NBA '09 The Inside

NBA '09 The Inside
From Sony Computer Entertainment

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Product Description

NBA 09 delivers an experience catering to hardcore basketball fans and casual gamers alike. It includes The Life, a unique inside experience of life in the league. It lets you control the paths of 3 different characters while guiding them through challenges and storylines in the quest to go from development league to the NBA.

There's also a full-featured Franchise Mode, letting you experience every facet of running your own NBA team. Earn skill and experience rewards used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles. Customize up to 5 different players to take through the progression update.

The Inside uses a true T.V. broadcast presentation with highlights, a broadcast-style camera, and a comprehensive and in-depth audio commentary. The game also has a robust online system with player profiles and quick play options.

Online League Access -- readily share game features and data Enhanced Play-by-Play and Commentary - Kevin Calabro of the Seattle Sonics handles play-by-play and Kenny The Jet Smith does the color commentary Full HD 1080p -- True high definition at 60 frames per second

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #2239 in Video Games
* Brand: Sony
* Model: 98165
* Released on: 2008-10-07
* ESRB Rating: Everyone
* Number of discs: 1
* Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
* Dimensions: .30 pounds

Features

* The Life -- Go behind the scenes and experience the life of an NBA professional, balancing interaction with coaches, teammates, and rivals
* Franchise Mode - Run a team where performance and player morale are tracked on virtually every level
* Team Progression System -- Complete tasks and goals that will earn experience, which can be used to customize characters and show them off. Create up to 5 customizable characters that can earn progression during gameplay and be taken online
* NBA Replay Mode -- tests the skills of the most hardcore NBA fans. Re-live great performances and work through a wide array of the entire past season's memorable gameplay scenarios
* NBA Replay (Games of the Week) -- Highlight-reel plays that let you download 5 scenarios each week involving real NBA games and attempt to replay those moments in the game

Customer Reviews

Fun if you are not looking for too much realism
I bought this game because it is one of the few 1080p games. The graphics in the title screens are great but the game play is no better than a 720p game. otherwise the play is fun and realitively easy. I wish there were a few more secret things in the game but it is ok to waste some time with.

Not a sim but awesome fun
Let me start off by saying that I have not encountered a single glitch, zero, zilch. (Of course, after I print this, it will probably glitch out on me.) That being said, this game is a great basketball game. The first thing you have to take into account is the fact that it isn't a deep sim. If you want that, you probably would be better off buying 2k9.

The gameplay leans more towards arcade style without it being over the top. There is a deep progression system which gives the game a RPG type element. The addition of the downloaded game of the week system adds new content to the game every week during the season which is nice.

There is a lot to do in this game from the Inside story system, to the Franchise mode, to quick play and online. Each area of the game gives you rewards for accomplishing tasks. Also, it includes trophies so you can brag to your friends on how much of a baller you are. Try this game, you may like it.

lacking in many areas but decent overall
this game is lacking in many areas but decent overall.
pros:
many game modes and trophies to earn. so there is quite a bit of replay value
up to 4 ppl on the same console
graphics aint bad

cons:
ai is not that smart
offensive rebounding is a bit unstoppable at times

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