NBA 2K9 Impressions (PC)

[Boge]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhiPsi1

@ Boge Would greatly appreciate it if you could give us some impressions on "player-lock"...I'm a newly converted "player-lock" user, but unfortunately didn't get a chance to try it on nba 2k9 because of the dreaded 3rl disease...So out of pure coincidence and luck, we got the pc version out now... just wanted to get your thoughts or anyone's thoughts on it...thanks!

It's the best player-lock experience I've had in a basketball game. I love that they fixed the play diagrams on the floor. It now shows you what to do and where to go based on the player you're controlling, even if you don't have the ball. The other players also do more. They move around the floor more and pass to each other more. I'm not the only one scoring now, which is awesome.

I'm still sucking on defense though, and I'm not sure if it's a slider thing, or if my teammates are just dumb. I can't blame this on the player-lock though since it would be basically the same not player-lock. I'm only controlling one player either way.

In 2K8 I would go on coach mode when I was subbed out. It was kind of annoying because the auto subs seemed confused on when to take people out and when to leave them in. I'd find myself coming out of the game only to come back in on the next chance. That's not happening here. I'm in for the expected times, and subbed out normally. Coach mode is still there, but as far as I could tell, you can't just move the D-pad over to switch. You have to go into the menu...kind of annoying.

I just like how much smarter the AI seems. They pass to open guys. They set picks on their own. They cut to the hoop and other players actually pass them the ball. When you cut strong to the hoop they actually pass you the ball. There have been a couple of times I've broken for the fast break and my players haven't passed me the ball even though I'm wide open, but plenty of other times when they have hit me for the open shot (I don't force them to pass to me ever).

I've seen maybe once or twice where my PG runs out of bounds or runs over half-court for the violation, but it's not happening often enough to be a major issue.

I just wish I could get the controls down better. I feel like I'm not in as good of control of my player like I was with 2K7 or 2K8.

[madmax17]

Menu lag fix: disconnect keyboard

I am unable to go in to triple threat mode on the pc, it should be Lt+Rt but the player just starts running, controls seem to be the main problem for this game.

[Boge]

Quote: Originally Posted by madmax17

I am unable to go in to triple threat mode on the pc, it should be Lt+Rt but the player just starts running, controls seem to be the main problem for this game.

I have that problem too!! Super frustrating! My favorite move is the jab step and I can't do it!

[uncguy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boge

I have that problem too!! Super frustrating! My favorite move is the jab step and I can't do it!

I had the same problem as well. I ended up switching the Left Bumper with the Left Trigger and now both work...dont ask me why....

But now I can jab step again!

But yes, controller issues seem to be the real only issue thus far. I am enjoying it. Have it on both the 360 and the PC. Both give similar experiences.


I just like that I can get my 'mobile' hoops fix now!

[madmax17]

Quote: Originally Posted by uncguy

I had the same problem as well. I ended up switching the Left Bumper with the Left Trigger and now both work...dont ask me why.... But now I can jab step again!

Hm, I tried that and didn't work, switched them in the controls section.

[NEWYORICAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by youvalss

Can anyone check the DVD and see if it's a regular DVD or a 8.5GB DVD (Double Layer DVD)?

It is Double Layer DVD. about 6-7 GB worth of data on the disc

[tulsa1]

Will this game play on a 2.0 Ghz dual core intel CPU? Thanks for any help

[eko718]

I was able to play the PC version and I agree, the graphics are far superior to the console versions surprisingly even at lower resolutions. But as far as controls, has anyone been able to use the sizeup button? On the XBOX 360 its the left trigger, but there is no option within the configuration screen that says anything about a sizeup button. You can't do half the isomotion moves without that button so its a problem. I was using the 360 controller on the PC by the way....