NBA 2K9

Advantages: Deep association mode, great gameplay and graphics
Disadvantages: 2K10 is released soon, commentary is not great.

...This game is one of those games that you can play over and over again and each time you do you will find a different reason why you love it. The game obviously revolves around the NBA (National Basketball Association) in America and features all the 30 teams and full rosters for each. The main gameplay mode in this game is called the Association mode. What this entails is taking your favorite team along an NBA journey. You have many options before you start the season, too many in fact. Most people probably wont make any changes to these settings but they are nice to have if you want to make any changes before you start (for example the length of the season you have 3 choices - 29 games, 56 games or a full 82 game season). A full length 82 game season will probably take a single person about 3 years to complete in my experience, unless...

Dawsonbball 10.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of NBA 2K9 (Xbox 360)

NBA JAM for Sega Genesis

Advantages: Cool dunks, new mode of play
Disadvantages: Graphics and repetitous sound

...NBA Jam by Iguana and Acclaim Entertainment for Sega Genesis released in 94 was one cool game. The Sega Genesis was in the 16 bit market for a while and dominating with the SNES. This game was a conversion of the Number 1 Arcade hit at the time. Featuring all the players from NBA at the time, this is still a great game ten years later to play. I also like playing this game just for jokes too I mean half the players in this game aren't playing no more and a lot of them had so much hype it ain't funny. Remember Harold Mine, nicknamed "Baby Michael" for Michael Jordan? LOL What a joke, One of the NBA biggest flops. Remember Sean Kemp? Seattle Supernonic , what every happened to him. All kidding aside though the game boasted all the top NBA Players and it was a great improvement of poor basketball prior to it: "Double Dribble...

Gamedude 02.08.2004 · Read review
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Review of NBA Jam (Mega Drive)

NBA Gets Serious

Advantages: The most realistic basketball game for PS2.
Disadvantages: No online play for Europe.

...This is a review I personally wrote and was published on a gaming website, and as the writer I wish this review to be published on Ciao UK. ---------------------- You surely can't argue whether ESPN NBA 2K5 is good or not. It IS good, and there's no discussion allowed. There is no basketball game that could be ever compared to this one, as this is the basketball game. The presentation, the graphics and the ESPN license. A nice combination that makes the game feel like you?re watching a real basketball match ? yet you have control over the players. Everything is smooth, the graphics are very realistic, and the replays are excellent. At the end of the 2nd period there?s a report with all the highlights. ESPN NBA 2K5 offers you that and a lot more. A quick match is what you will probably play first, and it's a good choice. You need to...

5evrin 03.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of ESPN NBA 2K5 (PS2)

NBA2K - The BEST NBA game ever!

Advantages: Great Graphics, excellent playability
Disadvantages: need some knowledge of the game

...Although NBA games and BasketBall games in general are nothing new, this game really drags you in. The graphic at 60fps are stunning and really do a great job of showing those great close-up moments when you slam dunk right in front of your opponent's face. Even the shine on the polished court is there. The sound is just right although after a while you will notice that the commentary does not necessarily go with the action! Small niggles aside, this game is the best Basketball game I have ever played (and there have been quite a few!) Even non-basketball fans will find themselves playing, and loving, this game, so it's not an exclusive game by any means....

pbyron 05.09.2000 · Read review
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Review of NBA 2K (Dreamcast)

NBA 2K7

Advantages: Amazing graphics
Disadvantages: Difficult controls

...I thought this game was great...for the price you pay. Obviously as you can see in the screen shots the graphics are amazing. I have never seen anything like it. The gameplay is pretty good but the controls are really difficult at first and take alot of getting used to. I'm a big basketball fan and I have been playin NBA Live since I can remember so this was my first 2k sports purchase but I still feel myself being disappointed with it. To be honest the only reason I bought it was because there were no real bball games on the ps3 and I couldn\'t wait for Live 08. But now looking back maybe I should have. Live is gonna be more money but if you are looking for a real NBA game hold yourself back for it. I promise it is gonna be better than this. (I have just played the demo and the graphics are 10x better than this) They always have been...

tdholland 01.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of NBA 2K7 (PS3)

NBA 2K7..........shoots........It scores !

Advantages: All round great simulation game
Disadvantages: Takes a while to matser

...The NBA Games have been voted best sport simulation games for the past few years, and I think NBA 2K7 will just help to establish the top slot. NBA 2K7 gives you the serious action most basketball fans love, chance to become a legend on the court and gain superstar status. NBA 2K7 has had a bit of a update, comes with different camera views and all new animations The game feels realistic and looks great when moving you man around, the controls are responsive and easy to master. The shot stick is effective when it comes to scoring (Right stick). You have to learn the different moves; you just can't dive in and start playing. The default settings are a good place to start, not to easy but not to hard. But once you have started to master the moves you will be amazed how fluid the game becomes. You will be amazed at the types...

the_enlightened_one 03.12.2006 (03.02.2007) · Read review
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Review of NBA 2K7 (PS2)

NBA live 09 read before you buy

Advantages: NBA 365 really does make the game relalistic, Plenty of game modes mean there is plenty to do
Disadvantages: Gamplay is sloppy, player visuals are not great for lesser known players

...Dissapointed is all i can say really. This game had huge potential, the NBA live 365 was ingenious, and i was so excitied about this title i even pre ordered it. The idea behind it had potential, the hot streak and updated trade as they happen, really made the game feel like a real franchise. But the gameplay is sloppy and feels slow, for anyone that plays or watched basketball regularily this would be a waste of your hard earned cash. The game just doesn`t do justice to the the real thing, obviously i wasn`t expecting mirracles, but still it just is not relaistic enough, running through players, clear travels towards the basket. The pace just isn`t speedy enough either, i had to pump the game speed option up to almost full to even get a sense of realism. The graphics are nothing to write home about either, the big names are almost...

stefanlaw 10.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of NBA Live 09 (PS3)

NBA street returns

Advantages: You get to see yourslef playing with street legends .
Disadvantages: If your a fan of basketball proper the ott moves can get annoying .

...EA sports have returned with another high rising, fast action game on their BIG label with the release of NBA Street vol.2. The biggest job EA seem to have on their hands is to update an already successful game whilst keeping the interest there. Just like its predecessor, NBA Street vol.2 manages to appeal to not only the ardent basketball fans but also those of you who just love computer games in general. So what makes this game so different to NBA street vol.1? The game boasts a completely new look, not only graphically but also stylistically with a new 'old school'. It's no surprise that the graphics have improved (which they have done in leaps and bounds) even my granny could tell you that a follow up game is going to have better graphics than the original but it's the sharper colours and more developed background scenes that have...

bigdave2121 07.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of NBA Street 2 (PS2)

Best NBA Game to Date

Advantages: Originality, Graphics, Sound, Basically everything
Disadvantages: Not any that I can think of...

...NBA Street brings a new meaning of Basketball to the PS2 with this first ever three-on-three action-arcade streetball game. Impressing your opponents on the way to victory is name of the game. Earn rewards for your wins you make, and trick points you earn, by busting up some skill! FEATURES:- - STREETBALL LEGENDS - You take on each of the six Streetball Legends: Biggs, Bonafide, Drake, DJ, Takashi and Stretch, on the home courts and show 'em what you've got! If you win, they will become part of your unstoppable roster! - CITY CIRCUIT - Play with Michael Jordan and challenge fearsome NBA teams such as L.A. Lakers, New York Knicks & Orlando Magic. From the inner-city street courts like The Cage to sunny beach streetball courts like Venice Beach. - HOLD THE COURT - Play against mixed squads and set the court record for the most...

dagr81411 18.08.2001 · Read review
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Review of NBA Street (PS2)

Lead Your Challenging Career in NBA

Advantages: Described in the opinion
Disadvantages: Described in the opinion

...You may enjoy playing NBA LIVE 2000 ? a PC-game although you do not know how to dribble a basketball. You can be a star in one of your favorite NBA?s teams though it needs your personal creativity and ability to obtain your dream. In brief, it is really a challenging game. Start your promising career at NBA by now! Minimum Requirements First of all, try to make sure that your PC is qualified to its hardware minimum requirements. Let?s check it out!  300 MHz Pentium II processor class  64 MB RAM  165 MB free hard disk space (150 MB install, 15 MB swap drive)  8x CD-ROM drive using 32-bit Windows 95/98 CD-ROM driver  8 MB PCI Installation and Playing the Game NBA LIVE 2000 comes in a Compact Disk. The first time we put it into the CD-ROM Drive, it runs without clicking...

djohan 26.07.2002 · Read review
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Review of NBA Live 2000 (PC)