NHL 2K10

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• Take in all the action from a new perspective. Use it to evaluate your positioning and playmaking
• New player attribute system means players and teams perform the way you expect them to perform on the ice
• Improved A.I. makes gameplay more authentic in the offensive and defensive zones. More accurate positioning. Better breakouts. NHL-caliber playmaking
• Create online teams, play in leagues and dominate tournaments

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002DC8GMC
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 15, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,465 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Hockey

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

2K Sports NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming. Whether you're a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's combination of pick-up-and-play controls ensuring accessibility, the game's true-to-life professional hockey authenticity and its variety of on and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment for every gamer, regardless of experience level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the PS3 or 360 version, no questions asked, October 24, 2009

By 

James R. Tileston (Eugene, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K10 (Video Game)

I'll admit that I've always been a fan of 2K's sports games - NFL 2K got me hooked on the Dreamcast, and NBA 2K6 was one of the first 360 games that convinced me the system was worth the price. That being said, the NHL 2K series has had some bumps in the road lately. While 2K5 and 2K8 were stellar games, 2K9 and 2K10 have been lacking on the next-gen front. Oddly enough, though, the Playstation 2 versions of these hockey games have stayed consistent, and have maintained their quality over the years while the PS3 and 360 versions have been going through a bit of an identity crisis. The bottom line is, if all you have is a Playstation 2, NHL 2K10 should be a no-brainer. If you're like me, and you've played both the PS2 and PS3 versions, you may be surprised to learn that the Playstation 2 version of the game is surperior to its next-gen counterpart. How, exactly? Read on!

For starters, this year's game runs much, much more smoothly than the past few year's titles. 2K8 for the Playstation 2, in particular, ran at about 15 - 20 frams per second, making the game look choppy and rough. 2K10 runs at a solid 30, at least, and never slows down. The player models move very fluidly, and though they may not have all of the "stumble shot" animations of the PS3 version, the look like hockey players in motion. The players, themselves, look great for a PS2 game, with accurate player faces, glossy helmets, true-to-life jerseys, and full-body reflections in the ice. Overall, the game is similar to the past few year's PS2 2K hockey games, but it definitely moves a little smoother, and looks just a little more polished. The only complaints are the 2D crowd that looks like a cardboard cutout, and arenas that visually get the job done, but nothing else.

Online play is great, and works perfectly on a PS2 with a network adapter, or a backwards-compatable Playstation 3. Downloadable roster updates are already up, and there's more players online that I would have thought. This part of the game hasn't changed much of the years, but it still works very well.

Minigames like pond hockey and the mini-rink are back, as are the skybox and 2K beats. The soundtrack is pretty good this year (I like Phoenix's "1901") and never gets in the way. Speaking of sound, you'll probably have to tweak it a bit before you play a real game - the commentators are a little muted, while the arena sounds and stadium music are way, way too high. A little tweaking makes for a very realistic presentation, though, and the sharp audio and fitting commentary really make the game come to life. Fan Mail makes a return this year, too, so you'll have something to listen to during those pause menu breaks.

Lastly, franchise mode is back, but it's about the same as before. Schedules are inaccurate (doh!) but the season gameplay is great. You can still hire / fire coaches, sign free agents using the modern CBA rules, practice with your squad, assign training regiments, and roll the dice with "Opportunity Knocks" scenarios. If you've played a 2K hockey game since 2K8, you'll find this pretty familiar, but it's still a solid system.

The bottom line is that this year, 2K Sports has made more changes on-ice than in recent years, and it shows. The new aerial camera is great (though I still like Panametric the best) and the commentary is better than last year, as well. Turn the speed slider down a bit, and the game plays almost exactly like a real NHL contest, which is definitely what you want in a hockey video game! Adjustable controls mean that anyone can pick the game up and play it - if you want to use the buttons, or the right analog stick, or a combo of both, you can, and they all work perfectly.

Have no fear when shopping for this one, guys - for twenty bucks, you're getting a season's worth of hockey excitement. I only caution those who are looking for something drastically different than previous 2K hockey games. This game essentially has a new coat of paint, vs games from previous years, but it makes all the difference.

I'd take this one over the Playstation 3 arcade-heavy mess any day, and you should, too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Definitve 2K Sports Hockey Game, July 18, 2010

By 

Mike (Here and There) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K10 (Video Game)

Since the 2K Franchise started doing NHL games back when the ESPN tag was on the box, the company found a way to make a game that ended up besting what EA Sports could put out for XBox or PlayStation 2. Though the quality of EA's games for the XBox 360/PlayStation 3 drove 2K Sports to focus solely on Wii for the next season, their PlayStation 2 games remain beyond compare. Since this is likely their final hockey title to be released for PlayStation 2, it should be fitting that this one sends it off the way they probably would have liked it to have been the entire time: complete, comprehensive, and not bug-ridden.

There's nothing new here in regards to what the franchise has done since the beginning and worked toward. The Pro Controls and Superstar moves remain, the franchise mode is still relatively deep for a PS2 game, and there's always the exceptional soundtrack (which is not to my liking as much as the previous years but I realize I'm probably not the target audience here either.) The only thing seemingly missing is the Winter Classic arena; did I overlook it or is it gone?

Be that as it may, this send-off is the 2K game as it was always meant to be played. If your older versions are annoying you and you want the updated rosters; go for it. If you still have a PS2 and want a decent hockey title, then go for it as well. The next-gen gaming systems look like they're taking over for good, but if this is their last game for PS2, it was the best one they could have put out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NHL2K Again, but with Some New Features!, December 30, 2009

By 

David Baltazar (SAN JOSE, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K10 (Video Game)

This review is for; NHL 2K10

I owned the last three NHL2K series for the PS2, so noticed very little changes throughout the years and for the most part most NHL2K10 is mostly the same again except for a few, new features;

Wider aerial view when playing. Players may look a little smaller, but the bird's eye view of the rink makes it easier to see all of your players at any time for more strategic passing or positioning.

Create a player. You can create your own player from scratch and give him any name and tweak his attributes anyway you can. You can create players missing from any roster if you want your team to stay current or you can simply create yourself as a player like I did for fun!

Create a team. Create any team you want and design the team logos & uniforms.

Fighting. Missing from the last few NHL2K series. I haven't exactly encountered it yet as I just started a new franchise season, but it's advertised in the game's instruction manual. Maybe if I rough up my opponent with my enforcer I can instigate a fight?

Some of the same game bugs exist from previous editions including some goal scoring behind the net by the AI opponent in which some goals go conspicuously under the net from the backside. Also, I noticed that during manual line changes, I can still sneak in one line change when I ice the puck even though standard hockey rules apply that you really can't.

Drew Remenda & Randy Hann are the game's announcers again who are the current television announcers for the San Jose Sharks. I'm biased to listening to them because I hear them all the time where I live in San Jose while watching Sharks games on TV. So far my only complaint is the current 3rd jersey uniforms are not included, but a code exists for the PS3, Xbox 360 & Wii versions of the game. Guess I have to upgrade to PS3 if I want to see the 3rd jerseys!

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