ESPN NBA Basketball 2k4

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• The graphics are the very next step in realism -- accurate player models, fluid animation, and all-new game lighting for a more dynamic look & feel
• Total control over your game -- incredible dribble moves, perfect passing control, split-second defense reactions on both sides of the court
• Conquer the other team's defense with all kinds of jaw dropping no-look and behind-the-back passes, with monstrous above-the-rim slams
• The awesome quickness of the NBA is recreated perfectly here - humble the other team with fast breaks and deadly crossovers
• Innovative camera angles and real ESPN presentation for NBA action in every perspective!

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000ACP8Q
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,990 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Go ahead--leave behind the old traditional style of game. You know, the one of uncontested layups and simple chest-to-chest passes that's been around for the last few years! Welcome to a new kind of hardwood. Turn on the skills of the next generation and experience the new NBA attitude with ESPN NBA Basketball. Start with fanatical crowds, blinding lights and deafening sounds that set the stage for each competitive match-up! Heart pounding and filling with anxiety, it's now time for you to step on the court with a "let's play" swagger! You got game, so rise above the rest and throw down rim rattling slams, dish spine-chilling passes and be a part of the athletic explosion that now flows through the game! Feel the passion that pulls at every muscle, yell, tear and fist pump as you find yourself in the next level of competition where it takes attitude, desire and heart to win championships! It's a new year, a new game and a new attitude... It's ESPN NBA Basketball!

Features:

• ESPN Presentation--Step up and join the most anticipated presentation known to date! With detailed visuals, picture-in-picture introductions, a variety of eye-catching callouts and new studio and color commentary -- why settle for anything less!
• Second-To-None Graphic System--The next step in realism, accurate player models bring extremely natural looking players to life while all-new game lighting raises the standard for detail with realistic self-shadowing, creating a more dynamic look and feel for every NBA player! Total Game Control--Incredible dribble moves, stellar passing control, split second defensive reactions -- all at your fingertips as you control every aspect of your NBA game on both sides of the court!
• Intuitive Showtime Pass Mechanics--Your game, your show! Conquer every defense with a variety of jaw dropping no-look and behind-the-back passes, setting up monstrous finishes around the rim!
• Real NBA Pace--Replicating the awesome quickness and athleticism of the NBA, humble opponents with more deadly crossovers and dominant slams during extremely quick fast break outlets and other NBA plays!
• Smooth Animations--Unbelievably natural and dynamic, every animated motion such as gravity defining dunks, ball-handling wizardry and even the movement of player shorts are precisely accurate to real-life NBA competition!
• Smart Camera Intelligence--Innovative, new picture angles based on ESPN's broadcast cameras will tightly follow all of the NBA action, offering the perfect viewing perspective of every play!
• Multi-Player Franchise Mode--Take your game and the league to the next level as you suit up your five and take on 29 other franchise players in the most competitive season you'll play...yours!
• Advanced Online Play--Take your game online on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft with fast head-to-head play, downloadable rosters, chat, USB keyboard support, and more.

Product Description

ESPN NBA Basketball brings you the fanatical crowds, blinding sounds and deafening roar of a professional basketball game!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best hoops game around, still not perfect, November 2, 2003

By 

Matthieu P. Raillard (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ESPN NBA Basketball 2k4 (Video Game)

First of all, let me say that I own both NBA Live 2004 and ESPN NBA, and that hands down this game is the better one of the two. It's a very solid hoops game, but it still has some problems.

The GOOD: Amazing graphics. Accurate player faces for EVERY SINGLE player in the league! The graphics blow Live away it's not even funny. The control also feels less frantic and more precise than Live, and the ISOmotion control, while clearly ripped off from Live's Freestyle, works pretty well. The 24/7 mode, which allows you to build a baller and play a variety of mini games and contests, is fun and addictive. It's not perfect, as some of the objectives are frustrating or boring, but it's a neat innovation that some lesser companies would sell as a separate game! The depth of customization is amazing, especially in terms of gameplay sliders, meaning the game can be as arcady or realistic as you like. The passing is much improved, and the commentary is decent. Tons of unlockables (teams, gear, courts) make this game addictive as well! Overall, a great game.

The Bad: Camera angles. So many developers overlook this, the most fundamental presentation element of any game. 2K3 had virtually infinite camera angles, since you could customize angle of elevation, zoom, etc for each camera. This year, we have... 5, and they all stink. You get to choose between "behind the player" and a couple of utterly useless "sideline" angles which give you no depth perception at all. Limited customization of your player is also a downer, given the attention to detail elsewhere. There are only a handful of faces and skin-tones, and they're pretty generic.

The Ugly: Some Isomotion moves feel out-of-control and result in you turning the ball over. I can't stand the stats layout, it feels pretty kindergarten.

Wish list for 2K5: More camera angles, more ESPN content like post-game interviews/player of the week extras, more player model customization, more intuitive menus.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable, just not what you think., October 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: ESPN NBA Basketball 2k4 (Video Game)

I can't believe I'm saying this but this is one the most overhyped games I've ever played. Please understand, I am not a mindless EA fan. You know, the ones who think everything EA puts out (Madden or Live) is the greatest thing since sliced bread. No, I'm a devoted sega sports fan. That's probably why I can't believe how mediocre this game is. The first thing is that is missing is the scrimmage mode (where you can practice your plays), its gone. Speaking of plays, if there are any I haven't seen them. It is inexcusable to make a simulation game without plays (Triangles, Box, etc.) Play names are being shown, but how are you supposed to know what the hell it is. All they show for example is "postup 21". But there are no diagrams to show how to properly run the play. Also, the camera angles are terrible. In last years game you could tweak the camera to get a little closer to the action. NOT THIS YEAR. The angles look like your sitting in the nose bleed seats of an arena. Don't get me wrong the graphics are very good, but you don't get see how good unless cut scenes are being shown. The 24/7 mode in contrast is very entertaining. Building your own player and taking him through different experinces is a blast. Earning points for completing tasks (Block shots, layups, free throws etc.) can be very fun. The free throws have been changed. It's a little tough at first, but it gets easier. When it comes to this game, like I said, to me it's overhyped. It really hurts to talk about this game this way. Mainly because I had been waiting so long for this game to be released. I'm not telling anyone to go buy NBA Live (Live 2004 isn't a great game either), but be warned, ESPN NBA isn't all they said it was. If you want the best b-ball game, either keep 2k3 or go buy 2k3. Here's something else I can't believe, I think I definitely going to buy Microsofts game. It may at least have a real basketball sim feel to it. P.S. Tom Tolbert, don't quit your day job. Yours truly, a very dissappointed sega fan.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basketball At Its Finest, October 25, 2003

By 

"ruff_ryda_dawg" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ESPN NBA Basketball 2k4 (Video Game)

This game is just amazing, from the movement of the uniforms, to the animations, to the best gameplay I have ever played in a basketball game, I mean, hands down this game is number one. The graphics were a HUGE upgrade from last years 2k3 Every player model is perfect (cept for Kobe's Tattoo) I mean SPOT ON. I also think the effect of the jersey swaying and moving when going in for a dunk or a lay-up is sooo sweet. The gameplay is outstanding, I absolutely LOVE the ISO-Motion It really adds so much to the game. The commentary isnt the best, but it isnt the worst either. Tom tolbert does an okay job being that its his rookie year in video games. But the crowd and music is awesome. I Love the AI difficulty, that rocks. everything else is good too. Like the 24/7 mode, I found it okay, maybe i just need to play it more. Thats all I have I give it a 9.8 out of 10