Before the Mamba Mentality, there was the Mamba on N64.

Suit up and take it to the paint with Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside, the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic that brought high-flying hoops to your living room. Featuring a young Kobe in his breakout years, this game was an early sign of the legend to come. From fast-paced 5-on-5 action to tight player control and slick animations, this was the basketball game for every kid who ever yelled "KOBE!" while tossing socks into a laundry basket.

With full NBA licensing, all 29 teams (yeah, that’s how many there were), and realistic gameplay for its time, Courtside was as close to courtside seats as we could get — without leaving our beanbag chairs.

Product Highlights:

• Official Nintendo 64 cartridge (1998) featuring Kobe Bryant as the cover star and in-game highlight
• Full NBA team rosters and logos from the 1997-1998 season
• Arcade and simulation modes with smooth controls and solid AI (for the '90s)
• One of the first games to showcase Kobe Bryant in video game form
• Compatible with 1-4 players — time to settle those couch rivalries

🏀 Before he was a legend, he was your go-to in Courtside.