- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release Date: Nov 15, 2010
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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Jan 1, 2011Unlike the Wii version, the fully functional online component means you (almost) always have access to some stiff human competition over Xbox Live. And it definitely looks much sharper.
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Nov 18, 2010Despite some AI issues and the occasional online hiccup, NBA Jam is more fun than we remember it being.
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Nov 26, 2010NBA Jam has been lovingly recreated by a team that clearly understood the appeal of the original. Get together with friends for this one.
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Dec 21, 2010Nearly 17 years after I fed my first quarter into an NBA Jam Arcade machine, my love for the franchise is still just as strong, even if this version does not love me back as much.
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Dec 21, 2010Though this game is a visceral and grand experience, I can't get away from the fact that it was supposed to be a free pack-in, and instead they've slapped a $50 price tag on it. It would've surely been the best pack-in of all time. As a stand-alone retail game, I can still recommend it, but only for fans of the NBA Jam series.
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Nov 19, 2010If you were waiting for all available versions of NBA Jam to hit stores, the addition of Online make this the version of choice. On the other hand, if you don't plan on playing online, I would recommend picking-up the Wii-version and experiencing the game how it was initially meant to be played.
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Nov 18, 2010The HD versions are undoubtedly superior to the Wii's offering, and the core gameplay represents the best in the franchise. It's just a shame that the secondary game modes are so poorly executed, as better implementations of them would have added a lot of replayability, and made for a much better value.
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Nov 26, 2010NBA Jam is a great arcade style sports game, period.
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Jan 13, 2011If you're in any way nostalgic about the original Jam games, at this price it's a slam dunk.
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X-ONE Magazine UKJan 6, 2011A hugely accessible and addictive game for anyone. [Issue#67, p.89]
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Dec 19, 2010EA Sports NBA Jam is a great revival of a classic franchise. If you were a fan then there is no reason to pass up on this offering as it brings just enough to the table to make it worth your while.
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Dec 17, 2010This is a highly recommended, high-octane, action-paced sports game that will definitely satisfy basketball fans but also sports fans in general.
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Dec 11, 2010The New NBA Jam stays true to its roots and origins, bringing all of the good and bad aspects to this generations' platforms. It's up to you to decide if this arcade and fast action packed game is worth the price.
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Nov 23, 2010The standard gameplay in NBA Jam is insanely entertaining, and if you've got a group of players ready to play at your side, you'll easily get $50 of enjoyment out of it.
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Jan 2, 2011Bad AI, a shortage on modes and average visuals stop NBA Jam from being a top tier game.
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Nov 27, 2010NBA Jam just about deserves release as a proper boxed retail product, boasting a fairly hefty array of modes and other content. What's important is that it preserves the gameplay and spirit of the original games, giving it a nostalgic cachet that makes it almost irresistible, despite its frustrations.
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Nov 19, 2010If you have friends to play with and any measure of nostalgia for the arcade original, there's no doubt that you'll get every penny's worth from NBA Jam. If you have plans to play it alone or against random strangers, there are better options out there -- and it doesn't even take calculus to figure that out.
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Nov 17, 2010NBA Jam is a disappointing retail package, mainly because it would've been one of the greatest Xbox Live or PlayStation Network releases of all-time. As it stands, this $50 disc adds a few modes to the Jam that you know and love, but at the end of the day the reason that you'll invest is the classic gameplay, not the Remix Modes.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 25
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Mixed: 9 out of 25
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Negative: 2 out of 25
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Aug 6, 2016
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Oct 31, 2014NBA Jam is a fun arcade simulator on the Xbox 360. Someone looking for a fun basketball experience in short bursts should definitely pick this one up.
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Mar 21, 2011