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NBA Live 08

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From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games

List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $11.75
You Save: $18.24 (61%)



New (28) Used (24) from $9.90

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2456

Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: Basketball Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0

MPN: 15414
Model: 15782861
UPC: 014633154146
EAN: 0014633154146
ASIN: B000QB05AI

Release Date: October 2, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Put the ball in the hands of your big men and have them battle down low with all-new pump fakes, drop-steps, hooks, spins, and other new moves
  • All-new Hot Spots based on real player stats show you where to shoot, where you're cold, and where to take that game-winning shot
  • Prove your global dominance by challenging premier international teams in a FIBA tournament, including the U.S., Spain, France, and more
  • Break out authentic go-to moves of the game's greatest players when the team needs you most
  • Simulate in Dynasty Mode then take back control during the most crucial possessions of the game

Accessories:

  • PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)
  • Electronic Gaming Monthly

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Providing an unrivaled level of authenticity, NBA LIVE 08 introduces hot spots, using real NBA shot data to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to moves that capture the essence of the NBA's best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands. All-new shooting mechanics - from deep three-point shots well beyond the arc to 10-foot jump shots in the paint, every shot attempt has been redesigned to provide more fluid, realistic results. Dunks and lay-ups are now assigned to the same butto command making highlight reel plays even easier to perform. Running at a smooth 60 frames per second, NBA LIVE 08 is as close as you can get to the court, without dropping a dime for courtside seats. Player faces, team uniforms, and authentic arenas jump to life behind the power of next-generation game graphics. Whether you're working on your game in the revamped practice gym, or playing in front of a packed house, feel what it's like to be an NBA superstar. ESRB Rated E for Everyone


Customer Reviews:   Read 1 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Could be better   April 8, 2008
The (Sierra Vista, AZ)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Major flaw: Collision detection.
For whatever reason, EA has never really gotten the whole collision detection thing with it's NBA Live series. Players tend to slip and slide around each other and there is no real sense that playing defense is even remotely possible. I don't know how many times I've played this game online and watched someone dominate on the inside with a mediocre-at-best big man. It's so frustrating!!

With that being said...if you're looking for a run and gun, fast break basketball game...this is your game! It is fun to just cut loose and see how many points you can score. But if you are partial to fundamental, team basketball...this might be a bit of a disappointment.



5 out of 5 stars Arcade Fun   April 2, 2008
Hugh Jass
I love this game. I have heard many complains, that this game is to arcadish and that NBA 2K8 is far more realistic. It might be, but if you want to have a realistic basketball expirence go outside and step on the court. If you want to have a great arcade expirence grab NBA LIVE 08.


5 out of 5 stars INSIDE THE GAME!!!   December 31, 2007
THE GAME HAS A NICE FLOW TO IT, NO SLOW DOWN AT ALL, THE COLORS ARE BRIGHT AND CRISP, THE PLAYERS ARE VERY REAL & LIFE LIKE. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A NBA BASKETBALL GAME THIS IS ABOUT AS CLOSE AS YOUR GONNA GET WITHOUT PAYING THE CRAZY PRICE, OH WELL THATS MY REVIEW,ENJOY THIS GAME AS MUCH AS YOU CAN, NBA 09 WILL BE HERE IN 9 MONTHS!!


5 out of 5 stars great gift for a mature child!   December 3, 2007
Sonia Zuniga (pleasanton, CA)
1 out of 13 found this review helpful

Based on the long hours my son spends playing with these games, I am gld to say that these games are GREAT!!!! The graphics and the video quality are superb....


4 out of 5 stars solid improvement from 07   October 9, 2007
Young 1 (Philadelphia, Pa)
nba live 08 is a solid basketball game. much better than nba live 07 (which was absolute trash). The graphics a better, the gameplay is better now that they got rid of that superstar system. the player hotspots are a nice touch especially for those who are not avid b-ball watchers and dont know who can shoot what from where. A couple of flaws as far as too much hand check fouling and charging calls. ive also played 2k8 which does look better. however live's controls are better. overall live 08 is a giant improvement from 07. still needs a few kinks to be worked out but is worth the money.

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