NBA 09 The Inside PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2008
  • Also On: PSP
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63 out of 100

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5.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: For the first time on PS3, NBA 09 The Inside includes "The Life", providing fans with a unique and inside experience of life in the league. This year The life starts fresh, allowing players to control the paths of three different characters while guiding them through all-new challenges and storylines in the quest to go from development league to the NBA. In addition to The Life, NBA 09 The Inside delivers a full featured Franchise Mode, allowing players to experience every facet of running their own NBA team. NBA 09 The Inside once again showcases its progression system, where players earn skill and experience rewards used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles. This year, players can customize up to five different players to take through the progression update. Also for this year, in game lighting has been revamped along with updated character animations and skin textures to provide a higher level of detail and realism. Adding to the atmosphere, NBA 09 The Inside utilizes a true T.V. broadcast presentation with highlights, a broadcast-style camera, and a comprehensive and in-depth audio commentary with top broadcast talent. With new modes, revamped character models and environments, and a robust online system with player profiles and quick play options, NBA 09 The Inside promises to push the envelope for NBA action. [SCEA]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. PGNx Media
    81
    As its core, NBA 09: The Inside is a solid basketball game.
  2. GameTrailers
    72
    The atmosphere needs some work; and the game is far from a simulation in terms of realism and depth. Yet NBA 09 can still become addictive for those who want a fast-paced, accessible hoops game.
  3. GamesRadar
    70
    While The Life remains an eminently pleasant diversion, it’s not enough to vault 09 past its rivals. It’s definitely worth a rental by PS3-owning basketball fans, but NBA 09 The Inside needs more time in training camp before it deserves a spot on the court with Live and 2K9.
  4. Gaming Nexus
    33
    There are just too many problems with the basic game of basketball in NBA 09 to really recommend this above the other games out there.

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  1. moviegrabbag
    2
    I thought this was going to be kind of like the superstar moses in Maddden or the MLB the show game but it was far more boring and less interactive. Don't waste your time.… Expand

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