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NBA 2K9 Quick Hitter Impressions

01:02 PM - September 21, 2008 by Steve_OS

Check out the "Quick Hitter" impressions we've posted on NBA 2K9.

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	"I'm going to quickly run down a few things that I have noticed while playing the game. When players get tied up with the ball, there are a couple of things that can happen. You either get a jump ball or you rip it out and continue the play before a jump ball is called. Also, when doubles approach, players with a high skill level can split it, my jaw dropped on more than a few occasions when T.J. Ford was killing me. On driving layups, taking it strong to the hole, some players can cover the ball and it looks fantastic, sometimes they'll fall to the ground after a foul or non call, looks great."

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Game: NBA 2K9Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS2 / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes for game: 72 - View All

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# 1 23 @ 09/21/08 01:03 PM

Thanks Steve

# 2 Steve_OS @ 09/21/08 01:04 PM

BTW, this is NOT a Q&A. I'll just post as I have time. It's Sunday, got a lot of plans today, just wanted to give you guys something to chew on. Enjoy the day!

# 3 23 @ 09/21/08 01:08 PM

Enjoy the rest of your weekend sir... and thanks for claryifying that, so guys won't start asking. Its the best writeup i've seen so far.

The fans react realistically, but there are still odd times where the audio just drops out, instead of fading.

Noticed this in one of those old videos from one of the foreign sites. I hope they fixed this. It happened in 2k8 too

# 4 The 24th Letter @ 09/21/08 01:09 PM

Good stuff Steve....LOVE the signature stuff

# 5 Scoop 24 @ 09/21/08 01:10 PM

thanks Steve. glad to know there's alot of "Little things"

# 6 kenzil @ 09/21/08 01:22 PM

Great review. The game sounds really good!

Any chance of knowing yet if they can import choop rosters in association?

# 7 ZephyrSong @ 09/21/08 01:22 PM

Thanks Steve... Like I said, everytime I go back to the site you've done something new man... Much appreciated considering I dont know WHEN the game will get to our country.

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In the player matchups, you can stick Bowen on Kobe, if you want to, so putting the best defender on the best offensive player is something a lot of people will like.
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Now this is the defensive matchup thing DC is talking about, I know he is going to be happy. I am already!

# 8 DaoudS @ 09/21/08 01:27 PM

This is the best read about 2K9 to date.

# 9 Po Pimp @ 09/21/08 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ZephyrSong


	Thanks Steve... Like I said, everytime I go back to the site you've done something new man... Much appreciated considering I dont know WHEN the game will get to our country. [ In the player matchups, you can stick Bowen on Kobe, if you want to, so putting the best defender on the best offensive player is something a lot of people will like. ] Now this is the defensive matchup thing DC is talking about, I know he is going to be happy. I am already!

This was in 2k8 last year. What DC is talking about is the fact that College Hoops had Primary and Secondary defenders for instances Bowen isn't in the game.

# 10 SageInfinite @ 09/21/08 01:40 PM

Thanx Steve. The game sounds amazing.

# 11 ChaseB @ 09/21/08 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	BTW, this is NOT a Q&A. I'll just post as I have time. It's Sunday, got a lot of plans today, just wanted to give you guys something to chew on. Enjoy the day!

"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time."

# 12 Bornindamecca @ 09/21/08 01:49 PM

Great stuff, Steve, much appreciated. Hopefully a few things are more clear for people viewing vids, like framerate and such.

# 13 Goffs @ 09/21/08 01:52 PM

thanks steve! great read

so far i can actually wait for NBA2k9 since warhammer online has been keeping me busy..then soon its going to be Brothers in Arms...its a busy month lol

# 14 Fabric @ 09/21/08 01:54 PM

A big 'Thank you' from me as well, Steve. I'm a bit PO'ed that there are no stat overlays whatsoever. Ah, well. At least there're so many other great things in the game to keep me happy

# 15 edubbs @ 09/21/08 02:00 PM

Much appreciated Steve great stuff.

In regards to not seeing any overlays, here is what a Dev. responded with during the 2ksports.com QA that was posted a few weeks ago.

10.) Where there be accumulated stats (like NFL 2K5) where your stats follow you and the presentation display current game stats, career stats, playoff stats...etc?

A.) "Statistical overlays have returned to NBA 2K9 after a brief hiatus. These overlays will display at opportune times (free throws, dead balls, etc.) and will provide information such as game points, career average, etc."

Hopefully, the TV style overlays are in the final build.

# 16 ZephyrSong @ 09/21/08 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Po Pimp


	This was in 2k8 last year. What DC is talking about is the fact that College Hoops had Primary and Secondary defenders for instances Bowen isn't in the game.

And I think 2k7 had that too, and 2k6, and I'm sure 2k5 and below.

I'm kinda confused now lol. From what I understood, Bowen would be able to guard Kobe the whole game even if Kobe slides in the 3. That way, your second string SF won't guard LA's second string SF... At least that's what I understood from reading since Steve will not say that "this is something people will be happy about" if that said feature is already in the 2k's and belows.

# 17 skillz720 @ 09/21/08 02:07 PM

I love you guys work, your the only spot we can count on for up to date info on our favorite sports games!!!!

# 18 slvicick @ 09/21/08 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZephyrSong


	And I think 2k7 had that too, and 2k6, and I'm sure 2k5 and below. I'm kinda confused now lol. From what I understood, Bowen would be able to guard Kobe the whole game even if Kobe slides in the 3. That way, your second string SF won't guard LA's second string SF... At least that's what I understood from reading since Steve will not say that "this is something people will be happy about" if that said feature is already in the 2k's and belows.

In 2k7 if you put Bowen on Kobe and Kobe slid over the SF, Bowen would continue to guard whoever was at SG. It was by position, its sounds like now it goes by player.

# 19 HeavenlyTouch @ 09/21/08 02:23 PM

I can't wait to play this..

Most realistic SIM basketball game I've ever seen..

# 20 ZephyrSong @ 09/21/08 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slvicick


	In 2k7 if you put Bowen on Kobe and Kobe slid over the SF, Bowen would continue to guard whoever was at SG. It was by position, its sounds like now it goes by player.

Yes.. that's what I was telling Po Pimp.

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