NBA 2K3 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 8, 2002
User Score
8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18

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  1. Patrick
    Jul 11, 2003
    8
    Is a good game but nba live 2003 is in every aspect better.There are some things who can mush better.the created players section,rosters walktru and so much others things.....
  2. JustinG.
    Jun 9, 2003
    0
    Thiz gam needz som help dude it is on the hook! Word up my brother!
  3. NightKnight
    Apr 15, 2003
    10
    I really love this game. The graphics, the comments, the sounds, the gameplay - it's thrillingly amazing.
  4. DougP.
    Apr 12, 2003
    8
    Pretty good game. But some things I don't like about it are the players faces, some of them you worked on to much like Iverson face looks just like him, but others it looks like you didn't put much time on.
  5. MukanzakiniG.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    IIIITTT IIISSS GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!
  6. Jdezonia
    Apr 2, 2003
    9
    i like this game alot u have created players and created teams but one thing i think u should have u should be able to be 7'10 i don't like only being able to be 7'6 it sucks. and make some more games on it like 3 point contest and dunking contest u need thoughs things to make it interesting for your not always play just the regular game or street.
  7. TRUEGAMER
    Apr 1, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome. I have to make sure I get my "NBA 2K3" back from my cousin so that I can continue my season. Also (ANTHONY C.) the only thing you have to do to make the game faster is go to "Game Play" and put "Game Speed" to "Fast". If that's not fast enough then go to "Game Sliders" and put "Speed Rating" all the way up.
  8. TRUEGAMER
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    Great game, and besides you don't have to keep calling plays everytime down the court (BEN H.). The only thing you have to do is go to settings and put everything on manual including the substitions. PRO VIDEO GAME PLAYER... MY ASS.
  9. NickV.
    Mar 21, 2003
    9
    NBA 2k3 is a great game. This is the best basketball game you can buy for the PS2. It has great graphics and awesome gameplay. The only thing that holds this game back is the glitches. Other than the glitches, NBA 2k3 is an awesome game.
  10. BillB.
    Feb 14, 2003
    10
    Ain't no ball game better than this game.
  11. MitchB.
    Dec 29, 2002
    9
    This game is the one for everyone that is serious about hoops. The graphics are great, and the interactions are unreal!
  12. AnthonyC.
    Dec 29, 2002
    8
    The game looks and plays great, but it could be a lot faster.
  13. ChrisM.
    Oct 25, 2002
    9
    This game is great. I hated how hard it was to play on pro on 2k2, but the AI sliders make that a non issue in 2k3. The graphics are great, all the court names are here except for Boston and New Orleans, and the passing isnt so hard this time. Just turn the maximum passing on and put the cpu steals rating down. I play 10 min qtrs and score about 98 pts and shoot at .520.
  14. BenH.
    Oct 22, 2002
    8
    This is a great sim (like you've probably already heard) BUT im gonna see what Live has to offer cuz one player its too real and just not that easy to play. I'm a pro video game player but the fun is taken out of the game when you have to call a play every time down the court if you want your teammates to move! The graphics and realism are right on par and everything you'd expect from Sega Sports. Just not my type of round ball, oh and the bugs are bad- too many camera mess-ups and just weird things happen. Also when going down court even with the gameplay on fast its still too slow. Sorry Sega, but these guys are friggin tall and have long legs!!!!… Expand

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Metascore
89 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. GameSpot
    83
    NBA 2K3's great gameplay, in-depth franchise mode, and functional (albeit shoddy) online play make it a must-have for fans of the sport.
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  2. Game Informer
    93
    Accuracy reigns over adrenaline, and NBA 2K is the king of video hoops yet again. [Nov 2002, p.118]
  3. TotalGames.net
    82
    A solid looking, solid playing basketball game that sits firmly in the ‘realism’ camp.
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