Double Dribble: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Double Dribble, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Arcade | NES | Famicom Disk System (JP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Content | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Title | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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GameplayArcade
The arcade game runs on time: baskets add time, and the game ends when the timer runs out while the computer leads or is tied. The NES version lets players finish the whole game regardless of the score.1
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GameplayNES
The NES version offers quarters of 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes and three difficulty levels for the computer opponent.1
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GraphicsNES
The NES version uses a horizontally scrolling court, shows cut scenes of mid-air dunks and has a little speech; its rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" differs slightly from the arcade's.1
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ContentArcade
Only the arcade version has a high-score table that also rewards free-throw accuracy, rebounds, assists and fewest fouls.1
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TitleFamicom Disk System (JP)
In Japan the Famicom Disk System version was renamed Exciting Basket (エキサイティング バスケット), while the arcade original kept the title Double Dribble (ダブルドリブル).1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13