Reviews
"While NBA Live did do some things well, NBA 2K9 did just about everything better. For that reason, NBA 2K9 continues 2K Sports' reign atop the basketball gaming category in 2008.
Operation Sports, Best of 2008 Awards, Jan. 6, 2009
"While Madden NFL 09 is pretty cool, we've had a lot more fun driving the lane for some rim-rattling, windmill dunks with the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Garnett, NBA 2K9's cover boy."
USA Weekend, Best Video Games of 2008, Dec. 22, 2008
"Best Team Sports Game" Nominee - NBA 2K9
“2K brought it with NBA 2K9. From the players' tattoos, to the way stats are presented they really nailed it and made it seem real.”
HipHopDX, video review feat. Twista & Tyrus Thomas, Nov. 3, 2008
"When perfect recreations of foul shots are a basketball video game's biggest flaw, you know you've got a winner on your hands." (NBA 2K9)
CBS Sportsline, Oct. 31, 2008
“The star feature of NBA 2K9 is the Association, the best franchise mode across every sports title.”
Game Informer Magazine, November 2008, Score: 8.5/10
"From the opening tip until the buzzer sounds, 2K's NBA franchise is a slam dunk."
GameSpy.com, Oct. 15, 2008, Score: 4.5/5.0
"With amazing player animations, spot-on, realistic gameplay, and unparalleled depth, no hoops fan will want to miss out on NBA 2K9."
UGO.com, Oct. 13, 2008, Grade: A-
"NBA 2K9 is the best basketball game on the market right now. If you like the sport at all you’ll undoubtedly enjoy yourself, and even if you don’t, this game is worth checking out."
OperationSports.com, Oct. 13, 2008, Score: 9/10
“Player animations are outstanding, Association mode is deep, online options are plentiful, and the gameplay is terrific. If you're a baller, this is the game for you.”
GameSpot.com, Oct. 8, 2008, Score: 8/10
“The NBA 2K9 team has refined last year's game and added several new features that change the way videogame basketball is played.”
1up.com, Oct. 7, 2008, Grade: A-
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2k Beats
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| Rating: | E (Everyone) |
| Price: | $19.99 - $59.99 |
| Platform(s): | Xbox 360®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3, PC DVD |
