NBA 2K8 impressions thread

MUTTS · Post by **MUTTS** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:22 pm

I'm enjoying both 2k hoops titles. There is a patch out for ps3 and it should be out for us 360 users this week that should tweak the few nagging problems. For me, the 2k hoops titles have surplanted football games as my most aniticipated games of the year. Now if we could only get a solid baseball game on the 360.

Tony

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:41 am

MUTTS wrote:Now if we could only get a solid baseball game on the 360.
Tony

Here, Here!!! I love MLB The Show on the PS3. It was the best sports game this year (IMO). I would love to see its equivalent show up on the 360.

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:20 pm

NBA 2k8 really is a terrific game. The AI keeps each game fresh. I don't know if I will finish a full season, but it's the first NBA game in years that makes me want to try.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:23 pm

Brando70 wrote:NBA 2k8 really is a terrific game. The AI keeps each game fresh. I don't know if I will finish a full season, but it's the first NBA game in years that makes me want to try.

Can you do short seasons?

warnerwlf98 · Post by **warnerwlf98** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:43 pm

Zlax45 wrote:
Brando70 wrote:NBA 2k8 really is a terrific game. The AI keeps each game fresh. I don't know if I will finish a full season, but it's the first NBA game in years that makes me want to try.
Can you do short seasons?

Yes. You can do 30-something and 50-something game seasons. I'm just not sure of the actual numbers.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:50 pm

warnerwlf98 wrote:
Zlax45 wrote:
Brando70 wrote:NBA 2k8 really is a terrific game. The AI keeps each game fresh. I don't know if I will finish a full season, but it's the first NBA game in years that makes me want to try.
Can you do short seasons?
Yes. You can do 30-something and 50-something game seasons. I'm just not sure of the actual numbers.

I believe 29 games is the shortest season you can play. I'd agree with most here that this is a great game. The animations in the game are top notch.

Blublub · Post by **Blublub** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:04 pm

I agree completely - it's a great game, and gets even better as a package with the equally stellar College Hoops. Plus it's great to see PS3 versions that finally work as advertised.

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:00 pm

I'm working on writing a review of College Hoops 2k8 for DSP, but I might be in for a thrashing since it won't be a very good review.

The fact is that the game is just 'ok'. Missing open lay-ups and 4-footers for no reason other than perhaps a FG% formula is frustrating. The players move relatively quickly, but their animations and general feel is more 'lumbering' than the college game should be. Passing is too crisp, there should be more errant passes and mistakes in the college game. There's STILL no real loose ball play. And, the excitement factor just isn't there in the presentation for me.

That said, it's OK. The defensive play is strong enough to prevent too many dunks/breaks so passing is the best way to score (as it should be in college). The graphics are passable, though not as 'cohesive' as I'd like.

Stay tuned for full review, but feel free to flame away in this thread until then.

Phototropic · Post by **Phototropic** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:14 am

I love Hoops but am soured a bit by the lack of non-shooting fouls and turnovers. If they can correct those I will be addicted.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:32 am

Do teams actually play different in this game? Like Phoenix running and gunning while the Spurs slow the game down?

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:16 am

I saw the game on a hdtv today at a store and it looked like the best graphics i've ever seen. I think ill be picking this up this weekend. CC has it for 49.99 Sunday.

cootdog · Post by **cootdog** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:38 am

Somewhat unbelievably, the 360 version was $28 at Target on Black Friday (and the following day). I waltzed in mid-morning and they had plenty still in the case.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:15 pm

Inuyasha wrote:I saw the game on a hdtv today at a store and it looked like the best graphics i've ever seen. I think ill be picking this up this weekend. CC has it for 49.99 Sunday.

BB has it for 44.99 this weekend.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:26 pm

cootdog wrote:Somewhat unbelievably, the 360 version was $28 at Target on Black Friday (and the following day). I waltzed in mid-morning and they had plenty still in the case.

I also "stole" the game for that price on Black Friday

I love it! It truly looks feels like I am controlling a real team when
I play it.

If they could only fix the wacky substitutions the computer will make for you if you leave it on auto. I hate wasting so much time doing my own subs, so I leave it on auto/ratings based until the 4th qtr, then I take over and do manual subbing.

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:30 pm

Zlax45 wrote:Do teams actually play different in this game? Like Phoenix running and gunning while the Spurs slow the game down?

I think the teams play to their strengths by playing to their players. For instance, if I play the Clippers, Elton Brand gets a lot of offense thrown his way, with Corey Maggette also taking a lot of shots. Play the Nuggets and you see a lot of Iverson and Anthony isolations, with some points by Nene and Camby off rebounds. Kidd works the ball to Jefferson and Carter on the Nets, while the Pistons will get offense from Billups, Jefferson, Prince, and Wallace, depending on who gets open or hot.

I don't know if each team really plays exactly like it does in real life, but they definitely feel different from each other in the game. That's probably the best thing about this year's game.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:06 pm

picked it up at bb today for 44.99. So far I really like it. It's a breath of fresh air.

I turned the speed up to 75 and I think it is just right. I thought default was a bit too slow. I really like how the star players can take over a game. I was playing against the Lakers and Kobe was lighting it up. My defense is total crap and I am still learning the controls.

I really like the R stick to shoot. I think it's a great idea and I haven't played 2k in a while so I didnt know they had that in this years game. I hope the game is deep because with Live, I got tired of it after a week.

but thus far I really like this game.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:12 pm

Patch is out for 360

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:25 am

Can any of you guys tell me how to play defense in this game?

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:31 pm

Inuyasha wrote:Can any of you guys tell me how to play defense in this game?

I have found that if you stick with controlling the guys on the block (PF/C) you can play some decent "D". You can run some weak side help, etc. with those guys. The worst thing to do, IMO, is constantly switch from player to player as the ball gets passed. The opposition will school you then. Occasionally I will stay on the other team's best player if its a SG/SF that runs off screens.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:19 pm

I picked it last night.

Any good sliders for the PS3 version?

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:23 am

Finally got around to this game (360) today. Pretty fun, but now I'm looking for some realistic sliders - suggestions??

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:29 am

I am convinced that there are more animations in the PS3 version of this game. I'm not sure why, but it has to be true. I picked up the PS3 version when my 360 went into the crapper, and I've seen a lot more things in this game than what I saw on the 360. I wonder if that is actually true, or if I just notice things more. Not sure which it is.

TheGamer · Post by **TheGamer** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:35 pm

DB, is that game running 60fps on the PS3?

Gangrel · Post by **Gangrel** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:30 pm

greggsand wrote:Finally got around to this game (360) today. Pretty fun, but now I'm looking for some realistic sliders - suggestions??

I use Bizcanos(??) sliders from OS. I've tweaked them a bit myself, mostly to lower the CPU shooting a tad.

I'm definately no NBA pro, but just when I seem to think the sliders are wacked (both teams shooting 50% in a game for example) I'll have one where we both shoot low 40;s.....

I have no idea what the averages are in real life, I assume 45% for FG percentage????

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:23 pm

TheGamer wrote:DB, is that game running 60fps on the PS3?

No, but it's not running at 60 on the 360 from what I remember. There is a slight stutter occasionally when you play in the 2k view...otherwise it's pretty damn smooth. It's not quite as polished frame rate wise as the 360 version, but it's just a slight difference.