Reviews

 

"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

 
 

NBA 2K9: "Best Animation of 2008" Award Winner

G4's X-Play, Best of 2008 Awards

 
 

"Best Team Sports Game" Nominee - NBA 2K9

Spike Video Game Awards 2008

 
 

“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-

 
 

“…anyone who has seen a pro game will be able to see the similarities and the finite details that make NBA 2K9 the best game in town.”

IGN, October 6, 2008, Score: 8.5 (Great), Editor's Choice

 
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    11/21/08 - 11/21/08

    NBA 2K9 Game with Developers

    Got game? Put your NBA 2K9 skills to the real test - against the guys who made it.

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    11/13/08 - 12/06/08

    2K Sports Bounce Tour 2008

    4th annual music and videogame tour, featuring Q-Tip and The Cool Kids.

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    11/10/08 - 11/21/08

    2008 2K Sports Classic

    The field of teams for the 2008 tournament has been announced. Get tickets to a game in your region, or catch the action on ESPN.

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    10/30/08 - 02/15/09

    NBA® 2K9 All-Star...

    Got skillz? Sign up now for the NBA 2K9 All-Star Challenge and see if you can grab the $25,000 Grand Prize.

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    09/25/08 - 09/26/08

    NBA 2K9 VIP Launch Party

    KG is celebrating the launch of NBA 2K9 with fellow stars Andre Iguodala, Danilo Gallinari and others in an all-out Big Apple blowout.

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NBA 2K9

Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: $19.99 - $59.99
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 , PLAYSTATION 3, PC DVD