Customer Reviews

Sega Sports NBA 2K3

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was really anticipating NBA 2K3. Unfortunately my experience has been marred by a GLITCH in the Gamecube version that freezes gameplay without warning. It is a hard crash that disables the use of Reset, you have to power down and then power back up. Some people only experience this glitch in Franchise mode, others like myself experience it in all game modes. It crashes about 1/3 of the time I play it.

I have contacted Sega about the problem, and all they have to say is that the problem is widespread and random, that they are working on fixing it (?), and to check their messageboards for announcements. If you frequent any of the popular gamecube messageboards, every so often someone pipes up about it. Planet Gamecube mentions it in their review. I think there is growing tide of discontent targeted at Sega regarding this problem. Most probably return it for NBA Live 2003, while others are unable to return it (gift, etc.)

I really feel that SEGA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE, and take responsibility for these defective discs. I feel like they are sitting on their hands, praying that most will not recognize the glitch or just tolerate it. This is unacceptable, especially given that the Gamecube is widely known to be the easiest of the three 128-bit platforms to develop for. SEGA NEEDS TO COME CLEAN, AND DO AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT RECALL. THERE ARE ALSO RUMBLINGS OF THE PS2 VERSION HAVING A SIMILAR GLITCH.

You have been warned! I say BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK! And make sure you keep your receipt! (if you have experienced this problem, don't keep quiet, contact/email Sega about it!)

I've grown up on EA Sports games......from Lakers vs Celtics & The NBA Playoffs through the NBA Live games(Madden football, Triple Play baseball). They were always far above any of the others.....until I bought a Dreamcast and Sega's NBA 2K1.....then a Gamecube and NBA 2K2. 2K2 is the best basketball game I have ever played!!!!!!! 2K1 is easily in second place. No doubt about it. So naturally I bought 2K3 the day it came out. Much to my suprise it is not nearly as good as 2K2. I have only played it 2 times...the first day I bought it. It is slower, the moves are not nearly as fluid/natural as on 2K2, the graphics, though better, are somewhat annoying at times(such as glare from the court and cameras in the crowd), the dunks do not look nearly as real, posting up is not as fun, getting in the passing lane for steals is more difficult/non-realistic, the menu screens are overdone.......the gameplay is way below the standard set with 2K2. I am very disappointed! The only thing that really interests me about this game is that it you will be able to import your college b-ball lineups from the upcoming Sega NCAA Basketball 2K3 game.....not enough for me though. NBA Live 2003(though I hated Live 2002 on PS2 for a lot of the same reasons mentioned above) is in the mail and on it's way to my house....hopefully it provides better results. We'll see which one ends up on Ebay in a week....or maybe I'll go back to 2K2 until they work out these problems. I do not care how good a game looks....ultimately it comes down to how it plays. 2K3 is not worth my playing time.

Ok, for all those people who aren't good at playing video games and would like to stick to the unrealistic NBA live 2003 where it takes you 3 seconds to get down court, stay off this game. NBA 2k3 is a great game. I could do the franchise mode all day! There is great graphics, and great gameplay. The ESPN setting makes it even better. For sega sports fans this is a great buy!

I would like to call a timeout for those who think that 2K2 is better than 2K3...I mean COME ON! Nba 2K3 is by far THE game on the market.Sega has made sooo much improuvment! the franchise mode is just too deep to not love it. Also, the controls and graphics are perfect. What's great about it, is that we can really feel that it is a NBA simulation. SHAQ is big and strong inside, Ray Allen will knock the 3 everytime he's open, and if you play home, the croud will help you a lot. I don't understand how can last year's game be better than 2K3. Anyways, I'm rating a 5 stars for this great game,period

Let me just start by saying I've been playing B-ball video games since atari 2600 and I have owned almost every B-ball game that has come out since then. I have to say after playing the newest version of 2k3 for the first time... it was absolutely jaw dropping. I've never seen a simulation this fantastic. The physics are outstanding and the graphics are terrific too. The sound it very good (except for the announcers... too repetitive) and the franchise mode and street ball modes alone make the game worth getting. The dunks, the signature moves, the sounds of the court are all unbelievable. I did a dunk with Michael Jordan that I've seen him do a thousand times on Come Fly With Me and it was exactly like the real deal with scary precision. The rim breaks away, the net moves in perfect harmony with the ball, the on court collisions are extremely life like. The players faces are virtually dead on and the courts are almost perfect replicas of the real ones. I've heard a lot of people saying it's too slow and the passing [stinks] compared to NBA Live 2003, but there are a ton of slider bars to adjust and tailor the game the way you like to play it. Anything from turning off injuries and fatigue to improving the passing to keep the flow of the game going. The gameplay is also outstanding. The only thing I can say bad about this game.. and it's not really bad it just needs improvement... is the difficulty of free throws is still set way too easy, and the rebounding still needs a little more realism, but other than that I don't see how NBA 2k4 could be any better than 2k3. My personal recommendation get this game, and don't be fooled into getting NBA Live 2003 because NBA 2k3 is so much better. I say this mainly because it will fit any taste... if you like hard hitting fatigue, injuries, realistic shooting percentages this game has it, and if you like run and gun never miss a shot dunkathons you can adjust the settings to have that too. Simply put this game has it all... don't waste your money on NBA Live 2003 get NBA 2k3.

This is the best basketball game made because if has many more features in it than nba live 2003.This game is also better han any basketball game now because the franchise mode is incredible because you make your own ways through the nba, like you coach your team, play with your team, make your own player, and win titles back to back if you are lucky.It also has street mode where you mix up players from any team and play on some of the geatest courts some nba stars played on when they were young.overall this is a good game when you play it. it might be the best basketball game you played and trust me I have it so go out and buy it I'm sure you are going to have fun playing it.

i wrote a review of this game a couple of months ago and after starting to play this game again have changed my mind. i thought before it was slow and the passes were too balloon like. but i have started playing the game on fast mode which i believe brings the game up to regular speed and brings back some of the fast break points. fast mode doesn't make it like nba live, it just makes it regular nba speed. this game is very real. just watch the passes and watch how the computer plays at times (penetrating and dishing out). although the computer doesn't know how to handle a zone (jacking up three point shot with whoever is at the top of the key). the only thing to watch out for is the game freeze on franchise mode. this will drive you crazy

HOOP fans all over the globe ditch the stupid nba live to go to a better game I like to call NBA2k3. Brings realness and dunks that make you want to scream. This game is so good it will make your pants fall off. Good modes. Graphics 8out of 10. Gameplay 10 out of 10. Realness 10-10. Not perfect but as close as its going to get till next year.

This game is nearly perfect in every aspect of basketball. It has great gameplay, graphics, sound, and control.

Gameplay: The game offers a variety of modes including Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, Franchise, and Street. Franchise mode is deep with the ability to hire coaches and do rookie scouting. Street mode offers exciting gameplay with new moves and monster slams.

Graphics: Players look like their real NBA counterparts. They move and react very realistically. The crowd now looks awesome with 3-D models in the front rows. The stadiums are beautifully done and look just like the real ones.

Sound: The menus music is sweet. They have that ESPN flavor to them. All the basketball sounds, such as the sound made by swishing a shot, are wonderfully done. During games you hear players, crowd, and coaches talking. The music play during games are very NBA like. In addition, the commentary is excellent and offers a great amount of phrases that rarely repeat.

Control: The control configuration is very simple and easy to master. There are a variety of moves that you can make players do such as crossover dribbles, spin moves, alley-oops, and diving for loose balls. The control is deadly responsive and accurate.

Overall: If you haven't played this game then you're missing out on the best basketball game ever made. Aside from the amazing gameplay, graphics, and music, this game offers tons of features that are very unique and can be found in no other basketball games such as the All-Star teams from the 50s-90s, the Create-A-Team feature, and the ESPN Style Presentation.

If you like basketball then this game is definitely for you. It's the most realistic basketball game ever made for the GameCube. The players look very much like their real-life counterparts. All the moves that real NBA players do such as crossover dribbles, alley-oops, and 360 dunks can be done in this game. The moves look very real just like you see on television. In this game you can choose to play a season, multiple seasons, or play on street courts. In Season and Franchise modes the game keeps lots of statistics including league leaders, team standings, injuries, and much more. You can trade, sign, draft, and edit players. You can also sign coaches and do rookie scouting. The game even let you create players and teams. I have played many basketball games but this one is by far the best basketball game in terms of gameplay. It's an awesome game that also has many cool features such as the ESPN style presentation to keep you playing.