NBA 2K8

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  • Summary: Sprite Slam Dunk Contest - Live from Las Vegas, 2K is bringing you the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, hosted by street legend Bobbito Garcia. Choose from hundreds of dunks and a vast array of props as you compete against the NBA's finest dunkers in this 4 player event. The Sprite Slam DunkSprite Slam Dunk Contest - Live from Las Vegas, 2K is bringing you the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, hosted by street legend Bobbito Garcia. Choose from hundreds of dunks and a vast array of props as you compete against the NBA's finest dunkers in this 4 player event. The Sprite Slam Dunk Contest is also playable online; it's here that you can prove to the world that you are the greatest dunker there is. More Signature Style - Customizable Free Throws, Dribble Moves, and Dunks give users total control over the way their favorite players play on the court. All new signature shots from many of your favorite NBA players, including #1 draft choice Greg Oden, as well as individual post and dribble moves, makes NBA 2K8 the most authentic NBA simulation on the market. Off-Ball Control - Run quick on the fly sets to get your favorite player the ball in the best situation for him to get a quick bucket. Use the Get Open button for a fast play, or call for the exact situation you want with the Off-Ball Control menu. On offense, you now have the option to switch off the ball handler to other players where you can call for alley-oops, jostle for post-position, set screens, etc. [2K Sports]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    With NBA 2K8, you're looking at the best of all worlds. What worked last year is still there, and some great improvements have been made. It's the most fun and realistic game of video basketball available, despite it's few flaws.
  2. GameDaily
    90
    For the third year in a row, 2K Sports has the best basketball game available. NBA 2K8 has vast improvements, tweaking an already capable engine with fresh animations and change-ups.
  3. DailyGame
    86
    The presentation and feel of the game is near-perfect, but the actual gameplay, particularly on offense, comes up short and frustrating. Lock-On D is a nice feature as well, but it can be a crutch.
  4. Game Informer
    83
    While NBA 2K8 may have some kinks to work out in its post game, it’s still the best basketball sim on the market.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    The post-game wrap-ups are especially good, enabling you to look at each player's top moments from the match. [Dec 2007, p.111]
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  6. AceGamez
    80
    NBA 2K8 is still far and away that best game of basketball you are going to find. EA might have got their act together this year, but they are still a way off challenging the almighty 2K series.
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  7. Game Revolution
    67
    It's not quite as satisfying as the Celtics adding Kevin Garnett and, Ray Allen to support Paul Pierce in one off-season, but what is?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. TDaye
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    The gameplay is excellent! Graphics need some work though. Need to update player appearances. Team jersey colors need to be more accurate.The gameplay is excellent! Graphics need some work though. Need to update player appearances. Team jersey colors need to be more accurate. (ex. Piston's away jerseys look light blue instead of dark blue. Heat away jerseys look grey instead of black.) But overall, the game is great! I'm looking foward to 2K9!… Expand
  2. BrandonG.
    Oct 5, 2007
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay, awesome dynasty mode ("the association"). Wish they would clean up the menu screens a bit, but otherwise, the Great graphics, great gameplay, awesome dynasty mode ("the association"). Wish they would clean up the menu screens a bit, but otherwise, the best NBA sim to date… Expand
  4. TimD.
    Sep 28, 2007
    9
    Another winning product from the leaders in basketball video games. This is the hands down Live killer and Sony's offering cant even touch it.
  5. ShayneH.
    Jan 14, 2008
    9
    It's very deep in Franchise mode and association mode iV'e got the worriers in my association,I'm good so im 33-0 but the heat It's very deep in Franchise mode and association mode iV'e got the worriers in my association,I'm good so im 33-0 but the heat and new jersey are right behind me! but its fun im good shooting the 3-point contest and A good Slamedunker on the game... Overall get this game the graphics might not be better than Lives but it's gameplay is great!!! Must Have!… Expand
  6. BIGTP
    Oct 18, 2007
    8
    The graphics are great but I don't like the fact that one you double team a guy your dribble is picked up for you. I like playing with The graphics are great but I don't like the fact that one you double team a guy your dribble is picked up for you. I like playing with The Lakers becaue I'm a fan of Kobe Bryant. I don't want to win the game by passing the ball around. I want to score with Kobe. By making you pick up the ball, your forced to give it up. To be that is boring. In real life if Kobe wants to take all the shots, no one can stop him from doing that. In 2k8 all you have to do is double him and shop close. Me and my friends hate that about the game.… Expand
  7. Giterdone
    Sep 29, 2007
    6
    Damn man...these graphics look like they have taken a leap backwards. the character models are embarassing and feels way too arcadey and too Damn man...these graphics look like they have taken a leap backwards. the character models are embarassing and feels way too arcadey and too easy to score. Live 08 character models are very impressive and I find it more of a sim than 2k8 this year. All of the nba games this year are somewhat disappointing but this is the not the best of them.… Expand
  8. batbeast10
    Mar 31, 2021
    1
    Imagine spending 60 on a game horrible as this **** shag sheets etc eudbedube eud hedge did that’s why it’s so bad

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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#49 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007