusingly enough, all the time I never had music on the SNES version: I didn't expect it. It was somewhat expected that a basketball match didn't have background music because you're concentrated on your gameplay. So, the ball dribbling and the shoes squeaking on the ground gave it a more immersive feel. The interludes between matches where you were shown the current score, had digitized (even if repetitive) videos of players slam dunkin' and statistics. All with appropriate music and colors that actually made it feel like an actual game you'd see on TV. This is why I loved NBA Jam, it gave me that feeling every time and it did too to some co-workers who never played it until I started bringing my SNES to the office for us to have a couple rounds in lunch-time.

[@Zekium]

Quite the opposite for me : played only the SNES version and didn't knew other platforms had ingame music.

[@hrvallejoMKT]

@Anthony Cook never said it was an issue. Just after the video showing that the Genesis version has music on the match and they started arguing that it made the game better: I realized that I pretty much don't care that the SNES version didn't had it at all. Like I said, at the time I didn't think it was strange because I figured it was emulating a real match and the dribbling and squeaking just gave the game a more immenserive feel.

[@lancercncs1822]

@@hrvallejoMKT Different strokes... The music on NBA Jam Sega Genesis sounded very good and the electronic sound really added to the atmosphere of the game.

[@Triforcefilms]

Epic stuff fellas! Thanks for letting us join you. and dang, that NBA Jam has some sweet music. someone should do a cover of it...;-)

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks again guys! It was truly an honor for you to cover not 1, but 3 of our theme songs.

[@StarForceBelmont321]

TriforceFilms! Hi dooves! Big fan! I'd not mind an Acapella cover of Whatcha Gonna Do from NBA Hangtime. Your Acapella is top notch!

[@parrydox.gaming]

Lmao. My favorite part of these videos is whenever you do a cheesy rendition of a rock/metal band. So great.

[@ConsoleWars]

I enjoy doing that too.

[@cjscreations_2012]

The acapella is sooo good! We need more stuff like this!

[@Ryo]

I still play the arcade version at my local arcade, loved seeing you make a video on the console version. well done Dan and greg

[@zero-theaveragegamer1159]

The presentation and delivery of this entire episode was excellent. The jokes were funny, you guys just seemed to flow the whole time and all of it just worked. Seems like you guys really enjoyed yourselves in this one. Great job.

[@thebipolarbear1]

Awesome episode guys. Hope Greg is doing good. I can’t believe I find episodes I missed always a treat going back and watching the channels evolution. Criminality underrated.

[@Shinobi6407]

NBA Jam is a must have on the Sega Genesis. It's the version that I first played over a decade ago, and still have to this day.

[@BluesElwoo2]

Hillarious! Thanks guys! Keep em coming!

[@BubbaAce]

Props to that accapella theme :D ; Well done once again (especially with the squirrel scenes XD). Now can't wait for MK2 (or MK3, whichever it is)!!

[@DenLeonRX]

Rock'n'Roll Racing, pls guys! This gonna be interesting. Nice episode btw!

[@matttherrien9608]

Have they done it yet?

[@DenLeonRX]

@@matttherrien9608 yes, they did)

[@alexbork4250]

@@DenLeonRX no, they didn't 🤧

[@supermarioworldE]

The humor just gets better and better. Loved the basketball shots with Greg.

[@miahthorpatrick1013]

Haha, that line about Star Wars and Speed 2 had me rolling! 😂 🤣

[@TheRetroSportsGamer]

This is the one I was waiting for! Great work again! I truly enjoyed it as I knew guys would do an excellent job breaking down each version of the game. I agree with the judgement as well. I had the SNES version as a kid and a friend down the block had the Genesis version. Not being too observant at the time, I could never really figure out why I had so much fun playing the Genesis version over the SNES. As you guys said, that music during the gameplay makes a huge difference. Also, what even ticked me off more about the SNES version, is that password system never worked for saving Records/Initials, where the Sega version has a battery save for multiple Records/Initials. This was the clutchest feature for me back in the day, as it was easy to compare all your Records/Initials against your friends. More like having the arcade at home.

[@seoulgt86]

Seriously I don’t know how you guys don’t have more subscribers. Your videos are great. Great skits. Wish you guys the best.

[@SameNameDifferentGame]

Next episode... things get T O A S T Y.

[@wbb77]

Thanks. Coming home from work....new video from ConsoleWars, yeah!! Keep it up!

[@spottheturtle9568]

I prefer genesis music 90 percent of the time. Nintendo has an edge with orchestral stuff usually. But, for me, Genesis just sounds like the 90s. I love the dark electronic sound.

[@subzero8679]

Genesis has more bass too. If you play Genesis and Snes through a stereo system, Genesis sounds way better.

[@emanatingf]

@Spot Turtle Exactly, I like the gritty sound, it's nostalgic, the Genesis has *very* versatile music capabilities & it's soulful.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Do SNES vs Genesis versions of Jungle Book.

[@sliltury2418]

That Do-Do & Dum-Dum Remix is sick!!!😛🤪😵🕺⛹️‍♂️🤘

[@Master_Calibur]

Console Wars acapella for the win!

[@Grimages]

Rad job. Glad to see this one up for war. Enjoyed the running Speed 2 jokes. : )

[@showersmoker]

Speed 3 on a plane actually sounds pretty cool. Also, are there still the same differences in the Tournament Edition?

[@PULRN]

GREAT CHANNEL! been watching your videos for the past few days. very entertaining and funny. i would like to suggest JP2 the chaos continues.

[@ConsoleWars]

Welcome to the channel. Is that Jurassic Park 2?

[@PULRN]

Yes that is correct. The sequel on genesis is called Rampage Edition.

[@FantasyJared]

That new intro was fire! :D Awesome video mates!

[@ConsoleWars]

Check out Triforefilms for more. kzbin.info

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

the acapella remixes were awesome and I can't wait for Speed:on a plane. Great vid as always guys!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks! And def check out Triceforefilms. kzbin.info You guys going to TooManyGames?

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Console Wars Very cool, I'll check that out right now it's not looking good for TMG but if we can fit it in we will. I may be getting a dog this weekend so may be tough to justify leaving a new dog alone with the wife for a day haha. If I can get there ill hit you up on twitter or facebook and we can meet up

[@Triforcefilms]

Yay! i'm glad these tracks are going over so well in acapella:-)

[@PSonefan]

Do NBA Jam: Tournament Edition for Sega Genesis & Super Nintendo.

[@Dorian_Scott]

Chris Anas, Really...just...really, they already covered *NBA Jam for Super Nintendo & Sega Genesis*

[@subzero8679]

It's pretty much the same exact game. The Genesis version is still better.

[@GamerGee]

Sega music sounds like some 80s jazz music in some extent. Snes music sounds like a church player playing it on a church Casio keyboard lol

[@freckleslam314]

When I was this in my subscribed channels feed I was so happy.

[@sydhamelin1265]

I can always count on these videos to be hilarious and entertaining! Thanks guys. I like the idea for "Air Speed", but can planes get up to 50mph? Maybe the Concord.

[@gabrieltone9634]

Another GREAT Video Guys!

[@Rockysbeats]

I like what you did with your theme tune and title music this time ;) cheeky little vocals

[@raymondwalsh3138]

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@SNQ1]

The music is great in the intro. I really dig the vocal versions. That's why I loved watching this channel.

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

JOE & MAC! It'll be interesting to compare, because the Genesis followed the arcade as a port, but the SNES version added elements, which in some ways made it superior to some. Great episode! I agree; I remember renting both and the Genesis version won me over because I could "Jam" out to some tunes while playing.

[@getzapped313]

DontrelleRoosevelt game vs game did a good video on it already

[@miriamalmeida6687]

Snes best console .

[@scratches12mevideos]

That awesome intro remix :) it sounds like a upgrade from 16 bit to 32 bit

[@ConsoleWars]

Def check out Triceforcefilms for more. kzbin.info

[@cup_noodls]

are you insulting Dan's music skills

[@maximukhin45]

did you played any nba jam games

[@cup_noodls]

+Maxim Ukhin does it look like i did? BTW we have the same picture

[@maximukhin45]

mk2 next are you excited lucky 100

[@thatgengar3390]

Great stuff Subscribed!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@Nicksolo85]

Awesome video. Great job, guys! I can't wait to see the next video. I wanna say Mortal Kombat II or Mortal Kombat 3 (Dan "Toasty" Forden appears in both, but the sprite was Mortal Kombat 3).

[@segaalltimer4143]

Good Work I Love It

[@RjdxGETs]

Great REMIX sound intro

[@Triforcefilms]

thanks:-)

[@zanat0s]

what is it based on?

[@nimaiiikun]

finally a new episode! :D

[@BladeBlur]

Awesome video guys! Though it looks like you are being too rough on those buttons at the end there, I wonder why? :P

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks dude! Looking forward to the next video!

[@SuperSteaman]

I love you guys, you are amazing!

[@supermarioworldE]

The Death and Return of Superman might make for an interesting video as they're nearly identical on both consoles.

[@mitu123Copper]

Yeah, though the music is different between versions.

[@supermarioworldE]

+mitu123Copper True

[@Dorian_Scott]

supermarioworldE, it *WOULD* make for a good *Worst Game* comparison...

[@jimjim150]

I really enjoyed the "sports" song, so yeah, good job.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks. Those songs are always fun to write.

[@pt5aznsensation1]

Easily becoming one of my favorite channels. Always looking forward to these. Keep up the good work guys!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome! We will!

[@henryb610]

Really like the effort you put in the videos, little details like have running on the back cabinet the arcade version of the game you are reviewing, when is possible

[@EonFigure]

This is the best intro song they'd made. I absolutely adore it. It's super catchy and fits perfectly with the review.

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

OOOH I LOVE THAT INTRO

[@Nobunaga1983]

Nice new intro. are you guys going to have any picture/video contest? I need something to do lol

[@ConsoleWars]

No contests soon. Sorry.

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

I dont care if there is no music during the game on the SNES version. The fun is hearing the announcer all throughout.

[@canonballkid8829]

Toasty! Mega Turrican vs Super Turrican 2 please soon lads! Keep up the good work!

[@Cloud971]

Nice job, good remix of your theme guys. ;)

[@digidark2556]

Brings me back to playing my brother in this game!

[@Loona2019]

Rock n roll racing should be the next console wars episode

[@dormetheus]

This one is CLOSE for a lot of different reasons, but they'll give to SNES

[@StarRightStarTight]

How have I never noticed how awesome the intro music for this episode is???

[@RaKayla1412]

great video!!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks!

[@SylentEcho]

The "sportsSpoSpoSpoSports" at 1:57 had me cracking up, Lmao!

[@firemario8126]

you made me love the player select music of the two versions

[@keeganandersson4281]

I like the accapella remix of the intro 😅

[@Triforcefilms]

it was a super fun track to cover.

[@Orbrun]

Are you going to upload it?

[@raffyvalky4527]

Damn that intro hits hard! It's Amazing!

[@RedfordWho]

Love the new intro theme!😁😁

[@coffeeblak86]

That logo Comparison thing was fucking ridiculous!!! Plus NBA logo count Comparison was so crazy.

[@iPlaySEGA]

I prefer the Genesis version aswell. (Not only because of the music) BTW: Do you guys capture with composite cables? You really need some RGB cables and a SCART to HDMI converter. The Genesis's RGB signal is fantastic and you get the best picture quality. You will love the colors on the Genesis, trust me!

[@spottheturtle9568]

I agree. The genesis footage always seems too dark on this channel. My genesis doesn't look as dark and muddy as their footage does.

[@rootykazooty351]

Yeh they don't do justice to the Genesis with their crappy capture setup.

[@lynks8]

I'm here to fifth the notion that their capture of Genesis is off. SNES does have a larger color palette; I won't deny that, but their footage of Genesis games is always worse than it should be.

[@jacklazzaro9820]

What makes U say it's the hook ups? Seriously, how do U know? I have neither Gen or snes.

[@jacklazzaro9820]

Axel Janes, alright, I'll take your words for it

[@dad7275]

I'd like to see Console War between NBA Jam TE..Sega vs Snes!

[@LAC32Griffin]

wow bad ass video, subscribed!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@MikeDest]

The Sega version always seemed like it was struggling to play the music. Like it was slower sounding.

[@jdigitalseven7]

That MVS setup in background is pretty sweet...looks like its set up to play other roms as well.

[@ConsoleWars]

Yup, it can play pretty much anything.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Console Wars You guys could do a Michael Jackson's Moonwalker vid...but he never chose to do anything for snes 😁.

[@bobbillans6715]

I love watching your videos!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@Juice2Fifty]

I walk into the bedroom while starting up this video and my wife say, “Console Wars again?” Lol, I think I may watching a bit too much if she recognizes the theme song!

[@Mr_Fourshot]

Awesome video once again, did you get music copyright strikes? coz all the music was done by voice, sounded awesome btw, I've also got a request how about Mickey Mania and or Primal Rage, also you ever planning on doing master system vs nes?

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks. And no, we didnt get a copyright strike. I hope we dont ever since i wrote those songs. We just felt like changing things up for this episode. Also, Mickey Mania will be soon.

[@Mr_Fourshot]

they are catchy and familiar, that's a good thing as I thought they might have been taken from some video game. also cool, that's the best Mickey Mouse game

[@XBC3-4GOTY]

Love the ending

[@pokepress]

JohnieBeGood12 I figured it was either going to be tennis or a courtroom.

[@boneappletea3858]

Damn, I feel like we owe a special episode to XaviorTheLycan.

[@Automatik234]

Nice music! :D

[@hadamana]

Blackthorne, Sirs! Also: Props on the intro!

[@AriaKyuKyu]

How the heck a Squirrel get in into the court? xD Fun video!

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saizerboy]

mortal kombat 2 is the next episode!

[@jtomally9681]

SNES tops it far above Sega.

[@tammura22letsplays]

+jtomally9681 im more sega fan but yes i agree snes version is far superior

[@SuperHns]

I do love the music on Sega better, because sounds grittier.

[@tammura22letsplays]

+SuperHns yea i like music better too

[@Lavagemstomacal]

The genesis wins on the sound for sure, has the original arcade music on MK 1 and 2, the snes sond like new age shit, also the graphics on the MK 1 on the genesis is wide screen ish, the background sprites have less fps but look better on the genesis overall.

[@lilmattere]

Do a console wars video on Lemmings for the Genesis and SNES :D

[@nickzilla20]

Once again, great video. Here are somee ideas: Jungle book, spiderman maximum carnage, Mickey mania, Maui Mallard vs Quackshot, Donkey kong Country vs Vectorman or Batman returns.

[@budheavy]

This episode made me a subscriber lol

[@Lightblue2222]

Sweet and new consol wars! Oh wait I just haven't seen this one before.

[@Lightblue2222]

Oh wait yes i have.

[@Lightblue2222]

Sports! Please bring back the sports song for another sports game battle

[@Redmage1987]

Hahaha! I love the intro for this one! That acappella remix of your theme song is pretty suckaweet, too! I've heard great things about this game, but never played it. I really want to, though. It looks like I'll be getting the Genesis version when I do buy it. I need more sports games, and the only basketball one that I currently own is Double Dribble. I think it's about time I "upgraded" to NBA Jam! Also, I had no idea that Bill Clinton was playable in this game! Lol!

[@zanat0s]

which is this song?

[@aaronveneruso2214]

You guys are awesome! Can I suggest you to make an episode where somehow you 2 swap taste? (E.G Dan loves Nintendo) xD would be interesting

[@gamesurvivor3129]

I got to say this now just because there's no music in the Super Nintendo version I still find it very entertaining and I play this game almost for 3 hours last night I'm not going to lie I'm addicted to this game SNES version in my book is better

[@Rensquall]

Amazin Vídeo. Console Wars Side Pocket!!!!!

[@supernintendosp]

I like this acapella version of the theme better. It's very cheery!

[@solidmage1720]

I would like to see an NBA Jam: T.E. and NBA Hangtime console wars.

[@RitzLazyArtist]

I'll wait for a revisit of this one with NBA Jam T.E.

[@andydavidson1278]

Love your songs❤️ It makes me feel that I could write an album😃😂

[@ConsoleWars]

You can totally do it!

[@guitarmann6880]

That intro though!!!!!! Fireeeeee

[@Needwagon4Speedwagon]

"I hate you and hope you can't poop for days" fucking priceless

[@Just_a_Lad]

Good episode guys, as always. I also checked the Triforcefilms channel. They got some nice stuff in there, the Batman cover especially was pretty cool. Id like you to do Prince of Persia, Jungle book (as someone below suggested), Doom Troopers, Judge Dredd. They're all great and deserve your attention ;)

[@Triforcefilms]

glad you checked us out:-)

[@entityedgenetwork2252]

Nice. I totally forgot about the music difference - lol

[@Alfred6009]

Dudes. Awesome vid.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks!

[@Alfred6009]

And furthermore, thanks so much for responding to fans like myself in the comments. Yous guys are rad!

[@thegr8n84ever6]

Great review for a great game. I remember playing NBA Jam for the first time on an arcade at Skate Palace. My friend had the Sega version and even though he was five years older than me I could beat him with the bulls by dropping 3s with Scottie Pippen. I remember they didnt pay Jordan the rights to use him in the game but the game was so good it didnt matter. I got it for my phone a year ago cuz of the nostalgia

[@ryzmaker11]

And in addition to in-game music, the Genesis port also has a more talkative announcer making this version definitely more lively than the SNES one. BTW loled @the cheap ass gavel that the (sweet) gal holds @the end! 14:24 ;D

[@ConsoleWars]

It was a drum stick taped to cardboard. lol

[@ryzmaker11]

Pro

[@ryzmaker11]

:]

[@DaniloVincenzo]

Awesome! (like always) ...please review "Donald in Maui Mallard" (sure Genesis version rules!)