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NBA Elite 11 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

01:52 AM - September 21, 2010 by Pared

The NBA Elite 11 demo is available for PS3 users. If you don't see it, just use the search function in the PSN Store, it weighs in at 923 MB.

The 360 demo should be arriving at around 5:00 - 9:00AM EST. When it is available, we will update this post.

UPDATE: The 360 demo is now up. Queue it up right here.

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Please limit this topic to IMPRESSIONS only.

This does not mean posts such as:

"Cool is it really out?"

"When will it be out for 360?"

"25% finished."

Download the demo, play it, give your thoughts. Simple.

Game: NBA Elite 11Reader Score: 2/10 - Vote Now
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# 281 Dachozen1 @ 09/21/10 07:00 AM

This game is awesome, best basketball game i've played in a long time...

Does anybody feel like this?

If not...

Why?

Because what...?

# 282 Wiffyjustus @ 09/21/10 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by seemoe


	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8io4pOLq3D0 Lakers Vs Celtics gameplay. Still getting used to the controls as you will see haha

Thanks for uploading, patiently awaiting xbox demo.

Wow, that's not as bad as I thought it would be from all the comments.

Granted there is a fair bit of stiff / awkward animations but the general flow seems a lot more organic. I can see the real time physics coming into play. Congrats on that.

Rebounding and post play seems to have improved, again, seems a bit more organic.

I know it sounds silly saying it's looks organic, yet the player movement is a bit stiff... To clarify, the flow of the game seems more organic.

I liked Pau's travel violation and reaction. Nice touch.

Looks like there might be a game in there if someone's willing to put the time into it.

# 283 rEAnimator @ 09/21/10 07:10 AM

Damn, can't sleep. Hate jet lag. Gonna dl the 360 demo now...

Oh, and saying Elite looks like a ps2 game is no longer the cool thing to do.

It wasn't funny the first time, and it's even less funny now.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/n...ow%3Bthumb%3B1

It's not even close enough to be considered subjective.

Let's drop that one please.

# 284 Cubfan @ 09/21/10 07:16 AM

Overall i did enjoy myself i liked the analog controls alot more then i thought i would.

Graphics: to be honest yuck would be the world i would use for how this game looks on the PS3.

Announcing: I'm not a fan of the three in real life but surpising in the game it sounded fluid. I was paying more attention to just playing the game vs listening to what they were saying.

Animations: Some good and some bad here. Maybe because it was on pro it was very easy to steal the ball. Saw the "bunny hop" shot a few times and yeah that where the players would kind of hop and shoot. Looked odd.

Overall: I enjoyed the demo more then i ever thought i would. I'm not a big fan of analog controls but the way they have been set up makes sense and it works. To everybody else give the game a shot.

# 285 Segments @ 09/21/10 07:19 AM

Kobe doesn't miss ...

# 286 Nephilim @ 09/21/10 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rEAnimator


	Damn, can't sleep. Hate jet lag. Gonna dl the 360 demo now... Oh, and saying Elite looks like a ps2 game is no longer the cool thing to do. It wasn't funny the first time, and it's even less funny now. http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/n...ow%3Bthumb%3B1 It's not even close enough to be considered subjective. Let's drop that one please.

Maybe some just don't like it and equal it with low quality. Nonsense if you ask me. I'm sure quality is a least the same, but it might be less appealing. Opinions are nice, as long as they are thought out. Plus I think most of people count animations under graphics. I count colors, lightning etc.

# 287 NBAfan#5423678976 @ 09/21/10 07:23 AM

I downloaded the ps3 demo and have spent some time with the controls and i just can't get the hang of it, I seem to be shooting when I'm attempting the right stick dribble moves, eventually getting past several failed attempts of blocking durants shot I got into the celtics v lakers 5 on 5 and well plainly it lacked flavour and substance, gameplay appeared to be slowed down, which is a bit drastic without a sprint/turbo button present, and some of the shots beneath the basket didn't feel very authentic, I'm a bit disappointed that this will be the final cut before release, maybe I got caught up in the hype, or maybe I'm just not feeling the EA brand this year.

# 288 rEAnimator @ 09/21/10 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NBAfan#5423678976


	I downloaded the ps3 demo and have spent some time with the controls and i just can't get the hang of it, I seem to be shooting when I'm attempting the right stick dribble moves, eventually getting past several failed attempts of blocking durants shot I got into the celtics v lakers 5 on 5 and well plainly it lacked flavour and substance, gameplay appeared to be slowed down, which is a bit drastic without a sprint/turbo button present, and some of the shots beneath the basket didn't feel very authentic, I'm a bit disappointed that this will be the final cut before release, maybe I got caught up in the hype, or maybe I'm just not feeling the EA brand this year.

If you go into replay after an accidental shot you'll be able to see what you did with the right stick.

That may help you understand what went wrong.

Good luck.

# 289 sportyguyfl31 @ 09/21/10 07:30 AM

Looking at some gameplay footage of the demo in youtube, and outside of the user being awkward with the controls, I like how the game plays...the pace is good, the spacing is good..the crowd atmospher is terrific.

Looking forward to trying it myself.

As far as how the players move...you are either going to like how EA games animate, or you are not.

I think it is just that simple, after observing this issue over the years. IVe always thought that issue was overblown, and just a matter of taste, more then anything else.

I dont have an issue with it.

Cant wait to play it for myself.

# 290 Blak_Baki_Hanma @ 09/21/10 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eye guy


	Whoever wrote, basketball isn't hockey, was right on the money. I apologize to the devs in here, but i'm just being honest. This is... whatever.

I really wish I didn't have to write that... but truth is truth. And I saw it in every vid.
I don't even want to play the demo now (It's downloading) but rEAnim asked me to give it a chance so I will.

Impression coming soon...
From what I've read, I feel like I'm about to put my dog to sleep.

# 291 Nines @ 09/21/10 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by convince


	Nevermind, had to search for it. its there.

Where exactly?

Can't seem to find it.

# 292 JulesMendoza @ 09/21/10 07:33 AM

What's the soundtack in the opening menu?

# 293 RayDog253 @ 09/21/10 07:34 AM

It's alot darker on 360, but cleaner looking overall.
I'm going to tweak my xbox settings and see if that helps.

Oh and rEAnimator no replays in the demo.

# 294 rEAnimator @ 09/21/10 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayDog253


	It's alot darker on 360, but cleaner looking overall. I'm going to tweak my xbox settings and see if that helps. Oh and rEAnimator no replays in the demo.

Ah, that's too bad. It really helps with learning the controls.

Sorry about that.

# 295 BiggD @ 09/21/10 07:36 AM

What am I missing, it's not there..

# 296 CaCHooKa Man @ 09/21/10 07:40 AM

i literally lol'ed when this happened

# 297 ombcam @ 09/21/10 07:42 AM

What everybody is overlooking is full 5vs5 easba teamplay with so much control its going to be ****. No worrying about a players sig play you can play exactly like you in real life im actually excited.

# 298 jmo2278 @ 09/21/10 07:45 AM

Well, at least J.Cole represented! lol

# 299 RicKJkames @ 09/21/10 07:46 AM

Some pretty good footage of the game, glitch here and there but should be fixed before release or by patch

# 300 Rob. D @ 09/21/10 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ombcam


	What everybody is overlooking is full 5vs5 easba teamplay with so much control its going to be ****. No worrying about a players sig play you can play exactly like you in real life im actually excited.

after finally playing I gotta say.......Ima fan. Yea there's some weird stuff happening ie animations but the pace and feel is cool. The controls will turn the average joe off, but ima stick it out and get em down. But with the amount of control we have EASBA will be INSANE. This feature alone sells this for me plus I know EA delivers on the online aspect of things.

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