For a few years, the NBA Live series was the number one pick in the basketball videogame draft. As time went on, the Live series gradually slipped from a starter to a reserve. NBA Live 07 is basically a free agent for this year (hopefully the Playstation 3 version will live up to the hype.) Thanks to 2K Sports and Visual Concepts, NBA 2K7 for the Playstation 3 has given fans a second wind in what seemed to be a fourth quarter slip for basketball games. In comparison to the Playstation 2 edition of 07, this game is amazing when running on the next-gen powerhouse. When I first got into the game, I was blown away. Navigation: The main menu is pwnage. By moving the right analog stick in any direction, you can bring up the main menu as a side bar, even when you have an actual game paused. It makes it easier for you to get to where you want to go. Loading Time: One very nice difference between the PS2 and PS3 is loading time. NBA 2K7 on the PS3 is a very fast loading game. The loading time between choosing teams and getting into the game isn't even 20 seconds. Online loading is a little different, but that is also dependent on pings and connection quality. Gameplay: This game is addictive. It could nearly be labled as a drug. Considering the A.I. has been boosted, it is a more competitive game. The realism and tension is easily felt in a close game situation. Playing online is even more intense, almost feeling like a real game. Graphics: This is the fun part of the review. This game has absolutely stunning visuals. The players sweat, it rolls off of their faces, and reflects the light on their skin. On hard fouls you can see the players grimace and tighten their faces up in anger or pain. The player animations are beyond good. It feels like every dunk looks somewhat different. The physics are unbelievable. The way the ball rolls of the rim, comes off the glass, and goes through the nylon gives the game a highly realistic feel. Sound: Crowd cheers, announcing, and player sounds have been improved nicely. The fans react better to the situations going on in the game, the announcers seem to be more on target with the game, and the players sound pretty good. Features: 2K7 brings back the 24/7 mode. Yes, it's back. The online play is addictive, the create a player is awesomely improved with the brand new signature shot styles and the added details to tweak the players, the Association mode is great, and the Create a Team is always a great feature. Overall: Get this game, especially if you are a basketball fan. If you aren't a huge basteball fan, get it anyway. It is worth it.
I have played this game for all 4 systems. This version is a decent game for the ps3, but yet again, falls short of it's 360 counterpart. The graphics appear to be a SLIGHT upgrade, but the gameplay takes at least 2 step... Read Full Review
NBA 2K7 for the PS3, is the creme de la crop of all basketball games to come out so far ever. First off let me tell you the gameplay is near perfect, fast paced, fluid, realistic, just phenomenal. Make sure to get used... Read Full Review
