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NBA 2K17 The Prelude Available Now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

01:23 AM - September 9, 2016 by Steve_OS

NBA 2K17 The Prelude is available now on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Download it, play around a bit and post your thoughts here. Don't forget to download MyNBA2K17 and get a face scan. If you need some tips on how to scan your face into NBA 2K17, click here.

You can queue them up from the download links below or search NBA 2K17 The Prelude on your console.

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FYI: For those of you that downloaded from New Zealand earlier in the morning, take note, straight from Erick Boenisch.

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	If you live in North America, don't play the NZ version if you want your save to carry over into the full version of NBA 2K17. Just wait for it to drop in your local region's PSN store. Before you ask why, because Sony.

Not sure what NBA 2K17 The Prelude is? Click here and read all about it.

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Member Comments

# 201 baagoe @ 09/10/16 01:17 PM

In hindsight it was very dumb to not touch 2KU until before the national championship game. Oh well lol

# 202 ClevelandFan @ 09/10/16 04:49 PM

How do I throw an alley oop?

# 203 extremeskins04 @ 09/10/16 05:55 PM

How is getting 10 pts, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 assists playing "like crap", and lowers my draft projection from lottery to mid-1st round?

# 204 Hustle Westbrook @ 09/10/16 05:58 PM

Someone please tell me that there are black compression pants because I only saw team colored ones.

# 205 baagoe @ 09/10/16 06:10 PM

Here's something I really don't like. So we're the number one high schooler in the nation yet we start the season projected as a mid 1st rounder? And are a 55 to begin with? Makes no sense. Can't make us hyped AND crappy to begin with, choose one 2K.

# 206 RipCity71252 @ 09/10/16 11:57 PM

Random thoughts after playing probably 2 hours worth of 2kU:

Overall, the gameplay feels like a more dynamic, free flowing 2k11 to me. Not as much weird stuff going on, much less spastic movement-wise.
Once I got the freelance offense down for 2ku white, I was able to generate solid looks on most possessions.
The defense seems to guard the pnr better this year, even on this lower difficulty. The pick and pop is noticeably less effective from what I've experienced.
I like that your able to execute DHO's more consistently this year.
Starting to get the feel of dribbling. SF #3 is my favorite guy to iso with. There's a nice rhythm to his dribble move package.
Standing side step / stepback / crossover jumpers using square are still not very effective. Too many slow packages, and since they are tied to a players stepback package, it's a hard issue to get around. Hopefully this is a stand alone editable set of moves for 2k18. (SF #3 side step J w/ the ball in his left hand is in example of a good one though)
Currently working on creep dribbles while branching into stepbacks. Key is to center the left stick before holding R2 and flicking back. Really like this new mechanic...much easier to trigger standstill stepbacks.
Still seeing floaty passes from time to time, especially on passes made inside and skip passes using x.
Using triangle for outlet passes felt great. X led to some awkward bounce passes at times, so I'll definitely be favoring triangle in these situations.
Fouls are called more appropriately.
Really like the new hop animation that players get into when catching passes off of pin downs / on the move. Nice touch.
Layups are improved. New contact layups are smooth and are triggering mostly in appropriate situations.
I've already mentioned this, but really glad they improved the transition D. AI teammates are much better at matching up. Now I can control the PG without worrying about one of them also trying to pick up the ballhandler, forcing a switch.
On the offensive side, bigs run the floor in transition, often establishing deep position inside. The way wings run the floor could still be improved though. Seems like AI struggles to decide whether to spot up or not, leaving them in no man's land.
My 2k17 stick skills are still a work in progress, but I appreciate the skill that's needed to execute dribble moves this year. We're losing a bit on the signature side, but I think this is a better system especially once they add more sig size-up combos in the future.
Nice work by the guys on the new physicality animations inside. Brings that part of the game some needed life.
Need to dig into the post game more, but it was nice to see that I was able to pull off a drop step to the baseline and finish it off with a dunk. It looks like we might finally be able to punish size mismatches inside with more force.

Ready for Friday.

# 207 Mister ATM @ 09/11/16 07:32 AM

When I heard the homie say "I'm Kerr and you're 96' Jordan" I was like SAY NO MORE!!

Stayed top 3 in the draft the entire prelude but I really want to go to the T-Wolves at #5. Wouldn't be mad at Philly or LA tho, both super young.

# 208 dking30 @ 09/11/16 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister ATM


	When I heard the homie say "I'm Kerr and you're 96' Jordan" I was like SAY NO MORE!! Stayed top 3 in the draft the entire prelude but I really want to go to the T-Wolves at #5. Wouldn't be mad at Philly or LA tho, both super young.

How did you average 31?

# 209 Mister ATM @ 09/11/16 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dking30


	How did you average 31?

Sharpshooter, 3 ball is a 93 I think. Just would pull up in transition or pull up when they sagged off. Still, I missed a ton as I was getting used to the new shot meter.

# 210 m1ke_nyc @ 09/11/16 09:38 AM

So they take you out the game in a late close game situation, then we up 3 with 25 seconds left and the other team doesn't foul, just lets it run out. Ok I guess.

# 211 Rip4ever @ 09/11/16 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by baagoe


	Here's something I really don't like. So we're the number one high schooler in the nation yet we start the season projected as a mid 1st rounder? And are a 55 to begin with? Makes no sense. Can't make us hyped AND crappy to begin with, choose one 2K.

You aren't a 55, they expect you to by 100-200k VC. Do that and you will be the guy they wrote the story for. If you don't buy VC, you are the secondary audience.

Embrace it.

# 212 jada855 @ 09/11/16 12:35 PM

Are you able to play any games once you complete the prelude or does the demo become unplayable?

# 213 franzis @ 09/11/16 12:38 PM

here we go

# 214 Vni @ 09/11/16 01:07 PM

That last clip. The disrespect.

Btw look at the contact in that last clip. Sure it clips a little bit but look at the leg interacting with the body of the defender. Very well done.

# 215 dtlm6 @ 09/11/16 01:48 PM

Man, nice to see college teams. Will still dream for College Hoops 2K18 or 19.

# 216 barond57 @ 09/11/16 02:27 PM

Anyway to delete your data? I got a cousin who messed up the creation. Made his sg 6'2

# 217 Vni @ 09/11/16 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by barond57


	Anyway to delete your data? I got a cousin who messed up the creation. Made his sg 6'2

He'll probably have to buy the China league DLC.

# 218 odry96 @ 09/11/16 03:12 PM

Projected top 3 pick

# 219 kolanji @ 09/11/16 05:38 PM

Can somebody name all the 10 guys from Visual Concepts dev team in the 2kU game.....

So far i can identify scott, Da_Czar, jerson and the roster guy can u guys identify anymore of the people on the teams?

# 220 strawberryshortcake @ 09/11/16 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by celtics6


	I don't know. I went through the university after I stunk the first game. Played the university and then played like a b- the rest of the way but still sucked and the president was going to be impeached. I don't know how to throw an alley oop either? I like the new controls though. They seem better. Overall the story was cheesy and I don't know if my friend was trying to rob me or help. It was almost sinister in parts. We were doing well even though I sucked apparently. I haven't bought this game since 15. I just got Madden and I don't know if this is enough to sell me on this. The gameplay seems good though and rock solid as always.

Alley oops (same button as jumping):

PS4: double tap the triangle button when your teammate is near the rim
XB1: double tap the Y button when your teammate near the rim

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