NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

[phant030]

360

• great graphics, real smooth....have depth and body the gives it a realness. Players, refs, and crowd exist in a cohesive world, they fit almost perfectly.
• Gameplay is good, much better than the previous 2k10, an 2k9 (purchased but rarely played).
• Sense of control is back. Great footplanting on defense especially. The feel of jumpshooting is back! I know when its in there (or should be). And the jumpers are very nice looking.
• Still has it's video game moments, but expected....it's a video game. It's funny because my video game self makes poor plays b/c i wasn't expecting the CPU to make the basketball play.

PS3

• graphics are brighter, which I like. But, areas where the 360 has jaggies the PS3s are more noticeable and takes you out of the world. It's different seeing jags on the backboard and behind the goal vs on the jerseys, numbers, and on players skin where the light reflects. It still looks good, but lacks the depth and smoothness to appear 'real' in there 2k world all the time. But it still looks great. Most of these issues will 'disappear' after playing a while and not looking at or comparing to the 360 version.
• The court on PS3 doesn't have reflections at this time. Should be in final though.
• players seem faster and more responsive than on 360. I'm a bit more exciting at what I'm doing and seeing when I play on PS3. On 360, i'm a bit disjointed b/c it looks good but doesnt always feel good (possible 360 controller gripe).
• All other impressions are the same.

All in all. I'm willing to sacrifice the extra bit of polish on the 360 version for improved PS3 online play b/c I like the DS3 controller best. If the PS3 online lacks again, I will opt for the 360 version.

But the PS3 version will more than likely look better than the demo b/c the lights on court weren't in the game...there may be other graphical touches that hadnt been added at demo time. As we all know, they go on 360 first so the ps3 may be a bit behind the 360 demo build. But, by release date, the gap, graphically, may be a bit less than it is now (we should expect 360 to be a bit better).

[Philstat]

Quote: Originally Posted by bullitt_711

Crowd noise never wavers always at level 9/10 regardless of gameplay so annoying!!!

I've noticed it as well, I have it playing on by Logitech Z-5500 and I feel like they are going to cause my head to explode - they are yelling ALL THE TIME, LOL!

[fatleg3]

Quote: Originally Posted by CaCHooKa Man

i know thats how he shoots irl but is it me or does paul pierce jumpshot looks lazy lol

[seemoe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VoXxNj8JXA

my first time with the demo

[BlueNGold]

Loving the gameplay but they dropped the ball big time on the actual demo. I can understand and live without any commentary, but only being able to use the Lakers, not being able to call plays and the demo only being 1 4 minute quarter blows.

Other than that though, the game itself is great. Feels really smooth, control is good, animations are great of course, defense feels a lot better and the new passing has secretly done the game a big favor in terms of how the game looks and feels now. I wish Rondo wouldn't dunk as much though. I know he has the hops to, but he should really only be dunking when he's all alone on a fast break.

[fatleg3]

Quote: Originally Posted by phant030

PS3 graphics are brighter, which I like. But, areas where the 360 has jaggies the PS3s are more noticeable and takes you out of the world. It's different seeing jags on the backboard and behind the goal vs on the jerseys, numbers, and on players skin where the light reflects. It still looks good, but lacks the depth and smoothness to appear 'real' in there 2k world all the time. But it still looks great. Most of these issues will 'disappear' after playing a while and not looking at or comparing to the 360 version. .

im still lost. what is a jaggie

[Philstat]

Quote: Originally Posted by phant030

360 great graphics, real smooth....have depth and body the gives it a realness. Players, refs, and crowd exist in a cohesive world, they fit almost perfectly. Gameplay is good, much better than the previous 2k10, an 2k9 (purchased but rarely played). Sense of control is back. Great footplanting on defense especially. The feel of jumpshooting is back! I know when its in there (or should be). And the jumpers are very nice looking. Still has it's video game moments, but expected....it's a video game. It's funny because my video game self makes poor plays b/c i wasn't expecting the CPU to make the basketball play. PS3 graphics are brighter, which I like. But, areas where the 360 has jaggies the PS3s are more noticeable and takes you out of the world. It's different seeing jags on the backboard and behind the goal vs on the jerseys, numbers, and on players skin where the light reflects. It still looks good, but lacks the depth and smoothness to appear 'real' in there 2k world all the time. But it still looks great. Most of these issues will 'disappear' after playing a while and not looking at or comparing to the 360 version. The court on PS3 doesn't have reflections at this time. Should be in final though. players seem faster and more responsive than on 360. I'm a bit more exciting at what I'm doing and seeing when I play on PS3. On 360, i'm a bit disjointed b/c it looks good but doesnt always feel good (possible 360 controller gripe). All other impressions are the same. All in all. I'm willing to sacrifice the extra bit of polish on the 360 version for improved PS3 online play b/c I like the DS3 controller best. If the PS3 online lacks again, I will opt for the 360 version. But the PS3 version will more than likely look better than the demo b/c the lights on court weren't in the game...there may be other graphical touches that hadnt been added at demo time. As we all know, they go on 360 first so the ps3 may be a bit behind the 360 demo build. But, by release date, the gap, graphically, may be a bit less than it is now (we should expect 360 to be a bit better).

I did a lot of comparisons as well, I have a Sharp Aquos 32 LED both PS3 and 360 hooked up with HDMI 1.3, even though the 360 doesn't really utilize 1.3. The colors are brighter/richer on the PS3, though the anti-aliasing is much more noticeable on the 360, the PS3 has a lot of jagged edges, even on the outline of the players. I agree, the PS3 seems to have a better frame rate and IMO the audio on the PS3 is DTS and sounds a little smoother than the 360. The audio on the 360 is much louder by default for whatever reason.

[Classic88]

Quote: Originally Posted by phant030

360 great graphics, real smooth....have depth and body the gives it a realness. Players, refs, and crowd exist in a cohesive world, they fit almost perfectly. Gameplay is good, much better than the previous 2k10, an 2k9 (purchased but rarely played). Sense of control is back. Great footplanting on defense especially. The feel of jumpshooting is back! I know when its in there (or should be). And the jumpers are very nice looking. Still has it's video game moments, but expected....it's a video game. It's funny because my video game self makes poor plays b/c i wasn't expecting the CPU to make the basketball play. PS3 graphics are brighter, which I like. But, areas where the 360 has jaggies the PS3s are more noticeable and takes you out of the world. It's different seeing jags on the backboard and behind the goal vs on the jerseys, numbers, and on players skin where the light reflects. It still looks good, but lacks the depth and smoothness to appear 'real' in there 2k world all the time. But it still looks great. Most of these issues will 'disappear' after playing a while and not looking at or comparing to the 360 version. The court on PS3 doesn't have reflections at this time. Should be in final though. players seem faster and more responsive than on 360. I'm a bit more exciting at what I'm doing and seeing when I play on PS3. On 360, i'm a bit disjointed b/c it looks good but doesnt always feel good (possible 360 controller gripe). All other impressions are the same. All in all. I'm willing to sacrifice the extra bit of polish on the 360 version for improved PS3 online play b/c I like the DS3 controller best. If the PS3 online lacks again, I will opt for the 360 version. But the PS3 version will more than likely look better than the demo b/c the lights on court weren't in the game...there may be other graphical touches that hadnt been added at demo time. As we all know, they go on 360 first so the ps3 may be a bit behind the 360 demo build. But, by release date, the gap, graphically, may be a bit less than it is now (we should expect 360 to be a bit better).

Amen! Well said good sir! PS3 all day baby