NBA 2K13 News Post

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

07:54 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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# 101 Vni @ 09/25/12 10:20 AM

Escape dribble pullups are gone?

I like how fake passes, pump fakes, jab steps are all believable move now. They look really great.

# 102 fatleg3 @ 09/25/12 10:21 AM

Im sorry if questions are not allowed, but I have seen nobody ask about the post game. How does it feel? Is it the same? Is the controls the same? Is the defensive post game improved?

# 103 kjjnesb @ 09/25/12 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fatleg3


	Im sorry if questions are not allowed, but I have seen nobody ask about the post game. How does it feel? Is it the same? Is the controls the same? Is the defensive post game improved?

Personally I love it I hated posting up last yr and the stick feels so much more natural imo

# 104 Vni @ 09/25/12 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatleg3


	Im sorry if questions are not allowed, but I have seen nobody ask about the post game. How does it feel? Is it the same? Is the controls the same? Is the defensive post game improved?

Feels like about the same to me.

# 105 meandean @ 09/25/12 10:24 AM

the new controls are going to **** me up for a while i used to shoot every shot with shot stick ..

# 106 fradok @ 09/25/12 10:25 AM

guys but if right stick is a control stick now why i'm able to do a lot of moves with left stick???? am i missing something?

# 107 lv2bll @ 09/25/12 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatleg3


	Im sorry if questions are not allowed, but I have seen nobody ask about the post game. How does it feel? Is it the same? Is the controls the same? Is the defensive post game improved?

Vastly different control scheme. You're gonna need some practice.

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# 108 lv2bll @ 09/25/12 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fradok


	guys but if right stick is a control stick now why i'm able to do a lot of moves with left stick???? am i missing something?

I think left stick is like for step backs and stuff? Idk tho.

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# 109 lv2bll @ 09/25/12 10:30 AM

Liking it so far but i do hope there is an option for a "absolute" version so no matter where my player is on the court he will always cross left even i flock the stick left.

The lt for the shot stick i got down in like 4 games

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# 110 jersez @ 09/25/12 10:30 AM

This game is amazing, a couple of issues but they aren't stopping me from enjoying the game. The first couple of games were awkward because of the control change, but once I got the hang of it, I've seen so many extraordinary plays that I can't even pick a favorite.

Another thing I had to learn, was to not wiggle the control stick like a crazy person, and that the LS has there own dribbling moves. I was wiggling the stick because I wasn't used to it, and I couldn't read the defenders. If you wiggle the stick or try to cheese the game punishes you. The beauty of this game, even if the defender rides you(if your controlling Lebron or wade) the strength of your player or their speed you can still get past them.

Lebron is a bully, he throws his defender off balance because of his strength, wade uses the defender's momentum against him, Westbrook will just blow past you with his incredible speed. Durant has hit me with some moves that I smiled for because they were just like him, the cpu has taken a giant step forward as far as players playing as their real life counterpart.

The fact that this is a old build has me worried but hopeful at the same time. I hope the retail version is ten times better, but I'm worried that the retail version will play worse than this build. I'm going to be optimistic, and hope for the best.

# 111 DaBlackProdigy @ 09/25/12 10:31 AM

Omg this game is great its so fluid feels like they combined all th good stuff from 2k11 and 2k12 ...the speed is perfect..players feel right...I tried spin cheering doesn't work..game is going to be great cant wait

# 112 kjjnesb @ 09/25/12 10:31 AM

I'm really loving the weight and momentum even thought the game is slower. The ability to explode to the basket makes it feel like a totally different game as well and the fast break is awesome.The strength of a guy like Lebron can really be felt too when driving.

CPU AI is pretty awesome as well on both sides of the ball they are really moving the ball around.

Only thing I really hate is the LT shot modifier that's gonna take some getting used too

# 113 Vni @ 09/25/12 10:31 AM

On free throws, look at how low res the jerseys are. Man what happend to the graphics in this game?

Animations wise it looks great, but player faces, skin textures really took a step backwards.

# 114 Krodis @ 09/25/12 10:32 AM

I just saw the most true to life play ever.

I run pick and roll with Westbrook, beat my first man, attack the rim, miss the layup, but all the attention I drew gave Ibaka an easy put back.

That seriously happens like 3 times a game IRL for the Thunder.

Oh, and it took Westbrook a while to get up all sprawled on the floor afterwards.

# 115 Nokstar @ 09/25/12 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lv2bll


	Liking it so far but i do hope there is an option for a "absolute" version so no matter where my player is on the court he will always cross left even i flock the stick left. The lt for the shot stick i got down in like 4 games Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

This is what I meant...not camera relative but absolute...I got confused.

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# 116 RocketTMac1 @ 09/25/12 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeC


	Sig Sills: 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

D.Wade DeadEye shooter? Don't think so 2k. I wish they had a sig skill for weak side blocks because that's D.Wade all day

# 117 fradok @ 09/25/12 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lv2bll


	Vastly different control scheme. You're gonna need some practice. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

yeah but it's crazy! if i'm running i can do the step back move with left stick, the spinning moves with the left stick and a lot of other things.... i don't feel the new right stick.

# 118 DBMcGee3 @ 09/25/12 10:35 AM

I played about a quarter this morning before work, and while it's a big improvement from last year, I was a little disappointed with the responsiveness of the right stick on the dribble. Does it seem a little laggy to anyone else or was it just me? I kept trying to quickly dribble left and right from a stand still position, and it just felt like the actual dribble move was always a split second behind my input. Can't wait to get more time in this evening though.

# 119 the_future420 @ 09/25/12 10:36 AM

Only had time to fire the demo up for about a minute before I had to leave for work, but I LOVED the shot of Miami before tip off of the game. Even though I had already seen it in a video before, it looks very nice on your TV.

The players seem to handle very realisticly. There seems to be weight to these guys. Although there was no commentary, I think the atmosphere/presentation will be nice this year. Call it a gut feeling. I actually liked the menus as well

# 120 kjjnesb @ 09/25/12 10:36 AM

Whoa.. anyone have anyone get hurt in their game yet????? Ibaka just got hurt in mine and it was freaking awesome.

He gets the rebound lands on his ankle and falls to the floor ball rolls out the play is still live I scoop it up with Bron and score then the game stops and he leaves the game.

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