GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (on the back of the console) is ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray. Place the ESPN NHL 2K5 disc label-side up on the tray. Press OPEN again to close the tray.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals as needed. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for software information.
To quit ESPN NHL 2K5 gameplay, press the START button and choose "Quit." To restart your PlayStation®2, press the RESET button on the front of the console.
NETWORK PLAY
To set up your Network/Internet connection, select Config Manager from the Network Configuration menu. This opens the Network Settings main menu.
Select Add Setting to create a new network configuration. Follow the instructions to enter the requested information. Your ISP information will be saved on your memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
Once configured, you can connect your PlayStation®2 console to the ESPN NHL 2K5 game servers and play with other players online. Select Network Play from the Main Menu to experience online competition.
Creating a Network Configuration
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On the Network Configurations screen, select CONFIG MANAGER.
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On the Network Setting screen, select ADD SETTING.
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Follow onscreen instructions.
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Press the button when complete to save your settings.
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On the Confirm Overlay, to test your connection, highlight YES and press the button.
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Press the button to restart the game.
Logging On
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On the Network Configurations screen, select a saved Network Setting and press the button to log on.
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If you've already created a User Account, press the START button to advance. (If not, see Creating a New Account below).
Creating a New Account
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On the Online Authentication screen, select NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT.
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On the Create Account screen, enter account information using the Virtual Keyboard.
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Press the START button to advance.
ONLINE MENU
On the Online Main Menu screen, you select which game mode you want to play.
Game types include Exhibition, Battle Mode, Mini-Rink, and Skills. To set your online options, first select Online Desk from the Online Menu, then select Online Options.
Join a Game
Select Join a Game to join any of the game types. Highlight a user and press the button. An overlay will appear. Select CHALLENGE. If the user accepts, the Team Select screen will appear.
Find a Game
This option allows you to find specific game types you want to play.
Create a Game
Create a Game allows you to create your own game and control the game type and settings.
In the Team Select screen and during gameplay, if you and your competitor each own a PlayStation®2 voice chat headset, you can talk to one another as you play.
Ranked Games
In Ranked Games, competition is tracked. You can compete with other players online, and all wins and losses are recorded on the Leader Boards.
Battle Mode
Battle mode allows users to play against other players in an assortment of mini-games.
Mini-Rink
Mini-Rink is played with two skaters (Left Wing and Center) and a goalie for each team. Penalties are off, hitting power is increased, and the boards are unusually bouncy. This mode is ideal for arcade-style hockey fans.
Skills
Challenge the other team to a sequence of tests to see whose skills are the best. The cumulative score from the six events determines the overall winner.
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1 on 1: Each starting skater on each team gets two chances to score on the opposing goalie. The team with the most goals wins.
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Hardest Shot: Each starting player gets two shots. Fire the puck into an empty net as hard as you can. The winner is the player that scores the hardest shot into the net.
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Hardest Shot Challenge controls: Move up on the left analog stick to move towards the puck. As your player reaches the puck, quickly move down on the right analog stick to wind up your stick and move up on the right analog stick to slap the puck towards the goal.
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Breakaway Relay: Similar to the 1 on 1 competition, but after shooting, each player must skate back to the red line to let the next player go.
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Accuracy: 4 targets, 9 pucks, and 25 seconds per player. Break the targets as quickly as you can, using the least amount of pucks to win this event.
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Puck Control: Navigate through the cones as quickly as possible without losing control of the puck.
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Fastest Skater: Each starting skater gets one chance. Try to get the fastest overall time skating around the rink to win.
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Fastest Skater Challenge control scheme: Repeatedly press the button to make your player skate faster.
Leagues
In the Leagues menu, you can select to create or join a Tournament or Season to play a tournament or an entire season of NHL hockey.
Online Desk
The Online Desk contains several features that allow you to see and send ESPN NHL 2K5 information, as well as adjust your own game types and options.
Players / Friends
Players / Friends allows you to add preferred opponents
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