NBA Basketball

by Sony

Product Features

• Fast breaks
• precision passing
• Spin moves
• Jukes
• Pump fakes

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007TFLM6
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 0.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,573 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #8 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Sports > Basketball

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

It's time to hit the hardwood and when you do, don’t just raise the roof; rip that thing right off with the only NBA sim on the PSP this season. Take to the floor, try and dominate in any of six different game modes including Playoffs, Exhibition, and Practice. And when you think you're ready for a serious commitment, Season Mode has you hitting the hardwood for 82 games with management, simulation, and more. Hit the road with three challenging mini games including the official PlayStation Skills Challenge and keep the competition fresh with unbelievable Wi-Fi connectivity that lets you compete with your buddies head-to-head no matter where you go. NBA: it's show time!

Features:

• Play any of six intense, adrenaline-pumping modes of play:
  • Practice Mode: practice dunks and hone your shooting ability in a team shoot-around atmosphere with any of the 40 teams in the game.
  • Exhibition Mode: pick up and play for one-player or head-to-head with any two teams in the game.
  • Season Mode: hit the hardwood with any of the 30 NBA teams for a full 82-game season complete with management, simulation ability, and more.
  • Play-Off Mode: jump straight into the post season and battle through the playoffs as you try to earn a Finals ring. Pick from 2 to 16 teams and compete in either single-game or best-of-3-5-7 elimination series.
  • Online Mode: challenge and play online users from across the room or across the country.
  • Mini Games: once you think you've got the skills to get in your buddy's grill, go big in the PlayStation Skills Challenge, Paint mode, or 3-Point Contest.
• PlayStation Skills Challenge: play it just as you've seen it on TV. Go through the paces of the real-life challenge that tests speed, agility, along with passing and shooting abilities.
• Unrivaled connectivity: compete peer-to-peer wireless connectivity that allows you to play head-to-head from across the room with a second PSP system or across the Wi-Fi wireless hub complete with Internet-browser functionality.
• Competitive teams: with 42 teams and 390 players to play as or against from, you'll need a notebook as you try and figure out the strengths and weaknesses from teams all over the world.
• NBA teams: all 30 NBA teams
• NBDL teams: all NBDL teams
• USA basketball: the official USA Olympic team
• Team Europe: NBA's best European players
• Team World: Non-USA/Non-European players playing in the Olympics/nationals
• 2005 All-Star Teams: based on preliminary voting for the 2005 All-Star Game
• Exciting arenas for gameplay: play in 38 unique arenas with all 30 NBA teams, or play with the 7 NBDL teams on their accurately portrayed arena floor. You can also go international and get to work on the Olympic court!
• Playing Gear: get your game on with authentic home, away, and alternate jerseys for all NBA, NBDL, International, and U.S. teams.

Product Description

NBA 2005 for PSP is the first, real, basketball simulation ever created for handheld entertainment systems, providing gamers with all the fast-breaks, precision passing, and above the rim action that fans have come to expect from their sport. Supporting multiple players via a Wireless multiplayer connectivity, NBA 2005 will test the skills of all hoopsters with a variety of gameplay options. During both single and multi-player gameplay, NBA 2005 features the 'Clutch' Shooting Mechanism, where a gamers skill and timing along their ability to pull off spin moves, jukes, pump fakes and other special moves will determine if the shot goes in or clanks off the rim. Multiple player support via Wireless multiplayer connectivity Media - UMD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get Used To It, April 6, 2005

By 

E. Meyers (Rockville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA Basketball (Video Game)

Since I found out what games were launching with the PSP, NBA was one of the ones on my list. Even after Gamespot and other pre-review sites smashed it, I thought it still may be good. The first day I had it, I was very skeptical. I was thinking that it really wasnt that good, and I was thinking of returning it. But then, after about 4 games, I got used to gameplay, most importantly the shooting, and the game turned around. It became a very fast paced and fun game, even against the computer. While it doesnt compare to ESPN NBA Basketaball 2k5 (Best basketball sim ever), it still is great, especially for a game you can take anywhere. If you get it, keep at it for a few days, and youll realize that it is a great little game, that is very, very addicting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Another Rushed PSP Title, August 10, 2005

By 

Matthew B. Scott "mabscott" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA Basketball (Video Game)

Clearly 989, under pressure from Sony, rushed this game to market with little or no QA and testing. A good review of the rules of basketball - particularly the ridiculous back-court violations that occur in this game following blocked shots would have been a good start. Additionally, better play calling capabilities would make the game a bit more intelligent. Its fun and the graphics are good - but the being able to lob the ball the length of the court to Ray Allen who will hit a three everytime isn't the best mark of game design. Lot's of silly glitches and errors in this game and no attention to detail - players names aren't announced, no play-by-play put this game well below the standards set by other sports titles.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could've Been Better, July 30, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA Basketball (Video Game)

I am a huge NBA fan, and I love NBA games... but this truly disappointed me. I think the price is about 5 or 10 dollars too high. Yes, it does have 2 player, and it's the only game I have ever seen the Skills Challenge from the All-Star Weekend, but it was not very entertaining. For example, you have to have 4 minute quarters in Season Mode, while in a pickup game, you can choose. I really hate that because you only have about say a 35 point game, while all of the other teams get scores around 90 points. So, you don't get a fair chance at getting into the All-Star Game. (even though I made it) Here are my final ratings.

Gameplay= 7/10

Audio= 8/10

Graphics= 7/10

Controls= 4/10

Features= 6/10

Overall= 7/10