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NBA 2K12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

03:49 AM - September 20, 2011 by 23

The NBA 2K12 demo is available now for the 360. Later today for the PS3.

Scroll to the "N" section to find it. It's 1.1 GB.

Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks (Can only play as the Mavs)
Difficulty set to default/casual
No commentary
1 - 4 Minute Quarter
Can't run plays
No sliders, options, camera views, etc.
Free throw bug, after 3 second violation, is demo bug only.

Just play the demo and post your impressions here.

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# 261 Jakeness23 @ 09/20/11 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr13A


	Hate how they celebrate a game winner...

probably cause it's not a game winner, it's the end of the 1st quarter...

# 262 HeavenlyTouch @ 09/20/11 01:23 PM

I see now I'm not the only one feeling pissed off about this

# 263 madlaker @ 09/20/11 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madlaker


	guys, about the "push-the-tempo" animation, where the ballhandler pushes the ball infront and is able to run even quicker: you just press and hold the turbo button in the backcourt (like you would, when using turbo normaly)? Does this mean that you can't use this in the frontcourt? like on a breakaway to avoid the D to catch up ?

anyone knows?

# 264 texasgmr @ 09/20/11 01:27 PM

Love the gameplay. The little advertisement that popped up on the bottom left was a nice touch! New collision system is really nice. Wade went in for a layup and got bumped hard by Chandler and he still made the damn shot. LOL

2K12 GONNA BE THE BEST YET!

# 265 XenoZograscope @ 09/20/11 01:28 PM

Played the demo 3hrs nonstop...lol man, I'm pretty convinced that I'll be satisfied with my purchase on the 4th.

# 266 tril @ 09/20/11 01:29 PM

No complaints here!!
I dont need to download the demo
thats cause every year 2k gets my money, with no complaints.

# 267 supermati @ 09/20/11 01:29 PM

I like how you can move the inbounder with the R-Stick after they score on you.

Game controls very very well, I have two little problems though:

- When jogging forward, when I decide I want to stop and walk backwards whilst facing the basket, there is still a weird force that delays the movement.

- How do I make stepbacks without pump faking?

Loving the game so far.

# 268 The 24th Letter @ 09/20/11 01:30 PM

pissed off? nah.....but (and maybe I have a short memory) I dont remember being this close to release and only having ONE official gameplay vid.

add that to this bare demo and I can definitely feel why people have questions.

itll all go away Oct 4th lol

# 269 HeavenlyTouch @ 09/20/11 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by madlaker


	anyone knows?

They said in the back court only. It would lead to cheese if they allowed that in the frontcourt, because no defensive player would be able to catch up unless they had a magic speed boost - which is unrealistic. When you get past the half court line, I assume that they determine the speed by who the ball handler is, and who the player chasing him down is.

# 270 mymannemcee @ 09/20/11 01:32 PM

I also REALLY like the addition of wrap-around fouls.

First time I did it was off a fastbreak from Chalmers to LeBron. Saw an alley-oop IMMEDIATELY. Snatched Chalmers quickly before it could happen. Fernandez just tugged him and looked like he patted him on the back, I think...very nice, least it wasn't the same *** intentional foul animation.

Second time was when they threw Bosh an outlet pass. Caught up with Dirk and I forgot the rules of basketball like an idiot. Grabbed Bosh and got a clear path foul. lol

# 271 CX1329 @ 09/20/11 01:33 PM

Another neat thing: psychic defenders that bump you even when you're not trying to move forward are gone. Bumping animations are still in the game, but it's your fault when they happen now.

# 272 jd@os @ 09/20/11 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyTouch


	This doesn't really make sense in my opinion..

Makes perfect sense. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't mean it doesn't make sense. I don't agree that chocolate should make you fat but it makes perfect sense that it does.

1. Wet our appetites
People are saying if this is an old build, just imagine what 2K12 would look like. Not person--PEOPLE. This is making people want more. If you read the threads, people are playing this demo continuously. Mission accomplished.

2. All these people to download it.
Shouldn't have to explain. I don't care if people didn't like it--they downloaded it. And I don't care how many 360 people say it isn't good--PS3 users will download it when available. Mission accomplished.

3. Want the retail version even more.
You don't want to play limited periods? You want to run plays? You want the retail version...but now you want it EVEN MORE. Mission accomplished.

Again, just because you aren't down with it doesn't mean it doesn't make sense.

# 273 The Bad Man @ 09/20/11 01:33 PM

anybody experiencing the same issue with a def 3 sec call and not be able to shoot free throws? glad to hear no more demo glitches at this hour

# 274 Da_Czar @ 09/20/11 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmdeuce79


	Czar any work around for playcalling like last years demo?

Haha not yet. I only played a couple games tho. Retail is fresh on my mind so demo ain't cutting it.

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# 275 J-H!zZl3 @ 09/20/11 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Man


	anybody experiencing the same issue with a def 3 sec call and not be able to shoot free throws? glad to hear no more demo glitches at this hour

Yeah, this happened to me when I first played the demo. It has happened to others as well.

# 276 Cynical @ 09/20/11 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Eventually these games will peak at a certain point. It's crazy that this is a "negative" because you can only portray the sport of basketball so many ways. No one ever goes on a court then complains that basketball... feels like... basketball...

You are wrong, games like thiz have a long way to go before they peak the possibilities are endless. 2k13 wishlist would go platinum.

You guys need to quit making everthing someone says that doesnt blindly praise the game into them being negative. that last comemt makes no sence. ive never been locked into a bump annimation/not had obvious fouls/hands melt through balls/not been able to run toward the goal on fastbreaks in a gym.

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Originally Posted by yungsta404


	cause the demo is never the final build and ronnie on twitter said it himself that it was not the final build. This is a stripped down version noticed how there wasnt any playcalling or defensive calling.

Im not calling them liars but do you believe everything they tell you?, you must. they run a business dude. its in their best interest for you to know what they want you to know.

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Originally Posted by The 24th Letter


	If they would have completely rehauled everything, people would be pulling "why change things that were fine" card. You cant have it both ways.Ill GLADLY take a "perfectly patched" version of 2k11 anyday.

Why are you so quick to sum up peoples feelings and opinions?, then you will be the first to say ever1 is different. so you have no problem with paying 60+ for a patch and roster update?

Somestimes i get the feeling we are on the same page about things (guys who think2k is perfect/guys who look for improvements). but the guys who think its perfect kind of agree with me but dont want me to say it or sum it up as something small/tweek. then what confuses me more is guys saying its1000X better or the improvememt were huge when they really werent.

# 277 JWiLL02 @ 09/20/11 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyTouch


	They said in the back court only. It would lead to cheese if they allowed that in the frontcourt, because no defensive player would be able to catch up unless they had a magic speed boost - which is unrealistic. When you get past the half court line, I assume that they determine the speed by who the ball handler is, and who the player chasing him down is.

I've done it with Kidd and Barea just after crossing the half court line, while there was nobody in front of me.

It can still be done, but I believe you still have to be in the vicinity of that half court logo.

# 278 aga11ah @ 09/20/11 01:36 PM

what's the song that plays when the demo starts?

# 279 CX1329 @ 09/20/11 01:39 PM

Now, I'm gonna try to cheese it up and see how the CPU responds to cheese tactics. Granted, the demo is probably on Pro, but it's worth a try anyway.

# 280 str8stuntin03 @ 09/20/11 01:40 PM

This is going to be a good year for bball fans.

Using JJ Barea is fun especially with the floaters and quicker dribbles. Just foul out Jason Kidd to use Barea. Gives you a good feel on how to control quicker guards.

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