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

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# 641 jyoung @ 10/03/08 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by H to the G
Anyways, is there really a way to jump into your defender when they bite on the fake? I've tried it against the CPU and on a dummy controller but I still got nothing.
I'd hope note because that should be a no-call in real life, or an offensive foul, if anything.

That type of foul is only supposed to be called when the defender jumps into the offensive player, not the other way around.
 
# 642 OneBadMutha @ 10/03/08 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumbleweed
I haven't seen any of that PG domination. I was giving Rondo looks by playing him loose all the time and he only took one of them (missed). I left Fisher open a few times and he'd hit the open shots probably 80% of the time, but I haven't had any issues with him taking ill-advised shots or dominating the ball. One game ended 8-8 and it was nothing but Kobe sonning me (as Ray Allen) in the post with fakes and step-throughs. The games are really varied so far in terms of who scores and the tempo of the game, but the teams still play like themselves with the Lakers primarily going through Kobe and the Celtics passing it around more and working through KG. I watched CPU vs. CPU also, and this was the case there as well... nothing raised my eyebrow at all really.
I played multiple games and there are way too many possessions where Kobe doesn't even touch the ball for a second. I was even trying to defend Fisher differently in order for him to give it up quicker but if Fisher passed the ball, Gasol was his #1 option in multiple games. There is definitely no logic in the game that tells the computer A.I. who to give the ball to the most and who to run plays for. It's been that way for years and it doesn't take long to see there was no change in that computer logic.
 
# 643 AuburnAlumni @ 10/03/08 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XuanWu
Graphics - Decent. Honestly I think we've hit the ceiling for this gen of consoles. That being said, it isn't like the graphics are bad, I just wish they'd fix these players' faces...MY GOD.
I'll simply say...


"Whaaaaaaatt??!!"

The graphics are incredible on this game. I have no clue what you are complaining about.
 
# 644 Stumbleweed @ 10/03/08 04:51 PM
Especially THE FACES of all things... they look nearly perfect. I can see issues with the court or textures I guess, but the faces are awesome. I thikn the game looks great and it's a noticable improvement over 2K8 even in the demo.
 
# 645 Chizzypoof @ 10/03/08 04:52 PM


What a difference a year makes... and this is just the demo. So many positives. From the intro to the game, the real game clips are a simple and effective touch. Also the graphics and player models are much better. But that is just icing.

The huge differences to me is in the gameplay...

After a couple of games on the demo the animation transitions are so much better. All the shots I have taken and the animation chosen see to coincide with my position and momentum of the player on the court. The canned animation from yester-year seems to be toned down or re-worked.

Your team mates actually move. I hit Kobe on back door and off ball screens more times in this demo than all of 2k8. And spacing seems to be less of an issue because of this.

CPU AI is definately better. Ray Ray killed me one game because I wasn't gaurding him close enough. And once he got hot..that was it. They find mismatches and they find the open man. If the CPU has a step on you and an open lane to the basket, they are going strong.

Finally the little things tie up the package and puts in a shiny box with a bow on it. Miss a free-throw with Kobe, he looks in disbelief and blows on his hand to dry it. Stat overlays during the free-throws. Facial expressions...etc. etc..

The only thing that I thought was badly done, was the excessive shaking on the Slam Cam replay. It showed a replay from the other side of the court and the camera shook excessively as soon as the player dunked it. But that small irk is like complaining that landing on the moon lost its luster because of the black and white camera.

Great job 2k!
 
# 646 Bornindamecca @ 10/03/08 04:53 PM
I honestly think some people are saying things just to get attention. The faces are so good in this game that it's not even subjective. What sports game has this many likenesses that are accurate? Give me a break.


As an aside, I'm dying to start up a Live vs 2k thread. That's normally not my thing, but after playing both demos back to back....whoooo. Lemme shut up.
 
# 647 ezekiel55 @ 10/03/08 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni
I'll simply say...


"Whaaaaaaatt??!!"

The graphics are incredible on this game. I have no clue what you are complaining about.
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Originally Posted by Stumbleweed
Especially THE FACES of all things... they look nearly perfect. I can see issues with the court or textures I guess, but the faces are awesome. I thikn the game looks great and it's a noticable improvement over 2K8 even in the demo.
Yeah, the faces are amazing....KG is scary he looks so real...treadin that uncanny valley if you ask me.
 
# 648 usctrojanfan16 @ 10/03/08 04:55 PM
well this is my 1st 2k basketball game and im having a hard time playing was it hard for you to get used to?
 
# 649 Bornindamecca @ 10/03/08 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by usctrojanfan16
well this is my 1st 2k basketball game and im having a hard time playing was it hard for you to get used to?

Here, watch these. A few things have changed, but overall this should help you a ton.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ZihinMaster?ob=1

Only thing, do the Iso 1 moves while holding RTrigger, and do the Iso 2 moves while holding both triggers.

Tap L for a change of page dribble and tap R for a hesitation dribble. Out of the hesitation, you can keep going in the same direction, pull up, or do a cross over.
 
# 650 gagachardie @ 10/03/08 05:12 PM
guys... help!!! please!!! i need help... where you can download the demo??? i cant find it... huhuhuhuhu!!!!
 
# 651 2kjunkie @ 10/03/08 05:14 PM
I am thinking you know that you should be checking XBL or PSN?
 
# 652 Tha_Kid @ 10/03/08 05:17 PM
It's been said, but man Ray Allen's shot is deathly slow. IRL all he needs is an inch of daylight, in 2k9 a couple feet result in a kobe swat.
 
# 653 gagachardie @ 10/03/08 05:18 PM
can anyone please give me a link where to download the demo.. please please please... i beg you guys...
 
# 654 2kjunkie @ 10/03/08 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by A.Statuto
I want this F-in game already!!! I've been to like 6 mom and pop shops and they all say maybe tomorrow. I love the demo but im ready to rip this game apart and see what else is in it. anybody out there already have the full game????
Quite a few do.

I managed to convince my local mom and pop
 
# 655 2kjunkie @ 10/03/08 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gagachardie
can anyone please give me a link where to download the demo.. please please please... i beg you guys...
The demo is not something you download using a URL.

Connect to XBox live or PSN.

Think some guys are too use to torrent sites.
 
# 656 gagachardie @ 10/03/08 05:22 PM
thanks for the info dude... thank you very much... even do i dont have an XBOX... i only got the PS2 ... and there is no demo for PS2... so sad for me... anyway i know it well be a great game for PS2 also... i cant wait to play it.. i hope they will sale it in my place...
 
# 657 i c u cant stop me @ 10/03/08 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gagachardie
thanks for the info dude... thank you very much... even do i dont have an XBOX... i only got the PS2 ... and there is no demo for PS2... so sad for me... anyway i know it well be a great game for PS2 also... i cant wait to play it.. i hope they will sale it in my place...
Wow man hey just to give you a heads up i beleave ebgames is still doing the promo that if you trade in a ps2 with a dual shock controller and 4 games you get $100 dollars towards the purchse of a ps3. here is isPS2 upgrade offer - $100 w/ controller, memory card and 4 games

Trade in your PS2, memory card, Sony(1st party) dual shock controller and 4 games and recive $100 toward any new system.

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# 658 CaCHooKa Man @ 10/03/08 05:35 PM
 
# 659 LETS BALL @ 10/03/08 05:37 PM
yes the xbox 360 version is sharper and smotther..i have both systems*****
 
# 660 i c u cant stop me @ 10/03/08 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CaCHooKa Man



My i ask you if that light behind the tv is built into it or is that a lamp that you put behind it??
 


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