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NBA 2K9 Patch Arrives on 12/3 For PS3, Coming Soon For 360

04:44 PM - December 1, 2008 by Rawdeal28

The highly anticipated patch for NBA 2K9 will arrive for the PS3 on December 3rd. Xbox 360 owners will have to wait, but it shouldn't be far behind.

You can find the bug fix list, right here.

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	"I have been informed by Sony that the NBA 2K9 patch has cleared and is expected to be available within the next 48 hours. My next post will chronicle the changes expected in the patch. Obviously the 360 patch was submitted to Microsoft at the same time and it's now a matter of their timing on when they release the patch on XBL. I imagine it will be a matter of days and when I know exact timing, I will inform you. As you can see, the community made a major impact on decisions made in this patch so for all our titles, remember to post your thoughts and wanted changes and I will collect them with the moderators. You can make a huge impact on our games. Thanks..."

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# 181 sjoh007 @ 12/02/08 02:45 PM

sliders are null and void now the set you were using will have to be scrapped and a new set has to be made i wish i would have never accepted that new update this sucks my game was fine till this

# 182 rebe1 @ 12/02/08 02:46 PM

They don't need to keep us informed about anything. All 2K learned is that there's a lot of whiny users here and on 2KSports forums that do nothing but biatch, pre and post patch.

What they really should do next year though is wait till the end of October to release the game, as well as involving the resources they have here at operation sports to help them QA their product. I do believe that many here would help them beta test this game, even if it doesn't mean getting the final game for free.

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Originally Posted by manny2k8


	Same here, can't wait to update. It sounds like they really tried to fix as many issues as possible in the time frame allowed. I give you high props for this! I just hope they learn next year to keep the community just a "little" more informed about the status of any future patches they release.

# 183 Da_Czar @ 12/02/08 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Honestly no I don't see a big difference. This is only based on 1 game, but it seems like things were turned down for the user more than the computer, lol. The cpu still went inside alot, if you breathe on the lock-on D they throw a lead pass(just testing it to see if they changed it), I still saw a number of alley-oops, and the ghost lay-up was still in full effect. What made it worse was that I missed alot more perimiter shots, three's, and easy inside buckets that the computer just seemed to sink. I wouldn't mind my shooting percentage if the cpu's matched it, but that just was not the case. I turned it off in the 4th and the cpu was still shooting 68%.

My first game on pro cpu shot 68%.

# 184 Kruza @ 12/02/08 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaWolf


	Played one game with my Cavs Association against the Celtics in the playoffs. The CPU does shoot more jumpers and the defense is tighter under the basket but the help defense system is still broken which means you are still not getting open jumpshots for your Guards. btw: Lost 100:101

I admit that perimeter defenders will stand closer to the edge of the paint if defensive pressure is set to 'Sag Off,' even though doing this shouldn't be necessary. But even if they're sagging off their man, they still don't react as quick as they should to the drive. All perimeter defenders off the ball should be converging toward their section of the paint as soon as the ballhandler puts the ball on the floor and dashes to the hoop unless they're instructed to stay at home and face-guard their man.

I think what is wrong with NBA 2K9 as far as its help defense system is that the Defensive Pressure setting affects how defender plays his man away from the ball, which it shouldn't. Defensive Pressure should matter only on the ball, not away from it. The Help Defense slider setting should take absolute priority for every defender whenever they're away from the ball.

What would solve this is to have a Help Defense setting for every individual opposing player on a team. Include the standard 'Auto' or 'Help' option for the defender guarding that opposing player to follow basic help defense principles away from the ball. And have a second option like 'Face-Guard' or 'Stay' for certain opponents so to stay at home on him at all times, which would be useful to guarding big-time 3-pt threats. NBA 2K9 unfortunately has all defenders positioned away from the ball on face-guard mode all the time.

Kruza

# 185 rebe1 @ 12/02/08 02:50 PM

Uhm.. yeah.

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Originally Posted by sjoh007


	cj miles of utah already has taken 3 3pointers and hit all of them and korver is shoting from half court almost and nailing 3's

# 186 Bornindamecca @ 12/02/08 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	My first game on pro cpu shot 68%.

Big Cz, Sage, I'm firing it up right now. Either I'm coming back to curse 2k, or I'm coming back to preach to you fellas. Something's gotta give!

# 187 rebe1 @ 12/02/08 02:54 PM

Yep... still jerkey, even when you are bringing it upcourt after inbounding actually. I'll try switching it down to 720p instead and trying.

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Originally Posted by Chris Smoove


	the 2k cam isnt fixed, it doesnt jump skip or drop at the halfcourt line but it does when your inbounding huge fail

# 188 Da_Czar @ 12/02/08 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JCameo23


	These impressions are terrible. Seems like everyone is co-signing with each other, does anyone have an unbiased opinion?

cameo what do you mean by unbiased ? You appear to be saying that those who are not praising the game post patch are somehow biased. Was that what you meant ?

# 189 Illustrator76 @ 12/02/08 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SageInfinite


	Honestly no I don't see a big difference. This is only based on 1 game, but it seems like things were turned down for the user more than the computer, lol. The cpu still went inside alot, if you breathe on the lock-on D they throw a lead pass(just testing it to see if they changed it), I still saw a number of alley-oops, and the ghost lay-up was still in full effect. What made it worse was that I missed alot more perimiter shots, three's, and easy inside buckets that the computer just seemed to sink. I wouldn't mind my shooting percentage if the cpu's matched it, but that just was not the case. I turned it off in the 4th and the cpu was still shooting 68%. I think I've just grown tired of the things possible in this game, which is sad because the game is presented so brilliantly, has incredible animations and the atmosphere is unmatched IMO. It's just the sliding, the interior passing that is possible, ball clipping, and the cheap AI has driven me away. Again only played 1 game, so if this was a fluke I'll come back and admit I was wrong, but as of now this game is just not for me this year. I might check out some of the sliders post patch, but they can only fix so much.

Very well said Sage! I have not played the game post patch yet, but this is exactly how I feel about the game too. The jacked-up player tendencies (especially for scoring PG's like Tony Parker) have also been a huge issue for me. Again, I will play the game post-patch and form my own opinion, but if what you are saying is true, then I will be without both Basketball and Football games for another year...

# 190 Illustrator76 @ 12/02/08 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	Big Cz, Sage, I'm firing it up right now. Either I'm coming back to curse 2k, or I'm coming back to preach to you fellas. Something's gotta give!

I'm interested to hear your comments to sir!

# 191 Bornindamecca @ 12/02/08 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	Big Cz, Sage, I'm firing it up right now. Either I'm coming back to curse 2k, or I'm coming back to preach to you fellas. Something's gotta give!

Looks like this won't be happening right now...RRoD

# 192 Tomba @ 12/02/08 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sjoh007


	sliders are null and void now the set you were using will have to be scrapped and a new set has to be made i wish i would have never accepted that new update this sucks my game was fine till this

OMG.....

You know what screw it

# 193 Brooklynnets24 @ 12/02/08 03:03 PM

Does the patch go into affect with Association modes that already started? I dont feel like starting over at all. Also does this mean that we can finally use default sliders and it will be A OK? Becuase these fixes may change how the slider your using now work.

# 194 Illustrator76 @ 12/02/08 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	Looks like this won't be happening right now...RRoD

DUDE NOOOOO! I feel your pain, that happened to me 2 hours after I got Gears of War 2 on release day.....dang dude that sucks.....always at the worst freakin' times.....

# 195 Bornindamecca @ 12/02/08 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomba


	OMG..... You know what screw it

You'll be back. You always come back.

# 196 Brooklynnets24 @ 12/02/08 03:03 PM

as long as i can finally play 5 on 5

# 197 Bornindamecca @ 12/02/08 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Illustrator76


	DUDE NOOOOO! I feel your pain, that happened to me 2 hours after I got Gears of War 2 on release day.....dang dude that sucks.....always at the worst freakin' times.....

Yeah, right before the patch. I'm thinking of running to the store and grabbing an Xbox arcade real quick.

# 198 Pared @ 12/02/08 03:05 PM

After all those trades, Born!

# 199 Da_Czar @ 12/02/08 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca


	Looks like this won't be happening right now...RRoD

Dam sorry to hear that Born !!!

# 200 DC @ 12/02/08 03:09 PM

I wonder if Player Rated 66 Post Offense is still able to back down player Rated 92 Post Defense.

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