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

[blues rocker]

yeah, the jaggies on the PS3 are bad. PS3 also lacks the arena lighting that the 360 has. PS3 also does not have reflections on the court. pretty lame.

[blues rocker]

one problem I have noticed on the demo is that it's still too easy to pass to cutting players for dunks and layups...all you need to do is drive to about the free thrown line, wait for another defender to come to you, and then pass off to the open teammate who cuts to the hoop. the CPU is still a bit dumb about defending cutting players. CPU defenders are too quick to leave their man, thus allowing him to cut to the hoop for an easy layup or dunk. The CPU needs to be better at staying in front of cutters, rather than leaving them wide open to defend the ball handler. it is better than last year, but it's still a bit of a problem.

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by ocat

I downloaded the demo on both my 360 and PS3 to do a comparison. I ran it at the same time and just changed between inputs on my Sammy 42" LCD. WOW the PS3 version is just a massive jaggie-fest compared to the 360 version which had smooth player models, i was shocked at the difference and was slightly disappointed coz for some reason i prefer playing games on the PS3. For those that are wondering i have the 360 connected by component running at 1080p, and the PS3 connected via HDMI also running at (forced) 1080p. Definitely a 360 purchase for me this year.

The game run at 720p natively. It'll look better at that rez on the PS3. Already discussed. But if you have a choice, going with the 360 makes sense.

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

one problem I have noticed on the demo is that it's still too easy to pass to cutting players for dunks and layups...all you need to do is drive to about the free thrown line, wait for another defender to come to you, and then pass off to the open teammate who cuts to the hoop. the CPU is still a bit dumb about defending cutting players. CPU defenders are too quick to leave their man, thus allowing him to cut to the hoop for an easy layup or dunk. The CPU needs to be better at staying in front of cutters, rather than leaving them wide open to defend the ball handler. it is better than last year, but it's still a bit of a problem.

Ever consider that:

1. The game is on Pro.
2. The game style is default which is far more casual than sim.
3. It's tough to defend a good cut when the ball gets to or below the free throw line.
4. It's a video game, the pass is made "easier" for you than in real life.

You say the AI is "dumb", yet you're not being specific about how it can be "smarter". Instead of just complaining, which you should if you feel it's warranted, why don't you provide actual feedback so that the devs can see it and adjust the game IF it's needed. It's just silly to break down the game to this extent knowing that it's on a far more easy and casual setting.

[eko718]

I also looked at both demos on both systems. Both looked good to me. The PS3 seemed to be at a lesser resolution on some of the art but I didn't notice any jaggies. Guess it depends on your TV.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Teddy_Long

is there anyway to execute a bounce pass?

No, it's contextual.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz

Ever consider that: 1. The game is on Pro. 2. The game style is default which is far more casual than sim. It's just silly to break down the game to this extent knowing that it's on a far more easy and casual setting.

I need to echo this. Some are you being highly critical for whatever reason on a demo that you KNOW is on a lower difficulty and easier gamestyle.

It's getting ridiculous. As if you're on some sort of mission to prove the game isn't what everyone else is saying.

Why are you playing it so much then?

[ParisB]

Quote: Originally Posted by eko718

I also looked at both demos on both systems. Both looked good to me. The PS3 seemed to be at a lesser resolution on some of the art but I didn't notice any jaggies. Guess it depends on your TV.

Lol, it's not our TVs. Its an issue with the consoles. Its like blaming your monitor for not being able to run Crysis beautifully on your PC instead of the video card.

[Boilerbuzz]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

yeah, the jaggies on the PS3 are bad. PS3 also lacks the arena lighting that the 360 has. PS3 also does not have reflections on the court. pretty lame.

Are you SURE about all of these? Don't just spout off what you see others post (and then later retract, btw)...