NBA 2K6 features both great gameplay and a ton of content. This is not to be missed by sportsfans.
As you play through the game you will be sucked in by the realistic presentation of this game. The crowd reacts accordingly as you make a harsh rejection, slam it home, or hit the game winning three. Also the announcers, while not perfect, are believieble and follow the action very well. The only thing it misses is the pre game presentation. They have a very good opening comments by the announcers but they miss that pregame excitement by the player announcements. The game could've showed the players being announced while lights and smoke are all around them, as a star gets announced the crowd goes ballistic. This would've made this a spotless performance.
Gameplay is still top notch. It offers a very realistic simulation of the pace and gameplay of a real NBA game. The addition of the rip stick is an excellent addition. The only problem is the fact that the ISO motion stick has been replaced by a virtually useless shot stick. Instead ISO motion is used with the use of the turbo and left thumbstick. It is very difficult to pull off the right move when you want.
NBA 2k6 boasts a strong showing in the content department. Association mode has just gotten deeper and more in depth than ever. Also the 24/7 mode makes a strong return with even better gameplay and more fun. The crib also has very many unlockable items with even more already unlocked for you.
If you already own 2k6 for xbox it probably isn't worth the extra money but if not it makes a great addition to your Xbox 360 collection. Also with this game I believe it cements 2K sports ahead of the rest of the competiters in the sports crowd. This is a great rental but an even better buy if you can ante up the money for it.