Play EA Sports Double Header (Sega Genesis) Online

Console Sega Genesis Genre MulticartSports Players
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Controls

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Player 1

WASD
Directions
H
A
J
B
K
C
Enter
Start

Player 2

Directions
Num 1
A
Num 2
B
Num 3
C
Num +
Start

Emulator

Q
Fast Forward
E
Rewind
4
Slow Motion
1
Quick Save State
2
Quick Load State
3
Change State Slot
Gameplay screenshot of EA Sports Double Header for Sega Genesis

Overview and Gameplay

Two classic EA sports experiences share one cartridge, combining American football strategy with fast ice hockey action. Players switch between structured play-calling on the football field and quick, momentum-based hockey matches on the ice. Each sport is presented as a complete standalone match experience with no progression system, focusing on direct gameplay and match outcomes.

Football gameplay centers on selecting plays before the snap and executing runs, passes, and defensive stops. Hockey shifts into faster real-time movement, emphasizing puck control, passing lanes, and shot timing under pressure.

Controls And Mechanics

  • Directional input moves the selected athlete across the field or rink
  • Context-based actions handle passing, shooting, tackling, and switching control between players
  • Football mode emphasizes pre-play selection and execution of set plays
  • Hockey mode focuses on continuous movement, puck handling, and quick reactions
  • Two-player mode allows head-to-head matches in both sports

Version Notes

This European Mega Drive release bundles two EA sports titles in a single cartridge and runs in PAL format.

Release And Credits

  • 1993
  • Developer: Park Place Productions
  • Publisher: Electronic Arts
  • Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Version
ea-sports-double-header_europe.md
Status
Playable in browser
Updated
July 1, 2026

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