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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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# 121 blingballa333 @ 10/02/08 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FootballForever
Thats the thing, I have my TV settings just perfect, every other game looks great, I can't mess with the settings just for one game, every other game looks great. Maybe it's just the demo.
Try chaning to 720p, some guy said it looked better.
 
# 122 DC @ 10/02/08 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Heiks
And highly contested layups a really hard to hit, feels real.
Babies will cry again this year
 
# 123 Pared @ 10/02/08 08:19 PM
I don't think so Ryan.... I'll double check now.
 
# 124 SoCal-Phenom @ 10/02/08 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Pared
For all those complaining about the graphics... are you on an HDTV?? Maybe your settings are not right???



Like I said earlier, the game looks rough. If you were able to see the 360 version you'd see the difference. It's not slight. It's noticeable.

Anyways, glad you guys are enjoying it.
Also, I think there is chance that this substantial difference is due to the fact that you have a complete version of 2K9.
 
# 125 stead21 @ 10/02/08 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by maball
do you guys use shotstick 100% of the time? I found myself not using it in 2K7 that much, but in 2K8 i would use shot stick all the time, it just kinda feels more natural to me now...

one thing..i played in 1080P and the second time i played i put it in 720P and it looked better in 720p on my samsung...not sure why but that ringboard advertising lighting on the court looked clearer in 720P

btw the court and arena rendering looks better in this version than last years
I only use the shot stick when dunking. When I shoot the rock, I use the shoot button.
 
# 126 thmst30 @ 10/02/08 08:19 PM
360 demo around 2 AM. So possibly in a few hours. Much better than the predicted couple of days. http://2ksports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186424
 
# 127 SageInfinite @ 10/02/08 08:19 PM
I'm in love. I haven't even opened my NBA Live yet. I'm stuck on this demo.
 
# 128 edubbs @ 10/02/08 08:20 PM
 
# 129 Bornindamecca @ 10/02/08 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican
Babies will cry again this year
If they patch the sim out of the layups again, I'm not downloading it this year.
 
# 130 Bornindamecca @ 10/02/08 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SageInfinite
I'm in love. I haven't even opened my NBA Live yet. I'm stuck on this demo.
Still time to take it back

j/k
 
# 131 hustlin @ 10/02/08 08:22 PM
If I had to describe this game in one sentence, I'd say "this is basketball". In other words this is the closest representation of the sport that I have ever seen.
Graphics are phenomenal. Arguably the best graphics I've seen in a sports game. Definitely the best looking crowd. Player models, movement, faces and nuances are hella realistic. Had to adjust my set because it looked a tad colorful. Other than that, jaggies do exist, but only in the menus. 9/10.
Gameplay is 2k. We all know that that means it's the best. The cpu player movement is off the chain. Like I said earlier "this is bball". I caught Kobe on a back door cut and he did his patented reverse one handed dunk. I literally dropped my controller. I dunno tho. It might be easier to score, because the cpu players move and get open so much, it seems that if you're quick enough and time you're passes properly you can always get an open shot. Then again I'm sure it gets tougher at higher levels. I've never been great with isomotion but I haven't been able to get the moves down as of yet. Need practice I guess. Love the ability to play off and shade your man on defense. Cpu seems aggressive enough that it will hit its shots if you slack on D. 9/10
Presentation. The team intros, the highlights and the announcer is pretty cool. Not enough in the demo to give a score.
All in all I'm very happy with this limited demo. I think we'll all be pretty happy this year
 
# 132 Po Pimp @ 10/02/08 08:22 PM
I will have to download the 360 version just to compare, though I'm already getting it on 360 anyway.
 
# 133 jonesha2000 @ 10/02/08 08:23 PM
Man I'm using the Lakers and can't do any iso moves with Kobe at all...I was pumped up about the iso moves after watching the trailers...I can't pull off anything. I think I need to pop 2k8 back in and make sure it isn't just me.
 
# 134 countryboy @ 10/02/08 08:23 PM
I just had a ball tie up, reach in foul. Sweetness
 
# 135 insideoutside15 @ 10/02/08 08:23 PM
At first I was kind of mad about the new defensive system. I'm so used to holding the left trigger to automatically shut down the offensive player that it was frustrating to have Derek Fisher blow straight past Rondo for an easy layup. Something really neat I've noticed about the lock-on D now is that you can set how loose or tight you'll play your man depending on how close to him you are when you hold down the trigger.
 
# 136 Moses Shuttlesworth @ 10/02/08 08:25 PM
Definitely better than the Live demo. But I do feel like shooting fouls are being called too easily.
 
# 137 baseball88 @ 10/02/08 08:25 PM
This has to be the best I've ever seen this game.
The player models are more proportionate to the players heads than last year.
The game last year was not this clear. WOW what a difference. I only wish there was a baseline low camera in the demo. I'm sure there is one in the full game though.
The playability is alot smoother too. Last year demo. I wasn't impressed. This year is completely different I'm just impressed on the graphics, the crowd interaction, the gameplay, I'm going to have to get these controls down alot better though LOL.

I sure hope the DNA and roster updates are going to be on par though.

Bottomline I will be getting this game.

Thanks 2K
 
# 138 Lagoa @ 10/02/08 08:26 PM
Hey Guys....iīm play the game...

Itīs amazing....but i dont like one think.

I play in LCD 720p, but textures in default camera is VERY VERY LOW if we compare with 2k8!

Jerseys and courts textures in demo are very blur!
 
# 139 Brooklynnets24 @ 10/02/08 08:27 PM
This demo is pretty good it hasnt amazed me like most. One thing im not liking so far is The Cpu is doing unnecessary leaners. Also this game is pretty damn jaggy or is it my tv or is it just the Ps3 version cuz 2k8 on ps3 looked jaggy also but 2k8 on 360 didnt. Iv tried adjusting my shot in mid air but have yet to be succesful. I like how they hav Kobe sig free throw when he is tired and has his hands on his knee(hopefully you know what im talkin bout) This little small thing also bothered me when im about to shoot a free throw they show the crowd behind you and i swear there is about 8 dudes with white shirts just standing up looking to sit down.
 
# 140 NBA2k improvements @ 10/02/08 08:28 PM
Do the players feel heavier, like having weight?

And is the post-game improved?
 


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