Cheat mode:
Select "Cheat" at the "Option" menu then enter one of the following codes to activate the corresponding cheat function.

Master code:
Press Triangle(2), X(2), Square, Circle, Square, Circle. Note: Although this code unlocks everything, you will lose the ability to perform breakdown moves because you are stuck on "Always On Fire" mode. This will cause a problem at Harlem Side Game 4, when you need to perform a breakdown to advance. Making Breakdown moves also earns a lot of respect points.

All side games:
Press Circle, Square, Triangle, X(2), Circle(2), Square.

All messages:
Press Triangle, Square, Circle, Square, Triangle, X, Square, Triangle.

All movies:
Press Square, X, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, X(2).

All courts:
Press Circle, X(2), Square, X, Triangle, Circle, X.

All characters:
Press Triangle, Square(2), Circle, Triangle, Square, X(2).

All breakdowns:
Press X(2), Circle, Square(2), Triangle, Circle, Triangle.

All clothing:
Press X, Triangle, Circle, X, Square, Triangle(2), Circle.

All I-Ball moves:
Press X, Triangle(2), X, Square, Circle, X, Square.

No I-Ball move timing restriction:
Press Triangle, Circle, Square(2), Circle, Triangle, X, Square.

Always on fire:
Press Square, Triangle, X, Triangle, Square, X, Square, Circle.

Perfect field goals:
Press Square, X, Circle, Square, X, Circle, Triangle(2).

Play as Flash:
Press Triangle, X(2), Circle, X, Triangle(2), Square.

Play as Shane:
Press Square, X, Triangle, X, Triangle, Circle, Triangle, X.

Play as DJ Green Lantern:
Press Circle(2), Triangle, X, Square, X, Triangle, Circle. While playing as him, press R3 for new actions.

Play as Skip to My Lou:
Press Circle, X, Circle, Square, Triangle, X, Circle, Square.

Air Up There:
Press X, Triangle(2), Circle, Triangle, X, Square, Circle.

The OG Way:
Press Triangle, Circle, Square(2), Circle, Triangle, X, Square.

Hamiltons:
Press Circle, Triangle, Square(2), Triangle, Circle, X, Circle. You will now have $1 million.

Shot release text:
Press Triangle, Square, Circle(2), Square(2), Circle, Triangle.

Nickname:
Use the following trick to get a nickname like Rafer Alston had "Skip to My Lou". Play Story mode up to NY City's Main Run. This is the game where your nickname will change to one of 100 random nicknames that Duke Tango knows. You will get your name at the start of the second half of Main Run 2 and will see it changed on your character. If you do not like this name, restart the game and play to the second half again to get a new one. Once you complete the Main Run you will be stuck with the name.

Hint: Recommended 3-on-3 team:
One of the best 3-on-3 teams that you can have when you first start is Hot Sauce, Spyda, and J.K. Hot Sauce can do all of your tricks and alley-oops, Spyda can score a ton of points, and J.K. can hit 3-pointers. However, mostly J.K. can stuff the snuff out of people going for a dunk or lay-up.

Hint: Mics and breakdowns:
If you are playing a timed full-court game, make sure you use up any mics you have earned. The respect bar and mics will reset to 0 for both teams at the start of the second half.