NBA 2K9

Platforms

• PC

  Oct 20, 2008

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  8.0

  191 Players
• PlayStation 3

  Oct 7, 2008

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  8.2

  playscore

  8.5

  7 Critics

  8.3

  652 Players
• Xbox 360

  Oct 7, 2008

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  8.2

  playscore

  8.5

  8 Critics

  8.4

  1.07K Players

11 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Game Informer

  8.5

  With its realistic animations, solid controls, and ambitious Association mode, NBA 2K9 makes its title run once again. But the competition is stiffening, and next year needs to bring significant leaps forward with online play and the low-post game if 2K wants to make it 10 in a row.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360
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  IGN

  8.0

  NBA 2K9 is basketball game for the purists out there and has plenty for diehard basketball fans to enjoy. ...There are tidbits built in to appease casual fans, but there?s no question that with things like Bird Years making their way into this year?s game that 2K9 is made for aficionados. Even still, anyone who has seen a pro game will be able to find the similarities and the finite details that make NBA 2K9 the best game in town.

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  Game Trailers

  8.4

  The NBA 2K series has seen modest improvements since NBA 2K7, primarily due to the level of quality achieved at such an early phase in the next-gen life cycle. Because of this, casual hoops players aren't going to be wowed with this latest iteration of NBA 2K9, but it's meant to satisfy those who live and breathe basketball, as the improvements in the AI and atmosphere alone are sure to tickle the inner twine of dedicated fans.

  Reviewed on PS3
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  Games Radar+

  9.0

  Besides, with the promise of Living Rosters and an always-impressive set of online options, there’s plenty to keep us entertained. Even though the competition this season is better than ever, NBA 2K9 puts the franchise back on top of the hoops heap. Sometimes, everything just comes together nicely.

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  It's disappointing that there aren't more noteworthy additions to this year's game. Living rosters and five-on-five play are nice, but their appeal is limited. That said, there's very little not to like about NBA 2K9. 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.

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  Cheatcc

  8.2

  NBA 2K9 is a solid basketball experience through and through. While the competition is still in a rebuilding process of sorts, 2K has taken advantage by improving on what they’ve accomplished in their NBA series throughout recent years. Anyone who has enjoyed the last couple of installments won’t be disappointed with the changes made this year. The Living Rosters feature is certainly enticing enough for 2K fans to pick this title up.

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  VGChartz

  8.0

  2K9 is a definite improvement over last year, and provides a fantastic on court experience that you won’t find with either of the two competing titles this year, and the off court portion of the game has improved significantly as well. This is the first time I’ve felt that 2K have offered a complete product, but until the online issues are solved it won’t quite be perfect for me.

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  Total Xbox

  8.0

  With this year's instalment, 2K is once again setting the standard for b-ball games. It plays great, looks incredible and once again demonstrates depth and dedication to realism. It's unlikely to be the game to get you started on basketball - it comes on too hard, too fast for that - but if you're a hardcore fan, then this is a game you'll be spending a lot of time with.

  Reviewed on X360
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  3D Juegos

  8.7

  NBA 2K9 triunfa a la hora de ofrecer un título que justifique su compra a pesar de contar ya con la entrega anterior. Imprescindible para los amantes del basket, se trata de lo más cercano a este deporte que se puede encontrar en la actualidad.

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  MeriStation

  8.5

  NBA 2K9 ha partido de la entrega del año pasado. Las bases asentadas eran muy buenas, y ya era cuestión de empezar a pulir pequeños detalles. Todavía queda bastante trabajo por hacer, pero da gusto ver cómo el trabajo realizado empieza a dar resultado. Los pequeños detalles introducidos en los partidos consiguen que sean mucho más realistas y espectaculares, con animaciones más detalladas y un público mucho más vivo que nunca.

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