NHL 2K3
↘ 18%
😊 8.0/10
(Playstation 2 - PAL, Sports)
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$5.35
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Developed by:
Activision
Published by:
Sega
Released On:
10 Nov 2002
NHL 2K3 is a sports game for the Playstation 2 that offers a realistic hockey experience. The game's partnership with ESPN brings Natural camera transitions, cut scenes, and overlay graphics to give the game a more immersive feel.
The game features all standard modes, including exhibition games, playoff games, and a detailed Franchise mode where you can control every aspect of your team, from general manager to player. You can negotiate contracts, make trades, and draft rookies.
On the ice, you have complete control over your team's strategy, allowing you to anchor lines with key players, rotate your lines to match up effectively, and gain an advantage in every way possible.
The game also offers online play via XBox System Link or XBox Live, allowing you to connect to a player from anywhere and engage in a game of hockey. Using the headset, you can interact with your opponent in real-time, adding to the overall experience.
The game features rosters from the 2002-2003 season, ensuring that all teams and players are accurate and up-to-date.
EAN-13:
3546430104323 (Germany)
Sony PN:
SLES-51341 (Germany)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Pressure/Touch Sensitive
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-8 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
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 NHL® 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.
STARTING UP
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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USB connector
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S400 i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
DUALSHOCK® 2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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L2 button
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disc tray
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RESET button
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L1 button
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(OPEN) button
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SONY
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directional buttons
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R2 button
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R1 button
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â–³ button
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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SELECT button
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X button
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ANALOG mode button
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â–¡ button
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START button
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
MULTITAP
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multitap connector (for PlayStation®2)
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RFI filter
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MEMORY CARD slot A
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controller port A
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controller port B
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MEMORY CARD slot B
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SONY
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MEMORY CARD slot D
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controller port D
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controller port C
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MEMORY CARD slot C
Tournament
Set up a tournament so you and your friends can have at it.
THE PLAYOFFS
(Available in Season, Franchise and Playoff modes.)
This is where all your hard work pays off. At the end of the regular season, only sixteen teams remain. Three seven-game series stand between you and a chance to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
The cup isn't the only prize to take home at season's end. Following is a list of trophies awarded to individuals and teams who have excelled in a variety of categories.
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Stanley Cup: Awarded to the team that wins the Stanley Cup finals.
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Clarence S. Campbell: Awarded to the team that wins the Western Conference Finals.
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Prince of Wales: Awarded to the team that wins the Eastern conference Finals.
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Presidents': Awarded to the team that earned the best record over the course of the regular season.
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Art Ross: Awarded to the individual with the most points over the course of the season.
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Hart Memorial: Awarded to the MVP as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA).
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James Norris Memorial: Awarded to the best Defenseman as selected by the PHWA.
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Lady Byng Memorial: Awarded to the individual who demonstrates sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and overall gameplay combined.
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Calder Memorial: Awarded to the best Rookie as selected by the PHWA.
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Conn Smythe: Awarded to the Playoff MVP as selected by the PHWA.
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Vezina: Awarded to the best Goalie as selected by the General Managers of the league.
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William M. Jennings: Awarded to the player(s) with the lowest Goals Against Average.
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Frank J. Selke: Awarded to the best defensive Forward as selected by the PHWA.
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Lester B. Pearson: Awarded to the MVP as selected by the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA).
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Maurice 'Rocket' Richard: Awarded to the league leader in Goals Scored.
TRADING PLAYERS
During Season and Franchise mode, you can trade players from team to team. Go to Rosters / Lines and select Trade Players to make some adjustments to your team.
Use the left analog stick or directional button to find the player you want to trade and press the X button to select him (a check will appear in the box next to the players you want to trade). Use the right analog stick to change between your team and the team you want to trade to. Use the X button to select the player(s) you want to trade for and press the START button to make the trade.
ROSTERS
From the Rosters menu you can make several adjustments to your team. One of the things you can do is select the team captain and assistant captain(s).
In Franchise and Season Mode you can also make several changes to your team from the Rosters menu. You can change a player's status from this screen. Players can be:
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Dressed: Available to play in the next game.
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Injured/Res: The player is hurt and unavailable to play.
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Minors: The player has been sent down to the minors.
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Scratched: Players available to the team but cannot play in the current game.
PAUSE MENU
Press the START button during the game to bring up the Pause Menu. From here you can select from one of the following options.
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Replay: Watch the last play from any spot on the ice.
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Stats: Break the game down with all of the numbers, shots, saves, hits and much more.
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Choose Sides: Switch over to control either team at any time.
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Edit Lines: Select which players appear on which lines on the ice for total control of your team.
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Controls
X button
Change Skaters
â– + L1 button
Hook
L1 button
Action Modifier
R1 button
Speed Burst / Strategy Modifier
L2/R2 button
Side Step
L1+R1+ START button
Pull Goalie
right analog stick
directional button Alternate
directional button Down
Next Defensive Line
directional button Up
Next Offensive Line
directional button Down + R1
Previous Defensive Line
directional button Up + R1
Previous Offensive Line
directional button Right
Next Play
directional button Left
Previous Play
directional button Right + R1
More Aggressive
directional button Left + R1
Less Aggressive
START button
Pause
left analog stick
Control Selected Player
â–² button
Block / Dive
• button
Check
â– button
Poke Check / Hook
â–² + L1 button
Block Shot (Dive)
• + L1 button
Side Step
Tips & Maps
Check Please.
Check hard and often to close off passing lanes and disrupt the opponent's attack.
Box Plus 1
A forceful and balanced defensive system where two wings and defensemen form a box to keep the opposition outside, with the center helping other players.
Zone
A conservative coaching strategy where the defensive zone is divided into five areas, requiring defensemen to outplay the opposition in all 1-on-1 situations.
1-2-2
A mixed defense where wings support defensemen, and the center moves to the blue line to harass the opposition's defense and look for breakaway scoring chances.
Hooking
When used discreetly, hooking can unbalance the opposition, but overuse will result in penalties.
Play / Schedule
Scroll through the calendar to simulate games or play a highlighted game.
Rosters / Lines
View the roster, edit lines, edit the team, trade players, and pick up free agents.
Standings
Check out the league leaders in various categories.
News
Find out about trades and player injuries.
Awards
Keep track of award winners for the past decade.
Load / Save
Create and save the game to a memory card, with options to overwrite, load, or delete files.
Options
Change your game options.
Coaching Strategies
Control your team's offensive and defensive style by adjusting aggressiveness with directional buttons.
Line Changes
Change lines to suit different situations, such as power plays, penalty kills, or strong offense/defense, but avoid changing lines when the opponent is attacking.
Keep your Lines Fresh
Rotate lines effectively by dumping the puck into the offensive zone and switching players out to maximize team success and prevent fatigue.
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