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NBA Playgrounds Releases on May 9 For $20, New Details & Gameplay Video

12:50 PM - May 3, 2017 by Steve_OS

NBA Playgrounds is scheduled to release on May 9 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC for $20. Polygon has posted quite a few new details about the game, some of them we've listed below. Be sure to read the full article here.

Over 300 different dunks
Lottery Pick meter gives the user a random special ability for a limited time
Can be played by four people in the same room
Online 2-player head to head will be available at launch, 4-player update coming soon after launch
Post-release roster updates
Progression mechanic unlocks the entire roster gradually
Packs unlock players, each pack contains 5 players, you start off with 3 packs. THERE ARE NO MICROTRANSACTIONS!
Dunk contest and a three-point contest are scheduled to release at a later date
Charles Barkley and Kobe Bryant will NOT be on the roster

Game: NBA PlaygroundsHype Score: 9.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox OneVotes for game: 2 - View All

Member Comments

# 41 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 08:47 PM

I love the variety in the roster! But I guess we are only going to see epic players when we play on-line. There doesnt seem to be any advantage to using normal roster players.

# 42 TreJayMMA @ 05/09/17 08:53 PM

If you already know this then don't mind. But you unlock online when you beat the first tournament

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# 43 TreJayMMA @ 05/09/17 08:54 PM

And they really need to nerf three/make the timing window smaller because I can now easily hit a perfect full court shot

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# 44 brent3419 @ 05/09/17 08:58 PM

yep i am mpst definitely buying this game

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# 45 Fiddy @ 05/09/17 09:07 PM

Unlocked a legend Curry.

# 46 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 09:27 PM

Loving this game but I am terrible!

Any advice on defense? How do I block dunk attempts?

I noticed that swiping at ball does not reduce your momentum meter, but if you PUSH, you take a massive hit to the momentum meter and your stamina.

The push is much more effective but I like the balance there.

# 47 Fiddy @ 05/09/17 09:51 PM

I've played 4 online games. 2 smooth as silk and the other two a mess. I started a 5th and was playing 2 maxed out James Hardens? Looked all glitchy. I backed out.

Game is a blast though.

# 48 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	I've played 4 online games. 2 smooth as silk and the other two a mess. I started a 5th and was playing 2 maxed out James Hardens? Looked all glitchy. I backed out. Game is a blast though.

How do you know when a player is maxed out? Does it change ratings at all?

# 49 Fiddy @ 05/09/17 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ch46647


	How do you know when a player is maxed out? Does it change ratings at all?

I'm not sure. From looking at my legend Curry, has a star, and a silver basketball. His guys had the star and a gold basketball. I figured that meant he was maxed.

What do bumping these cards up do in general? Anybody? Lol.

# 50 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	I'm not sure. From looking at my legend Curry, has a star, and a silver basketball. His guys had the star and a gold basketball. I figured that meant he was maxed. What do bumping these cards up do in general? Anybody? Lol.

I just took a picture of Draymond Greens ratings before I leveled up. The ratings did not change after leveling up. A little note said he's unlocked new moves. Also, the basketball in his player card turned Silver.

# 51 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 11:04 PM

Just unlocked a shaq "legend" card

# 52 Earl1963 @ 05/09/17 11:15 PM

Amazing game, IMO. Love the difficulty of timing your shot/dunk release. Steals can't be spammed like most reviews are saying.

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# 53 TreJayMMA @ 05/09/17 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl1963


	Amazing game, IMO. Love the difficulty of timing your shot/dunk release. Steals can't be spammed like most reviews are saying. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think they were going off of their beta experience

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# 54 TreJayMMA @ 05/09/17 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiddy


	I'm not sure. From looking at my legend Curry, has a star, and a silver basketball. His guys had the star and a gold basketball. I figured that meant he was maxed. What do bumping these cards up do in general? Anybody? Lol.

Maxing out the card gives the player better crossovers and dunks. Idk if there's another boost they get. And yes the gold basket ball means Its maxed

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# 55 Fiddy @ 05/09/17 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ch46647


	Just unlocked a shaq "legend" card

Nice. I was hoping for a Shaq.

I ended up with a Legend Curry and Legend Pippen this evening. Not shabby I guess. Lol

# 56 ch46647 @ 05/09/17 11:57 PM

How do you alleyoop? My guy who is jumping keeps missing the pass.

# 57 ch46647 @ 05/10/17 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	Nice. I was hoping for a Shaq. I ended up with a Legend Curry and Legend Pippen this evening. Not shabby I guess. Lol

I'd love the Steph Curry!

# 58 23 @ 05/10/17 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ch46647


	How do you alleyoop? My guy who is jumping keeps missing the pass.

Gotta time it... it's like L2 + pass

# 59 sportdan30 @ 05/10/17 01:40 AM

I was expecting the Switch handheld to look like trash, but I think it looks pretty darn good. Of course it looks better docked but playing this evening in bed was so sweet.

I'm pretty awful at this game. I've lost six straight and just can't get the timing down right. There really doesn't seem to be rhyme or reason why I'm missing layups and open shots. One minute I think I have it figured out, the next minute I'm bricking them again.

I don't know how I feel about the scoring. I'd like to play a straight up game like Jam. I've seen a 12 point shot, some fours, etc. Some of it just doesn't make any sense.

It's still a fun game to pick up and play. I'm glad I got it on the Switch most of all.

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# 60 Mintsa @ 05/10/17 01:55 AM

Ps4 online down for anyone ? I played a fee games but now got error message ???

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