Easy fouls - When your opponent is backing you down, press Taking Charge to get the CPU to foul you.
Play as B-Rich - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "DOLLABILLS" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. B-Rich will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Play as Busta Rhymes - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "FLIPMODE" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. Busta Rhymes will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Play as DJ Clue - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "MIXTAPES" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. DJ Clue will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Play as Ghetto Fabulous - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "GHETTOFAB" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. Ghetto Fabulous will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Play as Hot Karl - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "CALIFORNIA" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. Hot Karl will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Play as Just Blaze - Enter the create-a-player screen and enter "GOODBEATS" as a name. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear. Just Blaze will appear in the free agent pool. Select the "Sign/Release Player" option to get him on your team.
Slower speed - Change the game type to "Arcade" and select the desired rules for the game. It has a much slower game speed and easier control.