NBA 2K2
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😊 8.2/10
(Gamecube - US, Basketball)
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Developed_By:
Visual Concepts Entertainment Inc.
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Mar 2002
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NBA 2K2 is the third game in SEGA's NBA 2K series of basketball simulations. This is the first game in the series to be released for multiple platforms (instead of solely for the Gamecube). In addition to updated graphics, rosters, arenas, team uniforms, and signature moves for the 2001-2002 season, the NBA 2K2 edition now supports zone defenses (a new NBA rule where you have to choose to play man or zone defense), intercepting of passes, and making adjustments and actions in mid-animation.
The game has detailed statistics for each team and player. The game modes include Exhibition, Season (play a full season along with management), Franchise (more than one season), some arcade street modes and the option to create custom tournaments.
UPC-A:
010086610093 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
8586 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DL-DOL-GBAE-USA (United States)
Part #:
DOL-GBAE-USA (USA)
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Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op, Team
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Game Demo
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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 access menu controls from any game menu, press the X Button.
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To select a Main menu item, press the Control Pad to highlight it, then press the A 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 six play modes including Street, Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament and Practice.
Options
Multiple categories of options give you the power to customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast booth to the rulebook.
Loading and Saving
Everything you can customize in NBA 2K3 can be saved and accessed later if you have a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card inserted into your Nintendo GameCube system.
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 Control Pad 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 L/R Buttons 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 Z Button to scroll through names.
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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 Y Button. To change an option, press the Control Pad to highlight it, then press the A/Y Buttons to cycle forward/back through choices.
3. Press START to continue. ESPN's Bob Steele and Rod West breakdown the matchup, while the teams step onto the court for player introductions.
Note: If you leave all Controller icons in the center of the screen, the game is played in Simulation mode, which means all players are computer controlled.
On the Court
When both teams are on the court, the arena announcer introduces the starting five for each team. Following player intros, the teams line up for the opening jump.
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To bypass player intros and go directly to the opening jump, press the A Button.
Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Setting Options on p. 49.
The Opening Jump
To start the game, both teams send their big men to center court to take part in the opening jump. The referee stands at center court with the ball, and when he tosses it up, each player jumps and attempts to tip the ball to a teammate.
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To go for the tip, press the Control Stick in the direction of the goal you're defending, then wait for the referee to throw up the ball, and press the B Button. The game is on.
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If you gain possession, get ready to set up your offense. If you lose the jump, hustle back on defense.
Offense
Dribbling
To dribble the ball, press the Control Stick in any direction. The ball handler maintains his dribble as he moves in the direction you choose.
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To turbo run while dribbling, press and hold the R Button.
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To perform a crossover move and try to get by a defender, press the X Button.
To fake a defender and go back the other way, press the X Button to start a crossover move, then press the X Button mid-move to quickly reverse back the opposite way.
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To spin past a defender, hold the R Button to run toward the defender, then press the X Button.
Sega Sports Tip: Be careful with your dribbling. The fancier you get the more likely you'll have the ball picked by the defense.
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To call for a pick, press Up on the Control Pad. When your teammate comes out and stands still near you, dribble past him, using his body to block your defender.
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To call a set play, press Down on the Control
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