NBA JAM News Post

NBA Elite 11 to Include NBA Jam, Not Available on Marketplace or PSN (360, PS3)

03:16 AM - August 3, 2010 by ILoveLakers

BOOOOOOM-SHAKA-LAKA! EA ANNOUNCES NBA ELITE 11 TO
INCLUDE FREE* DOWNLOADABLE VERSION OF NBA JAM

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 3, 2010 – Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that all new copies of NBA ELITE 11 will include a one-time download code that will enable users to access three modes of NBA JAM – Play Now, Classic Campaign and Online. Already set to revolutionize the way basketball simulation games are played with new Hands-On Control, the inclusion of the NBA JAM modes will make NBA ELITE 11 the ultimate basketball videogame experience available, on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, when it is released on October 5, 2010.

“NBA ELITE 11 is going to change the way basketball videogames are played,” says Jordan Edelstein, Vice President, Marketing, EA SPORTS. “The addition of three free downloadable modes of the award winning NBA JAM is an unprecedented value add to a product that is already set to revolutionize the basketball videogame category”

Winner of eight ‘Best Sports Game of E3’ awards, including the coveted Game Critics Award, NBA JAM has been optimized for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to truly deliver a next-gen experience of the classic franchise. With Play Now, Classic Campaign, and Online modes included, the downloadable version of NBA JAM, that is available with purchases of NBA ELITE 11, will include a robust single player and multiplayer experience. NBA JAM allows fans to challenge the world, or their friends on the couch, with Online and Play Now, respectively, or climb from worst to first as they take their favorite NBA team through a ladder tournament through the league.

NBA ELITE 11 featuring three modes of NBA JAM will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system with an MSRP of $59.99. It is developed by EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA ELITE basketball, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

Game: EA Sports NBA JAMReader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: iPad / PS3 / Wii / Xbox 360Votes for game: 16 - View All

EA Sports NBA JAM Videos

Member Comments

# 141 FlyRice @ 08/04/10 06:19 PM

BlackFlash, I know PS3/360 JAM won't have the Remix Tour from the Wii version, but will they still have all the same playable legends/players/unlockables?

# 142 TheAbstrakt @ 08/04/10 06:24 PM

Will the full version of NBA Jam come to Xbox/PS3 on a disc or DLC?

# 143 wbranson1 @ 08/04/10 08:19 PM

i already planned to buy nba elite on ps3 so this is a nice addition...... plus nba jam online play? sweeett

# 144 CS10029 @ 08/05/10 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joba78


	OK...bad move EA. Let me explain. NBA Jam has a pedigree that would have gamers happily fork over $60 for a full fledged, HD version of Jam on 360 or PS3. So why has EA decided to cannibalize sales? The reasons are twofold: 1. For the sake of grounding a sorely needed NBA Live refresh titled NBA Elite 11. (A title that in early previews isn't trending well against the competition.) 2. EA is staring down the barrel of a NBA 2K game that has secured Michael 'effin' Jordan for the next installment! EA is desperate. Now, I am not hip to internal contracts or deals that may prevent NBA Jam from a full-fledged port to HD systems. But I know one thing, I swore to never purchase another EA Sports game since the NFL license raping. And I will not change that stance for NBA Jam, no matter how bad I was looking forward to picking it up! Bottom line...My dollars will not be used to artificially pad unit sales numbers for NBA Elite 11 when all I really wanted was NBA Jam. This is why the internet is up in arms over this news. NBA Elite is trending as an inferior product to its competition this year, and EA knows it. NBA Jam will not cover that up. I ask anyone to challenge this logic.

I think the educated consumer would read up on both titles and see what they have improved upon. With that said, an entirely new control systems that will be much more intuitive, beats MJ being in a game, IMO. Letting me play through his career moments will be fun one time and then it's like, well time to go play my season. The CONTROLS of a game are THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT.

# 145 joba78 @ 08/05/10 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS10029


	I think the educated consumer would read up on both titles and see what they have improved upon. With that said, an entirely new control systems that will be much more intuitive, beats MJ being in a game, IMO. Letting me play through his career moments will be fun one time and then it's like, well time to go play my season. The CONTROLS of a game are THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT.

At this point in time, we can draw real generalizations of 2K's controls as opposed to assumptions around revamped Live 11 controls. We can assume both will make advancements, but one product has been consistently solid control-wise. (Make a guess.) We know one product will control like real basketball.

And you are trying to downplay the Jordan factor. Not possible. Unless you are under 20 years old and have no waning memory of classic Jordan moments.

I must admit, I did consider buying Live 11, taking it home to DL NBA Jam with the code, then trading it in same day for 2K 11...But filling EA Sports coffers with one red cent makes my stomach turn...

# 146 CS10029 @ 08/05/10 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joba78


	At this point in time, we can draw real generalizations of 2K's controls as opposed to assumptions around revamped Live 11 controls. We can assume both will make advancements, but one product has been consistently solid control-wise. (Make a guess.) We know one product will control like real basketball. And you are trying to downplay the Jordan factor. Not possible. Unless you are under 20 years old and have no waning memory of classic Jordan moments. I must admit, I did consider buying Live 11, taking it home to DL NBA Jam with the code, then trading it in same day for 2K 11...But filling EA Sports coffers with one red cent makes my stomach turn...

Here is a bandage, your bias is bleeding...

Seriously though, are you serious?

If anything Elite is moving to a more realistic control scheme. I don't enjoy the 2K vs. Elite argument, I used to be a huge 2K fan. The staleness and redundency really turned me off after awhile. I just do not play basketball games at this point. No reason to waste my money. This year looks different, and I'm sorry I do not feel much is going to be different from 2K. I am 100% sure it will be a good game, but the 2K style of basketball has gotten old and I, personally, am ready to try something new.

EDIT- On the Jordan thing, I think of it as more of a novelty. It's a nice little addition, but most of my time at least in that game would be spent in Franchise mode. I don't want MJ from 12 years ago playing in my NBA 2010-11 season. That would just be annoying.

As something to just waste some time on away from the real game... it is pretty cool. It's just not something that would make me go, "Wow, I need to buy this now."

# 147 joba78 @ 08/06/10 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS10029


	Here is a bandage, your bias is bleeding... Seriously though, are you serious? If anything Elite is moving to a more realistic control scheme. I don't enjoy the 2K vs. Elite argument, I used to be a huge 2K fan. The staleness and redundency really turned me off after awhile. I just do not play basketball games at this point. No reason to waste my money. This year looks different, and I'm sorry I do not feel much is going to be different from 2K. I am 100% sure it will be a good game, but the 2K style of basketball has gotten old and I, personally, am ready to try something new. EDIT- On the Jordan thing, I think of it as more of a novelty. It's a nice little addition, but most of my time at least in that game would be spent in Franchise mode. I don't want MJ from 12 years ago playing in my NBA 2010-11 season. That would just be annoying. As something to just waste some time on away from the real game... it is pretty cool. It's just not something that would make me go, "Wow, I need to buy this now."

My bias is bleeding? Nice...I admit I am an avid NBA 2K gamer. But a biased NBA 2K gamer, not in the least. I know the better product year end and year out is and has been NBA 2K. Hands down. If EA can muster a formidable challenge to 2K this year in terms of controls, gameplay, and atmosphere; I will buy NBA Live 11 used from Gamestop in February...I promise.

And I guarantee their are settings in NBA 2K 11 that will prevent Jordan from being in current rosters, playing against current teams in the 10-11 season. Online and offline.

For the moment, lets agree to disagree. We can convene back here on this thread, or another, around Oct 12th. A week into each game should be enough time to feel each out. Oh...and I am RENTING NBA Live 11. It is still not a must buy because of NBA Jam. I will cop a NBA Jam code on ebay or something. Or hopefully, wait for NBA Jam: Championship Edition. (The full wii Monty!)

# 148 RayDog253 @ 08/06/10 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joba78


	My bias is bleeding? Nice...I admit I am an avid NBA 2K gamer. But a biased NBA 2K gamer, not in the least. I know the better product year end and year out is and has been NBA 2K. Hands down. If EA can muster a formidable challenge to 2K this year in terms of controls, gameplay, and atmosphere; I will buy NBA Live 11 used from Gamestop in February...I promise. And I guarantee their are settings in NBA 2K 11 that will prevent Jordan from being in current rosters, playing against current teams in the 10-11 season. Online and offline. For the moment, lets agree to disagree. We can convene back here on this thread, or another, around Oct 12th. A week into each game should be enough time to feel each out. Oh...and I am RENTING NBA Live 11. It is still not a must buy because of NBA Jam. I will cop a NBA Jam code on ebay or something. Or hopefully, wait for NBA Jam: Championship Edition. (The full wii Monty!)

Well IMO Live already had great control, and again IMO last years atmosphere in the game was really good. Thats two out of the three things you listed, we have to wait and see how much gameplay and Ai are improved this year. IMO Elite isn't as far behind as you're implementing in your last two posts.

# 149 inkcil @ 08/07/10 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODogg


	I agree with kbomb1upc, I had planned to buy Jam but now I will pass. Although I'll bet about 2 months after Elite has been out we'll all see EA release a big promotion about how they've decided that due to "popular demand" they are bringing NBA Jam to PSN and Xbox Marketplace. You wait and see!

Exactly, couldn't agree with you more...

# 150 Super Glock @ 08/08/10 02:28 PM

Wow, I have been gone for the last week and was without internet so I just read this thread. This is GREAT NEWS!!! I am so pumped and I will definitely be buying this game now.

# 151 sportzbro @ 08/08/10 02:29 PM

It just keeps getting better.

# 152 King10Sooted @ 08/08/10 06:10 PM

Really wish they would just release NBA Jam on the PSN. Im not going to buy Elite just to get NBA Jam. But I would spend a little bit of money on it if they sold it on the PSN.

# 153 Jonesy @ 08/08/10 08:30 PM

I like the news. I buy both basketball games every year anyway and probably would have forked over the cash for a version of nba jam as well so it's win win for me. I get 1 game i know will be fun (jam) and another that i'll have high hopes for with an interesting sounding new control scheme and physics based gameplay. I enjoyed live 10 despite it's flaws so i'm pretty sure i'll enjoy Elite as well.

# 154 elprez98 @ 08/15/10 11:37 AM

Very nice. Looks like Live will continue to get rented and maybe bought if the controls are good enough.

# 155 Jonesy @ 08/15/10 06:21 PM

I wonder how the whole nba jam download thing works for a rental? I guess the first person to rent it gets the code, download's nba jam for free then returns the game?

# 156 TracerBullet @ 08/16/10 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonesy


	I wonder how the whole nba jam download thing works for a rental? I guess the first person to rent it gets the code, download's nba jam for free then returns the game?

I actually did this last year with Live's DNA lol.

# 157 lnin0 @ 08/17/10 08:43 PM

I would buy NBA Jam for $15. I would not buy Elite even at $40. Halo beta this is not.

# 158 djordan @ 08/17/10 10:38 PM

This makes no sense at all. We all know they will put NBA Jam on PSN/XBL Marketplace 1 month after release for $30. I have no intentions of buying NBA Elite so why should I buy elite just to play NBA Jam? Example: If I am purchasing NBA 2k11 because I prefer the product why should I shell out $60 to EA for there NBA Elite product in which I don't prefer? I swear I don't understand this generation of gaming. Everything is backwards

# 159 joba78 @ 10/07/10 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS10029


	Here is a bandage, your bias is bleeding... Seriously though, are you serious? If anything Elite is moving to a more realistic control scheme. I don't enjoy the 2K vs. Elite argument, I used to be a huge 2K fan. The staleness and redundency really turned me off after awhile. I just do not play basketball games at this point. No reason to waste my money. This year looks different, and I'm sorry I do not feel much is going to be different from 2K. I am 100% sure it will be a good game, but the 2K style of basketball has gotten old and I, personally, am ready to try something new. EDIT- On the Jordan thing, I think of it as more of a novelty. It's a nice little addition, but most of my time at least in that game would be spent in Franchise mode. I don't want MJ from 12 years ago playing in my NBA 2010-11 season. That would just be annoying. As something to just waste some time on away from the real game... it is pretty cool. It's just not something that would make me go, "Wow, I need to buy this now."

I have been looking for you CS10029!!!

I called this NBA ELite punk move back in August! I think I said something like:

"NBA Elite is trending as an inferior product to its competition this year, and EA knows it. NBA Jam will not cover that up. I ask anyone to challenge this logic."

With all that has happened to Elite since then, can you FINALLY agree with me? That NBA Jam packaged in with Elite was a sign that Elite would be and is garbage at this point in time?

If I am afraid of anything, its that EA will pull up the NBA's skirt and trip to buy an exclusive relationship for the future of basketball games. It only makes sense seeing how Elite can't compete. Sounds very familiar!

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 78Next »

More Links

NBA Elite 11 to Include NBA Jam, Not Available on Marketplace or PSN (360, PS3)