NBA 2K3
NBA 2K3 is a 2002 sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
NBA 2K3
- Model
- NBA 2K
- Date
- 2002
- Genre
- basketball video game
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NBA 2K3 is a 2002 sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
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Gameplay
NBA 2K3 presents a simulation‑focused style of basketball built around realistic pacing, player behavior, and situational control. The game introduces new mechanics intended to expand on-court options. Players can dive to save balls headed out of bounds by pressing the jump button in specific situations. A double‑crossover mechanic lets ball handlers chain moves to bypass secondary defenders when driving the lane. Post play includes the ability to fight for position by pushing the analog stick up or down, allowing offensive and defensive players to maneuver for better placement before receiving or contesting passes. Passing now includes chest‑high and bounce‑pass variations, activated by pressing the pass button with different levels of pressure.
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NBA 2K3 published.
2002
NBA 2K3 is recorded as published in 2002.
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Reception
The game received "favorable" reviews on all platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. It was nominated for GameSpot's annual "Best Traditional Sports Game on GameCube" award, but lost to NFL 2K3.
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- 1.I. G. N. Staff. Sega Ships NBA 2K3. IGN. 2002-10-07.
- 2.NBA 2K3 (GC). Electronic Gaming Monthly. 161. 236. December 2002.
- 3.EGM staff. NBA 2K3 (PS2). Electronic Gaming Monthly. 161. 204. December 2002.
- 4.NBA 2K3 (Xbox). Electronic Gaming Monthly. 161. 250. December 2002.
- 5.Leeper, Justin. NBA 2K3 (PS2). Game Informer. 115. 118. November 2002.
- 6.Tokyo Drifter. NBA 2K3 (GC, PS2, Xbox). GamePro. October 8, 2002.
- 7.Dr. Moo. NBA 2K3 Review (PS2). Game Revolution. October 2002.
- 8.Dr. Moo. NBA 2K3 (Xbox). Game Revolution. October 2002.
- 9.Varanini, Giancarlo. NBA 2K3 Review (GC). GameSpot. October 8, 2002.
- 10.Varanini, Giancarlo. NBA 2K3 Review (PS2). GameSpot. October 9, 2002.
- 11.Varanini, Giancarlo. NBA 2K3 Review (Xbox). GameSpot. October 10, 2002.
- 12.Villoria, Gerald. GameSpy: NBA 2K3 (Xbox). GameSpy. December 3, 2002.
- 13.Surette, Tim. Sega Sports NBA 2K3 - GC - Review. GameZone. November 6, 2002.
- 14.Valentino, Nick. Sega Sports NBA 2K3 - PS2 - Review. GameZone. October 21, 2002.
- 15.Surette, Tim. Sega Sports NBA 2K3 - XB - Review. GameZone. October 28, 2002.
- 16.Goldstein, Hilary. NBA 2K3 (GCN). IGN. October 4, 2002.
- 17.Goldstein, Hilary. NBA 2K3 (PS2). IGN. October 7, 2002.
- 18.Goldstein, Hilary. NBA 2K3 Review (Xbox). IGN. October 4, 2002.
- 19.NBA 2K3. Nintendo Power. 162. 224. November 2002.
- 20.Zuniga, Todd. NBA 2K3. Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. 170. December 2002.
- 21.NBA 2K3. Official Xbox Magazine. 108. December 2002.
- 22.NBA 2K3 for GameCube Reviews. Metacritic.
- 23.NBA 2K3 for PlayStation 2 Reviews. Metacritic.
- 24.NBA 2K3 for Xbox Reviews. Metacritic.
- 25.GameSpot Staff. GameSpot s Best and Worst of 2002. GameSpot. December 30, 2002.
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