Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Negative: 1 out of 25
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  1. 70
    Gameplay issues aside, Showdown is still a very enjoyable game, mostly due to the fact that it offers a wide variety of game modes.
  2. Fans of the series won't be disappointed, and those seeking something fast and fun will be happy they picked it up.
  3. Unless having a portable Street title is absolutely necessary for you for some strange reason, do yourself a favor and stick with Vol. 3 for now.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    More rehash than reinvention. [July 2005, p.118]
  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    If you can get over the learning curve for the controls, you'll have fun brining it to the streets. [July 2005, p.79]
  6. It's an entertaining one that faithfully carries on the NBA Street line. However, there's no getting around the slightly dumbed-down game play and the button timing issues. [*Note: original score posted by Operation Sports as 3/5 = 60. Current score on their redesigned site is inaccurate.]
  7. Game Informer
    70
    It's a fun play, but being a veteran of the console versions really pulled out this handheld incarnation's glaring flaws. [July 2005, p.127]
  8. 70
    This is NBA with a little bit less seriousness. Don't take it to seriously and it's fairly entertaining.

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#40 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. HiRoller
    Oct 25, 2005
    9
    Everything a baller could want in a handheld game. Very impressive debut of the NBA Street on the PSP!
  2. JoeR.
    Jun 18, 2005
    10
    Best game EVER!
  3. Josh
    May 18, 2005
    10
    All the fu n that Street has offered us over the years. a classic brought to portable gaming system.