NHL 2K6

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• Dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling
• On-the-Fly Coaching lets you control offensive and defensive flow by effortlessly crashing the net, screening the goalie or pinching your defensemen -- then clearing out the crease, setting up a break out for an offensive rush, or clearing the zone
• Hundreds of completely new NHL quality animations including goaltending, checking, shooting, and passing - the most authentic on-ice action to date
• Unsurpassed franchise tools - Your team's success hinges on your ability to schedule workouts, scrimmages and manage team chemistry
• Incredible online experience - NHL 2K6 features seamless online play and the most comprehensive online feature anywhere, including completely online stat tracking, buddy lists management, and online leagues

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009XEBWG
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 6, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,425 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

The champion of video game hockey is back! NHL® 2K6 continues its legacy as the #1 rated* and now #1 selling NHL game** with more control more emotion and more detail than ever before. Take command of tape-to-tape passing behind the-net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Dominate the ice with NHL caliber goaltending skating checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements commentary and cut-scenes NHL® 2K6 brings the ice to you.Features:On-the-Fly Coaching™ Play your style of hockey at both ends of the ice by calling team strategy during the action. Control your offensive flow by effortlessly crashing the net screening the goalie or pinching your defensemen. Then counter the attack by clearing out the crease setting up a break out for an offensive rush or clearing the zone.NHL Caliber Animations Hundreds of completely new NHL quality animations including goaltending checking shooting and passing--bringing you the most authentic on ice action to date.Franchise Perfection An unsurpassed franchise experience hinges a team s success on your ability to schedule workouts scrimmages and manage team chemistry.The Online Experience 2K Sports continues to lead the online gaming revolution as NHL® 2K6 features seamless online play and the most comprehensive online feature anywhere including completely online stat tracking buddy lists management and online leagues.Format: PS2 Genre: SPORTS/GAMES UPC: 710425278037 Manufacturer No: 27803

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Game for SIM Hockey Lovers, December 14, 2005

By 

Nickels (Warrington, PA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K6 (Video Game)

NHL 2k6 is the latest installment of the game that dethroned the EA NHL series 3 years ago. While the presentation could still use some work, gameplay is where 2k6 shines. EA has never come close to replicating the sport of hockey like the 2k series.

This years greatest new feature is on-the-fly coaching. With the press of a button your teammates will do whatever you want them to do from clearing the net to helping you attack the puck carrier. On offense they will attempt to screen the goalie, crash the net, or a few other things depending on the direction you push the d-pad. Another new feature is the defensive stick sweep and also a move where the defenseman drops down and lays his stick on the ice to block passing lanes. With sliders for everything under the sun, this game can be customized to any skill level or speed that you desire.

For those with a network adapter this game is a must. The online leagues are simply amazing. You can schedule games online and the site keeps track of all of the teams scores and statistics. This is a great feature for the hard core hockey gamer.

My biggest con for this game are the framerate stutters that happen every so often during the game. The presentation and graphics are a low point again for the series, but they are good enough to ignore them. There are many bugs (glitches) in this game, but none of them are gamebreakers. There is also a new wraparound move that scores a little too easily, but the player can simply avoid using this move. Overall this game is far from perfect, but once again it is the best hockey game available.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent follow up to ESPN NHL 2K5, September 19, 2005

By 

Mike (Here and There) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K6 (Video Game)

Without the names "ESPN" or "Sega" on the box, one might believe that this game may not be as worthwhile as the previous efforts displayed by the 2K Franchise. However, the game got a facelift, many of the desirable features from 2K5 have returned, and the end result is a better tailored game for a mere $20!

There was a lot of features that I thought were groovy about this game. I enjoy the new Pro Controls, which allow an offensive player to determine which person he's going to pass to by pressing the corresponding button. I also enjoy the goalie controls now, as they're more in depth and interesting to use. The game features new equipment from Reebok, and the custom player options are still very diverse. With the new Enforcer option for players, you can use your team's toughguy(s) to take care of business (thought you should have the fighting turned up if you want to see some fisticuffs). As always, the gameplay still reigns supreme.

Though there really isn't anything wrong with this game, you will have to spend some time getting the rosters readjusted thanks to the onslaught of movements and retirements that the lockout brang (though Claude Lemieux, who hasn't played since the 2002-2003 season in North America is still listed as an available free agent.) Also, the detail of the game isn't as meticulous as it's EA rival. I also found the soundtrack a little bland as well.

All and all, I give the game a big thumbs up and I recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing hockey game at an unbelieveable price.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This year's best NHL game, October 7, 2005

By 

N. Durham "Big Evil" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NHL 2K6 (Video Game)

There may be no ESPN or Sega logo on the front package of NHL 2K6, but make no mistake, this is still of the same quality fans have come to expect with the last installments of the NHL 2K series. First of all, there aren't many differences between 2K6 and last year's superb ESPN NHL 2K5 besides some new fixtures in the game's presentation and the new rules implemented into the NHL. The rosters, which underwent a major makeover this past summer, remain the same as they did before the lockout happened, but nevertheless, NHL 2K6 is still the best of this year's NHL video games. The new Pro Control passing system is a nice feature, even though the gameplay can be a bit chaotic at times, but despite that, the gameplay is still superb. The rest of the controls are pretty tight, and the graphics still look good. Oh yeah, the 20 dollar price tag isn't a bad touch either, compared to EA's NHL 2006. However, if you own ESPN NHL 2K5, you can still alter the rules (no two-line pass calls, changing the overtime option to a shootout) and the rosters to the current NHL status, so if you already own that game, NHL 2K6 isn't worth picking up. It's a superb game however, and if you're an NHL fan and you missed out on 2K5 and you're looking for a better (and cheaper) alternative to EA's title, look no further.

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