Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022)
ARCADE

Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022)

Released by Sega in 1986 as part of its iconic 1980s arcade sports lineup, Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022) is the definitive, bug-fixed iteration of the studio’s beloved fast-paced 2v2 basketball arcade title. The Rev C version runs on Sega’s proprietary FD1089 317-0022 encryption chip, a standard anti-piracy measure for 1980s Sega arcade boards that also guaranteed consistent, stable performance across cabinets worldwide. Unlike slower, simulation-focused basketball games of the decade, Dunk Shot prioritizes accessible, over-the-top fun: players can pull off gravity-defying dunks, sink buzzer-beating 3-pointers, steal the ball mid-dribble, and trigger raucous crowd reactions that fill the screen with confetti and cheering sprites after high-impact plays. This Rev C release fixes all known flaws from earlier A and B revisions, including misaligned 3-point scoring, random animation freezes during fast breaks, and unbalanced AI difficulty that made single-player play either too trivia

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Save states supported
Works on mobile & desktop

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How to Play Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022)

Move
WASD
ABAction
JK
XYShoulder
L;
STStart/Select
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  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

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Move
WASD
Action
JK|L;
System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

Default layout for ARCADE. Remap in emulator settings.

About Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022)

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Game Guide

Mastering Dunk Shot (Rev C, FD1089 317-0022) is easy to learn but hard to perfect, starting with its core control scheme: an 8-way joystick for movement, plus two buttons mapped to shoot, and pass/steal respectively. On offense, prioritize high-percentage plays first: if you can drive within 2 tile units of the rim without a defender blocking your path, hold the shoot button for 0.5 seconds before releasing to trigger a power dunk, which has a 90% success rate and earns 10 bonus points per attempt to boost your high score standing. For 3-point shots, only attempt them when your player is standing still and no opponent is within 1 tile of your position; release the shoot button right as your player reaches the peak of their jump to hit 95% of your open 3-point attempts. Avoid spamming the pass button, as the Rev C version’s adjusted AI will intercept passes if a defender is positioned between you and your teammate; instead, aim the joystick directly at your open teammate before pressing pass to avoid turnovers, especially during fast breaks. On defense, never spam the steal button: pressing it when you are not facing the ball handler or are more than 1 step away will make your player stumble and leave a wide open lane for the opponent. Time steal attempts for the split second the opponent bounces the ball between their hands for the highest success rate. For blocking shots, wait until the opponent starts their upward shooting motion before jumping, as jumping early will let them fake you out and drive to the rim. If you are trailing late in the match, take advantage of the Rev C version’s exclusive 2-minute double-point bonus for dunks, which lets you make up big deficits quickly. To unlock the 30-second hot streak buff that gives 100% shot accuracy, land 5 dunks in a row without turning the ball over, the best trick for landing a spot on the global high score leaderboard.