GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the NBA 2K3 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
PlayStation 2 Components
DUALSHOCK 2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
MULTITAP
STARTING UP
1. Turn ON the POWER Button on your PlayStation2 Game Console and insert the NBA 2K3 game disc.
2. Press and hold the ▲, and X buttons during the PlayStation2 logo screen and look for the confirmation window.
3. Select YES to load NBA 2K3 in 480p mode or NO to load on a NTSC TV.
Warning: Enabling 480p progressive scan mode on a TV that does not support 480p may harm your Television!
TITLE SCREEN
Once you're up and running, the NBA 2K3 Title screen appears. To go directly to the Main menu, press the START button.
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If you do not take an action, a game demo begins featuring two computer-controlled teams in a randomly generated matchup.
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To exit a game demo and return to the Title screen, press any button.
MAIN MENU
NBA 2K3 is the complete pro basketball experience. More than a game, in NBA 2K3, you can own and operate your own NBA franchise and help your team win from the court, the clipboard, and the GM's desk. But it's not all business; NBA 2K3 also has a stripped-down Street mode, where you play for love of the game.
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To select a Main menu item, press the directional buttons ‡ to highlight it, then press the X button to select. The appropriate next screen appears.
QUICK GAME
Play a quick exhibition game between any two teams. This is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team onto the court.
GAME MODES
Choose one of seven play modes including Street, Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament, Practice, and Network.
OPTIONS
Multiple categories of options give you the power to customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast booth to the rulebook.
LOAD / SAVE
Everything you can customize in NBA 2K3 can be saved and accessed later if you have a PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8 MB) inserted into your PlayStation 2 game console. ROSTER MANAGER
Use the Roster Manager to make team personnel decisions such as releasing free agents, initiating trades, and editing ratings.
SEGA SPORTS CHALLENGE
Prove how good a sports gamer you are by posting your NBA 2K3 statistics to the Sega Sports Challenge online ranking board. PLAYING A QUICK GAME
This one-game format is a perfect introduction to NBA 2K3, and when you have mastered the game, it's perfect for schooling your friends.
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To begin a Quick game, from the Main menu, choose QUICK GAME. The Team Select screen appears.
SELECTING TEAMS
Choose from over 35 teams, including all 29 NBA franchises, the 2002 NBA all-star teams, and fantasy squads made up of legends from past decades, and if you created any new NBA 2K3 teams, they're here too.
To select teams:
1. Press the directional buttons to move your icon to the side you wish to control during the game. The Away team is on the left; the Home team is on the right.
2. Press the L1 button/R1 button to cycle through the teams until you see the one you want.
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If you assign your name to your controller, you can save your personal stats.
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To assign an existing user name to your controller, press the L2 button/R2 button to scroll options.
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If you want to customize the game, you can bring up the Team Options screen and select uniform types, load any team's playbook, or choose to play in any NBA 2K3 arena.
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To access the Team Options screen, press the button. To change an option, Press the directional buttons to highlight it, then press the X button/ button to cycle forward/back through choices.
3. Press the START button to continue. ESPN's Bob Steele
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