NBA Street

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 3 out of 48
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  1. LyncN.
    Oct 8, 2001
    7
    Although playing single player gets a little monotonous after a while, playing this game with a friend or two is not only very addictive but is almost as much fun as going to the court and dogging someone out in person.
  2. ChasenL.
    Aug 5, 2001
    10
    This game has very cool graphics, moves, and dunks.
  3. HeyWould'Ja
    Jan 15, 2002
    10
    I believe this is the most under-rated game on the PS2. It's so perfect. A lot of the games ranked higher I can find flaws with, but not with this one. Very fun and polished game.
  4. GaryC.
    Jan 5, 2002
    10
    This game has some phat skills with blowd move. I rated this game a 10, because of the realistic graphics, the commentator's busts (mouth), and because o how physical you can get.
  5. MohamedB.
    Jul 9, 2002
    10
    Nothing can touch this game and the afro guy is wack... my fav will alwayz be kobe though... abaha waas.
  6. JackI.
    Jul 12, 2001
    9
    It's so much fun, and such a coooool game.
  7. SeanB.
    Jul 17, 2001
    10
    This game is very good. Its just like watching an And 1 video. The passing, the dunking, the crossingover, and the fun that you have all make you wanna cry. The graphics are wild and the game is good. The thing I liked a lot was getting to be Michael Jordan, because he is the man. The game's great, what else can i say?
  8. TyroneJ.
    Jun 24, 2002
    10
    The best game ever.
  9. [Anonymous]
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    A classic for years to come that shows consistent simplicity overpowers sinking a gamebreaker two jumpshot' from halfcourt with Shaq in volume 2 or all the flips and somersaults in part 3, the perfect soundtrack and beautiful gameplay to go along with intensity brings a great time to whoever wants next to 21 by 2 points. Enjoyment for all ages, EA sports BIG started on the street.
  10. MikeW.
    Jun 24, 2001
    10
    This game is INCREDIBLE...The graphics are among the best I have ever seen...The excitement of blocking shots and dunking on dudes takes this game all the way to the top of my list....I extremely suggest you go out and make this purchase..you will be very happy...EA Sports did a good job here!
  11. MattP.
    Aug 27, 2001
    10
    The game is very fun and entertaining to play, especially when you hit a 154,000 point gamewinning game-breaker dunk.
  12. JoseV.
    Sep 27, 2001
    9
    Excellent graphics and simple game play. Great fun with a few friends, the game loses something in singleplayer mode.
  13. ZiggyStardust
    Aug 13, 2002
    10
    EA has a pretty clean track record. First SSX came out, then Street, and thirdly SSX Tricky. I can"t wait for Sled Storm, their next release. NBA Street is one of my favorite games. I like it better than metal gear solid, final fantasy 10, devil may cry, and nhl 2002 (among quite a few others in my very nice collection). This site actually influenced many of my purchases, and has really EA has a pretty clean track record. First SSX came out, then Street, and thirdly SSX Tricky. I can"t wait for Sled Storm, their next release. NBA Street is one of my favorite games. I like it better than metal gear solid, final fantasy 10, devil may cry, and nhl 2002 (among quite a few others in my very nice collection). This site actually influenced many of my purchases, and has really helped to weed out the duds before purchasing. I"ve been reading some of the comments here and how way off the complaining ones can be. There is a tonne of replay value in NBA Street. Not only does it take literally hundreds of games to beat it in one player (if you win every game), but the 2 player game simply is a blast. If ya want an exagerated sports game for the PS2, this is the ultimate choice. I also regretably picked up NHL Hitz 2002. The graphics and depth of that game are seriously lacking. I really tried to like it too, since I"m a canadian hockey fanatic. Damn, I should have taken into consideration it"s placing on the rankings. Opp, a little off topic here. What I wanted to say is that NBA Street rules. … Expand
  14. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    9
    The first game of it's kind in the PS2 and definitely the best. It is truly the first game that brings the old NBA jam feel to the modern age. Developers should try to create something similar and follow this as a good example.
  15. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Few sports games have been as addicting or fun as NBA Street. Pick 3 players and go 3on3 against other players. You can even create your own player.
  16. AKthaBeast
    May 14, 2018
    9
    Such a fun game and took NBA Jam and made it more And1 streetball. Characters were memorable as well.
  17. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    6
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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best PS2 Game of 2001
48
#48 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
78
#78 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. All Game Guide
    80
    While it’s disappointing that only two people can play simultaneously, NBA Street is nonetheless a great choice for arcade-style sports fans.
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  2. Total Video Games
    90
    The inclusion of Michael Jordan, while it doesn't necessarily add anything to the gameplay, certainly improves the game in the eyes of most basketball fans.
  3. IGN
    93
    Through its brilliant use of an SSX-styled trick system and the way that the developers have managed to make blocked shots as important and every bit as exciting as slam dunks, NBA Street has taken the arcade basketball genre to all-new heights.
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