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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Member Comments

# 641 morningstar777 @ 09/25/12 08:41 PM

Can't seem to stay in front of my man, seems like if the ball handler is doing enough dribbling moves he'll eventually get by you, anyone has some tips on staying in front of your man like in 2K11? Or is that even possible?

# 642 Mos1ted @ 09/25/12 08:41 PM

The demo didn't wow me, but I definitely saw enough improvements in the gameplay to warrant a purchase and make me give 2K12 to charity or something. I think getting used to the new controls is what's hurting my immersion right now. I find myself using the shot button instead of the shot stick. Something about pulling L2 to shoot just doesn't come naturally to me. Then again, neither does right stick dribbling. When the devs said it would take a few games to get used to it, were they referring to full games? LOL

# 643 shootah66 @ 09/25/12 08:41 PM

im not able to get the demo for this and cant wait for next tuesday. i have the game pre ordered. does 2k13 blow 2k12 out of the water?? and how bad is the dribbling delay on xbox 360 every1 is talking about? just hopin this years version is an upgrade from last year. thnx for anyone who can answer ne of my questions.

# 644 Biagas @ 09/25/12 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by morningstar777


	Can't seem to stay in front of my man, seems like if the ball handler is doing enough dribbling moves he'll eventually get by you, anyone has some tips on staying in front of your man like in 2K11? Or is that even possible?

Maybe it depends on the person.

Is chalmers really going to stay in front of russell in real life? Hes a good defender but come on now. It was easier to get off chalmers than it was lebron.

# 645 TheSituation @ 09/25/12 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan_OS


	Does the game feel a little laggy to you guys? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Yes, the game(play) occasionally feels laggy to me as well.

# 646 ForeverVersatile @ 09/25/12 08:46 PM

I would make a video to show all you little cry babies how easy the new dribble controls are, but I'm not... you need to learn. If you can't use the controls on Broadcast them something is just wrong with you. Lots of people played 2K since Dreamcast using the 2K cam and had no problems when Broadcast became the default.

# 647 bestout51683 @ 09/25/12 08:47 PM

Love the demo and love the major improvements to this year's game. Her is a tip to people who haven't notice regarding the controls, u can do the spin move, quick cross, the double cross and basically isomotion moves using the left stick only if u move the left stick like u did in previous games. I find myself using this more than the right out on the perimeter. Don't get me wrong, I use the right stick but finding this out cuts my usage of the right in half at least. This may allow me to revert to right stick being the shot stick instead of the skill stick as default. My issues with the game are the response of the controls on defense. They are delayed at lest a half to a whole second and this kills on ball defense. Hopefully it's in only in the demo. If it is n the retail version, this will absolutely kill the the game as far as defense goes and defense will be similar to 2k12 where on ball defense was near impossible to play. As of right now I give the game a 9/10 not considering the delayed response of the controls. I am 11-1 online since I started playing.

# 648 kenio78 @ 09/25/12 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redsfan4life


	Can you change the camera? I hate broadcast cam.

You can I posted earlier. you need kinect to do that

# 649 fradok @ 09/25/12 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	The controls aren't awful, just like anythings new toy have to learn* how to do them, stop crying.*

to learn?!?! you have the same moves on the left stick......

let's do the spin move > just rotate the left stick! what?!?!?! and the new right stick? naaa you don't need that!

but you can do the step back.... the behind the back...etc...

the only difference from the past is that you do not have to press the LT button.

# 650 MVP9072 @ 09/25/12 08:49 PM

Why are you guys complaining about the controls & dribbles?

Not anything different i actually feel like this is easier then last yrs

I like the Graphics , controls , body movements it's realistic how bodies are bumping now ..love how i blocked Perkins with Lebron and he fell on his butt lol i didn't get WOW'd by the demo but im interested into getting it for sure.

# 651 JWiLL02 @ 09/25/12 08:50 PM

Oh lord, I just had the best block in my videogaming history right now. I had been cheating off Battier with Ibaka, so he cut baseline, received the pass and went up for a quick one handed banker. I reacted with Ibaka, came left to right across the lane flew over off 2 feet and punched it out of bounds with one hand towards the sideline.

I think that's my first real jaw drop moment from a videogame, that **** was authentic! I had to pause that, damn your lack of replay function!

Maybe it's just because I warmed up on 360 earlier, but the PS3 version feels a bit better too. It could have to do with this control set up being easier with a PS3 remote. I've also got the RGB full range colour on so the black levels look better and it makes the court stand out.

# 652 DonWuan @ 09/25/12 08:52 PM

First and foremost did something with ps3 change. Game downloaded in 10minutes. That has never happen before lol.

5 things that have sold me

1. Fast Break
2. No 2k12 type up and unders
3. This is the game meant for Small/Crafty type guards(CP3, Iverson, Rose etc will be a blast to play with.
4. Spacing=Drive and kick game( I live in mid range)
5. Stars playing like themselves-(Cant wait for higher diffuculties)

Added bonus- Getting released on PC

Only negative i can say NO FRICKING VITA VERSION
everything else can be fixed with sliders. And already blowing out the cpu lol.

# 653 DatGD12guage @ 09/25/12 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	I would make a video to show all you little cry babies how easy the new dribble controls are, but I'm not... you need to learn.

Good for you HOTSAUCE

# 654 hear me now @ 09/25/12 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shootah66


	im not able to get the demo for this and cant wait for next tuesday. i have the game pre ordered. does 2k13 blow 2k12 out of the water?? and how bad is the dribbling delay on xbox 360 every1 is talking about? just hopin this years version is an upgrade from last year. thnx for anyone who can answer ne of my questions.

It's like 2k12 cleaned up,and I liked 2k12.It is more responsive and there is even more controls.It's more like 2k12 than 2k11,it's like a mix of both though.The hop step button that returns from 2k11 adds to it.The game speed feels slower and there is no sliding players.

# 655 JWiLL02 @ 09/25/12 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fradok


	to learn?!?! you have the same moves on the left stick...... let's do the spin move > just rotate the left stick! what?!?!?! and the new right stick? naaa you don't need that! but you can do the step back.... the behind the back...etc... the only difference from the past is that you do not have to press the LT button.

Go look at the advanced controls, it's actually quite a bit different than the left stick last year.

# 656 adwin7 @ 09/25/12 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oshi


	that * along with the removal of crew has me think: EA just buy 2k out already. ** it.*

Yeah cuz EA has done a stellar job at NBA games lately! :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

# 657 aga11ah @ 09/25/12 08:59 PM

for the people who love the graphics... you on ps3? because on 360 the graphics took a step back. way back.. maybe 2k10 ish. 2k11 and 2k12 definitely had way better graphics. I know the zoomed out camera doesnt help but still... its more than just that.

# 658 P4L1 @ 09/25/12 09:02 PM

Does anybody know when James Harden makes a 3 if he does his celebration!?!? The only time I see him come in play is the short seconds of the game an he doesn't shoot a 3 let alone make it...I know Westbrook does his pistols thing so does harden do his 3 point ritual!? Thanks guys GOOD JOB 2K!!!

# 659 bestout51683 @ 09/25/12 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aga11ah


	for the people who love the graphics... you on ps3? because on 360 the graphics took a step back. way back.. maybe 2k10 ish. 2k11 and 2k12 definitely had way better graphics. I know the zoomed out camera doesnt help but still... its more than just that.

What? Are u serious? The graphics r ten times better.

# 660 Thunder Storm @ 09/25/12 09:04 PM

freaking system update takes ages.

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