The Evolution of The Basketball Video Game

[@stevenash9282]

This was published 2009! 9 years later, and even better graphics and gameplay! Amazing!

[@Monsterlicous23]

NBA Street Was The Best They Need To Bring That Back👌👌

[@williambogan5554]

They did

[@Huskyboy245]

They did

[@CoolGent87]

Yes!!!

[@keithnewland8160]

I still have a PS2! I still play NBA Street vol. 2 all the time!

[@citrustaco]

Before Jordan vs Bird, there was One-on-One which featured Dr J vs Bird back in 1983. It featured slam dunks, a referee, three point shots, shattering the backboard, and even instant replays. It was WAY ahead of its time.

[@KeyserReveal]

Yeah can't find dr. J vs Bird anywhere. I'm currently doing some gameplay vids on all of the ones that I can find

[@citrustaco]

+Retro Bear The official name of the game was called One-on-One. It was by EA (then known by their formal name, Electronic Arts). I had it for the Commodore 64.

[@KeyserReveal]

cool thanks

[@dralger]

You have forgotten "Lakers vs. Celtics" from 1989. That was a real milestone.

[@panchovilla6120]

+dralger Exactly.. Classic one!!

[@finisher3x]

Definitely can't forget that one, seeing that it was the first NBA team licensed game. And because it was a huge graphics upgrade from Double Dribble ( even though DD was the better game to play )

[@00bean00]

Also there was this streetball game on DOS of which I can't remember the name. Oh, also this--In Flight: www.abandonwaredos.com/abandonware-game.php?abandonware=Micheal+Jordan+in+Flight&gid=1675

[@jondough7777777]

right, lakers vs celtics fathered the live series.

[@yannisdran]

THANK YOU! I came here trying to find this one, as I couldn't remember its name! It was really a milestone!

[@TampaTec]

nice, I remember playing double dribble thinking wow the graphics are awesome. do evolution of nhl and NFL please! thanks for bringing back some memories.

[@BrisbaneHymns]

I expected these games would be covered: - Lakers vs Celtics and the NBA Playoffs (EA, PC/Genesis 1989) - Run and gun (Konami, arcade 1993) - Street Whoop (Data East, Neo Geo 1994) - Super Slams (Banpresto, arcade 1995)

[@farrahjoyramos3713]

Who's watching in 2020

[@meterotronic]

bad ass video dude..super props...you have captured all the aspects of b-ball gaming. i remember playing nba jam in the arcade for the first time..it was the most incredible thing i had ever seen at 13.

[@montbrink4700]

You forget nba showdown. 94 the year before live classic game for the sega genesis

[@scottleech8983]

Nope nba jam was good double dribble nba 2k17 ps3 i havent played nba 2k18 yet or madden or wrestling 2k18 yet eventually hi im scott

[@preo2]

Thanks for posting this. It took me back to my childhood, lol! Kids today don't know how good they have it with video games!

[@PPablinho]

And where is Lakers vs Celtics for DOS????

[@matrix-path-of-neo]

And Michael Jordan in Flight ?

[@DYLAV8R]

NBA Street and Street Vol 2 were the best Fun basketball games with all the crazy moves, dunks blocks, and overall experience playing through them.

[@charvelgtrs]

The lack of NBA 2K for the Dreamcast is disturbing, especially considering this is supposed to be an evolution of Basketball video games. Don't think you realize how big of a leap those games were.

[@joshuabalondo4454]

And the free throws for Sega Sports/ESPN NBA 2K was the hardest. 2K Sports NBA 2K will be only the best basketball game series.

[@jasonmotley]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.... I would like to add EA Lakers vs Celtics video game series, Coach K series (UNLV Runnin Rebs all day, breaking back boards), Run n Gun 2 and NBA Hangtime. Great Vid!!

[@calebmccusker6855]

Can we all just agree that nba2k is better than nbalive

[@havenbrauer3990]

+Caleb Mccusker yes 2k is a lot better

[@rohitsarwal1613]

+LittleBugGaming Naw NBA live 16 looks like the greatest and most realistic basketball game ever, but it isn't 2k 16 does look amazing but just not as good, but 2k 16 play amazing it's the most fun basketball game I've played.

[@rohitsarwal1613]

+Rohit “Awesome” Sarwal *doesn't

[@chrisdehoyos6169]

Idk NBA live stepping up this year

[@keimahnee]

Caleb Mccusker the only thing that live has over 2k is the blacktop, other than that 2k is much better

[@袁野-w4p]

8 years after this video was released, the graphics of video games are getting more and more realistic.

[@LilTortillaBwoy]

U forgot bulls vs blazers Bulls vs suns Snes

[@RobWill5864]

I used to play bulls vs blazers religiously

[@snpdo]

Music like this transcends emotion. If you are unhappy, you will feel accordingly.

[@jakesullivan1372]

You forgot Arch Rivals

[@moneymark1042]

that was the game

[@JboPwnz]

Its called 2k18 now 🤣🤣

[@sgt.tirado2823]

Insane how video games and technology changes over the years… I can only imagine what the future has in store! Great video

[@dullsearake]

u forgot bill laimbeer's combat basketball

[@pizal81]

I had "Magic Johnson's Fast break" when I was a kid. That was a good one and worth adding.

[@PEProductionTeam]

Missing NBA 2k dreamcast.. crazy how nba jam looked better than PS graphics too.

[@kiaba360-4]

Arcade versions of games usually look better than their console counterparts. I think the Dreamcast was the first system to really match, and occasionally surpass, the Arcade in graphical quality.

[@goodfellabeats]

Great evolution video!! I Looooooved Techmo NBA basketball as a kid! I wish I could play it again just one more time :(

[@infamouskid2010]

Tv sports basketball? Magic johnson basketball? Amiga 500

[@dobbyevans2986]

Why u give a fuck! The idea is just to show the evolution!!!

[@vaibanez17]

You forgot Hoops(1989 NES), that was an awesome streetball game that really became one of the most fun and played basketball games of its time. Bomber, Jammer, Face, Barbie, Whiz, the characters were great. It had two player versus, one-on-one, two player vs computer, you-vs-computer, you as a team vs computer's team, and around the world. Great game, one of my favorites ever.

[@LilTortillaBwoy]

Oops, looks like you forgot nba 2k16 also

[@ArrakeenHD]

Lol

[@theordinarygamerftw2953]

The video was made in 2009 idiot

[@dwad3ify]

Last but not least, GREATEST SOUNDTRACK EVER!! Dope underground beats to always ball to. They don't make em like they used to. 2k5 is legendary and ahead of its time...

[@1234ru1]

Great video, thanks for bringing that up. 1:45-2:03 is best ever!

[@Channel4110]

Great video. Brings back good memories. I've played all those games!

[@arassama007]

Omg i would cry when i see this. Brings back some memories.

[@sh0ttaz1]

@Snpdo, yea man, he using this type of music, i had to tell my brain, your happy, it is just nba games getting better, plus, he uses different angles and different games, kind of beats off the whole kegacy of the basketball games

[@TheBigfootHunter1]

Those first videos of the OLD games they showed actually looked pretty fun. :)

[@Harborx]

NBA Street Vol.3 and Homecourt those were pure AWESOMENESS!!

[@finisher3x]

The other significant game left out, was NCAA Basketball made in 1992, which was only found on the SuperNintendo. The makers of this game didn't waste time designing elaborate stadiums, instead focused on gameplay and a 3D perspective that is now see in all basketball games now. It was EASILY the most realistic basketball game from a game playing standpoint, at that time. Game play was very smooth with realistic and accurate player actions. Speed of the game was almost perfect.

[@MrNOLAtoDET]

NBA Live '95 was the basketball game for the ages. I remember staying up till like 3 in the morning playing that game. watching this also makes me feel so old. I was a freshmen in high school when Live '95 came out. GREAT TIMES!!!!

[@tqsuited]

NBA Jam 93, massive leap in gameplay quality! Even if they were exaggerated moves etc still pretty smooth stuff

[@finisher3x]

One of the more significant games left out in this video was Bulls vs Celtics, the 1989 game by Electronic Arts. It was their first real NBA basketball game. I may be wrong, but I think it wast first basketball game to not only be licensed by the NBA, but also used real player names and numbers, along with keeping extensive stats in season mode. That game was the template that EA used for basketball until they switched to the NBA Live style of gameplay and presentation in 1994.

[@jeremylt091]

There will always be a place in my heart for NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and MLB Slugfest.

[@TheLordofTheRibs]

Great video man! So many memories!

[@Agm1995gamer]

Nba2k9 was the last real advancement in basketball videogames development

[@geneva1999]

Ya, I think the Bulls vs Blazers game was the first ever sports game to have the instant replay feature. That was a great game back in 91/92.

[@danielnoel8505]

double dribble; first bball game i ever played as a kid lol. you forgot celtics vs lakers, bulls vs blazers, nba showdown and pat riley basketball; another classic

[@Helloidiotism]

NBA street was awesome. I loved doing breakdance moves while dribbling the ball around people.

[@ArmyM28]

if you pay attention, @ 4:02 Kobe traveled xD hahaha Good vid man!

[@OttawaRocks]

Very nicely done. For basketball wondering if you also had the 1981 Mattel Intellivision version and the early 1980s versions of Konami basketball? Also, do you also have a historical evolution for football, ice hockey and soccer? Thanks!

[@CHINLEE1231]

THERE IS SOMETHING THAT FALLS OUT FROM MY EYES WHEN I SEE DOUBLE DRIBBLE ! I LOVE THAT GAME!!!!!!!!!!!

[@79PrymeTyme]

I remember playing Double Dribble with my cousins until our fingers got sore, this takes me back.

[@parker_aug2]

Nice comp video! Just wish instead of music, we could hear the sounds from the actual games.

[@gamingoutworldspeed8391]

Double Dribble was so much fun when I was a kid, launching half court shots

[@gamingoutworldspeed8391]

NBA Live 2003 is my personal favorite, PS2, still play it and make my 76ers a Super team

[@burningkarma]

Man back in the 90's on Tecmo NBA Basketball I was jacking up 75 three's a game well before the Warriors!

[@Uliuliu]

4:10 left - 2k, right - nba live

[@Bowdown2theCavs]

omg this brings back so many memorys from when I was little I used to play NBA live 05 all day everyday

[@gabagris]

i first fell in love with Basketball when i first played double Drible... and then again vs NBA Live 2001

[@zibberebbiz]

I never realized how dope this beat is without the vocal

[@thacozzman89]

Great video...But, you forgot to include the Atari Basketball games, Lakers vs. Celtics for Sega Genesis (Which was a big influence on basketball video games), NCAA Basketball and NBA Give N Go for the Super Nintendo, NBA Inside Drive 2000 for PC and the NBA Inside Drive games for the OG XBOX and many more.

[@Bheezy999]

Awesome vid. Brought back memories.

[@SJL999]

2:00 very realistic dunk lol. Great vid btw

[@lowkeyotaku2373]

this guy need to do an updated version of this it would be even sicker

[@cfmetal]

YESSS NBA JAM was the one I was looking for! Such a fun game.

[@hadmiar8]

I like how at the end you show how electronic bball went from blocks to real graphics

[@apersonwhoexist]

Basketball 0:14 1979 Basketball 800 0:29 1979 Double Dribble 0:46 1987 Jordan V Bird 1:03 1988 Tecmo NBA 1:23 1992 NBA Jam 1:43 1993 Live 95 2:05 1994 Live 01 2:26 2000 Street 2 2:43 2003 Live 05 2:56 2004 NBA 2k9 3:14 2008 NBA 2k10 Teaser 3:36 2009

[@dapper892]

Haha I've played just about all these starting with my 1979 handmedown bball game.... So funny

[@Cobra0190]

1 like and comment 7 years later lol

[@momo4895]

NBA live (2005) was my favorite one to play. I miss playing it.

[@internetthug6728]

Aw man, double dribble is retro.

[@PhillyCYOSports]

The "shot" meter in NBA shootout was GREAT

[@qundrowii]

Nice vid, some games missing although, but nice work.

[@shimmyshimmyyahhh]

IIRC, the "X" button on the SNES was to swipe for a steal, the "A" button was for a hand-check, which in reality was more of a shove in this game. Of course you could turn the fouls off and get steals easier with "A".

[@Meritor15]

NCAA basketball 09 is still an amazing game. Graphics are still good and the game is almost 10 years old

[@guardupzoe8831]

I remembering it all as kids wow it’s amazing to see what we want through just to play a video game 🎮 wow . The new generation will never know the struggle thanks for showing it 🙌🏾🎥👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@legofan2227]

I had NBA Street Vol.2 for Gamecube. I miss it so much.

[@qundrowii]

I've played all off them, well, mostly, (never had an atari 800, just the 2600). Damn! I'm too old!

[@phresh07]

That "Double Dribble" game for the NES is the one they're playing on Love and Basketball

[@rhinohonda1]

Double Dribble. holy shit i forgot about that game. man did that bring back some memories. NBA Jam another great one from my childhood.

[@kimydems24]

This is a pretty sick video, I have to admit

[@jtg0617]

they did that! it came out for wii and ps3 like 2 years ago. it's awesome!

[@zapcool123]

Back then all the old video games use to be awesome And now their still awesome

[@Styme2002]

one of my all time favorites was dr j vs larry bird on the old commodore 64...the first game i remember where u could break the backboard...lol

[@kapilidis41]

tv sprouts was kind of an important one... arch rivals(arcade)is also missing...it was kinda like a predecessor to nab jam,what with the punches and all....

[@navarrouse3447]

In the zone 1 and 2 was a great basketball game. Was better than live around those years

[@eiht]

nba street vol 2 was the best game in 03. i was like 6 playing it non-stop damn... memories forsure.

[@StephenAlexWalker]

The graphics updates from the NES to SNES were huge.

[@shadowguy20004]

Great video... Can you put NBA Showtime in this or 2K Dreamcast era? Update it with 2K13 because I think it's gonna be the new standard for ballers

[@41mavsrule]

NBA Street is such a badass game. I still have it for gamecube

[@maitogai6192]

First games I ever owned was MK, Mario Kart, and NBA Jam for the SNES. Wow, I'm getting old.

[@jimmieparker8093]

Remember the glitch in double dribble...that corner shot..perfect timing they made every shot....

[@fetitacuchibrituri]

LIVE 2000 WAS INCREDIBLE.PLAYERS MOVES SO NATURAL.SKIN TEXTURE CLOSER TO REALITY THAN ANY GAME EVER.AND THE SOUNDTRACK. NBA LIVE 2000 THE BEST

[@ChrisMarchian]

0:17 And GREEN with the still ! (What a Game from Green)

[@dodgykebaab]

Left out 6 years worth of games 1980 - 1986 Then another 3 1997 - 1999 Then another 3 2005 - 2007 Missed out a ton of games.

[@pawulinho17]

Man, AWESOME work :)

[@PinkuStyle]

had and played all of them memories!!!

[@DeL-sm8bl]

Gotta update this video. A decade later.

[@supercj476]

Dude I remember NBA Street Vol. 2 having the best graphics ever...

[@gvark33]

Lot of good ones missing from the early years... If you have Jordan vs. Larry, you should have the original Dr. J vs. Larry game here. Best part was you could break the backboard!!! TV Sports Basketball and Lakers vs. Celtics are two absolute classics that need to be mentioned!!! GBA Championship Basketball was the first game I can remember to feature great moves like behind the back passing... SEGA's NBA Action 98 should also be mentioned, as it was clearly a big influence on the 2k series.

[@Mattnova_116]

Good job, but I thought you were going to bring up the Dreamcast version of NBA 2K instead of skipping ahead & showcasing the current platform for that series. None-to-less, nice work

[@MrNorfor11]

Also missing NBA IN THE ZONE and Run and Gun There was also a 1on1 basketball game for atari featuring Dr J and Larry Bird I think... It was awesome

[@shingoliath]

nice vid but you forgot a few bball games. Hoops on the NES along with All Pro Basketball. Pat Rileys basketball on the genisis. Arch Rivals which started out the NBA JAM saga. Lakers vs Celtics which started off the Live series. but my all time fave back in the mid 90's was the awesome Run n Gun series by konami in the arcades. there was one more that i can remember for the Panasonic 3DO that was called Slam n Jam

[@sawda5]

damn that walking up the court in nba live 2000 was absent for a long time but now back in 2k13 13 years later

[@sarlndr]

Damn I'm old. I had that Atari basketball back in the day. Also, you missed a couple games. Hope could you skip NBA In The Zone?

[@reggiemccoy3265]

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