NBA 2K9 Confirmed For PC

[luv_mist]

Speculation in this thread is going bananas. If it's a port of the 360 version, then what exactly would that mean? That means that whatever is in the 360 version out of the box is in the PC version. Let's subtract XBL just in case someone wants to get the PC version and feels the desire to get bitter. The game is going to be exactly how it is when you play it in the 360, and the PS3 for that matter. Simple as that. Speculation about them removing features that are in the 360 has no basis because it is a port. Be serious and read what is put before. Don't speculate.

Heck, wasn't the 2K5 lineup only $19.99 when it was first release? I mean, you have to be serious when taking in all aspects of the company. They're not winning or losing. Only a few people who were going to buy it on the 360 are going to only buy it solely for the PC. In all consideration, if you buy it for PC but have friends that like coming over, you might not want them playing on PC with you. I know that if I buy PC, I'll have to buy 360 because my friends won't be interested in coming over here to play on my PC. Just not happening even though it's the same game. PC is more for the personal fun while the 360 is the party system. I'll probably get both, but buying the PC version gives me more leeway in buying the 360 version. I don't have to buy the 360 version immediately in order to experience what everyone else is experiencing.

Another thing is the fact that we don't know how "open" the game will be for modding. Just as someone said in this thread, Madden is a closed case when it comes to editing and modding correct? Maybe 2K would want to keep it closed too since their ties to the NBA aren't as solid as EA's would be. Never know what the NBA might pull with the game anyhow. Look at both extremes and be prepared for whatever since we don't have solid evidence as of yet. Just a word of caution and warning for those getting hyped. Most likely, the game will be for Vista, but if I call correctly, people have turned Vista games into XP games with an addition or subtraction. It'll only be a matter of time.......

Edit: By the way, online playing will be free for PC to PC playing.

[Lagoa]

Quote: Originally Posted by P-Dub

The 2ksports admin stated that it's a 360 port, minus some certain features. I wonder what those could be? Probably the 2k insider and online features. As far as modding and assuming some programmers crack the games files and make utilities we can..... Edit Rosters and any hidden attributes. Add new jerseys/shoes/courts/teams/unlimited players Edit/improve textures Rearrange/reassign animations Edit sounds/music/replace Harlan with Marv Albert Change overlays to look more like an authentic ESPN or TNT broadcast. Edit the CPU AI. I could go on. I'm probably going to get both the 360 and PC versions. $20 is nothing.

If 2ksports engine support patchs right?

I try search some TOP SPIN 2 patches in the web, but not find anything..

TOP SPIN 2 have the same engine than NBA 2k8.

I hope 2k9 support patchs, but i dont think be easy bro!

[jaywv30]

Quote: Originally Posted by BTB

I wouldnt be surprised if this was a PS2 port and that the 2k admin is wrong... for 20 bucks it just doesnt make sense. But hey, I'll be happy to be wrong

I'm thinking that since they already have it developed for 360, it wasn't as hard to port it to the PC than it would have been to build a 360/PS3 type game for the PC from the ground up and that's why they can afford to sell it for 20 bucks.

I dunno, I'm just happy!!!!!!!

[vinny]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrnoobie

YES! dont forget that they will be adding animations for the PC...the possibilities are endless this is great! i just upgraded my comp with the radeon 4780...so i can be ready for FarCry 2, Fallout 2 and Dawn of War 2...well you get the idea... a straight 360 port for only $20 is a steal!

If your video card goes unexpectedly missing, don't look at me.

[cocobee]

I hope they release either a PC demo or atleast a minimum requirements list.

I wonder if they thought the response would be this much over a PC game?

[timotim19]

Yeah I think its hilarious what some are suggesting will be possible with this version on PC. Replace Kevin's voice with Marv? PC MODS will update rosters faster and more often than 2K's Living Rosters? Are you kidding me? If you think the game will allow that amount of freedom for a first time PC port then your going to be highly mistaken. You will be lucky to change anything at all with this version but it certainly wont be anywhere near the level some of you guys are predicting (especially if it is in fact $20).

[J.R. Locke]

Quote: Originally Posted by timotim19

Yeah I think its hilarious what some are suggesting will be possible with this version on PC. Replace Kevin's voice with Marv? PC MODS will update rosters faster and more often than 2K's Living Rosters? Are you kidding me? If you think the game will allow that amount of freedom for a first time PC port then your going to be highly mistaken. You will be lucky to change anything at all with this version but it certainly wont be anywhere near the level some of you guys are predicting (especially if it is in fact $20).

Depends entirely on how much work us users put into. It is all possible.

[jaywv30]

Quote: Originally Posted by timotim19

Yeah I think its hilarious what some are suggesting will be possible with this version on PC. Replace Kevin's voice with Marv? PC MODS will update rosters faster and more often than 2K's Living Rosters? Are you kidding me? If you think the game will allow that amount of freedom for a first time PC port then your going to be highly mistaken. You will be lucky to change anything at all with this version but it certainly wont be anywhere near the level some of you guys are predicting (especially if it is in fact $20).

Live for PC is only $9.99-$19.99 and look what you can do with it!

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