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 Hoopz 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.
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Multitap (for PlayStation®2)
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multitap connector (for PlayStation®2)
BEFORE TIP OFF
At the Demo or Title screen, press START. After a brief pause, the Main Menu will appear. Press ↑ or ↓ to select an option, then press the X button to make your selection.
Main Menu Options
QUICK START
This game mode will let you select a team and players, then drop you right on the court for your game. This is the easiest way to jump right onto the floor and play the game.
SEASON
Pick a team and embark on a full season of Hoopz! You'll play an entire schedule, hopefully make the playoffs then eventually win a championship. You'll need a Memory Card (for PS2) to save your season information.
Between games, a menu will appear, letting you PLAY NEXT GAME, SAVE your game data or edit PLAYER ATTRIBUTES.
TOURNAMENT
It's like skipping an entire season and jumping right into the playoffs. Select a team, then mow down the competition on your way to the Tournament Championship.
MINI GAMES
NBA Hoopz includes 4 Mini Games, as well as a Practice option to improve your Hoopz skills. Read below for information on each game, then give each a try.
2 BALL
Each team has a limited amount of time to score as many points as possible. There are seven shooting spots, each with an assigned point value. When shooting, one foot must begin on the shooting spot.
Players must alternate shots and may not shoot consecutively from the same spot. Five Bonus Points are awarded to a team that scores from each of the seven shooting spots.
TIP: Use the clock wisely to get the 5 Bonus Points.
21
The first player to score exactly 21 points is the winner. A score that exceeds 21 points gets reset to 11. Each basket is worth 2 points.
After two baskets, you get a free shot. Make your free shot to retain possession of the ball. If you miss a shot, the ball will go Live. A Live ball must be cleared to the 3-Point Line.
Tip: The 3 Point Free Shot can be tough to make, so be warned about taking too many of them.
AROUND THE WORLD
The object of this mini game is to take a shot from each of the designated markers on the court. The amount of markers is determined by the difficulty setting you select.
The first player to make a basket from each of the markers is the winner (in a Round Trip game, the player must work their way back to the starting point). After you move past the first marker, you'll get one 'Chance' shot per possession. If you miss the "Chance" shot, you will be penalized markers.
TIP: The pace of the meter is determined by the location of the marker on the floor and the stats of the player. Learn the rhythm to advance around the world.
PRACTICE
Select a player from any of the NBA teams, then take to the court and practice your dribbling, shooting, follow-ups, tip-ins, 3 Pointers, as well as any other aspect of your game you think you need to work on.
3 POINT SHOOTOUT
There are five ball racks positioned around the 3-Point Line. Each rack holds four Standard balls and one colored "Money Ball". Each basket made using a Standard ball is worth one point, and baskets made using the "Money Ball" are worth two points.
Players have a limited amount of time to clear the racks, making as many 3-Point shots as possible.
TIP: The balance between speed and accuracy can make the difference between victory and defeat. Take your time and do your best to sink the "Money Ball".
OPTIONS MENU
At the Main Menu, highlight OPTIONS and press the X button. Under the Options Menu you will find the following sub-menu selections: GAME, SOUND, CONTROLS and EXIT.
Highlight the option you want and press the X button. Each option can be adjusted by pressing ← or →. To go back to the previous menu, select EXIT.
GAME Options