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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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# 1021 SM Foo @ 09/22/11 02:10 AM

After many games of holding Miami to 2 points, I finally kept them scoreless. It was a 14-0 game with Dirk dropping shots from everywhere. It was capped off with Chandler throwing down my first standing ally oop off a Kidd pass. Beautiful. Can't wait for Oct. 7.

# 1022 jolson88 @ 09/22/11 02:18 AM

Okay, even though I've never really played a basketball video game before (well, I played a little of college hoops 2k8 but not much), I'm genuinely surprised how easy these controls are to grasp. After playing this demo several times, I immediately went out and preordered the game.

Believe it or not, it will be the first 2k Sports pro game that I will have ever owned! So excited about October 4th. That day can't come soon enough.

# 1023 holymoly @ 09/22/11 02:20 AM

I honestly don't know how anyone can keep Miami scoreless in this demo. Guarding LeBron and Wade is soooo hard and Bosh is a beast in the post.

# 1024 CelticPride101 @ 09/22/11 02:36 AM

question: still easy to block shots with turbo?
(pc user so I don't have the demo)

# 1025 inkcil @ 09/22/11 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mreyes930


	Us PS3 guys haven't seen any. The promo pops up but Lebron and Dirk are nowhere to be found. I hope they fixed that for the retail version.

I'm on PS3 and I've seen it, but it's broken.

Before a game I see the clips/stills or whatever of lebron, a cheerleader, dirk and a mascot all doin thier thing as stats flash across the screen. BUT...

another time before the game it's just the stats flashing on the screen with one side of the court in the background. Then the digital version of dirk appears on the floor for 2 seconds then the digital version of terry appears on the court for 2 seconds and he is doing his "jet" run.

Really wierd...a total glitch.

# 1026 mreyes930 @ 09/22/11 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by inkcil


	I'm on PS3 and I've seen it, but it's broken. Before a game I see the clips/stills or whatever of lebron, a cheerleader, dirk and a mascot all doin thier thing as stats flash across the screen. BUT... another time before the game it's just the stats flashing on the screen with one side of the court in the background. Then the digital version of dirk appears on the floor for 2 seconds then the digital version of terry appears on the court for 2 seconds and he is doing his "jet" run. Really wierd...a total glitch.

I've also noticed the pre-game bug so I know exactly what you're talking about but I was talking about the little Pop-up that occurs during the first whistle of the game(foul, out of bounds, etc.). On the 360 Lebron and Dirk walk out and interact but on the PS3 Lebron and Dirk are missing.

# 1027 ocat @ 09/22/11 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thevaliantx


	That doesn't make any sense, other than dustin or czar have direct input into the development of the game. Is this the case, or just wishful thinking?

Dude, dustin is an OS editor and da_czar is...... well he's Da_Czar! Both were invited to 2k to play a near final build of the game (demo build is from august IIRC). Listen and believe their words

# 1028 RB10 @ 09/22/11 03:29 AM

2k12 = 2k11 + new post game + smoother gameplay + better player models - cheeser moves

# 1029 JustSteve @ 09/22/11 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BuGzBuNNy


	No such thing as a slightly late free throw release. Small problem, but still.

Yeah, I noticed that. You're the only one I've seen mention it so far. I was slightly late with Fernandez and it gave me a 0% and he missed badly off the front rim. It's gotta be a bug, right?

# 1030 Beluba @ 09/22/11 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbone


	Yeah, I noticed that. You're the only one I've seen mention it so far. I was slightly late with Fernandez and it gave me a 0% and he missed badly off the front rim. It's gotta be a bug, right?

I'm not sure when the demo was cut, but you will be able to get slightly late timing in the final build. The text will still say LATE, but the % should tell you how close you were to hitting the perfect window.

# 1031 JustSteve @ 09/22/11 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Beluba


	I'm not sure when the demo was cut, but you will be able to get slightly late timing in the final build. The text will still say LATE, but the % should tell you how close you were to hitting the perfect window.

Awesome. Great job, man. I can't wait to play the final.

# 1032 ClevelandinDistress @ 09/22/11 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Beluba


	I'm not sure when the demo was cut, but you will be able to get slightly late timing in the final build. The text will still say LATE, but the % should tell you how close you were to hitting the perfect window.

Seeing your lit up name is so satisfying. To get Dev interaction makes all the difference in the world and shuts up haters. I love it.

# 1033 Permatron @ 09/22/11 04:38 AM

Few things that really im enjoying about the demo:

1. Having the final shot reviewed at the end of the quarter was nice. Hit a late shot with J Kidd who went on to celebrate yet also throw up his hands in confusion. Refs went to the monitor to review and gave the sign for the basket was good. Nice add on by 2k.

2. Not sure if this was the cause, but noticed Tyson and LBJ kept bumping into each other and near shoving one another. Dont know if they got fed up, but on one possesion near end of quarter they both got tied up after Ty boxed out LBJ and while both trying to get to the other end of quarter in a fast break possesion they were pretty much on top another and LBJ thru his hands up as if he had no intensions of getting into that mess while Tyson literally thru LBJ to the ground. I was in awe and laughing at same time. Refs were quick on the whistle to call that a foul. If this is something that will happen more often Im very pleased.

3. All the post moves you can perform with Dirk is just amazing. Also, had Rudy F Baby coming off the wing on a break and received the ball in perfect position to throw down only for D wade to chase down throw his mess against the glass while Rudy falls into the Goal stand.

4. Lastly, Dirk began to get hot in the post and was just torching Bosh and Haslem. They began to put LBJ on him and he was very aggressive on stealing while Dirk was trying to back down. Was pleased to see refs to call reach in fouls on him after a few aggressive attempts.

All in all this demo has remained fresh after several run throughs. Feel like every defensive possesion Miami runs some just a little different and is getting the big 3 very involved. Noticed cpu utilizing the triple threat in better situations. LBJ actually walked up to the 3 line, gave a quick stutter step to the defender and pull up from downtown. 2k is where amazing happens.

# 1034 yossihaz1 @ 09/22/11 04:50 AM

just played my first games in demo and had great fun
still have few questions

; the post moves- how you makes faks ans shots- right or left stick? do ineed to use l2 while post moves?
2nd question- what mean the red in the circle around the player
(i realised the blue is stamina and the yellow mean ability to score from that pos)
hope you'll have the patience answer my questions

btw,it will be great if someone will upload post moves tutorial
thanks anyway

# 1035 cashblingz @ 09/22/11 05:26 AM

i know alot of you got the buzzer beater in and counted, but i used dirk to do the 1 legged baseline fade away at the buzzer and the ref reviewed and waved it off and the crowd started booing... that made my day hahaha...

# 1036 B-Ball Life @ 09/22/11 05:47 AM

The strides are amazing. The was talk because people want a big change. But 2K12 has shown that small goes a long way. The dribble is finally at a point where I don't miss right stick dribble. The Explosiveness is life like. Unlike anything before it. can't wait to get Kobe and D Rose under my control.

# 1037 dirtydizzle @ 09/22/11 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by holymoly


	I honestly don't know how anyone can keep Miami scoreless in this demo. Guarding LeBron and Wade is soooo hard and Bosh is a beast in the post.

Maimi Scoreless ..very possible

# 1038 jreezy18 @ 09/22/11 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by holymoly


	I honestly don't know how anyone can keep Miami scoreless in this demo. Guarding LeBron and Wade is soooo hard and Bosh is a beast in the post.

I was actually real close to doing that in a recent game but Wade was able to be Wade and slip his way into the key for a layup in the last 0:30 seconds.

# 1039 CX1329 @ 09/22/11 07:34 AM

It's easy to win, but holding them to 0 points seems to be a nearly impossible task. The CPU LeBron and Wade are too smart, it's like playing against a human who's good at the game.

# 1040 Kashanova @ 09/22/11 08:43 AM

I love being able to shoot of the backboard with the right stick..

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