Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside
Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside on?
- Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside was released on Nintendo 64.
- When did Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside release?
- Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside was first released on April 27, 1998.
About Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside
Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside is a basketball simulation game for the Nintendo 64. It was released in 1998 and received a Player's Choice designation after selling one-million copies. Kobe Bryant was in his second NBA season at the time of the game's release and was the youngest player to have a game to his namesake. Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside features 5-on-5 game play. The game also features 1997-1998 rosters (except for Michael Jordan, who was not in the players' association and is renamed "Roster Player #98"). There are three game options: Exhibition, Season, and Playoffs. The game allows you to either simulate Season games or play them to lead into the playoffs, and win the NBA Finals.
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Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside on Wikipedia
Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside, sometimes mislabeled as Kobe Bryant's NBA Courtside, is a 1998 basketball video game developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. The game was released in North America on April 27, 1998 and Europe on June 10, 1998. At the time of the game's release, Kobe Bryant was in his second NBA season and at age 19, was the youngest player to have a game named for him. It was followed by a sequel, NBA Courtside 2 Featuring Kobe Bryant, released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color.
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Game details
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Developer
- Left Field Productions
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Series
- NBA
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Reception
Collector value & authenticity
Nintendo 64 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-22
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAL release | $7 | $38 | $111 |
What it needs to play
- OptionalRumble Pak — supported (game manual).
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-22.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.38 in Jan 2007, $4.64 five years ago, and $4.49 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | $0.38 | — |
| Jan 2008 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Jan 2014 | — | — |
| Jan 2015 | — | — |
| Jan 2016 | — | — |
| Jan 2017 | $2.83 | $6.50 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.71 | $7.10 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.14 | $9.91 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.42 | $45 |
| Jan 2021 | $4.94 | $26 |
| Jan 2022 | $4.35 | $35 |
| Jan 2023 | $4.48 | $30 |
| Jan 2024 | $5.18 | $25 |
| Jan 2025 | $5.16 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.01 | $25 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.49 | $38 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Cartridge serial | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 27 April 1998 | NUS-NNBE-USA | NUS-01A-02 |
| Europe / PAL | 10 June 1998 | NUS-NNBP-AUS / NUS-NNBP-EUR | NUS-01A-02 |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1998
- Authenticity
- Low
The N64's best basketball game of its moment, and a very cheap cart.
Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside is a basketball game from Left Field Productions, published by Nintendo, released in North America on April 27, 1998 and in PAL regions on June 10, 1998. Bryant was in his second NBA season and 19 years old. It was followed by a sequel, NBA Courtside 2 Featuring Kobe Bryant, in 1999.
Critics almost uniformly called it the best basketball game on the N64 so far, while admitting it was far from perfect. GameSpot found the graphics impressive for the N64 but modest next to contemporary PlayStation basketball games. IGN recommended it for basketball fans, and GamePro called it a must-buy for N64 hoop fans.
How it was made
Developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo.
What the press said at the time
| GameRankings (aggregate) | 76% | |
| AllGame | 4/5 | |
| CNET Gamecenter | 7/10 | |
| Edge | 7/10 | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.125/10 | |
| Game Informer | 9/10 | |
| GameFan | 89% | |
| GameRevolution | B− | |
| GamesMaster | 82% | |
| GameSpot | 5.9/10 | |
| Hyper | 83% | |
| IGN | 7.8/10 | |
| N64 Magazine | 90% | |
| Nintendo Power | 7.8/10 |
“While not perfect, NBA Courtside still produces enough to be the best basketball title available.”
“it's definitely the best b-ball game for its system and a must-buy for all N64 hoop-heads.”
“Presentation aside, NBA Courtside is the second best team sports game on the N64 (after ISS64, of course), and we love it.”
“Four-player mode and the create-a-player feature will keep you going. … The best and most playable American sports game on the N64.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Nintendo 64 version.
Before you buy
The US cartridge is about as cheap as loose carts get in this library, and the fake risk is low. A complete copy costs several times the loose price. PAL copies cost more, loose and complete. The Rumble Pak is optional.
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