NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

**Rawdeal28** · 12-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by Stumbleweed

And the old saying "great offense beats great defense" definitely still applies IRL and I think it should still remain that way in games also.. People shouldn't be able to really defend premier wing or post players without a premier defender, and even then, the focus should definitely be on improving CPU help defense to prevent the star abuse online. Help defense is definitely the area that needs the most help, though having a "contest shot" command (instead of always leaving your feet for a block) would do wonders for individual defense.

totally agree

**sportyguyfl31** · 12-08-2008, 03:44 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by bconey23

I want to know if maybe anyone knows what is going on with 2K now. I just played it for the first time in weeks this past Friday and the things I noticed was I was unable to budge anyone in the post, I couldn't back down speedy claxton, and I had Bynum. Also the spin move, I can no longer do, each and everytime I tried, the ball was knocked away. I also noticed in the post I was no longer able to do the pump fake then hop step move in the post. I would do the pump fake, but nothing else, my player just stands there. Has anyone heard about any changes to the online lag time. I played for the first time this weekend online and the lag was ridiculous, I went 1-11 from the free throw line, and it was impossible to play defense or to even make a jumper. I spoke to a friend of mine who has a 360 (I have a PS3) and he said as of a week or so ago, he got some update and there is no longer ANY LAG...he says it plays just like off line, anyone know about this?? Lastly, my same friend noticed a difference in the fatigue factor online, when I played this past weekend, my players were near exhausted in 2 mins (HEAT)..he said he noticed a difference and think there is some change coming soon for PS3..

The back down post game is pretty much gone. "It's catch the ball in the paint-make your move and go", now.

**Fresh Tendrils** · 12-08-2008, 04:02 PM

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Spin move is still in there and just as easy to use efficiently as before.

**spankdatazz22** · 12-08-2008, 04:27 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by bconey23

I just played it for the first time in weeks this past Friday and the things I noticed was I was unable to budge anyone in the post, I couldn't back down speedy claxton, and I had Bynum.

You can modify the Strength slider 60(user)/40(cpu) or to taste. At default it's not forgiving enough for some people. But you can make it as loose or tight as you want

**TMagic** · 12-09-2008, 12:36 AM

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I'm sure it's been mentioned in here somewhere...

...but the patch hasn't fixed problems online. It's still almost impossible to get a game started between a friend and yourself. Most frustrating thing about online play IMO.

So your stuck playing people that you really don't want to play.

**RedmanR** · 12-09-2008, 08:31 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

I know before the patch there was a bug that wouldn't allow either team to inbound the ball after fooling around in tutorial mode then starting a quick game... I would have to delete my settings... Is this bug safely gone now?

**Pared** · 12-09-2008, 09:21 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Yes.

**Bornindamecca** · 12-09-2008, 09:43 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by TMagic

I'm sure it's been mentioned in here somewhere...

...but the patch hasn't fixed problems online. It's still almost impossible to get a game started between a friend and yourself. Most frustrating thing about online play IMO.

So your stuck playing people that you really don't want to play.

I don't know what you're talking about, TMagic

Get it together 2k! You're killing me with the no lobbies thing!

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**koberulz** · 12-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by Pared

Honestly since I've brought it up though, it doesn't have to be COMPLETELY removed. It could be a short spurt kind of meter that gradually refills on offense, and perhaps useless on defense.

NBA Courtside did it that way. There was a fatigue meter under the player, and you could only hold down the adrenaline button until it was empty. It then took time to refill. It was usually enough to go about 3/4 the length of the floor.

Just using the analogue stick would be far too hard, though. You'd keep going at undesired speeds all the time.

**Pared** · 12-09-2008, 01:05 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by koberulz

NBA Courtside did it that way. There was a fatigue meter under the player, and you could only hold down the adrenaline button until it was empty. It then took time to refill. It was usually enough to go about 3/4 the length of the floor.

Just using the analogue stick would be far too hard, though. You'd keep going at undesired speeds all the time.

I did not know that...

That's my point about the analog. Couple that with Isomotion being on the left thumbstick as well... it's a recipe for disaster.

**TMagic** · 12-10-2008, 09:59 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by Bornindamecca

I don't know what you're talking about, TMagic

Get it together 2k! You're killing me with the no lobbies thing!

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LOL

My game froze about three times trying to get a game started with you man. I would have let you know that I wasn't getting back online, but I was frustrated with the damn freezing, so I didn't feel like turning the xbox back on.... SMH

**Bornindamecca** · 12-10-2008, 10:05 AM

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No worries. I bounced after that, too. 2k made me an unhappy gamer.

**Ice Cream Truck** · 12-11-2008, 11:06 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Do I need to restart my association? Because I played a game on default sliders on Superstar and it seemed like the CPU was in 'I cannot lose mode'. I was up by 10, but it got to the point where I tried to turn the corner but the CPU made EVERY SINGLE SHOT. I mean, there was pretty much NOTHING I could do about it. Regardless of how many shots I made, I couldn't cause the CPU to miss unless I completely swatted the ball. They ended up shooting 65% and I shot 63%. They were the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kinda bothers me. Not even sure if this what the patch addressed, come to think about it.

P.S. 48 pages is a lil much for me to read, lol

**BroMontana82** · 12-11-2008, 12:41 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Originally posted by Ice Cream Truck

Do I need to restart my association? Because I played a game on default sliders on Superstar and it seemed like the CPU was in 'I cannot lose mode'. I was up by 10, but it got to the point where I tried to turn the corner but the CPU made EVERY SINGLE SHOT. I mean, there was pretty much NOTHING I could do about it. Regardless of how many shots I made, I couldn't cause the CPU to miss unless I completely swatted the ball. They ended up shooting 65% and I shot 63%. They were the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kinda bothers me. Not even sure if this what the patch addressed, come to think about it.

P.S. 48 pages is a lil much for me to read, lol

well you don't need to restart your association as the patch updates will apply to your current one, but you may have to tweak your shooting and defense sliders / tendencies based on personal preference for those other things.

**Sarah** · 12-11-2008, 01:14 PM

Re: NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

Quick question guys. Do you need a gold membership (I have the 360 version) to download the patch? My game never was prompted to download the patch.

Thanks for the response.

NBA 2K9 Patch Released For 360/PS3, Impressions Here

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