NBA 2K6

 Xbox
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. AceGamez
    70
    If you're a big basketball fan, go out and buy NBA 2K6, because it's a must and officially it's extremely accurate.
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  2. Computer and Video Games
    70
    NBA 2K6 also has full Live support, something that mysteriously disappeared from "NBA Live 06" just before it was released. Take your pick. [Official UK Xbox Magazine]

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best Xbox Game of 2005
71
#71 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
55
#55 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. MattZ.
    Nov 10, 2005
    5
    Well i can only speak for the gameplay when playing on the season mode but once again sega sports is too arcadish for me. I didnt have much Well i can only speak for the gameplay when playing on the season mode but once again sega sports is too arcadish for me. I didnt have much of a feel of a simulation game because i can dunk or drive to the hoop almost any play. Really that one error alone is a huge error to me which dropped 4 to 5 points off of my ranking. Other than that the gameplay is good and i'm sure the online is a blast. I'm going to have to rent Live 06 which will hopefully give me a little more realistic gameplay. we'll see.… Full Review »
  2. KwameO.
    Oct 20, 2005
    9
    I like 24/7 mode and association.i love the crib,but it should be bigger.also,reverse steering on 24/7 mode is stupid.i also like create teamI like 24/7 mode and association.i love the crib,but it should be bigger.also,reverse steering on 24/7 mode is stupid.i also like create team and player, and the game producer teams.cheat-vcteam.… Full Review »
  3. ColbyC.
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    I bought EA Live the day it came out, played it, hated it, and ended up buying 2k6 as well. Overall this game is much much better than Live, I bought EA Live the day it came out, played it, hated it, and ended up buying 2k6 as well. Overall this game is much much better than Live, but it still does have a few problems. I really hate the shot stick, and wish it would have the option of the old juke moves with the right thumb stick. But overall I really like this game and will continue playing it instead of Live.… Full Review »
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