NBA '09

by Sony

Product Features

• Franchise Mode - Run a team where performance and player morale are tracked on virtually every level - salary, playing time, trades, team performance, and much more. Participate in a full season mode
• Elimiquest Mode - Try and take over all teams and cities throughout North America
• Conquest Mode - A game of territory acquisition and management. Cash in awards to upgrade player attributes as well as home city amenities, providing for a number of team skill upgrades
• Pick Up mode - Alternate choosing from 10 randomly selected NBA players and match up with the CPU or another player in an outdoor full-court game
• Mini-Games - HORSE, Dodgeball, Own the Court, Give & Go and Bang the Boards, FastBreak, Elimination

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009J1IKS
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,328 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #10 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Sports > Basketball
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

From the studio that brought MLB 08: The Show, SCEA San Diego presents NBA 09 The Inside. NBA action is back once again for hoops on-the-go with NBA 09 The Inside for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Combining the perfect blend of arcade and simulation basketball along with a host of unique mini-games, NBA 09 The Inside delivers an engaging NBA experience with quick action and fluid gameplay. This year’s effort expands on the franchise by offering the most diverse and feature-rich handheld NBA action available. New this year is Franchise Mode, where players will have the opportunity to take control of their favorite NBA team and make every decision from drafting players, to signing free agents, to managing player contracts. Elimiquest, a twist on the popular Conquest Mode, is available to let players take over the entire country while playing in the style of the Elimination mini-game. NBA 09 The Inside introduces a number of new, quick action mini-games that players can enjoy anytime, anywhere. All-new mini-games, from the bowling-style arcade game Alley-Oop, to contests such as the modified 5-on-5 game Give & Go, to new basketball-themed pinball tables, are all available to provide fast and engaging action that further adds to the stable of traditional and non-traditional basketball gameplay. Refined gameplay mechanics and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) also help to create a more realistic and action-oriented gameplay experience. With a full Franchise Mode and host of new mini-games, as well as downloadable rosters and expanded audio commentary, NBA 09 The Inside delivers an unrivaled experience for basketball fans and gamers alike

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good game, October 7, 2008

By 

In Ae Lee "1301" (1301) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA '09 The Inside (Video Game)

it is a fairly good game. although i have to say the roster is not complete. but they have good rookies like michael beasly and eric gordon. i recommend this game. The graphics are amazing its like playn on your tv not and portable game NBA live 09 is like flash back to the 90s graphics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best PSP Game Ever, May 13, 2009

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David Angelo (somewhere) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA '09 The Inside (Video Game)

This is by far the best PSP game I have ever had! It has so many different minigames and other fun activities. But it still has the regular franchise mode.

The minigames include elimiquest, conquest, pinball, block a shot, horse, dodgeball,and so many more. You'll be playing one for hours and enjoy it so much, you'll start 2 profiles for that minigame because it was so fun. You ave many different choices when playing pinball. The first ones are easy and then they get harder. When you play elimiquest or conquest, you'll never want to stop. You try to destroy every other team in the NBA and take over the counrty. Once you take that NBA team over, you get all their players. If they attack you and you win, you only get one of their players. It will keep you intangled in the game for so long, you'll practicly lose your mind. (In a good way).

When playing franchise mode, you go through the whole season with your team, trying to be the best. Along the way, you can trade players and draft picks. You can also try to get your players into the all-star game. I played a franchise mode with the Miami Heat and I did really well. Three loses all year. (I was also on the easiest level). Throughout the season, I traded Udonis Haslem, Mark Blount, Bobby Jones, Chris Quinn, Marcus Banks, and a couple of others. In return, I got Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Michael Finley, Tyson Chandlers, and a couple of other good players. I could have even gotten Paul Pierce if I wanted to, but I didn't. I had so much fun and it was addicting.

So my closing words to you are, this is a great game! You'll love it, but be careful, you could just get addicted like me!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice change of pace, November 2, 2008

By 

Adam "Adam" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA '09 The Inside (Video Game)

Pretty good basketball game, and a nice change of pace from the NBA Live series. There are approximately 15 mini / side games that you can play, which I feel are more fun the the traditional 5 on 5 NBA game. The Elimiquest side game is highly addictive and well thought out. Rosters are a slight bit out of date, but they can be updated thru the internet. Worth the $30 that I paid.

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