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

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# 561 Biagas @ 09/25/12 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phant030


	Could just be the demo atmosphere. The game looks good and animates well. But, something is off...there is an elongated model, exaggerated animation look/feel to it..not necessarily arcadey...but it's not 'real' looking. I can't put my finger on it.

2k12 looked like that in the demo version too. Not sure what it is, maybe you're / we are adjusting

# 562 gator3guy @ 09/25/12 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by up_n_under


	I can't get into a online game on ps3. Its been saying searching for match for about 10 min can someone help?

Same here. Anyone here play with the Thunder on PS3? I'm the Heat every game.

# 563 DickDalewood @ 09/25/12 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mars5541


	took my 360 15 min to download. Its been over an hr and my ps3 is at 45% wtf

10 min in on PS3 and at 85... 87... 89% for me. Maybe try canceling and restarting?

91% now, so everything seems fine in my end.

# 564 mvspree8 @ 09/25/12 07:02 PM

I still see some of the problems that have plagued the series in the past:
CPU attacks the rim and defenders part the Red Sea to let them in.
Player attacks the rim, draws contact, misses layup, no foul.
Player misses wide open layups. (I missed 4 in one game with Durant)
Computer grabs lots of offensive rebounds (I counted 6 in one game)
Shane Battier posted up Ibaka, backed him down, and executed a black diamond post move for an easy layup.

But a lot of the canned animations and defensive issues seem to have been improved. I'm very excited to get this game in a week!

# 565 BluFu @ 09/25/12 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cavsfan2


	Oh no!!!!! I was in the demo losing by 1 with 7 seconds left. The other team had the ball but I stripped. Then when I had a wide open layup I forgot to push L2 and I dribbled out of bounds and lost

you can't technically "lose" if it's only one quarter son! haha

# 566 Sasquash @ 09/25/12 07:03 PM

"Cheese" looks like it can be stopped this year so hopefully there isn't complaints

# 567 Rockie_Fresh88 @ 09/25/12 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DickDalewood


	10 min in on PS3 and at 85... 87... 89% for me. Maybe try canceling and restarting? 91% now, so everything seems fine in my end.

Im kinda scared to restart but ok

# 568 Virtualc @ 09/25/12 07:03 PM

Things I've noticed against computer so far. This could be because I don't rly know the controls much and u know after a while u can figure out how computer plays, but after I score Durant was down the court and they tossed it to him for an easy bucket they never did that in 2k12. Blocks are great against the backboard and look realistic. Also when computer has Westbrook they actually have him go to the basket and attack right away instead of dribbling up top for 15 seconds. Computer feels like ur playing someone so far which is good.

# 569 bjones16 @ 09/25/12 07:05 PM

im sorry but defense is still BAD! Players part move out of the way for no reason when driving to the rim and skating is still evident

# 570 AllStarDaDon @ 09/25/12 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mvspree8


	I still see some of the problems that have plagued the series in the past: CPU attacks the rim and defenders part the Red Sea to let them in. Player attacks the rim, draws contact, misses layup, no foul. Player misses wide open layups. (I missed 4 in one game with Durant) Computer grabs lots of offensive rebounds (I counted 6 in one game) Shane Battier posted up Ibaka, backed him down, and executed a black diamond post move for an easy layup. But a lot of the canned animations and defensive issues seem to have been improved. I'm very excited to get this game in a week!

Good just be good defense.

Every contact layup isn't a foul in basketball. If there's body contact that alters the shot, but there isn't no type of harsh contact then it shouldn't be called.

# 571 hear me now @ 09/25/12 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Virtualc


	Things I've noticed against computer so far. This could be because I don't rly know the controls much and u know after a while u can figure out how computer plays, but after I score Durant was down the court and they tossed it to him for an easy bucket they never did that in 2k12. Blocks are great against the backboard and look realistic. Also when computer has Westbrook they actually have him go to the basket and attack right away instead of dribbling up top for 15 seconds. Computer feels like ur playing someone so far which is good.

That's not true.

# 572 aerohitman @ 09/25/12 07:10 PM

Okay, after playing a few games im confident that i can review the demo.

1.Loving the new stick. It will of course take time to get used to it, but im doing pretty decent so far vs the cpu. Did a quick sprint right, cross-over and step-back and got wiiiiiide open. It was amazing.
2.Love the defence, I never liked defence before due to all the animations and cheap ways to get past things like the baseline cheese. In the demo so far, i've seen a lot of defenders pushing the guy off and cutting his path to the basket (Durant did this when i tried forcing ti with Lbj) and i like that.It's more realistic and way better than 2k12.Just wish the Intense D was more responsive. I always felt like intense D left you vunerable for people to just run around you.
3.I like the contact on the lay-ups and the like, i've only seen Kd dunk and haven't been able to do it myself for some odd reason.Nice to see players like wade and lbj get into the paint somewhat more easily than people like chalmers or thabo. All the animations seem good, and the cpu defense is great.They call double teams,they pick up people a bit better than before, and just move around better in general.Same for the offense, it moves more and doesn't just stay still.When the cpu see's you posting up it'll move away to give you room. I did this with LBJ when he was hot and CB ran away to get opened while his guy Perkins tried double teaming.Talk about awesome.

THat's it for now, looking forward to online play but that's not available yet so i'll be waiting a bit. Before this i was thinking of not buying it but now i definitely am, now all i gotta decide is if i want to pay 60 bucks or wait and get it cheaper....

# 573 DickDalewood @ 09/25/12 07:12 PM

I don't care what anyone says, I like the menus and the music, lol.

That said, about 10 min in, the game looks fantastic on PS3 this year, sounds great, and plays buttery smooth. I was I could use 2K Cam, but other than that, this demo is golden......

..... See what I did there?

Nice job again 2K!

# 574 hear me now @ 09/25/12 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mvspree8


	I still see some of the problems that have plagued the series in the past: CPU attacks the rim and defenders part the Red Sea to let them in. Player attacks the rim, draws contact, misses layup, no foul. Player misses wide open layups. (I missed 4 in one game with Durant) Computer grabs lots of offensive rebounds (I counted 6 in one game) Shane Battier posted up Ibaka, backed him down, and executed a black diamond post move for an easy layup. But a lot of the canned animations and defensive issues seem to have been improved. I'm very excited to get this game in a week!

What is that?Do you mean "the black tornado" a spin move from Shaq ?

# 575 cmebfresh @ 09/25/12 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mars5541


	ps3 demo downloading incredible slow for anybody else?

yea mines too. im just sitting here anxious

# 576 Biagas @ 09/25/12 07:18 PM

Man..the blocking is SO MUCH BETTER..ibaka is actually worth something on the court now..with the way blocking is i might get like 10 per game online lol with serge because of careless players

# 577 Virtualc @ 09/25/12 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hear me now


	That's not true.

Well they never did that against me and i only pay offline against them. Maybe against others they do.

# 578 madman773 @ 09/25/12 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ820


	i think he missed the layup because 2k gave him deadeye????instead of finisher

What is this nba street ball now?

# 579 ecovyoudug @ 09/25/12 07:20 PM

93% for my PS3 download lol, damn still have to wait for it to install too almost forgot about that.

# 580 chris11sg @ 09/25/12 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DickDalewood


	I don't care what anyone says, I like the menus and the music, lol. That said, about 10 min in, the game looks fantastic on PS3 this year, sounds great, and plays buttery smooth. I was I could use 2K Cam, but other than that, this demo is golden...... ..... See what I did there? Nice job again 2K!

I agree I'm diggin the soundtrack as I expected. Very fluid on PS3. Can't wait to try the control stick w/ other premiere ball handlers.

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