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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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# 721 Brettles67 @ 09/21/11 12:48 AM

i noticed that bad passes now look like bad passes. like if you try to lob a pass over to a dude posting away from you he'll quite often not see it (since he isnt looking) and the ball will bounce out of play or be dropped. not longer will it just be a pass looks good then the defender will spas out and fall out of bounds or just fumble it in one of 3 ****ty animations, you can now easily see who's fault it was and where you can improve.

same thing on fast breaks, i got the block with dirk, picked up by chandler and kidd was off to the races down court open, chalder did a ****ty no look turn and one hand lob and the ball went nowhere near kidd. but rather than kidd do ****ty drop animation or jump for a ball he clearly couldnt get with canned animations, he noticed and then chased that ball down and recovered it near the arc, showing great hustle and awareness of where the ball was, like what they say will happen more and more.

# 722 iLLWiLL9105 @ 09/21/11 12:49 AM

Did they take out contested jumpers? I haven't seen any. If I dnt change tthe shot its a regular jumper even over two people.

# 723 Da_Czar @ 09/21/11 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical


	Thanks man. its not as if i didnt enjoy the demo, its just that guys acting like its a crime to say, i would like to see this or that improved rather than just praisng an early build which you say plays different than the final. i was just calling them out , almost out of spite. smh at me. im not negative, but any1 being critical of the demo is wrong cuz 2k is great. i figure its stuff in the demo you didnt like thats not in the final, but for someone other than the people who have played an early build to comment on its flaws blasphamy. i hope everything is corrected, my fingers are crossed.

I completely understand. Things can get a bet carried away to either side positive or negative in a forum setting. I don't like it when guys can't disagree without being attacked. I also think it takes away from someone's valid points on things they dislike when they insult those who happen to like it( not talking about you here). Again just my opinion man I am only one dude on the internet with an opinion.

and lets face it everyone is not going to be in Love with 2K12. We all want something different from our gaming experience.

# 724 Beluba @ 09/21/11 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Knickerbocker


	Same thing happens to me. Actually a shimmy up and under. And the only other problem I encountered is that if I fake while in the post I lose my pivot.

You have to throw the right stick back and forth REALLY fast.

# 725 PVarck31 @ 09/21/11 12:58 AM

Is it just me or is there a marked improvement in graphics for the PS3 version this year?

# 726 XenoZograscope @ 09/21/11 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 31


	Is it just me or is there a marked improvement in graphics for the PS3 version this year?

I noticed the same thing as well man, that's a big plus.

# 727 coolcras7 @ 09/21/11 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 31


	Is it just me or is there a marked improvement in graphics for the PS3 version this year?

Not just you man, 2k finally gave the PS3 some respect.

# 728 PVarck31 @ 09/21/11 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAiRuPtHeRe23


	I noticed the same thing as well man, that's a big plus.

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Originally Posted by coolcras7


	Not just you man, 2k finally gave the PS3 some respect.

Yeah I thought so. Very happy about this. Kudos to the art dept.

# 729 jcwkings @ 09/21/11 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Philstat


	I've played both the 360 and the PS3 version via HDMI on three different monitors and two HDTV's - I have a lot of crap hooked up, LOL. I will definitely say the 360 version looks noticeably better, appears to be clearer than the PS3 version. The PS3 is using a much better anti-aliasing method than 2K11, that said, it does cause some slight blur, compared to the 360 version, hard to discern. The PS3 is using a softer color pallete compared to the 360, honestly I prefer the color spectrum more so on the PS3 than the 360, looks more natural and less cartoon like. They did much better on the PS3 this year than last - it also has DTS vice DD 5.1 for the 360. I preordered the 360, though I would be more than happy with either one.

repped, for those wondering which version to pick up, this describes what i did and found the same results. xbox version is sharper and brighter colors. ps3 looks to have slightly lower resolutioin, but no jaggies and the color scheme looks more like real life. both run at 60fps with no hitches. this year the deciding factor should be where your friends play. for those with only a ps3, no worries, 2k stepped up this year it seems and have delivered a great port. good job 2k from someone who mainly games on ps3.

# 730 iLLWiLL9105 @ 09/21/11 01:08 AM

Did they take contested jumpers out. It looks kinda weird wen its no difference in jumpers no matter the defense.

# 731 youvalss @ 09/21/11 01:11 AM

Finally got a chance to play this. I am very happy with the game! I'm already having fun more than 2K11. The collisions are great! The best in the business!

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# 732 CX1329 @ 09/21/11 01:16 AM

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, no disrespect, but I believe some people on this thread wouldn't be impressed if the demo made Dirk come out of their TVs and give them basketball lessons.

# 733 youvalss @ 09/21/11 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CX1329


	Everyone is entitled to their opinions, no disrespect, but I believe some people on this thread wouldn't be impressed if the demo made Dirk come out of their TVs and give them basketball lessons.

I would rather working with his shooting coach than Dirk himself.

# 734 HARDWORKPAYS23 @ 09/21/11 01:23 AM

Yea i didn't see any contested jumpers either... I do like the branch crossovers and the ability to do a dribble pull up then all of sudden change it wen u see the defender timing the block. Looks rrreeeeaaalll ggggooooodddd. Can't wait til da 4th already going crazy lol. When's the next insight??? If I'm not mistaken we get 2 more right??

# 735 RB10 @ 09/21/11 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by iLLWiLL9105


	Did they take contested jumpers out. It looks kinda weird wen its no difference in jumpers no matter the defense.

From what I've seen, they contested jumpers are gone, but not completely. For example, with Lebron and Dirk, I've seen 3 different set shots each. If you go back to 2k7 and look at Dirk's signature shot there, it's a stand still in this game. Along with that, there is the Dirk shot that everyone says they like so much and one more, but it's seen more rarely.

I think the contested jumper was replaced more by a pull up jumper.

Might I say, the escape shots are awesome! Standing still at the three point line and hold LT and move the right stick in any direction, it works perfect. The best part, if you just tap the stick and don't actually do the shot, you don't even lose your dribble. Great innovation!

# 736 CX1329 @ 09/21/11 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RB10


	Might I say, the escape shots are awesome! Standing still at the three point line and hold LT and move the right stick in any direction, it works perfect. The best part, if you just tap the stick and don't actually do the shot, you don't even lose your dribble. Great innovation!

I love the escape shots. Using them to get past defenders never gets old.

# 737 chinkiwinki @ 09/21/11 01:33 AM

absolutely amazing.
- PS3 looks close to the 360 version for once, no aliasing issues!
- gameplay is silky smooth and not clunky

very very impressed, every year the 2k games are great but I usually say the demos are **** which they are because of one reason or other. But I really can't believe the demo this year plays so great

# 738 JWiLL02 @ 09/21/11 01:38 AM

Too much animation not enough control doesn't apply to 2k12 at all in my opinion. I could understand it in previous titles, but not now.

# 739 illwill10 @ 09/21/11 01:42 AM

Just played on Ps3.
I like it.
-PS3 graphics seems improved from last year.
- I did the "Walk" animation where I let the ball roll up the court(casual BBall fan).
- I like the Post-up.
-I got use to Dirks jumper quickly
-dribbling feels improved.

# 740 renewill27 @ 09/21/11 01:45 AM

Game is crazy nice,loving the new controls. If I cld do isomtion anyone can. I had the hardest time do a spin in 2k11. That's goes to show u, how much they improved on that front.The players models are a lot slimmer, not bulky like last year. Uniforms fit better tighter. I felt like they were wearing skirts, instead of shorts last year. Man I'm loving wat I see so far. Going trade in 2k11 tomorrow, time to retire it.

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