NBA Live 2003

by EA

Product Features

• Brand-new, 10-man freestyle, authentic gameplay
• Delivers the definitive basketball experience

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006CRW5
• Item Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 12, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,972 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC | Edition: Standard

From the Developer

From blowing down the lane with unreal speed, to rising high above the rim, to slamming down with unstoppable power, NBA Live 2003 lets you live your dream of NBA super-skilled stardom. When the game's on the line, you're the one everyone watches. Call for the ball and drain a buzzer-beating three-pointer to send your opponent packing. Turn your defense up and reject a last-ditch shot and show the world you own the paint. Lead your team to victory in the biggest games imaginable, and do it year after year to create an NBA dynasty and become an NBA legend. Totally enhanced gameplay brings the physically challenging, fast-paced action of the NBA to life, and enhanced animations and audio deliver the awesome drama and emotion of the NBA experience. Without Live, it's just basketball.

Product Description

Join the freestyle revolution!Product InformationNBA Live 2003 lets you live your dream of being An NBA superstar. With EASPORTS Freestyle Control you can call for the ball and drain a buzzer-beating"3" to send your opponent packing or "D-up" and reject alast ditch shot to show the world you own the paint.  Totally enhancedgameplay brings the physically challenging fast-paced action of the NBA tolife and enhanced animations and audio deliver the awesome drama and emotion ofthe NBA experience.  NBA Live 2003 - it's more than just basketball.Product Features Revolutionary EA SPORTS Freestyle Control Unprecedented control over both hands lets you make lightning-quick steals highlight-reel crossover dribbles and a variety of post moves and ball fakes. NBA Speed NBA Power Hundreds of animations including signature moves that showcase the explosive drives and thunderous jams of the NBA. EA SPORTS Online Take your game around the world through Match-ups tournaments clubs and online chat at EA SPORTS Online. "D Up" With amazing control and new shot blocking animations swatting with authority can be just as fun as making a huge dunk. Ground-Shaking Rebounding The battle for the ball gets physical with over 30 new rebounding animations to this game The Show within the Show Over 50 new cut scenes from a coach jawing at the ref to bench players erupting as a sweet three beats the buzzer. Stylin' Old School Uniforms Gear up like hardwood legends - check out uniforms from the Elgin Baylor/Jerry West-era Lakers Dr. J's New York Nets and more. System Requirements Windows 2000 SP3 or higher Windows XP SP 1 or higher (Windows 95 and Windows NT are not supported) 700 MHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor 256 MB of RAM or more 700 MB free Hard Disk space plus space for saved games 32 MB or greater supported Ha

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars EA has gone arcade crazy with NBA Live 2003!, November 18, 2002

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Manuel A. Calcagno (College Point, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (CD-ROM)

EA has gone arcade crazy with NBA Live 2003!
There are far too many dunks, blocks, steals and fast breaks!
The AI is totally unrealistic! Everyone seems to be flying around like Vince Carter, dunking on almost every possession!

This is more like a highlight reel or commercial than a game and it certainly is not a simulation anymore!

NBA Live has turned into Triple Play Baseball!

The entire game seems to revolve around never-ending dunks and animations. People that never dunk or block shots are doing it repeatedly! This looks more like NBA Jam than NBA Live. This is all on so called, exhibition mode. I suppose that on arcade, everyone fly's around non-stop like superman!

PC users had to wait two years for EA to turn a simulation into a slam-dunk contest!

I think the programmers at EASports need to cut down on their sugar intake!

The graphics are pretty good but the coaches look very weird especially Byron Scott of the Nets.

Again, too many dunks, blocks, steals, fast breaks and repetitive animations and no real AI and no realism!

When a 6-foot guards block 7-foot centers, that is really totally out of touch with reality.

It's fun if you like a too fast-exaggerated arcade game but forget about it as a simulation.

Since I want realistic AI in a simulation that reflects reality on planet earth, I am very disappointed!

Manuel Calcagno

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Another step backwards, November 21, 2002

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Travis Edward Hooker (Greenbank, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (CD-ROM)

Live 2000 was one of the best basketball games out there when it came out back in the day. 2001 was delayed for a long time and then when it finally arrived, it was extremely disappointing. 2002 was skipped completely for the PC and now its back for 2003. The graphics are awesome, by far the best the series has ever seen. It is the gameplay that is the problem. First problem I had was the fact that you cant configure all of your controls. You can map a key for a certain offensive move, say to shoot, but then there is a corresponding defensive move that is automatically mapped to that key as well, that cannot be changed w/o changing the offensive mapping. Basically you can only configure half of your controls and the rest you have to live with.
2nd main problem is the cameras. None of the cameras give a very good view of the whole floor during play and your perspective is always skewed in some fashion. Usually in the depth perception department.
3rd and most obvious is the ridiculous pace of the game. Its nothing but an all out dunkfest. Run off a few of the spin dribbles until you're within 15 feet of the basket and your man will go airborne for the slam or the layup. Dont get me wrong, this is really fun...for about 2 games. The true ballers will get bored very quickly and will be left yearning for some realism.
They added coaches on the sidelines which was totally worthless and most of the cut scenes are pretty corny as well.
The computer AI is much improved on the opposing teams as they now execute fast breaks, double teams etc. but your computer teammates refuse to play any defense besides occasionally sending a block all the way down to the other end of the floor. Emphasis on occasionally.
The franchise mode is still relatively solid and the soundtrack is pretty tight but the frustration of having to learn the buttons that are configured for you and the lack of help from your computer teammates is all in all agonizingly frustrating.
Im a big Live fan but my patience has all but run out. The focus of the game has unfortunately become focused on the "bells and whistles". (anyone remember 3 team trades in Live2001? That worked real well didnt it? At least they left it out this time) My opinion is don't buy it. The graphics are pretty but the gameplay is high on frustration and low on fun and realism. Maybe once the price is down around [$$$] it'll be worth it for some temporary entertainment, but even that may be pushing it a bit.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "NBA Live 2003": Better than most., January 25, 2003

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D. Bass (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (CD-ROM)

First, I'm very pleased EA Sports decided to continue the "Live" series on PC and release a 2003 version. If they hadn't, the only basketball simulation on the PC market would have been the 2001 version of "Live" - not that the game wasn't good, but it pales in comparison to this year's release. Even though "Live" 2003 has its shortcomings, it's far better than nothing at all.

The latest edition to the "Live" series offers some new features. The addition of the fast break makes the game a bit more realistic, provided you're able to cover the break on defense adequately. I like the quick plays they incorporated, and the new FreeStyle control. The graphics are far better than the 2001 version. Some of the player animations are hilarious (especially during the play offs and the end of big games.) All the rosters are current, of course, and your favorite players all have their gear - Iverson's arm sleeve, Kidd's leg band, and even John Stockson's short shorts! The great parts definitely outweigh the bad. Still, for what reason I know not, there is some of that "bad" thrown in.

Some of the complaints by other reviewers are fully justified. Naturally, the game has its shortcomings - so many, in fact, that their presence might ruin the game for some people. To begin, the game pace is indeed ridiculous. If you have the patients to play 12 minute quarters (which I never did - half of that is max for me) you'll likely score over 200 points. Get accustomed to point guards rejecting shots (old school, indeed) into the fifth row, power forwards snatching six to seven steals per game, and anyone with a rating over 92 nailing 30-foot jumpers and throwing down tomahawks all over the place. The computer will fast break on every possession if you let it, while running a fast break yourself takes some experience to pull off. Also, the rap music is extremely annoying.

Here are some solutions to the above listed problems:

1 - I've heard there are some downloadable patches on the Internet to reduce player's skill level, although I have no idea where this patch might be.

2 - If you want a realistic NBA score at the end of the game (somewhere between 80 to 110 points) I recommend playing quarters between 6 and 7 minutes. This also allows for realistic assist and rebound ratios, though the blocks and steals are still ridiculously high.

3 - If you want a realistic score, play realistically. Don't give the ball to Kobe Bryant ever possession. Run set plays. It's that simple. There are many to choose from, but the favorites seem to be the pick and roll, isolation (don't overuse this, especially with the better players), 3-point shot, and post-up. By using these not only will you take some time off the clock but also improve your chances of scoring a basket in a realistic manner.

4 - If the computer continually fast breaks, turn off the "crash boards" option. This way only your forwards and center will go for the rebound, and your back court players will shuffle back on defense. You might loose some offensive rebounds to the other team, but the ratio always even out in the end. I guarantee that this will eliminate 90% of the fast breaks. The only time the computer will be able to execute one properly is on a steal or a block.

5) Shut off your speakers when navigating the menus.

"NBA Live 2003" is certainly not a perfect game, but no one should expect one. When you get down to it, the game is very enjoyable to play. So let's all overlook some its shortcomings and be thankful that we even got a 2003 release.

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