It was released as a download-only title on April 17, 2009 for the iOS and on December 28, 2009 for the Nintendo DSi via the DSiWare service.

[4] The game is similar to the basketball minigames found in arcades and midways.

In the game, players use the iPhone or Nintendo DSi device to attempt to score as many baskets as possible within 45 seconds.

The game has a feature in which the highest scores in each mode are saved.

According to an interview with Pocket Gamer Kitchen said that Arcade Hoops Basketball was intended to be more of "a web casual game rather than a console title".