NBA 2K9

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Gameplanet
    70
    If you're a dedicated NBA fan then there might just be enough here to keep you occupied. If not, there are better alternatives on the market.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    70
    A jazzy, jiving b-ball package, but too similar to 2K8. [Christmas 2008, p.82]
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  3. Play UK
    67
    While this will probably be embraced by the fans, it’s just a little too realistic for its own good, and as such isn’t as fun as it could be. Anyone considering looking for a change could start this year.
  5. GameShark
    67
    The Association mode is a very deep simulation experience that should satisfy most simulation fans. There's a wealth of information available and the ability to customize the league and determine how much control the owner has over the team.
  6. PS3bloggen.se
    50
    Newcomers beware. If you're not familiar with 2K's basketball games you'll need to spend an awful amount of hours to get into shape. Apart from the online and quickplay modes there isn't much to look forward to, and this years iteration will only satisfy old fans of the series.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best PS3 Game of 2008
56
#56 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
72
#72 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 9 out of 38
  1. Totalcoolness20
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    This game was awesome on the ps3 because when i used to play NBA 2K9 on my Playstation 3, they had good game modes and my favorite game modeThis game was awesome on the ps3 because when i used to play NBA 2K9 on my Playstation 3, they had good game modes and my favorite game mode was the dunk contest.… Full Review »
  2. DeepakN.
    Oct 14, 2008
    0
    I AGREE WITH CLEVELAND O. This game freezes up my ps3 everytime i try to go online. When will thi sproblem be fixed???? if it's not by I AGREE WITH CLEVELAND O. This game freezes up my ps3 everytime i try to go online. When will thi sproblem be fixed???? if it's not by next week im returning it and switching to nba Live. How can a problem as big as that happen this day in age???… Full Review »
  3. JayDu
    Oct 14, 2008
    8
    Honestly this game has made improvement from 2k8. Low Post Game really sucks gumballs, but overall though the game is really up to par. EA is Honestly this game has made improvement from 2k8. Low Post Game really sucks gumballs, but overall though the game is really up to par. EA is falling of greatly compared to the 2k series.… Full Review »
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