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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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# 381 achieveduser @ 09/20/11 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CX1329


	1. Yes, there's no more hop step button. Instead, you use the shot stick to perform step backs and hop steps. 2. If you tap RT, you'll do a half spin.

Thanks my man! You solved my puzzle. I gotta go practice more now.

# 382 green225 @ 09/20/11 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	Nope its new this year...you can see Lebron or Chalmers ask for the ball after a rebound. There's variants on it to as I've seen Kidd raise one hand up across the court asking for the ball.

i don't think it's new, my player does that.

# 383 adwin7 @ 09/20/11 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rangerrick012


	Not for me, I could pretty much use it on cue. But I guess it's good that they made it more accessible for others. Just shouldn't be touted as 'new' since like I said, it was there last year, just maybe a bit harder to use.

For those that don't thoroughly read insights the wrap up is new, and intentional fouls are the same as last year.

Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk

# 384 Boilerbuzz @ 09/20/11 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fatleg3


	Im not disagreeing or agreeing with what you are saying because I have mixed feelings on this subject, but isnt the demo release part of the development schedule? And dont they just pick what build they want the demo to be and just code out the stuff they dont want in

It's not that simple. You have to turn off menus and other elements of the game and make sure that the game doesn't crash or break because it's expecting that stuff to be there. It's not a snapshot. Then you have the fact that you have a lot of new code added to the game and you need to make sure it was done right to not break in a demo build. And, sure, this stuff gets put into the schedule. That's not the issue. The issue is that the total time is constant. Any time they add refining or expanding a demo is time away from refining the final game - which is likely the #1 priority of the company.

# 385 kolanji @ 09/20/11 03:39 PM

this game is like 2k7 and 2k11 had a baby

# 386 ScoobySnax @ 09/20/11 03:41 PM

To me, it feels a lot like 2K11, but that's not a bad thing at all. I do like the improvements as far as the physicality of the game. Dirk is an absolute blast to play with. The big three were attacking every chance they got. Looking forward to diving in more when I get off of work.

The only thing is that the controls are just overwhelming to me. There's so much you can do, but I can't perform any of it in a game situation. Isomotion? Forget it. Post moves outside of a jump-hook and fadeaway? Forget it. I'm gonna have to spend a month in practice mode to catch up to the seasoned vets. Crazy, because I've had every single 2K basketball game.

# 387 stlpimpmonsta @ 09/20/11 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	? They celebrated after the shot. Celebrated after the review. What more do you want for the end of the FIRST QUARTER? The video quality was horrible though. I'm still dizzy after seeing that.

safe to say they will do in the same in the 4th quarter which is my issue.

# 388 Kiss_My_Dimplez @ 09/20/11 03:43 PM

The game looks much smoother watching the video than it does actually playing it.....idk maybe its just me

# 389 elprez98 @ 09/20/11 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobySnax


	To me, it feels a lot like 2K11, but that's not a bad thing at all. I do like the improvements as far as the physicality of the game. Dirk is an absolute blast to play with. The big three were attacking every chance they got. Looking forward to diving in more when I get off of work. The only thing is that the controls are just overwhelming to me. There's so much you can do, but I can't perform any of it in a game situation. Isomotion? Forget it. Post moves outside of a jump-hook and fadeaway? Forget it. I'm gonna have to spend a month in practice mode to catch up to the seasoned vets. Crazy, because I've had every single 2K basketball game.

You are not alone, sir. What's crazy is I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to use the training mode for the post and use the gym for plays.

# 390 kolanji @ 09/20/11 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stlpimpmonsta


	safe to say they will do in the same in the 4th quarter which is my issue.

really?what makes it so safe to say that? and besides all.......... this demo is not of the final built

# 391 achieveduser @ 09/20/11 03:49 PM

Guys, quick question about that walk up animation everyone was talking about during previews...

how do you do this? I don't notice anything new when I'm just walking up the court with Jason Kidd.

Holding down RT does some kind of speed burst. Did you guys mean this?

# 392 ForeverVersatile @ 09/20/11 03:50 PM

You can call it NBA2K11.5 or whatever, but it's good, very good. So many new moves you can pull of it's crazy. Iso motion is nice, you can do a spin or an around the back from a step back or hesitation. The AI will do things you never seen them do before, D-Wade will pump fake you out of your shoes.

Pull up jumpers are super smooth and the escape dribbles are so dope. With all these moves there is defense to stop them. The collisions are done very well and look realistic.

The live ball system works well, i've seen the ball hit players on the back and also seen it get loose from contact. Steals with good defenders is possible, i was able to strip Eddie House with Caron Butler for a nice dunk.

The post game is so fun to use because there's so many different fakes and ways to get your shot off. This game is going to blow you away.

# 393 stlpimpmonsta @ 09/20/11 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kolanji


	really?what makes it so safe to say that? and besides all.......... this demo is not of the final built

the last 3 years are a very good indicator.

hell the trailer has them celebrating the same way after the MJ shot.

Sorry if me not be satisfy with players after they hit a GW do a quick celebrating and then just walk away as if it never happened makes you upset. With 2K i expect amazing detail in everything and for the most part they do a great job but this is one area they never seem to touch (not that its EXTREMLY important, but eould love to feel like i did something).

# 394 CX1329 @ 09/20/11 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by achieveduser


	Guys, quick question about that walk up animation everyone was talking about during previews... how do you do this? I don't notice anything new when I'm just walking up the court with Jason Kidd. Holding down RT does some kind of speed burst. Did you guys mean this?

You need to feather the left stick in order to walk. You can't push it all the way to a direction, or you'll just jog.

# 395 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 03:53 PM

the demo being bare bones just doesn't bother me. the game will be out in 2 weeks anyway. no reason to get upset over a demo that's only supposed to be played for 2 weeks until the real game comes out. besides, it's free...2k didn't even have to release a demo at all. just be happy they gave us a demo.

# 396 TalenT @ 09/20/11 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Altimus


	These demos aren't for us anyway. We are already for sure customers. Plus 2K demos have always been like this so I'm not sure why some are surprised. Sent from my HTC EVO

Thank you for saying it so I didn't have to.

# 397 ClevelandinDistress @ 09/20/11 03:56 PM

Game gets better and better

# 398 Dj Tacos @ 09/20/11 03:57 PM

Damn! The demo didn't come out for the ps3 'today' in Finland. Guess I have to wake up early tomorrow morning

Just wanna play sooo bad!

Dirk looks amazing btw...

# 399 23 @ 09/20/11 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blues rocker


	the demo being bare bones just doesn't bother me. the game will be out in 2 weeks anyway. no reason to get upset over a demo that's only supposed to be played for 2 weeks until the real game comes out. besides, it's free...2k didn't even have to release a demo at all. just be happy they gave us a demo.

I know man they didnt have to do it

matter of fact why even advertise to customers at all

# 400 achieveduser @ 09/20/11 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CX1329


	You need to feather the left stick in order to walk. You can't push it all the way to a direction, or you'll just jog.

Thanks again. It works for me... but my left analog stick has lost its tightness so it's very hard to control certain moves like this. Time for a replacement I guess. Cheers.

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