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

# 1161 BaselinexDrive @ 09/27/12 10:23 PM

WTF How do you call for screen!?

# 1162 ForeverVersatile @ 09/27/12 10:33 PM

Some of you guys are acting like little you know whats. The new controls are fine and if your not skilled enough to figure them out then it's not 2K's fault. Just want everything handed to like your a little infant. The real skilled players will have no issue with the controls.

# 1163 Moor @ 09/27/12 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by st0rmb11


	Like the physics and collision detection. The graphics aren't impressive, but it's a demo, so I don't expect much. My only real "gripe" is the new control stick. I don't know if it's just because I got so used to 2K12's controls or what, but I don't like it. I liked when the left stick controlled the dribbling moves because you use that same stick to direct your player, so it made perfect sense that you used it to crossover and spin and all that, as well. I don't like having to move 2 sticks to move my guy. Other than that, I like the demo. I've never been thrilled with the "one 5 minute quarter" demo from 2K, but what are you gonna do? They could at least allow a "Start Over" thing at the end, instead of having to go all the way back to the main menu.

I feel the same way...

# 1164 Moor @ 09/27/12 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	Some of you guys are acting like little you know whats. The new controls are fine and if your not skilled enough to figure them out then it's not 2K's fault. Just want everything handed to like your a little infant. The real skilled players will have no issue with the controls.

Dude shutup..some of use don't like the new controls because its TOO EASY...so really your argument can work against you...Everybody complained that 2K12's controls were too hard..now they have their nba live dribble stick....I love how because we don't like the new control scheme we SUCK....I wipe the floor consistently online with no cheese so stop throwing around baseless accusations...its our OPINION...

# 1165 Boilerbuzz @ 09/27/12 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KingRell


	Just being honest.....every year that's the case and then when the game comes out everybody finds something they don't like. And the reason they find something they don't like its because the game hardly different then the year before, same stuck in the past additions, what's next gonna have gonna have us play Michael Larry and Magic college years, same focusing on overrated my player mode knowing most of us love association the most, but never do much of anything to that mode....same graphics. I'm gonna just wait until next gen NBA 2k comes out

Come on, dude. None of that has anything to do with how you communicate with other people. It's one thing to complain about the game. Not everyone is going to be happy with the way something is done. It's a game. It will NEVER satisfy everyone in every way. But to belittle other folks on your way to your point is unnecessary.

And the talk of "same game" is a little short sighted. I swear - people want change just for the sake of change. Nevermind that what's already there as a foundation is on point - just change so that you can put a check mark on a useless list? If it's not broke, don't fix it. With that said - to say "the game hardly different then the year before" is ridiculous. I'll just leave it at that.

BTW - fluent likes your post. That should tell you something.

# 1166 Boilerbuzz @ 09/27/12 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Moor


	Dude shutup..some of use don't like the new controls because its TOO EASY..

Maybe. The problem is that most of the complaints of too easy are based on the ASSUMPTION that it will lead to some massive amount of cheesing. Why don't we wait and see what happens before we do that.

But, the game can't win. People complained Isomotion was "broken" because it was too hard. They make it easier and now Isomotion was great. BTW, some moves in Virtua Fighter were quite easy. But some of BEST moves in VF were quite hard to pull off. SOmething to think about...

# 1167 AllStarDaDon @ 09/27/12 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	Some of you guys are acting like little you know whats. The new controls are fine and if your not skilled enough to figure them out then it's not 2K's fault. Just want everything handed to like your a little infant. The real skilled players will have no issue with the controls.

Preach.

I never have any problems mastering 2k's isomotion or dribble controls this year. Just like everything else in life you wanna be good at it takes practice.

# 1168 Boilerbuzz @ 09/27/12 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy_nyc


	Is there way to download this demo without being an Xbox gold member? This is kind of ridiculous in order to download a bloody demo.

Why is it that SO many people don't know Microsofts policy on demos and Gold/Silver XBL membership. Dude, either get XBL Gold membership, or wait 5 (I think) days until MS makes it available on silver.

# 1169 ForeverVersatile @ 09/27/12 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moor


	Dude shutup..some of use don't like the new controls because its TOO EASY...so really your argument can work against you...Everybody complained that 2K12's controls were too hard..now they have their nba live dribble stick....I love how because we don't like the new control scheme we SUCK....I wipe the floor consistently online with no cheese so stop throwing around baseless accusations...its our OPINION...

First off you stfu and second there have been more people saying that they don't like it or not used to or just cant get the hang of it. Where the hell did u see someone say it's too easy?? Last years controls were way easier than this year.

# 1170 authentic @ 09/27/12 11:04 PM

Pink names incoming.

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# 1171 Optik @ 09/27/12 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	Some of you guys are acting like little you know whats. The new controls are fine and if your not skilled enough to figure them out then it's not 2K's fault. Just want everything handed to like your a little infant. The real skilled players will have no issue with the controls.

Your argument is nothing but a laughable strawman that stinks of ignorance and arrogance. This mentality all to often pervades the OS community put usually people don't put it with such naked arrogance as you.

Who are these "skilled" players by the way? I could only think that the people most pleased about these new controls are the casuals, because now they can freestyle with ease instead of those people who you know, RUN PLAYS.

# 1172 richlane007 @ 09/27/12 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sim_Head


	First i wanna say, i dont even play 2k12 anymore since this demo came out....now thats saying something! I'm loving so many things about this game i dont even know where to begin! seriously..... What i DONT like is all of these people online doing 3 million iso crossover, spin between the legs dribbles in one possession..i'm sittin' there on defense like "okay dude". ...thats the only problem i knew the dribble stick would present in this game. Other than that, i'm loving it. For the PS3 users out there that dont harrass the controls and want to play a real game minus the and 1 streetball crap. HIT ME UP.

Those guys are gonna get crushed when they lose all their stamina in the first quarter. Stamina is tied to the control stick, the more you use it the more stamina you use.

# 1173 richlane007 @ 09/27/12 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by diddy_nyc


	Is there way to download this demo without being an Xbox gold member? This is kind of ridiculous in order to download a bloody demo.

Gotta get a PS3 son... it's all free over here.

# 1174 cmebfresh @ 09/27/12 11:31 PM

Am i the only one who raps when the demo starts

# 1175 richlane007 @ 09/27/12 11:44 PM

I'm pretty stoked on this game. I've been reading alot of comments and I agree with some of what's being said but i've got a few points to make.

New Controls - After 5 years of playing 2k it's a big change to switch to an iso stick; but we all knew this was coming and those that don't like it have the chance to change it or they just have to suck it up. Give it a week and i'm not too worried about it.

Graphics/Details - Remember it's a demo people. Does anyone remember the demo for 2K12? It looked like sh*t and the game looked way better. Case in point, did you see Kobe's shoes in the new developers video on Shoe Creator? Dope! Maybe it's just me but i don't care about how the crowd looks or that Westbrook has a mustache.

I can't believe that people would say that based on this demo they'r'e not buying the game. Are you kidding me?! After playing this demo i'm going to go and bury my copy of 2K12 in the backyard.

Online - I don't really play online but this is one thing i would be worried about if i did. If 2K had revamped their online and servers they would be trumpeting it from the mountaintops and we haven't heard anything. They might even be waiting for the game release before we hear anything, which would be pretty bad.

Crew - Don't get me started. Get over it Crew heads, it's gone... make your peace with it.

Lastly, let''s just remember that there's only a year between game releases and minus the rest of this year when they're doing patches and updates, that leaves roughly 7 months to put out a new game. Incremental changes people. Doesn't everyone complain when 2K puts out a halfbaked mode in the game? Compare 2k13 to 2K11 and that's a fair comparison.

Peace.

# 1176 shando14 @ 09/27/12 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cmebfresh


	Am i the only one who raps when the demo starts

Youre definitely not alone on that, I have been banging Illmatic since Tuesday.

# 1177 Gosens6 @ 09/27/12 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cmebfresh


	Am i the only one who raps when the demo starts

I catch myself saying, "It was all good just a week ago!"

EVERY SINGLE TIME the game starts.

# 1178 cpanther290 @ 09/28/12 12:21 AM

Gameplay's smooth and looks nice, and this is coming from a guy who doesn't normally play basketball games and still uses the X button on his 360 controller to shoot (nothing wrong with staying old-school, kiddies).

Again, I don't normally play basketball games...but I'm really considering checking out the retail version once it's out.

# 1179 blues rocker @ 09/28/12 12:27 AM

i posted this in the controls thread, but i figured i'd copy it here, because it might help those who are struggling with the controls.

this is what made the control click for me - the right stick dribbling is really best when used only for "stand-still sizeups". the right stick should mostly be thought of as the "sizeup stick". once you are moving, it is best to stay away from the right stick, because the left stick dribble moves and right stick dribble moves will be fighting each other.

what i had to understand was that the player automatically does crossovers, stepbacks, spins with just the left stick...i was accustomed to using a modifier for those moves in previous 2k's...so seeing my player do them automatically without a modifier was really throwing me off. i was trying to do these moves with the right stick, but i really only needed the left stick to do them.

what was confusing me is that there is a bit of a redundancy going on - a lot of similar dribble moves can be performed with both the right stick or the left stick (spins, crossovers, stepbacks). what was messing me up is that i'd be driving and i'd want to do a crossover, so i'd use the right stick to do crossover, but my player would automatically do a crossover with the left stick, then he'd do another dribble move from my right stick input...so my player would do two animations when i only wanted one - the left stick crossover and right stick move were fighting each other. once i stopped using the right stick while moving, it all started to work. the only move i use the right stick for while moving is the behind-the-back, because there is no way to pull that off with just the left stick.

# 1180 Moor @ 09/28/12 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Throne2K11


	First off you stfu and second there have been more people saying that they don't like it or not used to or just cant get the hang of it. Where the hell did u see someone say it's too easy?? Last years controls were way easier than this year.

I like how you get mad at me when YOU'RE the one who's belittling folks because they don't like the control stick...Anyway...I guess you weren't around when 2K12 came out...thats ALL people complained about was the dribbling being too hard....I've played online most of the year and hell, most people still can't dribble, I can tell when I'm playing them....But I learned the controls, got comfortable with them..I guess I suck because I want them back? Gotcha...

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