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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# 661 cmebfresh @ 09/25/12 09:07 PM

Its going to take a couple days for me to get comfortable with these controls. wow

# 662 ForeverVersatile @ 09/25/12 09:10 PM

Quick side bar- I have no issues with the Graphics, they obviously had to scale back some things to get smoother gameplay.

On another note the Kinect controls work well, you just gave to be precise to what you want..read the Kinect controls before you try it though.

# 663 caveman87 @ 09/25/12 09:10 PM

Dose quick match work for ps3 tell me cuz i can't get on

# 664 Mos1ted @ 09/25/12 09:12 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.

I'm on PS3, and the graphics are definitely an improvement over previous editions (on the PS3).

# 665 caveman87 @ 09/25/12 09:13 PM

pass bounce on ps3 is L2 and x

# 666 Mos1ted @ 09/25/12 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman87


	Dose quick match work for ps3 tell me cuz i can't get on

I had one game actually connect but none since. That was about an hour ago.

# 667 Biagas @ 09/25/12 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by P4L1


	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!!!

Lol russ does the pistols? haha cool..i saw KD point up but didnt know about russ. I made a 3 with james and didn't see anything.

# 668 caveman87 @ 09/25/12 09:14 PM

can u play quick match on ps3 ?

# 669 gbx34 @ 09/25/12 09:15 PM

need to learn how to play but the controls seem a bit sluggish
online is impossible there is a 1 second button delay and it feels like i cant control anything. maybe it just that one match but somehow i doubt it.

# 670 Mos1ted @ 09/25/12 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cmebfresh


	Its going to take a couple days for me to get comfortable with these controls. wow

Same here. I've been playing NBA 2K religiously since its inception, and I think that's part of the problem for me. I basically have to relearn the controls like I'm brand new to the series. I'm still at the point where I have to think before every action instead of everything coming naturally. I don't mind, though, because after 13 years, it's definitely nice to have some freshness again.

On a side note, I'm loving A.I. improvements. For this to be Pro difficulty, the CPU can definitely score and keep up. I can't wait to see how things play out on higher difficulty settings.

# 671 MVP9072 @ 09/25/12 09:18 PM

after playing 5 games right now im going to just say nice graphics and body movements ..pretty much the only real improvements

Not very realistic how i can get doubled 2 times and hit 2 3PT shots with Lebron and why can't anybody guard Lebron? i know it's realistic outside the game but come on.

# 672 caveman87 @ 09/25/12 09:19 PM

when i press quick match it makes this noise and i can't get past the main menu

# 673 Biagas @ 09/25/12 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MVP9072


	after playing 5 games right now im going to just say nice graphics and body movements ..pretty much the only real improvements Not very realistic how i can get doubled 2 times and hit 2 3PT shots with Lebron and why can't anybody guard Lebron? i know it's realistic outside the game but come on.

May be the difficulty

# 674 ManhattanBeachLakers @ 09/25/12 09:27 PM

Anyone know how to throw alley oops to teammates? I tried using 2k12's controls and it did not work.

# 675 TheSituation @ 09/25/12 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ManhattanBeachLakers


	Anyone know how to throw alley oops to teammates? I tried using 2k12's controls and it did not work.

X + A for XBOX. Square + X for PS3.

# 676 caveman87 @ 09/25/12 09:29 PM

Xbox:LT+B+X
PS3:L2+Square+X

# 677 Biagas @ 09/25/12 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ManhattanBeachLakers


	Anyone know how to throw alley oops to teammates? I tried using 2k12's controls and it did not work.

I think its either x and square or x and circle

# 678 Chi @ 09/25/12 09:32 PM

So after playing about, 30 matches online and a few offline, the main things i've noticed were pretty minor but could be annoying in some aspects.

I've had passes to my guards who were standing pretty close, no contact on the ball or bad pass at all yet they don't get it and it goes out of bounds...Which has cost me a couple games from it but that doesn't matter since it's only 1Q lol. Just bothers me how there was no effort to grab the ball when it wasn't even touched by a defender and a good pass where the guy was literally next to me.

Next thing would be the 3PT Shots...I like them, seem to be even on misses and makes or just the shot timing is off, but some of the "fake" 3's are my problem. I.E someone would dribble around with Mario Chalmers then just do some turn around 3 and make it, also just runners with DWade who really isn't much a 3PT shooter and make it. That's my only minor concern there.

Next is passing, I love it but the CPU when online seems to snatch it when i'm trying to make that good pass inside, maybe it's just me though...Then rebounding, tons of offensive grabs it seems, almost like someone has to grab the rebound themselfs as opposed to previous titles, which is good but still.

Besides that, I'm loving it... Graphics seem alright, I only hate the fans but they don't matter as I don't care about graphics that much, dribble moves are awesome even though a simple spin move shouldn't make someone fall.

- Ally-oops are nice, animations...I'm liking it.

# 679 ManhattanBeachLakers @ 09/25/12 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSituation


	X + A for XBOX. Square + X for PS3.

Ahhh, Square + X. That seems kinda tough, pressing two buttons on the same side as the controller.

# 680 demencia_total @ 09/25/12 09:35 PM

Loving it. I agree with almost everyone that the controls take some time getting used to, but the motions are logical and responsive for the most part. I've never been a master of isomotion and yet here I can pull off every move when I want to - as long as its done in a logical way. If I try doing spins like crazy and trying to chain dribble moves with the non stars then I find myself getting into trouble. If I take my time and use crossovers, step backs & stutter steps with the stars when its appropriate, they seem to have logical conclusions.

Everything seems to flow better at a real basketball pace and rhythm whether its on the half-court or on the fast breaks. Players feel like themselves at least on this demo. I can finally use Russell Westbrook effectively creating terror with his speed and athleticism. I can also run into quick trouble with him if I'm not careful. Overall, the sig styles are well done for these two teams.

Oh yeah, and blocks are awesome. What an improvement.

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