Keep record screen codes
The following codes are entered on the keep record screen. They are entered one pair of letters at a time. Enter the first pair, backspace twice, and enter the next pair and repeat until the code is complete. A sound and a flash will confirm correct code entry. At this point, you can enter a normal record entry.
Start at playoffs
Enter [PL], [AY], [OF], [FS].
Start at finals
Enter [FI], [NA], [LS].
Start with 2-0 playoff record
Enter [CH], [EE], [SY].
Start with 3-0 finals record
Enter [NO], [VI], [CE].
Go to the Shootout for 45 seconds before game
Enter [SH], [OO], [TO], [UT].
Sound test mode
Enter [KA], [ZO], [O]. Sound test will appear just before the team select screen allowing the music and sounds from the game to be played.
Pre-game codes
Begin the following controller actions on the select screen and completing them on the Vs. screen. The final action of the code should be completed on the Vs. Screen to activate the cheat. A sound effect and picture of a player will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm correct code entry.
Display shot percentage
Hold [Extreme] + [Shoot].
Permanent Turbo
Hold [Turbo] and press [Up], [Down], [Up], [Down].
No turbo meters
Hold [Turbo] + [Extreme] and press [Up], [Down], [Up], [Down].
No crowd
Hold [Extreme] + [Pass] + [Up].
Tip-off codes
Enter the following codes before the tip-off during the time the referee walks out and throws the ball in the air. Text will appear to confirm correct entry of some of the codes. Note: entry of a code effects all players in the game. On codes with multiple button presses, entry of a button too many times will disable the code from entry by other players.
No CPU assistance
Press [Extreme], [Turbo], [Pass]x2. The phrase "computer assistance off" will appear to confirm correct code entry.
Play as pencil
Press [Extreme]x2, [Pass]x2, [Extreme], [Turbo], [Pass]x2.
Play with beach ball
Press [Pass]x2, [Turbo], [Extreme], [Turbo], [Pass]x2. The ball will change to a beach ball (three times normal size and flies at half speed) at tip-off.
Play with soccer ball
Press [Pass]x2, [Turbo]x3, [Extreme]x3. The ball will change to a soccer ball at tip-off.
Maximum rebound stat for every player
Press [Pass]x2, [Extreme], [Special], [Extreme], [Turbo].
Maximum steal/block stat for every player
Press [Pass]x3, [Turbo]x3, [Extreme]x3, [Pass]x3.
Maximum three points stat for every player
Press [Pass]x8, [Extreme], [Pass]x7.
Maximum dunk and three points stat for every player
Press [Turbo]x5, [Pass], [Extreme], [Turbo]x6.
Maximum speed stat for every player
Press [Extreme]x10, [Pass]x3.
Goaltending allowed
Press [Extreme]x8, [Pass], [Extreme]x9.
Power push
Press [Turbo]x2, [Pass]x2, [Turbo]x2, [Pass]x2, [Turbo]x2, [Pass]x2, [Turbo]x2. Opposing players will be pushed three times as far across the floor.
High arc shots
Press [Turbo]x5, [Pass]x2, [Turbo]x6.
Dribble codes
Enter the following codes during game play:
Dribble demo
Quickly press [Pass], [Turbo], [Extreme].
Dribble under feet
Quickly press [Turbo]x2.
Dribble behind back
Quickly press [Extreme]x2.
Big feet
Hold [Left] or [Right] when exiting the Big Head selection screen.
Short players with big heads
Press [Up], [Down], [Left], [Right], [Down], then hold [Up] and select the "Yes" option on the big head selection screen.
Hidden mini-game
In a four-player game, hold [Up] + [Extreme] on all four [D-pads] when exiting the select screen. A four-player game called Head-er-oids will begin.
Marshmallow treats
Hold [Up] on all [D-pads] just before the screen dims at the end of the title sequence.
Hidden team select
Hold [Down] and press [R] to make the cursor and team choices disappear while they are being selected.
Random team select
Press [Up] + [Turbo] at the team selection screen.
Random player select
Press [Up] + [Turbo] after selecting a random team.
Hidden stats
Press [Left] + [Extreme] on the team select screen to toggle the stats display for each player.
Joke screen
Hold [Start] and turn on the Saturn to display a screen that resembles assembly and C code.
Access all teams
Hold [L] + [R] and enter the initials [YME] and the date [May 17].
Hidden teams
Hold [L] + [R] and enter the following initials and dates:
| Team | Initials | Date | Stats |
| Sculptured | | | |
| Dwain Skinner | DAS | 2/21 | Most maxed |
| Dave Ross | DJR | 6/8 | Dunk/Block/Rebound/Cl. |
| Jeff Peters | JBP | 5/17 | Power/3pt/Steal |
| Daren Smith | DRS | 4/10 | 3pt/Speed/Dunk |
| Mike Callahan | MWC | 5/1 | Block/Rebound |
| The TinMan | TIM | 1/24 | 3pt/Dunk/Block |
| | | | |
| Sculptured | | | |
| Mark Ganus | MMG | 9/16 | 6' 2" 180# Dunk/3pt/Reb/Stl |
| Roy Wilkins | RNW | 9/15 | 6' 5" 240# 3pt/Reb/Layup |
| Rob Dautel | RAD | 3/19 | 6' 3" 180# 3pt/Dunk/Blk |
| James Hebdon | JPH | 4/26 | 6' 1" 170# 3pt/Stl/Reb/Layup |
| Dean Morrell | DSM | 5/9 | 7" 6" 350# 3pt/Dunk/Speed/Blk |
| Mike Peery | MJP | 5/26 | 5' 9" 175# Steal/Speed/Dunk |
| | | | |
| Squid Team | | | |
| Melissa Pardike | MAP | 3/26 | |
| Jane Bradley | JLB | 5/23 | |
| Jonathan Dansie | JWD | 8/2 | |
| Lee Phung | LEE | 1/1 | |
| Jason Greenberg | JAY | 4/18 | 3pt/Speed |
| Chris Hawkes | CDH | 2/21 | 6' 2" 205# Power/Dunk |
| | | | |
| Acclaim | | | |
| Weasel | DAN | 2/1 | |
| Magic Hair | SET | 12/8 | |
| Samoa | | | |
| Sequioa | SDR | 4/10 | |
| Air Nick | | | |
| Pistol | WAN | 6/10 | |
| | | | |
| Acclaim | | | |
| Mark Shafer ("Chaos") | XTL | 5/2 | |
| Bob Davidson ("Striker") | RAD | 10/18 | |
| Fumongous | GUN | 1/11 | |
| Geoff Higgins ("Clouseau") | GCH | 4/13 | |
| Air Dog | SAM | 1/21 | |
| Ice Princess | MDK | 12/24 | |
| | | | |
| Celebrity Team | | | |
| Junior Seau | JR | 6/1 | |
| John Elway | WAY | 9/30 | |
| Frank Thomas | BIG | 12/6 | |
| Marv Albert | MRV | 12/31 | |
| Newt Gingrich | NEW | 8/12 | |
| Samoa | TVH | 6/6 | |
| | | | |
| Special Sports Team | | | |
| Cheryl Swoopes | SWO | 1/1 | |
| Rebecca Lobo | LOB | 7/4 | |
| Carol Blazejowski ("Blaze") | BLZ | 3/1 | |
| Bob Lanier | LAN | 9/10 | |
| Air Nick | ARN | 5/18 | |
| George Gervin | ICE | 4/27 | |
| | | | |
| Misfit | | | |
| Stinger | MSS | 10/26 | |
| Shamrock | JHG | 8/26 | |
| Diamond Dave | DJP | 6/29 | |
| Chris Slate ("Hacker") | JCS | 12/8 | |
| Todd Mowatt ("Cowboy") | TVC | 10/3 | |
| Richard Szeto ("Richito") | RTS | 2/25 | |
| | | | |
| Rookie | SCT | 11/14 | |
| Jason Caffey | | | |
| Randolph Childress | | | |
| Kevin Garnett | | | |
| Alan Henderson | | | |
| Antonio McDyess | | | |
| Shawn Respert | | | |
| | | | |
| Rookie | REG | 1/17 | |
| Lawrence Moten | | | |
| Cherokee Parks | | | |
| Bryant Reeves | | | |
| Joe Smith | | | |
| Kurt Thomas | | | |
| Ed O'Bannon | | | |
| | | | |
| Rookie | BAP | 8/11 | |
| Jerry Stackhouse | | | |
| Gary Trent | | | |
| Corliss Williamson | | | |
| Damon Stoudamire | | | |
| Rasheed Wallace | | | |
| Antonio McDyess | | | |
| | | | |
| All Star East | LMH | 6/28 | |
| Vin Baker | | | |
| Terrell Brandon | | | |
| Patrick Ewing | | | |
| Penny Hardaway | | | |
| Grant Hill | | | |
| Juwan Howard | | | |
| | | | |
| All Star East | EST | 3/14 | |
| Reggie Miller | | | |
| Alonzo Mourning | | | |
| Scottie Pippen | | | |
| Glen Rice | | | |
| Juwan Howard | | | |
| Patrick Ewing | | | |
| | | | |
| All Star West | WST | 7/12 | |
| Clyde Drexler | | | |
| Sean Elliott | | | |
| Shawn Kemp | | | |
| Jason Kidd | | | |
| Karl Malone | | | |
| John Stockton | | | |
| | | | |
| All Star West | RMC | 4/21 | |
| Dikembe Mutombo | | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | | | |
| Gary Payton | | | |
| Mitch Richmond | | | |
| David Robinson | | | |
| John Stockton | | | |
| | | | |
| Happy Team | | | |
| Pirate Bill | SAL | 2/2 | |
| Mr. Happy | MJT | 3/22 | |
| Dufus the Clown | GRR | 6/19 | |
| Three Feet Under | TOD | 4/17 | |
| Mr. Unhappy | GEM | 11/3 | |
| Ooohh | JLH | 1/26 | |
| | | | |
| Invisible Team | | | |
| Who | WHO | 1/1 | |
| Brained | BCS | 1/7 | |
| Monkey boy | PJP | 11/2 | |
| Howie | BCE | 7/10 | |
| Jim Jung | JKJ | 12/13 | |
| Huh | CBR | 6/25 | |