NBA 2K13 News Post

NBA 2K13 Demo Available Now For 360 and PS3, Post Impressions Here

06:54 AM - September 25, 2012 by Steve_OS

The NBA 2K13 demo is available now on the Marketplace for Xbox Live "GOLD" members (available next week for Silver). Most are getting it by searching for "2K13" or going to Genre ---> Sports and Recreation. You can also queue it up right here.

The PS3 demo arrives later this afternoon, we'll update this post when it's available.

UPDATE: PS3 demo is available now. If you don't see it, search for it.

The new controls take a little while to get used to, so make sure you check out the Controls trailer, we posted yesterday.

NBA 2K13 Demo Features:

Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat
1 Five minute quarter
Quick Game and Online Quick Match. Can't invite friends, just random.
Can't change sliders, camera view, make substitutions or call plays
No commentary
Kinect enabled
943 MB

Play a game or 2 and post your impressions here.

Game: NBA 2K13Reader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes for game: 75 - View All

NBA 2K13 Videos

Member Comments

# 401 JasonWilliams55 @ 09/25/12 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pared


	Sorry - have to disagree. Bosh started his vertical block animation and while he was gather for the block, he was pushed out the way. He feet didn't move from their spots on purpose, they moved because they are part of the block animation and Durant's animation 'pushed' him out of the way. It's petty and I don't think people should get hung up on these gripes. It's a video game and I think some people lose sight of that. But Bosh definitely was moved without intention.

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Originally Posted by iLLosophy


	I agree it's not significant. I still like what I am seeing in the demo as far as contact goes much better than 2k12. But if any body at 2k is reading this, it's definitely something to keep on their radar. On a different note about the video, VDusen has me paying attention to the way guys grab the rim when they dunk, the more I watch it, the more amazing the animation looks.

You guys said it perfectly, its minor, its just that I want the best experience possible and hopefully the discussion about it somehow gets the attention needed as Ill stated.

# 402 AllStarDaDon @ 09/25/12 03:13 PM

That D-Wade move where he did all that crazy and 1 **** from the 3 point line looks hella dope!

D-Wade is looking like he's going to be mad fun to play with in 2K13.

# 403 VincentB @ 09/25/12 03:15 PM

I'm sure this has been said a ton throughout this thread, but I really like that you can beat your defender off the dribble, with an explosive player such as Russell Westbrook; one dribble move and he was past Mario Chalmers. I also like the fact that passing has been addressed. Now you can zip the ball around the perimeter and hit the open man in a timely manner. Fastbreaks also seem great so far. As soon as Westbrook received the outlet pass he was off to the races. I didn't have a slower player run past me and clog the paint. Just as it is in real basketball, speed, quickness and player positioning definitely seem to play a large role this year. I'm excited to see what I can do with John Wall! Great job 2k.

# 404 neptuneniq @ 09/25/12 03:18 PM

definitely equipping the Finisher skill

Lebron and Wade are unstoppable, they absorb any contact...just adjust ur shot in the air and it goes in

# 405 Kobe24MSU @ 09/25/12 03:19 PM

I thought you could play online vs a friend? Is it just offline?

# 406 Frizzz24 @ 09/25/12 03:19 PM

My thoughts on 2k13 demo.

Pros

Improved graphics, animations, better passing, authentic player signature skills, and love the presentation before game of downtown Miami. The defense is AMAZING as are some of the blocks I made with Lebron...very hard if you time them correctly.

Cons:

No sweat coming off players, no player introductions prior to game like in earier 2k versions, crowd animations and reactions are still whackadoo, ghetto looking menus.

Overall a major overhaul...kudos 2K!

# 407 Goffs @ 09/25/12 03:23 PM

So anybody know why certain mascots are missing from the game?

# 408 Panicshade @ 09/25/12 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobe24MSU


	I thought you could play online vs a friend? Is it just offline?

Online vs Random

I don't think they ever said it was Online vs Friends

# 409 TJ820 @ 09/25/12 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeC


	Sig Skills in one post now. If someone could edit this into the Title Post...... Spoiler (Oh Steve. Don't forget that beatdown I gave you in pre-season. A favor would be nice ) Miami 5: Mario Chalmers: Spot up Shooter, Active Hands D-Wade: Acrobat, 4th Quarter, DeadEye, Shot Creator, and Interceptor Lebron James: Finisher, Lockdown Defender, Dimer, ChaseDown Block, and Interceptor Battier: Lockdown Defender, Corner Specialist, Charge Card Bosh: Spot Up Shooter Thunder 5: Russell Westbrook: Finsher, Acrobat, Ankle Breaker (), Interceptor, and PickPocket Thabo: Active Hands, Lockdown defender Durant: Microwave, 4th Quarter, Shot Creator, Finisher, DeadEye Ibaka: Defensive Anchor (SMFH), Eraser, and Hustle Points Perkins: Brick Wall, Bruiser, and Defensive Anchor

i wouldv'e took lockdown defender off of battier and added finisher to dwade and take away his deadeye
Plus westbrook could break ankles once in awhile, but i wouldnt give him that signature skill.

# 410 cmebfresh @ 09/25/12 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Goffs


	So anybody know why certain mascots are missing from the game?

the heat mascot was never in the game

# 411 TJ820 @ 09/25/12 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by facade63


	wut? battier is one of the best defensive players in the league and im not a Heat fan

he's more of a good help defender now.

# 412 Itsfuntobethespurs @ 09/25/12 03:34 PM

What the heck is a "ghetto looking menu"? Please!

# 413 cmebfresh @ 09/25/12 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsfuntobethespurs


	What the heck is a "ghetto looking menu"? Please!

i have no idea. i never seen one in my life

# 414 hewastheirfriend @ 09/25/12 03:38 PM

usually i'm not a fan of NBA 2k demo's for the fact I make a few slider adjustments and put the game on simulation for a more realistic effect

but wow this might be the best demo i've ever played in NBA 2k series. the way lebron and westbrook are able to drive to the basket is so realistic and the way I tried to do the same with battier had no luck

and battier lock down defense is beautiful if its used properly. durant couldnt just push thru me like other NBA 2k games when there's a lock down defender on you

# 415 caml17 @ 09/25/12 03:40 PM

can anyone share with me, can you go 2 players offline with the demo?

ps. can't believe they didn't give D-Wade the finisher skill

# 416 RocketTMac1 @ 09/25/12 03:41 PM

The step back is hard for me lol. Idk what I'm doing wrong

# 417 rockchisler @ 09/25/12 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzz24


	My thoughts on 2k13 demo. Cons: No sweat coming off players, no player introductions prior to game like in earier 2k versions, crowd animations and reactions are still whackadoo, ghetto looking menus. Overall a major overhaul...kudos 2K!

Its a Stripped down Demo???????? and Ghetto? ^^ Huh?

# 418 UmarIdrees19 @ 09/25/12 03:45 PM

hey i dont know if this has been mentioned but fake pass is done by double tapping A now, but the animation can sometimes be weird.

# 419 nova91 @ 09/25/12 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsfuntobethespurs


	What the heck is a "ghetto looking menu"? Please!

This

Spoiler

# 420 madman773 @ 09/25/12 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by caml17


	can anyone share with me, can you go 2 players offline with the demo? ps. can't believe they didn't give D-Wade the finisher skill

WoW Wade is top 5 finisher in the lg with a bum knee a

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