NBA Street V3

NBA Street V3 is a single-player and multiplayer arcade-style basketball game. The game continues the series’ focus on three-on-three street basketball, featuring both modern NBA stars and classic legends. Players compete in fast-paced matches set on stylized urban courts, with the goal of outscoring their opponents while performing elaborate tricks, dunks, and alley-oops. In addition to standard exhibition matches, the game offers a progression-based career mode where the player’s created character leads a team through a variety of challenges across different venues.

Core gameplay emphasizes style as much as scoring. Using the right analog stick, players can execute the “trick stick” system, chaining together dribble moves, passes, and high-flying dunks. Building momentum fills the Gamebreaker meter, which allows powerful single or team-based moves that can swing the outcome of a match. Matches often feature special conditions, such as scoring only with three-pointers or dunks.

The single-player Street Challenge mode serves as the career structure, presenting a mix of tournaments, rival matchups, and skill-based challenges. Successful play earns reputation points and rewards, including new courts, gear, and additional players. Alongside it, the Dunk Contest introduces a dedicated competition where players must impress judges by combining creative mid-air tricks with powerful finishes. Customization is a significant component. The Create Baller system lets players design their own athlete, adjusting appearance, clothing, and abilities. The Court Creator allows the design of personalized courts by altering surfaces, backboards, and surroundings, which can then be used in both solo and multiplayer play.

Multiplayer supports local and online play, with options for quick matches or extended competitions. Up to four players can participate, either cooperatively or competitively, in exhibition games or tournaments. Commentary is provided by DJ Bobbito, accompanied by a soundtrack that mixes contemporary and classic hip-hop tracks.

On the GameCube, NBA Street V3 featuring Nintendo All-Stars adds an exclusive crossover element. Players can select Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as playable characters, each with their own moves and stylized animations, alongside a court inspired by the Mushroom Kingdom.