NBA 2K3

by Xbox

Product Features

• Features a video game
• Imagine jump shots so real players actually adjust their movement in midair based on distance from the hoop and defensive pressure
• The game offers accurate impact from collisions, especially hard fouls and authoritative dunks
• NBA 2K3 provides the complete NBA experience

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006IKBD
• Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 8, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,016 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

Amazon.com Review

Sports fans with little interest in video basketball games may want to rethink their stance after getting a look at Sega Sports' NBA 2K3. They--not to mention hardcore basketball simulation enthusiasts--will likely find it hard to keep from being drawn in by the game's picture-perfect detail, engrossing realism, and challenging gameplay.

Like NFL 2K3, NBA 2K3 is presented in the patented ESPN style. The game has all the sights and sounds of the NBA: the pomp and circumstance of pregame introductions, accurate arena recreations, realistic player animations and sizes, and fluid dribbling and shooting (including crossover moves and the ability to change shot direction in midair). All of this is accentuated with special touches such as alley-oops, tipped shots, the ability to make passes on the fly, fierce rebounding battles under the basket, and the added drama and excitement of the ball bouncing off the rim before it either falls in or goes awry.

NBA 2K3 offers a host of moves and modes on either side of the ball with 25 offensive and 10 defensive plays from which to choose. Throw in fully customizable strategy options--everything from player clutch factor to computer shot tendencies, not to mention all types of shot percentages and fouls--and it's easy to create the ideal match up and game environment. The limitless roster manager feature also ensures that league and franchise modes won't get stale.

Street mode offers a break from the grind of NBA play, allowing you to go two-on-two or all the way up to five-on-five in nine playgrounds and gyms. Pick your favorite players from current teams or choose greats from the '50s through the '80s and go at it as the Ballers vs. the Ringers. Street even features requisite trash talk such as "Yeah! You like that?" and grunts backed with "Get some!" --Larry White

Pros:

• Accurate, eye-catching graphic representation
• Challenging artificial intelligence
• Realistic gameplay

Cons:

• Blocky player movements
• Players celebrate with fans after key shots
• Lob quality of passes

Note: This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game.

Product Description

NBA 2K3 powers forward with the kind of improvement that only results from a dedication to perfection. Imagine jump shots so real players actually adjust their movement in midair based on distance from the hoop and defensive pressure; a passing touch that gives you the control to skirt a defender or start a fast break; and dribble moves that let you jab left, rock right, crossover, and spin. It all happens in NBA 2K3. No other game delivers the physical element of basketball like this. The game offers accurate impact from collisions, especially hard fouls and authoritative dunks; shot blocking with emphasis on precise hand-to-ball contact; and the ability to lunge for the loose ball, even if it means ending up on some celebrity's lap. With commentators that analyze strategy, cut scenes portraying lifelike player interaction, uniforms that move like real fabric, and a brand new ESPN broadcast system that wraps it all together, NBA 2K3 provides the complete NBA experience.

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets Better & Better Every Year, October 16, 2002

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dOc "undergroundmuzic" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA 2K3 (Xbox) (Video Game)

I picked this up the day of release and it's the most played game I have right now. Game play is untouchable compared to the other fakes on the market. I'm an XBOX Beta Tester (user tag:whoSneXt) and besides NFL2k3 and MotoGP, this is the only game I play the majority of my time online. No Lagging, smooth gameplay and the best simulation basketball game yet. Abilty to alter shots in mid-air, cross over dribbles are better, pivot moves, fake passes, it's all here this go round. This is recommended highly to all of those who wasted thier time and money on the arcade style play of NBA Live. Not knocking Live, but 2k3 is more of a "real" play action "sim" game. Right now my record online isn't too good but it will be even better by the time Nov.15 comes and the rest of the country gets the chance to experience Xbox Live.

Pros:
Great Franchise Mode (even international players in free agent)
40 post moves
200 different dunks
110 offensive/defensive plays
Street courts are back
Online roster updates
online player upgrade (hair, shoes)

cons:
whats up with the pass fumbling? No more long passes down court to get the shot off quickly. majority of the time they will fumble it around before they get the shot off

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Live' is Dead..., October 29, 2002

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V "Stupid should hurt..." (Worldwide (USAF)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA 2K3 (Xbox) (Video Game)

Here it is: NBA 2K (the series) has been the best B-Ball action on the market since it debuted on the Dreamcast. Trust me - as a basketball fan, and owner of both series' titles - 'Live' has just run its course. Not bad for a series that started way back in '94. But just as 'Live' was such a huge step ahead of its predecessors,... NBA 2K3 is way past the EA flagship... NBA Live (and Madden, for that matter) hasn't done annthing past changing the rosters/uniforms, beefing up the graphics a bit yearly, and adding a new feature here and there. EA, or someone else, will have to come from an entirely new and innovative angle to catch SEGA. ...Okay, now the game.

This game can be a bit too real at times. ...The juggling of passes when they're caught is a good idea in itself - and realistic - but it happens too often in this game. Also, players tend to stop to catch a pass rather than catching on the fly. It's not as bad as earlier versions, but not as flowing as last year's game. That's about all the gripes I have. ...The gameplay is phenomenal. The animation and realism - from the collisions to the dunking/rim-hanging... to the reaction after getting the ball ripped in traffic - nice. Diving out of bounds to try and keep the ball in play, altering your shot/layup/dunk in mid-air ...makes the game just too much fun - especially when playing with another player as opposed to the CPU. ... Rebounding has been drastically improved, and ...players actually play up to their real-life counterparts, when you're playing against them or simulating the game. If you're playing the Lakers, you know which 2 you need to constantly watch...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Basketball Game Out There, November 30, 2002

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"sock86" (Merrick, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA 2K3 (Xbox) (Video Game)

Wow.... I've played this entire series from NBA2k to now and this series gets better every season. I used to own dreamcast... but due to the change of platforms for 2K series I bought an Xbox, and boy was it worth it. This game is mind boggling. The graphics and replay convinced my dad i was watching a 76ers game at 10:30 in the morning. The dribbling moves bring that street feeling everyone loves into the game with many different crossovers and behind the backs. The passing is accurate to the person. While a guy like Shane Battier makes very accurate good passes, a guy like Jason Williams (grizzlies) makes very good accurate flashy behind the back no look passes. Also the dunking is amazing, and not over used. You can no longer just drive the lane and do a 360 tomahawk over a guy like Ben Wallace with Vince Carter, or atleast he won't complete it. Moving away from gameplay, the options in this game is amazing. Lets break it down

Franchise- Lead your own team through as long as you'd like as the general manager, coach and player. Hire coaches, put players on the trade block and receive offers, full statistics, and the scouting is amazing. You can view the lottery to see what pick you get. Scout players by position with views on their future, strengths and weaknesses, and comparisons to current NBA Players. Very fun stuff

Street- Added some courts, still just a lot of fun

Extra Teams- YOU CAN PLAY AS JORDAN DURING THE 90'S!!!!! hes rated like 108!!! Also the 50's 60's allstars, 70's east and west, 80's east and west and 90's east and west

Bottom Line: If you like the NBA... BUY THIS GAME!! you won't regret it.

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