NBA 2K8

The controls remain the same from previous versions with some added tweaks. Players can switch to other players on offense besides the ball handler and set up alley-oops and screens to fool defenses. The right analog stick is used for defensive purposes, locking onto opponents and running defensive plays against them. There is also Signature Style, giving the NBA players in the game a more life-like and fluid feel.

The game features a Slam Dunk Contest sponsored by Sprite with over 300 different dunk variations and online competition against four other opponents. The music in the game includes tracks from well-known rappers such as Q-Tip, Run-DMC, Percee P among others.