Granny free throw
Hold [R1] while shooting a free throw.
Spinning ball before free throw
Hold [R1] + [L1] and press [X] when
the ball is moving on the "T" power bar.
Warm-up shot
Hold [L1] while shooting a free throw.
Alley oop shot
Hold [L2] and press [X] to pass the ball.
Cheat mode
Enter the "User Setup" screen, highlight
the team to be controlled, and press [Up] until the phrase
"Start New" appears. Press [X], enter "Secrets"
(case-sensitive) as a name, and press [Start]. Highlight
the new "Secrets" option and press [Circle]. Highlight
the "Enter Secret Code" option and press [X]. Enter
one of the following case-sensitive codes and press [Start].
Note: Some codes have multiple settings. To change settings, highlight
the code and press [Left] or [Right]. All codes are
saved to memory if the game is saved immediately after entering
the code.
Aqua court
Enter "Seaweed" as a code. The next game will take place
underwater.
Halloween costumes
Enter "Scary" as a code. The home team will play in costume.
Enter "Freaky" as a code for the visiting team to be in costume.
Invisible players
Enter "Cloak Home" as a code. The home team will be invisible.
Enter "Cloak Away" as a code for the visiting team to be
invisible.
Chameleon players
Enter "Lizard" as a code. The home team will blend in
with the court. Enter "Reptile" as a code for the visiting
team to blend in with the court.
Eye patch
Enter "Eyepatch" as a code. Created players will wear
an eye patch.
Monocle
Enter "Monocle" as a code. Created players will wear
a monocle.
Programmer players on Free Agent list
Enter "Prisoners" as a code.
EA Toque on created players
Enter "Toque" as a code.
Teddy bear players
Enter "Pin rocks" as a code. Choose the "He's both"
answer to the question that appears. "The Lovable Pin"
option will now be available. Enable the "Halloween costumes"
and the "The Lovable Pin" modes to turn all players
into teddy bears.
Bonus teams
Enter the "Rosters" screen and select the
"Create Custom Team" option. Enter one of the following
locations and team names to activate the corresponding team that
consists of members of the development staff.
| Location | Team name |
| EA | Europals |
| Hitmen | Coders |
| Hitmen | Earplugs |
| Hitmen | Idlers |
| Hitmen | Pixels |
| QA | Campers |
| QA | DBuggers |
| QA | Testtubes |
| TNT | Blasters |