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ESPN NBA Basketball 2k4 | 
 enlarge | From: 2K Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $7.99
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 12020
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Basketball Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Xbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 64039
UPC: 010086640397
EAN: 0010086640397
ASIN: B0000ACP8Q
Release Date: September 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED. I SHIP DAILY
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| Features:
| • | The graphics are the very next step in realism -- accurate player models, fluid animation, and all-new game lighting for a more dynamic look & feel | | • | Total control over your game -- incredible dribble moves, perfect passing control, split-second defense reactions on both sides of the court | | • | Conquer the other team's defense with all kinds of jaw dropping no-look and behind-the-back passes, with monstrous above-the-rim slams | | • | The awesome quickness of the NBA is recreated perfectly here - humble the other team with fast breaks and deadly crossovers | | • | Innovative camera angles and real ESPN presentation for NBA action in every perspective! |
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Product Description
MODEL- 64039 VENDOR- Sega FEATURES- ESPN NBA Basketball Welcome to a new kind of hardwood. Turn on the skills of the next generation and experience the new NBA attitude with ESPN NBA Basketball. Start with fanatical crowds, blinding lights and deafening sounds that set the stage for each competitive match-up! Heart pounding and filling with anxiety, its now time for you to step on the court with a "let s play" swagger! You got game, so rise above the rest and throw down rim rattling slams, dish spine chilling passes and be a part of the athletic explosion that now flows through the game! Feel the passion that pulls at every muscle, yell, tear and fist pump as you find yourself in the next level of competition where it takes attitude, desire and heart to win championships! Its a new year, a new game and a new attitude...its ESPN NBA Basketball! * ESPN Presentation - Step up and join the most anticipated presentation known to date! With detailed visuals, picture-in-picture introductions, a variety of eye-catching callouts and new studio and color commentary - - why settle for anything less! * Second-To-None Graphic System - The next step in realism, accurate player models bring extremely natural looking players to life while all- new game lighting raises the standard for detail with realistic self- shadowing, creating a more dynamic look and feel for every NBA player! * Total Game Control - Incredible dribble moves, stellar passing control, split second defensiv
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 SO SO Game November 30, 2006
Oscar
This game is ok, it's nothing more nothing less.
Here are a couple of areas where this game was lacking.
They should've made the pace of the game work according to that particular players strengh.
I didnt like the announcers were not very accurate, one example would be when I'd do a dunk from a player like "the admiral" (who by the way led the league in dunks one season) the announcers would say "He's normally not a dunker" or "you wont see that often from the admiral" give me a break...
another thing I didnt like from this game is the all star line ups.
The players movement was another problem, a lot times you would try to shoot or get a rebound and the player would not respond.
this game was a shoul've could've would've.
Pretty good.. 3 1/2 stars January 19, 2005
rocker81 (Dallas GA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this game last christmas and I've had trouble
putting the control down. The new 24/7 mode is a good
addition. You go around courts play different kind of
games.... One on one, Two on Two, no turbo and all kinds
of things. It does at times get alittle repetitive and
annoying.. But once you have finished it you will feel
like it was a good accomplishment.
The graphics are pretty decent... But there are alot of
options on this game. I've always liked the sliders but
better than the standard EASY, MEDIUM, HARD stuff. You
can adjust everything from the shoot percentages to the
steals and even double teams and such. The players move
up and down the court depending on what you have the
options set on. You can slow the players down which tends
to lead to lower scoring games or go full blast to turn
it closer to arcade. The one thing that bothers me is the
lack of runable plays. You have 4 standard offenses and it
feels like it was dumbed down for the bandwagon fans to be
able to operate it. When facing the computer on harder
levels the lack of plays makes it alittle together and
sometimes turns the game into one on one trying to beat
your man. Another thing that gets on my nerves is that
you can't make adjustments to the Bobcats roster. WHY???
I don't think you can even pick the franchise in franchise
mode. Speaking of the franchise mode, it's fairly good on
here... Depending on which team. I choose the Lakers do to
the big cap they have. A big problem is the contracts. One
thing I don't like is that you can't re-sign FA's until
they're contracts is up... That really gets on my nerves.
The other modes are pretty much run of the mill.
Pros:
-Lots of options
-24/7 Mode
-NBA draft workout thing is cool
-Decent one on one mode
-Good legends teams
-Iso Motion
good detailed players
Cons:
-Post game is mediocre
-Can't adjust the Bobcats team in any way
-Can't re-sign players before contracts are up
-If the computer steals the ball from you it counts
as two turnovers instead of one
-Lack of plays. Sorry, some people like more than 4 lousy
plays.
 24/7 mode takes this game too another level July 3, 2004
Lord Supreme (Montreal, Canada)
I've been a fan of the 2K series since Dreamcast and let me say this is the best one yet. Every year these dudes at Sega get better and better. Out of all the basketball games that came out, this one definitely has the best graphics. The gameplay is trully spectacular. Unlike other basketball titles(NBA Live 2004) you have to actually call plays to score. Not hold the turbo button untill you get close to the rim and dunk. The defensive and offensive play calling in this game is on another level. Why is ESPN NBA Basketball 2K4 the best basketball game ever? 24/7 mode my friend.24/7 mode allows you to create a street basketball player from birth. No joke...your player has no skill whatsoever. Before you go around the world and play on the most famous street courts(Greece, Japan, New York City and many more)against NBA players and legends. I suggest you go through training. I've had this game for almost a year and I still haven't maxed out my player. That is how challenging it is. Oh, did I mention that you can take your created player on XBOX LIVE and have deadly one on one matches to 21 against other XBOX LIVE players, with your custom soundtrack playing(I like to listen to BIG Punisher). The customization in this game is so deep that your player will look like nobody else's created player. If you are a true basketball fan this is the game for you. Xbox Live & the 24/7 mode takes this game to the history books of basketball games.
 Not as good as NBA Live 2004 May 2, 2004
Paul J. Escamilla (NYC)
I just got my Xbox and this ESPN basketball game a few days ago, and although it's pretty fun, I have to say that it's not quite as good as the EA NBA Live 2004 game. I've played the EA game on my brother's Playstation 2 and found the game-play to be a LOT more fun and dramatic. The ESPN only has one shoot button, whereas the EA game's 2 buttons allows you to shoot a jumper or go for a dunk. Also, the freestyle stick in the EA game is much more functional. With ESPN, 3 out of 4 times when I use the "iso-motion" stick i get called for charging. With certain players (i.e. Tim Duncan)it works ok, but with others, you will be called for charging almost every time you use it. Another thing I like about the EA game is that the camera gets in closer to the action. With the ESPN game I don't feel as involved in the action. I also prefer the audio on the EA game. The commentators are more verbose and excited. (And the music is better.) 2 other reasons why I prefer the EA game: 1. the "last man back" button 2. the "alley oop" button The first button allows you to quickly choose your player (defender) who is the furthest back. This is great help when your opponent is running a fast break or when he's blown by you and is taking it to the rim. You can tap the button and you are ready to defend. The second button allows you to throw an alley-oop pass when one of your players is in the vicinity of the hoop. This is great fun when executed properly. Overall, the ESPN is a very good game, but it just seems a bit more clunky and limited than the Electronic Arts NBA Live 2004 game. So my recommendation: pass up this ESPN game and spend your cash on the Electronic Arts ball game.
not as good as NBA Live 2004 May 2, 2004
Paul J. Escamilla (NYC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just got my Xbox and this ESPN basketball game a few days ago, and although it's fun, I have to say that it's not quite as good as the EA NBA Live 2004 game. I've played the EA game on my brother's Playstation 2 and found the game-play to be a LOT more fun and dramatic. The ESPN only has one shoot button, whereas the EA game's 2 buttons allows you to shoot a jumper or go for a dunk. Also, the freestyle stick in the EA game is much more functional. With ESPN, 3 out of 4 times when I use the "iso-motion" stick i get called for charging. That's a load of c---. Why is it there? Another thing I like about the EA game is that the camera gets in closer to the action. With the ESPN game I don't feel as involved in the action. I feel like I'm in the stands. I also prefer the audio on the EA game. The commentators are more verbose and excited. (And the music is better.) Overall, the ESPN is a good game, but it just seems a bit more clunky than the Electronic Arts NBA Live game. So my recommendation: spend your cash on the Electronic Arts ball game.
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