NBA 2K6

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. Xbox Evolved
    74
    It has the most substance, and presentational balance so far.
  2. Kombo
    71
    If you need one game to get for the launch, NBA 2K6 is the way to go, simply because "NBA Live" is more of a visual presentation with very little substance.
  3. 1UP
    70
    2K6's biggest setback -- it doesn't have the instant visual appeal, next-gen look, or out-and-out raw emotion that gamers want to see in a next-gen sports game.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    The game is practically a carbon copy of the current-gen edition. Seriously, now I know why the words "Xbox 360" are scribbled on the score overlay--it's almost the only way to tell that you're playing a supposedly enhanced version of NBA 2K6.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
12
#12 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
23
#23 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. SirXyonder777
    Jun 9, 2021
    0
    This game is garbage. This may just be because I'm not into basketball games, but this game is just terrible. This game came in the drive ofThis game is garbage. This may just be because I'm not into basketball games, but this game is just terrible. This game came in the drive of my 360 when I got it, so I played it, and it looked and played TERRIBLE. Slippery controls, and all sorts of other problems. I'd never played a basketball game up to this point, but I knew how basketball worked, but even so, I was COMPLETELY lost. This game was bad at the time, and it aged even worse. Don't buy.… Full Review »
  2. Guo56
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    My favorite NBA 2k game because this came out when 2k games still cared about the game series and not just the money. It’s also just a reallyMy favorite NBA 2k game because this came out when 2k games still cared about the game series and not just the money. It’s also just a really fun and good sports video game in general in terms of this game type.… Full Review »
  3. swishersondeck
    Sep 24, 2012
    8
    If NBA 2K6 is a glimpse of what the Xbox 360 has in store, than I'm one proud owner. The graphics are great, although inconsistent, and theIf NBA 2K6 is a glimpse of what the Xbox 360 has in store, than I'm one proud owner. The graphics are great, although inconsistent, and the sound quality makes for a great overall presentation. The physics are definitely the high point of this game and players move unbelievably lifelike. The 24/7 mode tacks on another game in its own rights and association mode is great. The only complaints i have is that the game is littered with bugs and background objects and particle effects look last generation. If your a basketball enthusiast, buy this game!… Full Review »
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