NBA Jam 99 vs Sega Soccer Slam
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
NBA Jam 99 delivers a fast‑paced, over‑the‑top basketball experience with stunning high‑resolution graphics and a 3D sports engine. Featuring more than 300 real‑life player faces, authentic team rosters, and a unique Jam mode for outrageous dunks, it brings the excitement of the court to your screen. Create your own players, manage teams, and enjoy commentary from Bill Walton and Kevin Harlan, all captured with motion capture by Keith Van Horn for realistic movement.
Sega Soccer Slam delivers fast‑paced, over‑the‑top soccer action where colorful characters unleash special powers and wild tackles to dominate the field. Play through Quest mode to unlock secret stadiums, hidden items, and master each player’s unique abilities. Challenge friends in split‑screen multiplayer or go solo in practice mode, then crank up the weather for an extra‑chaotic tournament experience. The game blends sport, action, and comedy for a truly rowdy soccer showdown.
- Award‑winning hi‑rez graphics
- Over 300 real‑life player models
- Both standard and Jam 5‑on‑5 modes
- Split‑screen multiplayer for up to 2 players
- High‑energy arcade gameplay
- Diverse character roster with unique powers
- Robust local multiplayer options
- Replay value through unlockable content
- Limited to PC platform
- No online multiplayer support
- Controls feel dated compared to modern titles
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited to two platforms only
- No online multiplayer support
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataSega Soccer Slam offers cheaper, more versatile local multiplayer and unlockable content, while NBA Jam 99 provides higher‑resolution graphics but costs more and runs only on PC.
Key differences
- •Price: $19.99 vs $49.99
- •Platform support: Sega Soccer Slam on two platforms vs NBA Jam 99 PC‑only
- •Multiplayer capacity: up to 4 split‑screen + co‑op in Soccer Slam vs 2 split‑screen only in NBA Jam 99
- •Graphics quality: dated graphics in Soccer Slam vs award‑winning hi‑res graphics in NBA Jam 99
- •Content depth: Quest mode and unlockables in Soccer Slam vs 300 real‑life player models and custom teams in NBA Jam 99
Pricing & value
Sega Soccer Slam costs $19.99, less than half NBA Jam 99’s $49.99 price.
Platform availability
Soccer Slam runs on two platforms (unspecified) while NBA Jam 99 is limited to PC only.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Soccer Slam supports up to four players split‑screen and co‑operative play; NBA Jam 99 supports only two split‑screen players.
Graphics & performance
NBA Jam 99 advertises award‑winning high‑resolution graphics; Soccer Slam’s graphics are described as dated.
Content & replayability
Soccer Slam offers quest mode, unlockable stadiums, and diverse character powers, providing ongoing goals beyond NBA Jam 99’s static rosters.
Difficulty & accessibility
Soccer Slam includes a practice mode and is rated ESRB E; NBA Jam 99’s controls are noted as feeling dated.
Choose NBA Jam 99 if…
Buyers who prioritize high‑resolution graphics and a large roster of real‑life NBA players, and only have a PC.
Choose Sega Soccer Slam if…
Buyers who want cheap, party‑friendly local multiplayer with unlockable content and co‑op.
Common questions
Which game offers better value for the money?
Sega Soccer Slam at $19.99 is less than half the price of NBA Jam 99’s $49.99.
Can I play with more than two friends locally?
Yes, Soccer Slam supports up to four players split‑screen; NBA Jam 99 supports only two.
Do either of these games have online multiplayer?
No, both titles lack online multiplayer support.