Shot Stick or X Shooting

[danqb11]

Im sure this has been asked before. I'm having trouble with the new Shot Stick controls. (probably just not used to it yet) I was curious as to which everyone prefers.

[mlp111]

Shot stick for me! X button when I'm frustrated that none of my shots are going in, even on perfect release.... But I prefer shot stick, feels more jumper like

[Bunselpower32]

Shot stick lets you pick if you want to lean, step back, spin, hop, or just pull up all while not having to worry about using the left stick or B to pull off moves. If you're having trouble, I suggest playing a bunch of quick games, once you get used to it it will become like second nature to hit that left shoulder button. It took me probably half a dozen full games to get the hang of it. Now I don't even think about it.

[thelakeshow]

I use to only use the shot stick. From when nba2k implemented the shot shick till 2k12, I only used the shot stick. Now I use both, but mostly the x button to shoot. I use the shot stick for step backs, and leaners. I got nba 2k13 for the 360 this year, after years of playing it on the PS3. I don't know if its the feel of the 360 controller or placement of the right stick, I just couldn't get use to using the shot stick and LT to shoot.

I really want to switch back to using the shot stick to shoot exclusively, but I have just gotten use to using X, that I haven't even attempted to use the shot stick exclusively. The shot stick just felt so natural when shooting, in previous nba2k versions. As I typing this, you made me think about how natural using the shot stick was, so I'm going to try to switch back to the shot stick. Thank you OP.

[youALREADYknow]

I'm still mad we lost so much shooting and triple threat control in favor of And-1 style dribbling controls.

The new controls don't feel as natural, but its subjective from person to person.