NBA

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2005
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. MaxX.
    Apr 10, 2005
    1
    Unacceptable. No Franchise mode and we're in year 2005!? That simply won't do. And 6 game modes total, including options? That is pathetic! I'm not interested in playing one game, this game has no single player, and long term value at all. The gaming wasn't even that great. I pray that they make improvements.
  2. ChadworthK.
    Apr 5, 2005
    7
    The lack of a franchise mode (multiple seasons) and inability to change the quarter length under season mode was disappointing. But I like the new shooting style, although it did take some time to get used to. However, like a lot of basketball games, the blocked shots are much to frequent and unrealistic. It is an overall good game, but I'm expecting EA to come out with a better The lack of a franchise mode (multiple seasons) and inability to change the quarter length under season mode was disappointing. But I like the new shooting style, although it did take some time to get used to. However, like a lot of basketball games, the blocked shots are much to frequent and unrealistic. It is an overall good game, but I'm expecting EA to come out with a better basketball game than 989's.… Expand
  3. PhilopK.
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    This game is super sweet!!!
  4. ErickW.
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    It is the bomb.
  5. CashewS.
    May 7, 2005
    8
    I think this game is just fine. I was playing it at work and it was to much fun. the graphic are awesome. If you get it i am sure you will like it.
  6. Jay
    Apr 18, 2005
    5
    Just rent this game. once you get somewhat good you will win every game by 20-40 points. it seems like they just slapped this game together so it would be ready in time for PSP release. it has one song which gets ANNOYING! they need to add more dificulty levels. this game was fun for the first week or so.
  7. SamT.
    Jun 11, 2005
    2
    This game does have good graphics and it's fun to play for a few games, but then it just gets boring. No matter what difficulty, the computer is pretty easy to beat. Once you've beaten a few teams in season mode by 20+ points, you'll realize that there's no point in playing an easy game with a crappy shooting style and free-throw style, and has no franchise mode.

Awards & Rankings

66
#66 Best PSP Game of 2005
53
#53 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
55
#55 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 6 out of 25
  1. GamePro
    70
    This isn't a game that's going to make you want to abandon your big-screen basketball games by any means, but it can be enough to temporarily satisfy a serious basketball jones.
    Read full review
  2. IGN
    60
    And say what you might about "some games require you to learn complicated button schemes," the basic moves always require basic controls, and something as basic as shooting should be treated the same way.
    Read full review
  3. Next Level Gaming
    89
    I am blown away by the quality of NBA. It's not perfect, and I think going forward, there needs to be some tightening of the computer AI. But other than that and the freaky free-throwing, this is one impressive handheld Basketball game.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »