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ESPN NBA 2K5 Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Get more Created Player slots

    Create ten players. Assign all ten players to a Created Team. This duplicates the ten created players. Now delete the ten created players. You have ten more Create Player slots, and can just assign the players on the Created Team to whichever team you want them on.

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  2. Stay Injury-Free In the Association Mode

    To stay injury free, you only keep 12 players on your roster. This will also keep budget costs down, not having to sign the masseuse or the dietitian.

    Contributed by: omega_gold_09 

  3. No Attribute Deterioration in 24/7 mode

    In 24/7 mode, defeat the final International boss. Your 24/7 character will no longer suffer deterioration in his statistical attributes, no matter how long you go between playing the mode.

    Contributed by: Youngblood0000 

  4. Multiplayer 24/7 Game Modes

    In regular 24/7 mode, beat any of the following modes to have it unlocked for multiplayer games. On your 24/7 screen; pick a battle ground. Once you beat the opponent; you will now be able to use it play against a friend.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Beat "Giant Ball" in 24/7 mode "Giant Ball" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Long Range Only" in 24/7 mode "Long Range Only" in multiplayer games
    Beat "No Blocks" in 24/7 mode "No Blocks" in multiplayer games
    Beat "No Steals" in 24/7 mode "No Steals" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Small Ball" in 24/7 mode "Small Ball" in multiplayer games
    Beat "Turbo Challenge" in 24/7 mode "Turbo Challenge" in multiplayer games

    Contributed by: Menji 

  5. Unlockable Courts

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play 5 Street Games to unlock the 2k5 Street Court. 2K5 Street Court Playable
    Beat the CPU by 69 Points and unlock a new street court. A 68 point win is the current NBA record. (First Time) Boss #1 Court Playable
    Beat the CPU by 69 Points and unlock a new street court. A 68 point win is the current NBA record. (Second Time) Boss #2 Court Playable
    Get 30 total assists from your team in one game and unlock a new street court. (Second Time) Boss #3 Court Playable
    Play 10 Street Games to unlock the Practice Gym Street Court. Practice Gym Court Playable
    Play 15 Street Games to unlock the VC Gym Street Court. VC Gym Court Playable

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  6. Unlockable Teams

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the creators of the game. (Second Time) 2K5 Team
    Score 127 Total Points in one game with your team and unlock the All-Time 76'ers. All-time 76'ers
    Don't commit a foul for the entire game and unlock the All-Time Celtics. (First Time) All-time Celtics
    Win two exhibition games to unlock the All-Time Lakers All-Time Lakers
    Score 127 in three consecutive games with your team and unlock the All-Time Sonics. All-time Sonics
    Win five exhibition games to unlock the Superstars Team. All-Time Superstars
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and it's HIEROGLYPHICS Time. (First Time) Hieroglyphics Team
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the Rookies. (Fifth Time) Rookie Class
    Don't commit a foul for the entire game to play with the creators of the game. (Second Time) SEGA Team
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the Sophomores. (Fourth Time) Sophomore Class
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or below and unlock the creators of the game. (Third Time) VC Team

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  7. Unlockable Basketballs

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the red-white- and blue ball. (First Time) ABA Ball
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the ESPN Ball (Second Time) ESPN Ball
    Don't get the ball stolen from anyone on your entire team and unlock the Sega Ball. (Third Time) SEGA Ball

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  8. Unlockable Bobble-Heads

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Don't get blocked for an entire game and unlock 'The Answer'. (Second Time) Allen Iverson Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team to unlock Andrei Kirilenko. Andrei Kirilenko Bobble-Head
    Make 20 three point field goals in one game with your team to unlock 'B Diddy'. Baron Davis Bobble-Head
    Block 10 shots total with your team in one game and unlock 'Big Ben'. (Second Time) Ben Wallace Bobble-Head
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points EACH Quarter and unlock Melo. (Second Time) Carmelo Anthony Bobble-Head
    Get 40 total rebounds from your team in one game and unlock 'C-Webb'. (Second Time) Chris Webber Bobble-Head
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points EACH Quarter and unlock Dirk. (First Time) Dirk Nowitzki Bobble-Head
    Get 25 rebounds in EACH half with your team in one game and unlock Elton Brand. (First Time) Elton Brand Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock J. Kidd. (Second Time) Jason Kidd Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team but one of the stats has to be above 15 to unlock Jermaine O'Neal. Jermaine O'Neal Bobble-Head
    Get 40 total rebounds from your team in one game to unlock Kenyon Martin. (First Time) Kenyon Martin Bobble-Head
    Don't get blocked for an entire game and unlock KG. (First Time) Kevin Garnett Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock Kobe. (Third Time) Kobe Bryant Bobble-Head
    Get 30 total assists from your team in one game and unlock 'The Goods'. (First Time) Lamar Odom Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock King James. (Third Time) LeBron James Bobble-Head
    Score 500 Total Points and unlock 'The Truth'. (Street Games don't count) Paul Pierce Bobble-Head
    Make 100% of your freethrows with your team in one game to unlock Peja. Peja Stojakovic Bobble-Head
    Get one double double by any player on your team but both of the stats have to be above 15 to unlock Shaq. Shaq Bobble-Head
    Don't get a pass intercepted for one entire game to unlock 'Starbury'. (First Time) Stephon Marbury Bobble-Head
    Get 15 total assists from your team in one game and unlock Stevie 'Franchise'. Steve Francis Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock T-Mac. (Second Time) T-Mac Bobble-Head
    Get 25 rebounds in EACH half with your team in one game and unlock Tim Duncan. (Second Time) Tim Duncan Bobble-Head
    Make 10 Dunks in one game to unlock Vince. (First Time) Vince Carter Bobble-Head
    Block 10 shots total with your team in one game and unlock 'The Dynasty'. (First Time) Yao Ming Bobble-Head

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  9. Unlockable Mascot Heads in 24/7

    Reach 100 in ratings for one of the areas to gain the mascot head for use in 24/7. To get the area to 100, you will have to train your baller in the training area.

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Get 3PT skill to 100 Benny the Bull Head
    Get Dunk skill to 100 Blaze Head
    Get Passing skill to 100 Sly the Fox Head
    Get Ball Handling skill to 100 The Raptor Head

    Contributed by: Menji 

  10. Unlockable Modes

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Unlock everything else first and then you get Hall of Fame Difficulty. Hall of Fame Mode

    Contributed by: Rashidi 

  11. Unlock all the 24/7 items

    Effect Effect
    Create a player and name him RAY GRAHAM Unlock all 24/7 Items

    Contributed by: Jewelz1132 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
General FAQs FAQ by EAgamerNate 14K
In-Depth FAQs Create-A-Shoe FAQ by Notion 40K
In-Depth FAQs Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 611K
In-Depth FAQs Roster Update FAQ by Rashidi 24K
In-Depth FAQs Team Chemistry/Training FAQ by Krog 22K

ESPN NBA 2K5 Cheats For Xbox

  1. Make opponents controller shake during freethrows.

    Tap the L and R shoulder buttons.

    Contributed by: videogames 

  2. Get Very Hard Difficulty

    After you unlock all the courts, teams, balls, bobble-heads, etc, you unlock the very hard difficulty for computers.

    Contributed by: TheSpiderSense5 

  3. Unlockable Courts

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Play five Street Games 2K5 Street court
    Defeat the CPU by 69 points Boss #1 court
    After unlocking the Boss #1 court, defeat the CPU by 69 points Boss #2 court
    After unlocking the Lamar Odom Bobble-Head, get 30 assists in one game Boss #3 court
    Play ten Street Games Practice Gym court
    Play fifteen Street Games VC Gym court

    Contributed by: Menji 

  4. Unlockable: Teams:

    Complete the following to unlock corresponding teams:

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Unlock the Hieroglyphics team and hold the CPU to 48 points or less 2K5 Team
    Score 127 Points in one game All-time 76ers
    Commit no fouls during a game All-time Celtics
    Win 2 games All-Time Lakers
    Score 127 in 3 consecutive games All-time Sonics
    Win 5 games All-Time Superstars
    Hold the CPU to 48 points or less Hieroglyphics Team
    Hold CPU to 48 points or less after unlocking the sophomore team Rookie Class
    Commit no fouls for an entire game after unlocking all-time Celtics SEGA Team
    Hold CPU to 48 points or less after unlocking VC team Sophomore Class
    Hold CPU to 48 points after unlocking the 2k5 team VC Team

    Contributed by: Wanz4 

  5. Unlockable Balls

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Do not allow the ball to be stolen from your team during the entire game ABA Ball
    After unlocking the ABA ball, do not allow the ball to be stolen from your team during the entire game ESPN Ball
    After unlocking the ESPN ball, do not allow the ball to be stolen from your team during the entire game Sega Ball

    Contributed by: Menji 

  6. Unlockable Bobble-Heads

    Complete the following to unlock corresponding Bobble-Head

    Unlockable Unlockable
    Dont get blocked for an entire game after unlocking Kevin Garnett Allen Iverson
    Player gets a double-double Andrei Kirilenko
    Make at least 20 three point field goals in one game Baron Davis
    Block at least 10 shots with your team in one game after unlocking Yao Ming Ben Wallace
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points or more in every quarter after unlocking Dirk Nowitzki Carmelo Anthony
    Get at least 40 rebounds from your team in one game after unlocking Kenyon Martin Chris Webber
    Beat the CPU by 15 Points or more every quarter Dirk Nowitzki
    Get at least 25 rebounds in each half Elton Brand
    Jason Kidd
    Get a double-double by any player and one of the stats has to be above 15 Jermaine O'Neal
    Get at least 40 rebounds from your team in one game Kenyon Martin
    Dont get blocked for an entire game Kevin Garnett
    Make at least 10 dunks in one game after unlocking T-Mac Kobe Bryant
    Get at least 30 assists from your team in one game Lamar Odom
    LeBron James
    Score 500 Total Points Paul Pierce
    Make every free throw with your team in one game Peja Stojakovic
    Get a double-double by any player, both stats have to be above 15 Shaq
    Stephon Marbury
    Get at least 15 assists from your team in one game Steve Francis
    Make at least 10 dunks in one game after unlocking Vince Carter T-Mac
    Get at least 25 rebounds in each half after unlocking Elton Brand Tim Duncan
    Make at least 10 dunks in one game Vince Carter
    Block at least 10 shots with your team in one game Yao Ming

    Contributed by: Wanz4 

  7. Unlock all 24/7 items

    Effect Effect
    Name a player RAY GRAHAM Unlock all 24/7 items

    Contributed by: Meweight 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
General FAQs FAQ by EAgamerNate 14K
In-Depth FAQs Create-A-Shoe FAQ by Notion 40K
In-Depth FAQs Player Rating FAQ by Rashidi 611K
In-Depth FAQs Roster Update FAQ by Rashidi 24K
In-Depth FAQs Team Chemistry/Training FAQ by Krog 22K