NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[GoldenGlove]

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Am I the only one who feels like 2k9 is like a patch to 2k8? It plays similiar but you notice a difference in certain things like the ISOmotion and player weight, but it doesn't feel nearly as different as 2k8 did compared to 2k7. Not knocking it because I'm going to buy it, just an observation.

[Bornindamecca]

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Am I the only one who feels like 2k9 is like a patch to 2k8? It plays similiar but you notice a difference in certain things like the ISOmotion and player weight, but it doesn't feel nearly as different as 2k8 did compared to 2k7. Not knocking it because I'm going to buy it, just an observation.

I completely disagree. In addition to all of the animations and new features that'll be in the full game, the most important thing(to me) is that they removed major problems that have been plaguing 2k for YEARS.

NUMBER ONE

Irrational ball physics. In past years we had just ridiculous ball warping that practically ruined the game for me. Rebounding, steals, blocks, passing and loose balls were ruined by the ball either magnetizing to, or passing through players. Now I'm seeing the ball look more like it does in a soccer game. It bounces around and people react to it. If you touch it, it moves. FINALLY. I'll be honest, if this was the only thing changed, it'd be worth it for me.

Also-
2k finally has some of what I felt Live had, and if the masses find out about it, I think this war will shift in 2k's direction. 2k used to feel like it was resisting you. Once you found out the system it was great, but upon first play everything felt difficult. Shooting, blocking, stealing...it all had a "gooey" feel. Now it's all crisp and logical. When Paul Pierce goes up for a layup and I contest him, logic happens, not unique 2kisms.

This is the best Bball AI ever.

I'm not going to get into the crowd and the graphics and all that, but I think this is a huge step up, and will be not only a better game, but a more popular game. 2k has always been great at little things and keeping the door open for sim play, but now it has the solidity that I feel when I play Madden, in addition to the subtlety that the 2k series has been famous for.

[ThaGenecyst]

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Pau Gasol had a mismatch where Rondo was guarding him... as soon as I passed the ball to Gasol in the post, Garnett came immediately for the help defense and double team... SWEET

[LAKE4742]

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THIS GAME IS SERIOUS!


Graphics: Stunning! Jaggies? Not on my TV. Some faces look better than others, but overall everything looks great!

Sound: The crowd is so responsive to the action on the court!
And the players and sound effects sound great, too!

Control: Not bad. I need alot of practice to master the ISOmotion. But, the payoff is a ton of awesome realistic animations and movement! Great stuff!

I love how the players automatically put a hand in the shooters face! The shooting seems natural and realistic! The Adapative A.I. is great! For the most part, the gameplay on both sides of the ball seem really good! Although, I'm seeing alot of fouls and the game speed seems a bit too fast-Sliders, here I come! Anyway....

This game is oozing so much signature style, presentation, and personality-it's nuts! Wanting a "sim" experience, to buy any other b-ball game on Tuesday would be crazy.

THIS IS NEXT-GEN BASKETBALL!!!!

Give me Player Lock and 2K camera, and I'm ready to go!

[mizzta21]

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Am I the only one who feels like 2k9 is like a patch to 2k8? It plays similiar but you notice a difference in certain things like the ISOmotion and player weight, but it doesn't feel nearly as different as 2k8 did compared to 2k7. Not knocking it because I'm going to buy it, just an observation.

have you ever heard of the phrase "if it aint broke dont fix it??" well 2k8 was one great bball game, why change it entirely?

[nets1fan102290]

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what i love about this game is that it got harder. no more throwing the ball and moving your player to get an easy dunk i tried its hard. also the defense is hella improved in 2k8 it was almost impossible to block a big guy but i saw some crazy blocks and defense and a lot of missed shots i think bynum missed 6 shots in 2k8 they were shots he would have made. what i dont like is the control stick i cant do **** i was gettin pissed but all in all this game got tougher and better and more realistic

[GoldenGlove]

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have you ever heard of the phrase "if it aint broke dont fix it??" well 2k8 was one great bball game, why change it entirely?

I agree with this. 2k8 was a great game. I just wish sports games didn't come out every year. I think updating one game for 2 years would be great.

But I'm a sucker for 2k basketball so I'm going to have to buy this one.

[nets1fan102290]

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I agree with this. 2k8 was a great game. I just wish sports games didn't come out every year. I think updating one game for 2 years would be great.

But I'm a sucker for 2k basketball so I'm going to have to buy this one.

well that would be cool but 2k needs to make money off how good 2k8 was lol

[Parasight]

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Oh man I just did the Rondo mini-Dream Shake. It was amazing.

Gasol threw down a NASTY put back slam on KG, I never felt so proud to get dunked on off a rebound.

[GoldenGlove]

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well that would be cool but 2k needs to make money off how good 2k8 was lol

They could sell the expansions and the new season updates. I'd rather spend lets say 20 to 25 bucks for updated rosters and further gameplay tweaks for the upcoming season than pay another 60. Just wishful thinking.

[riDIRKulous41]

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Oh man I just did the Rondo mini-Dream Shake. It was amazing.

Does that just occur when you go up for a layup into an animation or is there a sequence of buttons you must press

[Pared]

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It's controllable. Not sure about the sequence though. I believe it's pretty difficult to pull off.

[goh]

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This game is NOT SDTV friendly wich sucks because I really like the gameplay. I finally hit a beyond half court shot! If I get a HDTV soon enough I'll buy it though I wasn't really planning on a basketball game this year but I'm not buying a game with about 45% of the screen missing.

[Stumbleweed]

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Yeah I did it and it surprised me, but I drove from the top of the key to just left of the basket... I think I hit the shot stick right (towards basket) and then left (away from basket) quickly. Don't quote me on that, but that's how I remember triggering it. It's probably like the 360 layup last year -- it'll just happen sometimes when you aren't trying to for it but you can get it more often if you try to do it and create the situations it occurs in...

[jyoung]

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Simple solution for HD graphics without dropping a grand or more on a TV:

1) Buy a 360 VGA cable for $10-$30

2) Connect VGA cable from your 360 to your computer monitor

3) ????

4) Profit!!!