NBA 2K9

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The undisputed NBA franchise is back for its 10th season. Last year, NBA 2K8 was the top selling basketball game on Xbox 360 and the NBA 2K series has been...
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8.5
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.3
(27 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.7
(909 ratings)
 

Game Overview

The undisputed NBA franchise is back for its 10th season. Last year, NBA 2K8 was the top selling basketball game on Xbox 360 and the NBA 2K series has been the #1 rated NBA simulation for seven years running. NBA 2K9 is the premier basketball game for serious players, and will deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise from game play to graphics, presentation and online features.GAMEPLAY FEATURESShot Stick Advanced - The revolutionary Shot Stick control system takes it one step further, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air.Adaptive AI - Adaptive AI will read, react, and adjust in real time to your strategies. Your team mates will initiate cuts, picks, and post-ups based on how you handle the ball, while your opponent modifies strategy to fit the pace of the game.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

NBA 2K9's game is strong, but most of its new features won't be appreciated by the average Joe.

GameZone review logo
84/100
score

NBA 2K9 is hands down the best basketball title this year. Aside from its few technical flaws, you can't get go wrong with adding NBA 2K9 to your collection.

IGN review logo
85/100
score

Refined gameplay that captures the speed of the NBA game without reverting to being an arcade title. A few annoyances here and there are all that hold this one back from a guaranteed spot in the Hall.

Game Features

Play NBA 2K9 with Jadakiss Legendary rapper Jadakiss, fresh off the release of his third album The Last Kiss, will play NBA 2K9 with Xbox LIVE Gold members February 18

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Custom Soundtrack, HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
4 MB

 

Modes
Co-op 2-4, Exhibition, Mini-Games, Multiplayer, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Online Co-op, Practice, Season, Versus

Online Features
Content Download, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Voice, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

 

Controller Functions

DEFENSIVE CONTROLS

Left Thumbstick
Move

Right Thumbstick
Steal. Hands Up.

A Button
Player Swap

B Button
Take Charge

X Button
Steal. Dive.

 

Y Button
Block. Rebound.

Left Trigger
Lock-On D

Right Trigger
Sprint

Start Button
Pause Menu

Back Button
Intentional Foul

 
OFFENSE CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Coaching. Plays.

Left Thumbstick
Move

Right Thumbstick
Shot Stick Advanced

A Button
Pass. Touch Pass (Tap).

B Button
Call for Slip Screen (Tap). Pick and Roll.

X Button
Shoot. Pump Fake (Tap).

Y Button
Hopstep. Rebound.

 

Left Bumper
Dual Player Control

Right Bumper
Icon Pass

Left Trigger
IsoMotion Pro Hesitation (Tap While Moving). IsoMotion Pro Sizeup (Tap While Still).

Right Trigger
Sprint

Start Button
Pause Menu

Back Button
Timeout

 
 
NBA 2K9 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:10/7/2008
Publisher:2K Sports
Developer:Visual Concepts
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:--
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.4
Gameplay
8.6
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8.4
Concept
8
Difficulty: Easy / Medium
OVERALL
8.4/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Impressive Game, Very Realistic

Great game, 2k10 comes out soon.
Published 1043 days ago by jrucch

NBA 2K9 for Xbox 360 --- Impressive Graphics with Innovative Game-Play

This is the most realistic game on the market, with extremely great graphics an real player...
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Published 1293 days ago by three_ster

NBA 2K9 for Xbox 360
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