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NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

06:39 PM - October 2, 2008 by 23

The NBA 2K9 demo is available for the Playstation 3. Download it and give us your impressions.

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# 521 bigfnjoe96 @ 10/03/08 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	I'm sure if they could get the game running at a smooth rate with 4X you would have seen it by now. It's not as easy as "flicking" a switch. It takes work.

I love VC to death, but to not have this game running @ FULL 4X AA in the series 4th installment on NEXT-GEN is a

IMO

# 522 Pared @ 10/03/08 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96


	I love VC to death, but to not have this game running @ FULL 4X AA in the series 4th installment on NEXT-GEN is a IMO

Honestly... I'm glad they don't push it if it looks terrible. We all know what happened with MLB 2k8.

# 523 DC @ 10/03/08 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by driz14


	The demo is great, but like all other previous NBA 2k games, I still feel like I am playing basketball on ice. When I am in lock on D, your guy will still slide and warp around. This could be due to game speed, though. So, correct me if I am wrong there from those who have the full game. I also noticed Rondo burn by me with Fisher and I said to myself, wow, that was nice!! Only for Rondo to hit a brick wall in Gasol and then boom. Rondo is running right into his chest while his feet are still moving like he was on a treadmill. This is the only problem I've ever disliked about the 2k series. Again, it could be due to the game speed this year. I will have to wait and check it out.

I do feel the slippery effect when I am playing this game as well. Oh well

# 524 Tomba @ 10/03/08 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican


	So are you still going to to "those other people and that other game"

Dude, this year we have two good options. Control wise I go with NBA Live though

# 525 tehova @ 10/03/08 10:59 AM

Why are ya'll not a work? Ya'll make me sick.

.... thanks for the impressions though, only 7 hours left

# 526 Tomba @ 10/03/08 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Honestly... I'm glad they don't push it if it looks terrible. We all know what happened with MLB 2k8.

very true i never want to SEE or hear about that darn awfully made game again. brinkman is a complete screw up with that one

# 527 DC @ 10/03/08 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomba321


	Dude, this year we have a good options. Control wise I go with NBA Live though

Not used to isomotion I am assuming?

Do you use the shot stick?

# 528 bases1616 @ 10/03/08 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomba321


	The jaggies compared to last years game are much better though. they've been able to handle them even with the sharper more realistic graphics now

I would agree, but the colors are more vibrant in the PS3 version if you are using component on your 360 like I am. The sound is better on the PS3 as well with the 7.1 PCM. If you have a nice surround system listen after you make a shot you will hear someone clapping in your right speaker sometimes on the PS3, but not the 360.

If you have both systems I think both games play the same, but it will come down for people what controller they like better and how much you play online. If you don't care about online or the bigger controller the PS3 version looks a little better with the HDMI connection if you don't have one on your 360. Also, like I mentioned earlier the 7.1 sounds really good. I am on the fence now, but I think I will be leaning toward the 360 for the bigger controller and better online capability.

# 529 bases1616 @ 10/03/08 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tehova


	Why are ya'll not a work? Ya'll make me sick. .... thanks for the impressions though, only 7 hours left

lol

, I have to work this weekend so a comp day for me.

# 530 Tomba @ 10/03/08 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican


	Not used to isomotion I am assuming? Do you use the shot stick?

Do not like both. Never ever did. I tolerated it in 2k7. In 2k8 I just gave up since I felt the control was better in NBA Live 08(I said CONTROL) and just stuck with NBA Live 08. NBA Live 09 is much better letting me do what i want to do with my controller.

But now with 2k9 I'm TRYING to tolerate it because very other aspect is good

# 531 Pared @ 10/03/08 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wsu_gb23


	I must be one of those with a good eye because I notice that the game doesn't look that great graphically...the textures don't seem to stand out, and players look dull at times...

It's mostly noticeable from afar and at certain camera angles.

When you zoom in the game looks much better but some textures look just... bad, IMO. Again, PS3 here.

# 532 DC @ 10/03/08 11:05 AM

Man Tomba you gotta use the shot stick man. Buttons to shoot the ball are obsolete. Just go in practice mode and play around. You have SO much control man

The only reason you think you don't have control is because you don't know the commands. TRUST when you get it, there will be no turning back

# 533 Pared @ 10/03/08 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomba321


	Do not like both. Never ever did. I tolerated it in 2k7. In 2k8 I just gave up since I felt the control was better in NBA Live 08(I said CONTROL) and just stuck with NBA Live 08. NBA Live 09 is much better letting me do what i want to do with my controller. But now with 2k9 I'm TRYING to tolerate it because very other aspect is good

I know exactly what you mean.. but that's a trade-off for the numerous amount of animations in the game. Sometimes you'll get something that you didn't want but IMO, that's rare. It's tolerable and has gotten much better over the years.

You should really learn the shot stick man. Once you understand it, it's very, very good and full of depth.

# 534 WTF @ 10/03/08 11:10 AM

Blah. I'm working a 28 hr shift... starting this evening at 4pm. No more demo playing for me. I have to find my camera cord before I leave though. Just threw a couple of sick oops to KB24... then Pierce finds Ray Ray for an oop on the other end.

# 535 barrist @ 10/03/08 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	It's mostly noticeable from afar and at certain camera angles. When you zoom in the game looks much better but some textures look just... bad, IMO. Again, PS3 here.

yeah on the demo the court looks quite blurry at times. still.. what a game so far.

# 536 HoosierDaddy @ 10/03/08 11:17 AM

I see many of you saying the controls are much more responsive. Am I the only one having trouble pulling off the isomotion moves at will? I had these almost down to a science last year, but I can't seem to get them when I want them in the demo.

# 537 BTB @ 10/03/08 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HoosierDaddy


	I see many of you saying the controls are much more responsive. Am I the only one having trouble pulling off the isomotion moves at will? I had these almost down to a science last year, but I can't seem to get them when I want them in the demo.

Yea dude exactly the same for me. I feel that the game is more responsive but isomotion is definitely different. haven't figured it out yet

# 538 Sluggo @ 10/03/08 11:29 AM

after playing both versions

360 looks better

# 539 Shakedowncapo @ 10/03/08 11:30 AM

The oops in this game are truly awesome...

Im gonna be in practice mode a lot throwing some up!

And the FT routines...Damn near perfect and I like how there no more generic "idle" animation after the dribble!

# 540 swetooth9 @ 10/03/08 11:32 AM

the graphics don't look as good as i thought they would...i'm hoping it's b/c they can't fit so much graphical greatness on a demo...i'm playing on an hdtv too

anyway...i'm starting to get a feeling for teh controls again...at first i got manslaughtered like 8 to 2 while i was the lakers

when i played as the celtics, i got a steal in traffic with ray allen...drove all the way to teh basket in a 2 on 1 (rondo was the other one) vs kobe...i passed to rondo, he went up for the layup and kobe blocked it against teh backboard, it was sick

edit: post moves are also a tad different this year as well as isomotion...either that or it's from the camera angle i'm not used to

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