NBA Live 09 (PlayStation Portable, 2008)

I am a huge fan of NBA Live for PSP. This is a great way to keep yourself busy trying to kill time. I just recently purchased this game but was not highly impressed. I actually prefer last year's version better even though I sold it! Here are the pros and cons:

Pros:

The graphics are slightly better. When you are dunking, the are more animated now. They seem to have better dunking patterns and not just the same. There are hot spots for the players on the court. You can light up red zones where the players are more likely to hit the shot. This is kind of cool. The mini game modes and all star weekend have more options. I like the 2 on 2, and the 2 ball competition. The 2 on 2 is a mini version of NBA Jam, but more current. The 2 ball is a cool shooting game. I didn't really care for the ball handling skills game. The All Star Weekend has been improved. More options such as rookie challenge.

I also enjoyed the International League. This is cool to play when you get bored playing the all stars. The crown is a more detailed and not as easy to accomplish. It seems as if it keeps better tally. The game does not seem to freeze up as much as the other one. It keeps it saved better. You can power off the PSP and come right back to the game where you left off without saving. This seemed to work if you wait for a few days to play, not sure if it would work for weeks.

Cons:

I think the players are slower in this game. It appears more realistic when they get tired but they are harder to control. It seems as if they added more offensive/defensive options which make it harder to just dribble fancy. The game seems to not run as fast as the previous version. I guess the more you add, the slower it runs!

Overall, there are more pros than cons, but the game being slower can really be a bummer at times! I have not tried to the online play but once I do, I will update this.

Good game, but could be more improved!

this is rubbish i have not received this game yet and i bought this game over 3 weeks ago and the fact he has not even replied to me after about 5 emails

very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very NICE

Probably a good game, I bought this for my Son and he says its great.
Good price too.

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I bought PSP NBA Live 09, recieved it a couple of days after purchase...Will definitely buy from this seller again...Quick shipping---Great Seller!

NBA Live 09 offers an unparalleled basketball gameplay experience. Dynamic DNA redefines player artificial intelligence. And with the addition of 16 new International teams, and the FIBA tournament, you can now compete as your country in your quest to become the best basketball nation in the world.

This game is fun. I can't put it down for one second. I'm sure i'm going to have fun with this game for a long time.

EA Sports has long history of excellent games I was looking for a b-ball game for my 10y/o son and knew from past purchases of EA Sports games he would not be disappointed He was not

This is an awsome game with good features especially for a solo player like myself.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

This is the first basketball game I have purchased for my PSP. The game is easy to play and has good grapics. It is a great game for NBA basketball lovers.

this game is great good description good price good seller the game plays great good graphics for x box

fast shipping, will purchase from again, works well, seller was very reasonable. nephew is enjoying this game.