From 2K to Broadcast: Tips from those who made the change

**Greybaby55** · 10-03-2011, 10:22 PM

Re: From 2K to Broadcast: Tips from those who made the change

I just switched and just played until I got used to it.
Just switch your camera to broadcast and play around.
You get used to it pretty fast. It only took me about 3 games to get accustomed to it.

**DaTwolves21** · 10-03-2011, 10:22 PM

Re: From 2K to Broadcast: Tips from those who made the change

Good thread, I am making the switch also. I've been playing 11 on broadcast and it's not that hard, force fields kinda suck but I'm getting better with this camera angle.

**Blaque Hoops** · 10-03-2011, 10:24 PM

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I converted around 2K7 I think. I just got tired of the camera-swing when possession changes. Started to get jittery a lot and with the broadcast angle (nosebleeds looks cool as well) the flow never gets chopped up. Lot of people say you can't see players on the break but if you just use common sense when you see your players leak out on the break it shouldn't be a problem. Knowing where your players, and the defenders are at all times on the court is key to being a great 2K player anyway. So to say, conversion may be erry at first, but I recommend it to all die hard 2K angle fans.

**PkMnRangerMaps** · 10-03-2011, 10:26 PM

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I want to start playing on broadcast. Right now I play on 2K 10 zoom and 1 height. But the problem with broadcast is that the side away from the camera seems hard to maneuver there.

**drewbs** · 10-03-2011, 10:27 PM

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I switched back during 2k7.

That said, I recently started playign 2k11 on 2k cam and remembered just how great it was. You definitely don't have the same control of view of the court in broadcast cam as you do on the 2k cam and running plays definitely is much less of a hassle. I may make the switch back at some point.

**GLZ43** · 10-03-2011, 10:34 PM

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Nice feedback, fellas. Thanks. There was a camera called "Broadcast Dynamic" in 2k10 MyPlayer that I liked, and I also like nosebleeds, which is similar. I can play decent on broadcast, I just have two primary issues: 1) adjusting to the commands for moves being different due to the angle (I tried setting them to "absolute", but that makes it a bit worse) and 2) tendency to use the bottom side of the court/screen. It may just take some time in practice/scrimmage. I definitely want to try out the new "Broadcast Stadium" (which seems like it may be similar to that Broadcast Dynamic cam) and the Beluba cam, so I'll need to hone my skills from this angle.

**thugnificant** · 10-03-2011, 11:03 PM

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i just like being able to see behind me LOL. made the switch in 2k6

**Rockafella2x** · 10-03-2011, 11:11 PM

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if ur gonna make the switch I still say its good to be comfortable with both just in case your playing at friends places and they play on a camera that you dont play with

**Permatron** · 10-03-2011, 11:15 PM

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Nice thread. Made the switch from 2K cam to Broadcast after I saw the first gamplay footage from E3 2008. Believe that was Detroit vs Phoenix that year, could be wrong. Anyway, after seeing that it felt like I was really at the game with a cold one or at least on the couch watching. Seeing the bench players reactions from that angle, the crowd, broadcast tables, court logos as seen on TV, it really won me over.

Also, on more of a gameplay note, the Broadcast view really got me into running plays and lessing the chances of me throwing full court passes or finding exploits in the game. Playing Broadcast really makes me want to bring the ball up and slow the game up a bit. Sure you can do this all on the 2K cam but what pushed me away from that cam was the momentary turn of direction during a turnover. Nothing that I couldn't handle but just wanted the game to feel like the real thing.

For the transition to Broadcast it didnt take too long to catch on to. The directional iso moves, defensive R analog, shooting angles, etc. May just want to hit up the practice gym for a bit and you'll catch on in no time. After experiencing and really having a good game on this angle, you will not want to go back to 2K cam...unless you have a buddy who complains they can't play Broadcast for the life of them

. Hope this helped you make your decision.

**mikenoob** · 10-03-2011, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by Rockafella2x

if ur gonna make the switch I still say its good to be comfortable with both just in case your playing at friends places and they play on a camera that you dont play with

This is how I play. I'm fine with either camera and don't have issues inputting commands with either one. I prefer broadcast though. I hear alot of people don't like that they can't see if anyone is on the break, but like a previous poster said, you can notice when they start to run out on either a contested 3 or a rebound. Just pass the ball to the closest player to the basket.

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**GLZ43** · 10-03-2011, 11:31 PM

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Thanks again for the feedback. I think what it comes down to, like many of you said, is practice. Back on 2k10 when 2k cam was super choppy at times, I played a lot of My Player on Nose Bleeds and Broadcast/Broadcast Dynamic, but never enough for it to stick, apparently. So, its like I get somewhat comfortable with it but never completely comfortable with it. Even though I'll still use 2k cam, I think I'll force myself to get comfortable on Broadcast (and similar angles) this time around. I figure going from Broadcast back to 2k won't be as difficult as the reverse. I like to toy with multiple cameras, but I want it to be more fun than frustrating. Being annoyed/frustrated will take you out of the game more than any angle ever will.

**youvalss** · 10-03-2011, 11:31 PM

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Until the day when basketball games will be played with a special controller and viewed from a 1st person perspective, I'm sticking with Broadcast.

Tips? Not really, just like others have said - switch to Broadcast and play with it a few games. But if you don't like it, no reason you should stick with it. To each their own.

**GLZ43** · 10-03-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by youvalss

But if you don't like it, no reason you should stick with it. To each their own.

Right on, man. That's what it comes down to, no need for smashing on people for what they like or prefer (in most cases).

To your other comment, I was just thinking about a 1st person cam the other day and how trippy that would be.

**youvalss** · 10-03-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by GLZ43

To your other comment, I was just thinking about a 1st person cam the other day and how trippy that would be.

Yeah, but only with the right technology (TV?) that gives you a wide perspective, just like in real life. Only then it would work.

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