I first purchased NBA 2K9 and the game was good but they really messed up the online play from last year. I think they did a horrible job. I traded the game in for NBA Live 09 and I have to say I was not disappointed. I actually think the game is better than NBA 2K9. The graphics are good and the game is way more fun. I have to say I haven't bought a NBA Live game since NBA Live 05 so I wasn't a fan for a few years. NBA 2K9 made me go back to NBA Live 09. I am happy I did. The Live 365 feature is really hot. They also have a practice where a trainer helps you work on your weaknesses. Get this game. You will not be disappointed. The online play is great. Way better then NBA 2K9.

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this item was cracked when arrived at destination and requested money back as guaranteed but rejected.

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I have never gave a game made by Ea sports a total bad review because I like their sports games of any sport. But this game is absolutely horrible in every way. From graphics to gameplay to presentation they royally messed this one up. I enjoyed and still enjoy NBA live 08 a good solid game but I think they didn't care or was drunk when they put this one together. The NBA 365 concept might be ok but if you don't have XBox live this game is pointless. The graphics are blurred,the players move like they are high on something and you don't feel like you have total control. What happened EA? They fell off the wagon big time here. I'm going to try NBA2k9 I hear it is really good.

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I got this game for my kids along with the Xbox 360 for Christmas and of course it has been a BIG hit in our house! The game came in excellent condition and arrived by the date promised. The graphics are life like-my dad asked the kids what game were they watching! We havent quite gotten to the "live" part but when we do I'm sure it will take their gaming experience to another level.

Thanks!

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I have been an avid player of the NBA Live series from EA Sports. NBA Live 09 is the best game by far that EA Sports has put out in the series. From top of the line game play, to the exact way a player shoots has drawn me to really enjoy NBA Live 09.

In games previous in the series the difficulty of the game was way to easy. Now when you play on the hardest level it really makes you play at the top of your game. In previous games if you just did one move the whole game you could rack up points and beat the computer. In NBA Live 09 if you keep doing the same thing the computer will catch on and stop you.

Some of the new features added this year including the live up-date and team DNA have really helped the realism of the game.

The one and only downside of this year's game is that the announcers have not changed their commentary, there is some new stuff but for the most part it's the same old stuff from last year.

Overall this game is top of the line and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the NBA Live series.

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This was purchased as a gift for my nephew........He was indeed most

excited upon receiving this game. Loved it! Enjoyed sharing it with

his older brother and younger brother, who is ll years old.

Excellent Delivery time as well............arrived as expected so I am

glad that I did not disappoint them.

Thanks!!!

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Its ok but for 1st timers like myself, its rather hard. How do you kick?

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This is by far the best basketball game I have ever played. EA Sports definetly did a great job adding new features like pick and roll controls and quickstrike anklebreakers are the best. The only issues I have with the game is that the defense is slow to non reactive at times, there are morphing issues with player bodies, and the quickstrike anklebreakers are not individualized all the players will have the same crossover etc. All in all the game is the best and I play for hours until I can't see straight. Great GAME!!!!!!1

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This game is lots of fun, has great graphics and pretty good controls. Any game that has Tony Parker on the cover must be pretty awesome!!!

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How do we rate NBA Live? I purchased this game for my 12-year-old son, who is an avid video gamer and a sports fanatic, with basketball being his number 1 game. He and his friends absolutely love playing this game. The graphics are beautiful - at first glance it looks and sounds like a real basketball game. This game is awesome!

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This game is great. I bought it used and there were no problems with it. My only complaint is that the manual for the game was not in the case. But with the internet, you can basically find anything, so its been fine.

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I have always been a fan of the live series even though they have had a bumpy road along the way I have never shifted to 2k. The new live 2010 is better but this is good also with the down-loadable updates you can have an updated roster and still receive the latest stats while playing with your favorite teams.

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This game is super kool, because of how it looks and the gameplay is more easier than de 2k.....plus the new feature of EA called DNA is kool because it get your game updated about the level the players are playing, and that is kool because some games of any sports have players that were good and have good numbers on their abilities but in the real life in present time their level had get down or up.

The only recommendation I do to EA is to make the scorebar more big, because is a little difficult to read the score, time, and stats that appear in this area at first view.

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I totally enjoy playing this nba game. It has very good graphics and awesome game play. One the main features I like is the nba live 365. It automatically downloads data daily from the servers to update your game with changes in the nba. These changes include trades, injuries and how the teams and players are performing. This game comes with one year free of the nba live 365 service. If you love playing basketball on the xbox 360 I would recommend this game without a doubt. I got it for a little less than [...]. Totally worth every penny.

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So after spending 2 hours in the store debating whether to get the All-Play, 2K, or Live for 360, I settled on the latter. Got home, popped the game in the console and was prompted to update which I did. However since I did not have a online, the OKC team does not have a nickname, a generic jersey, and a generic court. Updating the game on Xbox Live will download the Thunder nickname, jersey, and arena.

Just like all of my other NBA game reviews, here is a list of things video game websites never mention in their reviews. Hope these are helpful:

- There is an edit player in this game, so numbers can be edited, as well as player skills and ratings. However the edit feature is only for the NBA teams and not the FIBA teams. Juan Carlos Navarro is wearing his NBA number, #2, for Team España. FIBA only allows numbers 4-15. Other players with wrong numbers are Trevor Ariza (#1 instead of #3) and Mickeal Pietrus (#2 instead of #20) but that's not a big deal. The NBA Live 365 updates will probably take care of those once the season begins. The FIBA is a big deal though.

- Speaking of FIBA, Ricky Rubio is not on the Team España. NBA players who have never suited up for their countries for quite some time are on the rosters, therefore knocking out some real players. For instance, Z Ilgauskas (Lietuva), Steve Nash (Canada), Eddy Najera (Mexico), Peja Stojakovic (Serbia), and John Ameachi (UK) are no longer playing for their countries but are still on the rosters!

- The Lietuva away jersey is some weird shade of gray/green and not real green shade.

- Team Mexico's jerseys are decent but not realistic. Also, Adam Parada is dominant inside. It looks like they might have used his performance during last season's PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) as the basis of his ratings.

- The Magic jersey has the real stripes (unlike NBA 2K9) but used the old number font and it is missing the logo on the left side of the shorts. This will probably be updated through Live 365 as well.

- There are no retroes in this game, hopefully they will be made available through future updates.

- For some reason the PA announcer (same PA from 1997, by the way) is not loud and I can barely hear him. I checked the arena volume and commentary volume and both were already set to the max.

- I used the practice mode, called NBA Live Academy, and it was fun testing out plays and running the offense. You can also do plays practice only or a full scrimmage. The practice gym has two courts and the player can shoot at all four baskets. You cannot, however, shoot from one court to the opposite court's basket, which would've been cool.

- Marcin Gortat has a full head of hair in here. Since player appearance can't be edited using Edit player, maybe there is an update later on from Live 365.

- I didn't notice the point guard dominate the ball and the points, unlike last year's game. The CPU also gets the ball to the money players during crunch time.

- Rashard Lewis shoots like the real deal in here, with the high release, and of course, the swishes. Nowitzki looks like a zombie, and a lot of the FIBA people look quite the beasts.

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