NBA Live 09

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PSP,
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NBA LIVE 09 has rewritten the rules and fundamentally shifted the way you look at sports simulation games. Dynamic DNA emulates - with absolute precision...
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7.6
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.7
(26 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.5
(419 ratings)
 

Game Overview

NBA LIVE 09 has rewritten the rules and fundamentally shifted the way you look at sports simulation games. Dynamic DNA emulates - with absolute precision - an NBA player in every sense of the word and it does so dynamically. The game takes the statistical data of Dynamic DNA and brings it to life. Play is now constantly evolving and authentically reflects what you see on the court in your virtual experience.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

NBA Live 09's gameplay has again seen some improvement, but there are still a few rough edges.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

A solid step up for the franchise, adding a cool new online community element and the great NBA Live 365 element is a pretty revolutionary element not just for the franchise, but for the sports genre as a whole. Unfortunately, there are some shortcomings

IGN review logo
65/100
score

The low post play and pick and roll features work great, but they're countered by a lackluster lockdown defense and odd tempo issues that hamper gameplay. The Dynamic DNA, which can't fully be engaged for another few weeks, still has a number of issues wi

Game Specs

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

Memory
4 MB

 

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

Online Features
Content Download, Custom Match, Friends, Leaderboards, Online League, Online Multiplayer, Quick Match, Ranked Match, Teams, Voice, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

 

Controller Functions

GENERAL CONTROLS

Left Thumbstick
Move

Click Left Thumbstick
Hot Spots. DNA Tendencies.

Y Button
Rebound

 

Left Trigger
Box Out

Right Trigger
Turbo

 
 
NBA Live 09 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:10/7/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Canada
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:--
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8
Gameplay
8
Graphics
8
Sound
8
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8/10
 

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