NBA 2K9 - PC

DO NOT BUY THIS GAME FOR PCI have purchased this game and received it. I was going to install it but wait it won't let me because you have to have a steam activation code. I checked the package it came in, the game case, and everything. There isn't one in it at all. I am very mad because i really wanted to play this game and I spent my money on this and can't even get it back? This is stupid.

I should have checked the specs before buyin cause it wont run on my laptop :( :( :(. Live and learn i guess

This game got good graphics.In short gameplay is great.Minor critique: I had the xbox 360 controller. It was not the same controls as the Xbox 360 version. boo.

I loaded NBA 2K9 on my Windows 7 machine with a Nvidia GT 610 video card and when I launch the game in Normal or Safe mode I get a Steam Error - "Failed to Load - unknown error" Reinstalled and get same error.Also, it took 90 minutes to load and 3 hours to update. Also required setting up a "Steam" account. I have yet to receive a response to my support ticket.The game won't load until you first login and it seems to load from the web - why make the extra complication?

A game for me is a game, and weather or not it is new, they are all the same to me, and this is good enough.

Did not include steam code. Youre buying this to look at the case because the game is literally useless without the code. This is technically fraudulent selling this item without the code.

The NBA 2K9 is definitely the best basketball game I have ever played so far. Keep in mind I have nearly played every basketball game in LIVE series since 2000.Comparing to EA LIVE series, the idea of 2K series is to make the game as realistic as possible. People switched from LIVE series may find it is really hard to dunk in this game in the beginning. True, unlike LIVE series in which you can dunk whenever you want ( there were even separate buttons for dunk/layup and shoot), it requires some skills if you want to dunk successfully ( yes, you do get blocked if you dunk forcefully). But that is the fun to play basketball, in reality, you can't just pull up if somebody is putting his weight on you or two people are standing in front of you. However, there is no online mode for PC version of this game, so it is really frustrating and one should wait for 2k10 which should remedy this.Pros:1. Very nice graphics. But you need a better than average graphics card. One reviewer said he was not able to play this game using an integrated graphics card, that's almost for sure.2. A controller is almost a must if you play it on computer. Otherwise it is very hard for you to experience the free control of your player. I use XBOX360 controller with PC receiver which works great.3. This game requires skills. Some reviewers mention it is impossible to beat the most difficult level. It is probably true for those who do not have significant experience in basketball game. Being a guy who has beaten every LIVE basketball game in all difficulties level, I have to say I myself was struggling against the "Starter" level when I began to play this game. Only recently I was able to beat super star level with ease.4. Lasting appeal is outstanding, especially if you have some friends who can play against you.5. You can actually adjust the game experience in whichever way you want. In the Game Slider feature, you can change almost every aspect of your game, even towards a cheating level (100% 3 pointer).6. You cannot just play one superstar and beat everybody like you did in LIVE series(Super Star Button lol). You will frequently get doubled if AI figures out you are using one player heavily, and if you don't pass out your ball to the correct person, you are in trouble.Cons:1. No online mode for PC version!! But it seems 2K10 will fix this.2. Probably too hard for some casual gamers.3. Spec requirements are high for entry-level gamers.

Pros:Visually it looks amazing. First PC sports game I've seen that uses next gen graphics. Great detail, player movement. Lots of cool plays, nice practice mode, fun "street ball" side games.Great price. I seldom can justify buying a game at full price but for this one I can say it was worth it.Cons:Incredibly annoying AI. On defense if you run by a player you're not guarding the AI will automatically call a switch for you leaving C. Billups guarding Shaq or something ridiculous like that. Your players will miss wide open layups and then the computer will turn around and hit a leaning, fall away 3 pointer from 2 steps behind the line.Also, there seems to be a lot of little bugs. For instance, sometimes the ref will hold on to the ball for 10-15 seconds before tossing to to the player for an inbound or free throw (even more annoying when the computer gets an "and 1" after making one of those leaning, fall away 3 pointers) Another one, after manually calling a timeout the computer will immediately call one for you right after.The Easy mode is too easy, the next 2 easiest are too frustrating, and the most difficult is impossible.Also, there seems to be a lot of little bugs. For instance, sometimes the ref will hold on to the ball for 10-15 seconds before tossing to to the player for an inbound or free throw (even more annoying when the computer gets an "and 1" after making one of those leaning, fall away 3 pointers)Others:I have lots of little gripes however this was the first 2k basketball game for pc so hopefully they will fix some of the issues in 2k10. The game is frustrating however I've played it for a hundred or so hours so I suppose it must be a little fun.As with most sports games an Xbox 360 controller is a must. It's playable with a keyboard however it is much easier and much more enjoyable with a dual analog controller. (Be sure to buy 2 to account for the one you will undoubtedly be throwing threw your monitor)