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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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# 581 tcain80 @ 09/20/11 08:43 PM

I can't believe more people aren't pissed about the demo features. I love the gameplay improvements, but I don't feel like I'm getting a feel for how the final game will be by just playing one 4 minute quarter on an easy difficulty setting.

# 582 iLLosophy @ 09/20/11 08:45 PM

Yeah after playing some more, I think the Dunk sounds need to go back to the way they were. Maybe they are more realistic now, but this is part of the game I rather be arcadey and add extra emphasis.

# 583 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 08:47 PM

this is by far the most realistic video game basketball i've witnessed...i have yet to see any WTF moments or head-scratchers...haven't seen any weird physics or anything that limiting me. when i score, it's because i did something right, and when something bad happens, it's because i did something wrong...this game does not hold your hand or baby you...it pummels you in the face for every mistake you make...excellent. the AI opponent is relentless..it attacks any opening in the blink of an eye.

EVERYTHING that happens looks and feels appropriate for the situation...something you couldn't quite say about 2k11.

# 584 coolcras7 @ 09/20/11 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tcain80


	I can't believe more people aren't pissed about the demo features. I love the gameplay improvements, but I don't feel like I'm getting a feel for how the final game will be by just playing one 4 minute quarter on an easy difficulty setting.

Even if the demo was 4 quarters you still would not get that feeling the demo is an old build.

# 585 Scifidude1 @ 09/20/11 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan J


	Just gonna post my impressions, after about 10 games. So please don't bite me. Pros : Game feels weighted. Feels like you cant go where you wanna go at any point, and I like that. Player models are on point. Bosh is very ugly. Mismatches : This game does take mismatches pretty seriously The Pre Game warmup was amazing! Changing layups in mid air is amazing too ! Cons: As for a Demo, its sucks that its so dry, but like Pared said... I rather the demo to be dry, not the game (not exact words) Injuries Animation: Where everyone stops to look at a guys twisted ankle is a no no for me. Def 3 Second. The game freezes. Pretty sure this will only be in the demo though. Overall, I enjoy the demo, and I feel it is a great improvement from 2k11.

Actually the this bug will be in the final release version of the game. The game will freeze everytime there's a 3 second call- but only in the copy that YOU personally buy.

# 586 jcwkings @ 09/20/11 08:52 PM

played a few games on ps3, and a few on xbox. the ps3 version definetly looks improved graphically from past years. Last year there were alot of jaggies, this year i didn't see any. Both run buttery 60fps smoothe. The only difference is that the xbox has brighter colors. At a glance you might say its better, but personally i prefer the color pallette of the ps3 version, it just looks more realistic, where the xbox version looks sort of cartoony because of the bright colors. Last year i said if they bring the ps3 version graphically to the level of xbox and keep the color pallette, it would be the best looking one for me, looks like 2k might have done that this year. either way i don't think ps3 players have much to worry about this year.

# 587 neptuneniq @ 09/20/11 08:54 PM

wow that new poster dunk that IsoAchieved posted was monstrous!

# 588 Nathan_OS @ 09/20/11 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scifidude1


	Actually the this bug will be in the final release version of the game. The game will freeze everytime there's a 3 second call- but only in the copy that YOU personally buy.

.... Jerk.......

# 589 jcwkings @ 09/20/11 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tcain80


	I can't believe more people aren't pissed about the demo features. I love the gameplay improvements, but I don't feel like I'm getting a feel for how the final game will be by just playing one 4 minute quarter on an easy difficulty setting.

2k demos have always been this way, no announcers, no playcalling, short quarters. i agree though, if they released a demo that had all features, they might get some more copies sold. It feels like 2k releases demo's to please the hardcore guys on these forums, who are buying this day one no questions asked. If they put out a full feature demo, they might get some casual b ball fans to buy the game.

# 590 breakitdown @ 09/20/11 08:57 PM

Ball Physics are better too

# 591 Scifidude1 @ 09/20/11 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jcwkings


	played a few games on ps3, and a few on xbox. the ps3 version definetly looks improved graphically from past years. Last year there were alot of jaggies, this year i didn't see any. Both run buttery 60fps smoothe. The only difference is that the xbox has brighter colors. At a glance you might say its better, but personally i prefer the color pallette of the ps3 version, it just looks more realistic, where the xbox version looks sort of cartoony because of the bright colors. Last year i said if they bring the ps3 version graphically to the level of xbox and keep the color pallette, it would be the best looking one for me, looks like 2k might have done that this year. either way i don't think ps3 players have much to worry about this year.

Actually, the ps3 version will explode after 10 mins of play. So, make sure you only play for 9 mins at a time, then turn off your ps3, wait 10 sec, turn back on, play for another 9 mins, repeat.

# 592 jcwkings @ 09/20/11 08:59 PM

Am i the only one that keeps getting posterized by d wade because of fernandez crappy defense? guy cants stay in front of anyone.

# 593 ThaRonin @ 09/20/11 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by strongarmstrong


	gameplay

Anyone notice how much this dude was trying to cheese in this video? Turbo all day, going for inbound steals all the time. I liked what I saw here. He actually did me a favor and proved that cheese tactics won't work nearly as well this year.

# 594 tcain80 @ 09/20/11 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcwkings


	2k demos have always been this way, no announcers, no playcalling, short quarters. i agree though, if they released a demo that had all features, they might get some more copies sold. It feels like 2k releases demo's to please the hardcore guys on these forums, who are buying this day one no questions asked. If they put out a full feature demo, they might get some casual b ball fans to buy the game.

Yeah, and the biggest problem is not being able to adjust the difficulty. It's hard to force yourself to play real ball when every jumpshot is a swish.

# 595 ThaRonin @ 09/20/11 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by strongarmstrong


	more demo gameplay

The no-look pass by LeBron @1:35!! OMG!!

# 596 jcwkings @ 09/20/11 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scifidude1


	Actually, the ps3 version will explode after 10 mins of play. So, make sure you only play for 9 mins at a time, then turn off your ps3, wait 10 sec, turn back on, play for another 9 mins, repeat.

what are you adding with these replies? theres some ps3 guys that want to get actaul opinion from people who have both consoles

# 597 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 09:04 PM

CPU AI is so life-like and intelligent...i love how the CPU now shows RESTRAINT. it doesn't just pull up for bad jumpers because it wants to shoot...now it will hang back and keep probing for an opening.

scoring in the paint is not easy...dunks are much more rare now...if there are defenders in the paint, you're probably going to get a contact layup, not an exaggerated dunk on animation.

# 598 champsbasketball @ 09/20/11 09:12 PM

i have the ps3, and i just wanted to ask. Mike said in the control blog, that we will be able to backpadel and try and steal the ball at the same time, but i just played the demo 3 times and tried to do it and the steals are still the same. Is it because this is not the final game shipping or is this going to be the same as last year?

# 599 made in eu @ 09/20/11 09:13 PM

The anticipation sound from the crowd during a shot isn't in ps3 version. In general, crowd sounds better imo in 360 and more realistic...ps3 crowd sounds a bit over the top.

# 600 TheKasmar @ 09/20/11 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyTouch


	Can anyone tell me how to shimmy and shake in the post? The same way I did it in 2k11 for all kinds of hesitations and fakes isn't working with Dirk engaged in a post up.. he does basically the same up and under turn around move over and over again

Id like to know this too. Specifically the Double Shimmy. The controls say: While posted up quickly move the RS to the player's left or right, to the opposite side, then back again.

When I do this I get the up and under.

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