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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[@uNkLeRaRa4]

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

[@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.

[@quag311]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank You!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jaycreations2k12]

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.

[@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)!!

[@supermarioworldE]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BluesElwoo2]

Hillarious! Thanks guys! Keep em coming!

[@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.

[@miahthorpatrick1013]

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

[@wbb77]

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

[@SameNameDifferentGame]

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

[@Grimages]

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

[@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.

[@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:-)

[@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

[@FantasyJared]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

Check out Triforefilms for more. kzbin.info

[@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.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Do SNES vs Genesis versions of Jungle Book.

[@Rockysbeats]

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

[@SNQ1]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤧

[@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).

[@freckleslam314]

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

[@sliltury2418]

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

[@Master_Calibur]

Console Wars acapella for the win!

[@pt5aznsensation1]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome! We will!

[@gabrieltone9634]

Another GREAT Video Guys!

[@canonballkid8829]

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

[@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.

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

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

[@EonFigure]

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

[@SylentEcho]

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

[@thatgengar3390]

Great stuff Subscribed!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

OOOH I LOVE THAT INTRO

[@Cloud971]

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

[@coffeeblak86]

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

[@raymondwalsh3138]

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@RjdxGETs]

Great REMIX sound intro

[@Triforcefilms]

thanks:-)

[@zanat0s]

what is it based on?

[@Linkigi1972]

I like how Triforcefilms did the remix/Acapella for this video, but how can I find it?

[@StarRightStarTight]

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

[@jimjim150]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks. Those songs are always fun to write.

[@MikeDest]

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

[@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 .

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

@@miriamalmeida6687 I got both, but the Genesis a bit later, but afterwards, most of the ports I got were always for Genesis. That machine has twice the CPU, larger resolution, and better framerates, overall. The SNES was good for its originals, as is the same now. Then again, more mature gamers preferred the Genesis, and that still stands.

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

@@getzapped313 I don't know whom that is; I'll wait until these dudes make it. Oh wait, they already did!

[@SuperSteaman]

I love you guys, you are amazing!

[@AriaKyuKyu]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dad7275]

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

[@boneappletea3858]

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

[@nimaiiikun]

finally a new episode! :D

[@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...

[@rubenmejia4881]

Lmaoo I just came across this video because of nostalgia for playing nba jam. That turbo joke was fantastic 😂 although growing up I played the snes version and it does feel superior to me but I do appreciate the genesis camera effects and the announcer sounds.

[@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

[@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!

[@LAC32Griffin]

wow bad ass video, subscribed!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@digidark2556]

Brings me back to playing my brother in this game!

[@Lightblue2222]

Snes traded music for shoe squeaks. And there hasn't been shoe squeaks in nba jam ports since. Not even Sega Saturn in TE has the shoe squeaks. Plenty of shoe squeaks in the arcade though. But i suppose music is slightly better than shoe squeaks. Ppl can forget about shoe squeaks. Never forget the shoe squeaks!

[@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.

[@raffyvalky4527]

Damn that intro hits hard! It's Amazing!

[@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?

[@CharlesHepburn2]

Squirrel attacking Greg's neck was hilarious! Reminds me of the killer bunny from Monty Python.

[@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

[@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

[@hadamana]

Blackthorne, Sirs! Also: Props on the intro!

[@RedfordWho]

Love the new intro theme!😁😁

[@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

[@bobbillans6715]

I love watching your videos!

[@ConsoleWars]

Awesome!

[@alvaroalas2450]

i think it would have been so funny is greg whacked the squirrel with the tennis racket while he plays lol

[@firemario8126]

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

[@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 😁.

[@segaalltimer4143]

Good Work I Love It

[@SegaSky]

I have an idea! It would be a little different, but since it's Sonic's 25th anniversary year, why don't you guys compare Sonic Adventure on SEGA Dreamcast to Sonic Adventure DX on Nintendo GameCube?

[@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

[@carlosg815]

is smooth mcgroove doing the theme song?

[@CaptainMauser]

I have never seen Nintendo beat Sega in the sports category. And once again Sega wins...... What are we on now........four straight in a row for Sega....?

[@zanat0s]

@console wars, can you tell me which is the song at the intro?

[@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!

[@jorymil]

What kind of video are you guys using here? RF? Composite? RGB? These days, you really need to specify that for a meaningful comparison: the Genesis had some pretty good RGB output, but its composite was meh.

[@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

[@RaKayla1412]

great video!!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks!

[@cloudair4154]

LOL @ the end squirrel attack HAHAHAHAHA!

[@entityedgenetwork2252]

Nice. I totally forgot about the music difference - lol

[@DaniloVincenzo]

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

[@budheavy]

This episode made me a subscriber lol

[@lilmattere]

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

[@marccaselle8108]

With NBA jam TE on the PC, during the halftime report you get different video footage based on the team you picked.

[@Automatik234]

Nice music! :D

[@fonzworthbentley7455]

Sega's Team Select song is PHENOMENAL. Great keyboard work

[@Cton9573]

Who needs music for basketball? * Space Jam would like to know your location *

[@jonathanalvarez2909]

Does the tournament on edition on snes have the same issue with the music?

[@PimpUigi]

Should have had a clip of breaking the backboard in the Sega Genesis version as you announced it getting the win!Boom Shock Ah Lock Ah!

[@andydavidson1278]

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

[@ConsoleWars]

You can totally do it!