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NBA Live 08

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From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games

List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $8.74
You Save: $21.25 (71%)



New (26) Used (38) from $7.50

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1933

Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Basketball Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0

MPN: 15554
UPC: 014633155549
EAN: 0014633155549
ASIN: B000QMUZES

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:

  • The Official Xbox Magazine [1-year]
  • Electronic Gaming Monthly
  • Play
  • Tips & Tricks Magazine

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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 button 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 8 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars NBA Live keeps getting better....next gen finally!   September 10, 2008
Josh Farcone (Dove Canyon, CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I follow both EA and 2k sports basketball games....as I am an avid basketball fan. Both offer unique styles of gaming. Seeing no review of this game made me write a brief one.

NBA Live 08 is a great game. I would consider it the first next-gen basketball title to date. The graphics are very polished, textures and all, and is by far the best looking basketball game made to date. The updated physics are great, much more realistic than the past Live games of the series.

Dynasty mode is great as usual, all-star weekend is great(3point contest and slam dunk contest), practice mode, and so many others. The variety of modes is a good add on. The online play is great, with online leagues that work great, never having to play at a certain time or set schedule.

Controls are near perfect, but some delay. The dribbling moves dedicated to the right thumbstick are still present, and are remarkable. The game plays more uptempo compared to a 2k game, as Live always has...but that's what we love. The ability to post up, run offense, isolate and drive by your man, run pick and rolls, as well as many other things make this game a must have. The only con is the arcade style, which makes it to easy to get to the rim and dunk at times. Other than that, I have invested many hours and days into this game the past year, and definitely think it is a turning point in EA's Live series franchise. With 09 coming out, and it's demo displaying even more realism and physics, they got it right with this game, and are only building from it!

Easily the best 360 basketball game to date....a close one to 2k8, but Live08's graphics make it the true next gen experience!



4 out of 5 stars Almost   June 18, 2008
D. Cooley (Houston, TX, USA)
NBA 2008 is a great game, don't get me wrong, but I am sorry, you just cannot match up to NBA 2K8. The graphics and the gameplay are better on 2K8. But I will give Live a shout out for the simulation options in dynasty mode. Its great to be able to intervene games so you can take control even though your not playing the game.


4 out of 5 stars Very good game.   June 9, 2008
Jose Suero (Dominican Republic)
I'm very satisfied with this game. The controls are very good and the graphics also are acceptable.


4 out of 5 stars Great NBA game, EA sports in back !!!   March 3, 2008
Karim A. Abouseda (Fresno, California)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

quite simply the reason why I had to purchase a Xbox 360... yes it's true, after playing this at my buddies house, I had to go out and buy the console as well as the game the next day... I, like many, have been extremely disappointed with recent EA NBA live editions for a couple years now, so I wasn't expecting to much from this one... boy was I amazed by the change of graphics and realism that was implemented into the game!! Although it not a perfect 5 star game, it shows that EA sports is back being number 1 in basketball games.


4 out of 5 stars Great game!!   November 12, 2007
Christopher Avril (Norton, MA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is one of the best basketball games made to date. Last year's version was not very good but when I played this game I immediately noticed the difference. This game is very smooth and the graphics are amazing. No more glitches. The new game modes are great as well. I recommend this game to any sports fan.

08  nba live  sport games  xbox 360  2008  


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