2k8.....lol

[RoyalBoyle78]

well I got a brand new copy of 2k8 on ebay the other day for $5, the reason why is because I loved this version the best on next gen, going back to 2k8 is weird, but I wish the gameply was the same in 2k10, I just like the controls better in 2k8, I got rosters (PS3)up to date from July 29th minus rookies, but it fun playing again...LOL


Thought this video was cool, old but cool.


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[Vikingfan84]

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They have rosters that are current as of now for 2k8? If so, where?

[RoyalBoyle78]

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They have rosters that are current as of now for 2k8? If so, where?

these are ps3 rosters.

[curtcurt]

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OK, I’m playing 2k10, I like the game ok but I start to wonder how far this series really has come. So I look at my shelf, the shelf which holds all of the 2k series, both Basketball and football. I then grab the 2k6 basketball and pop it into my 360.

To my surprise after the jump, the game play is quite smooth, after playing for 1 quarter, I seriously start to wonder besides pretty graphics and all the cute little bells and whistles has the game really changed much. So instead of jumping to conclusions I pop in 2k7, same thing, it seems I’m more into the game, I have a realistic control of my players, less auto control, but we know that already.

But this game still has a better feel. Seriously I was surprised because after the new series come out I never play the older versions again; I just retire them to my shelf. Don’t get me wrong they have addressed some issues but it seems the game has gone more lateral than forward.

I almost FORGOT that the guards used to get low when going to the rack until I played 2k6. This is one of the first things that you learn when playing real basketball, get as low to the ground as you can.

Pop in 2k8, 2k9 same deal. Combined all of those games are better than 2k10; I just wonder with all of the technology and smarts that we have why can’t we make this a better game. I’m not knocking 2k10 I’m just wondering why they can’t just “tweak” the small issues without having to revamp the entire game. It’s like it’s over kill every year.

Don’t get me wrong I’ll continue to stack my shelf every year, for I am addicted to the series it’s just FOR ONCE I want them to address the small issues without changing the entire game.


ALL THAT TO SAY I AGREE.........i posted this a few days ago.........lol

[s.gamernut20]

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I'm considering going back to 2k8. I miss the SuperSonics. If I play the 360 version, can I still download the last official roster?

[RubenDouglas]

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im back to ch2k8 70% of my gaming time, with 15-15 going to the new 2k10 and live 10.. CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL. where HAVE you gone?

[VDusen04]

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I'm considering going back to 2k8. I miss the SuperSonics. If I play the 360 version, can I still download the last official roster?

I know it's not even close to the same, but I will say that it's possible to create a generic Sonic team in 2K10. Nothing looks exact to the old Sonics, but a lot of the options provided will put you in the same ballpark. Using the first jersey design option in Create-a-Team, selecting correct Sonics colors for jersey details, choosing the "S" logo, then filling the roster with the likes of Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis, and Nick Collison, you will get a team that kind of (with emphasis on "kind of") looks like the old Sonics.

I know that probably won't do it for you, because I know I wouldn't be anywhere near satisfied if the Pistons folded or moved and all I was left with was the ability to make a team with red, white, and blue jerseys with a "P" on their chests. But if you're interested, just thought I'd let you know it's an option. I'll be uploading a 2007 Roster for 2K10 on Friday with that created Sonics team if you at least want to give it a look.

[s.gamernut20]

Re: 2k8.....lol

I know it's not even close to the same, but I will say that it's possible to create a generic Sonic team in 2K10. Nothing looks exact to the old Sonics, but a lot of the options provided will put you in the same ballpark. Using the first jersey design option in Create-a-Team, selecting correct Sonics colors for jersey details, choosing the "S" logo, then filling the roster with the likes of Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis, and Nick Collison, you will get a team that kind of (with emphasis on "kind of") looks like the old Sonics.

I know that probably won't do it for you, because I know I wouldn't be anywhere near satisfied if the Pistons folded or moved and all I was left with was the ability to make a team with red, white, and blue jerseys with a "P" on their chests. But if you're interested, just thought I'd let you know it's an option. I'll be uploading a 2007 Roster for 2K10 on Friday with that created Sonics team if you at least want to give it a look.

Thanks VDusen04 for the response, I know you understand, its' just not the same.

[bball_1523]

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I notice 2k8 has those snack people walking around in the stands, does 2k10 have this?

[RubenDouglas]

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nba 2k8 has control, teammates that dont help out too much, and plays a truly decent game post patch with default settings... what happened?

To say it nicely, as nba 2k__ has gotten more popular, its gotten dare i say, worse. How can you regress as you raise popularity? I almost cant play 2k10 again after throwing in both 2k7 and 2k8.

its like a 3 year roller coaster thats been going on since the beginning of 2k sports:

2k: decent
2k1: better
2k2: likely the best
2k3: some would argue going downhill slightly
2k4: worse
2k5:the worst
2k6: a nextgen new beginning-------
2k7:better
2k8: the best? ----------
2k9: less control
2k10: downhill from 2k8?

maybe its my eyes or skewed p.o.v.. but throw in 2k7 or 2k8. Now I know control is not the key factor in making a game great as we all had wishes for 2k8 to get better. but looking at at the past and knowing what we have know, some of these older games gain a little bit of mystique to them, as they are now starting to stand out above the rest.

[Mos1ted]

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I owned 2K8 until as recently as last week. I'm not seeing how people think that 2K8 (or previous editions) are better than 2K10. The biggest thing to really enjoying (and learning to control) in 2K10 is adjusting to the changes that were implemented in those departments.

Yes, NBA 2K8 gave the user great control over the players, but it was also easy to rack up 30 assists per game with the Jason Kidds and Steve Nashes of the world. I hated 2K9 when it first dropped, but then I got accustomed to the fact that it just played differently than 2K8. In 2K9 and 10, you have to play BASKETBALL. In 2K8 and beyond, you had to play VIDEO GAME BASKETBALL.

For example, I was running a break yesterday with Terrence Williams. Anthony Johnson was attempting to cut my path to the basketball. Flashing back to personal basketball experiences, my instincts told me to crossover to the left and that will force my opponent to turn his hips therefore taking him out of the play defensively. My brain sent the message to my hands and Terrence Williams did exactly what I wanted him to do allowing my to finish the break with the slam, hoop, plus the harm. How is that not having control?

[James2Stapleton]

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i played 2k8 until 2k10 came out

[mattzane227]

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The perfect b-ball game for me would be 2K8 with all the new players, the updated presentation, and a few new dunk and layup animations. I'd play it forever. Oh yeah, and the new oops, the alleyoops in 2K8 aren't great. But it's so smooth. No horrendous frame rate problem. No auto back-down. Sweeet.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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I owned 2K8 until as recently as last week. I'm not seeing how people think that 2K8 (or previous editions) are better than 2K10. The biggest thing to really enjoying (and learning to control) in 2K10 is adjusting to the changes that were implemented in those departments.

Yes, NBA 2K8 gave the user great control over the players, but it was also easy to rack up 30 assists per game with the Jason Kidds and Steve Nashes of the world. I hated 2K9 when it first dropped, but then I got accustomed to the fact that it just played differently than 2K8. In 2K9 and 10, you have to play BASKETBALL. In 2K8 and beyond, you had to play VIDEO GAME BASKETBALL.

For example, I was running a break yesterday with Terrence Williams. Anthony Johnson was attempting to cut my path to the basketball. Flashing back to personal basketball experiences, my instincts told me to crossover to the left and that will force my opponent to turn his hips therefore taking him out of the play defensively. My brain sent the message to my hands and Terrence Williams did exactly what I wanted him to do allowing my to finish the break with the slam, hoop, plus the harm. How is that not having control?

2k8's game-play is flat out better the 10, to me it is. The player feel less robotic in 2k8 then they do in 2k10.

[VDusen04]

Re: 2k8.....lol

nba 2k8 has control, teammates that dont help out too much, and plays a truly decent game post patch with default settings... what happened?

To say it nicely, as nba 2k__ has gotten more popular, its gotten dare i say, worse. How can you regress as you raise popularity? I almost cant play 2k10 again after throwing in both 2k7 and 2k8.

its like a 3 year roller coaster thats been going on since the beginning of 2k sports:

2k: decent
2k1: better
2k2: likely the best
2k3: some would argue going downhill slightly
2k4: worse
2k5:the worst
2k6: a nextgen new beginning-------
2k7:better
2k8: the best? ----------
2k9: less control
2k10: downhill from 2k8?

maybe its my eyes or skewed p.o.v.. but throw in 2k7 or 2k8. Now I know control is not the key factor in making a game great as we all had wishes for 2k8 to get better. but looking at at the past and knowing what we have know, some of these older games gain a little bit of mystique to them, as they are now starting to stand out above the rest.

I know it's all opinion based, but I feel there has been no NBA2K worse than ESPN NBA Basketball 2004. I don't even feel it's close. 2K5 felt like the real sequel to 2K3.