My personal review for NBA 2k8 on xbox 360

All I have to say is wow.  For those who think its the same as 2k7 just with updated rosters are missing out on the best basketball game ever made.  I never played a game so life like.  
 
-The players have tendencies for example- Kobe is looking to shoot every play.  
 
-Players go on streaks.  If you miss a couple of shots with a player from the same area, the player will go cold from that area of the court and its hard to hit a shot from there so your forced to call a timeout or sub the player out.
 
-Steals are not as easy to get as in 2k7
 
-you cant plow through where ever you feel like it.  You must go around every player which means you sometimes have to run around in circles trying to get to the person you are guarding
 
-You can dictate what your teammates are going to do by holding the left bumper button.  You can have your player set you a screen, try to get open, post up, run around screens
 
-The slam dunk contest offers thousands of potential different dunk combinations that look life like.
 
-The computer doesnt run the same play every single time
 
-The teams overall varies from game to game depending on what you selected to practice on your off days.
 
-The francise mode is even deeper.  You must plan in advance how many minutes each player is going to play and you must indicate each players role on the team.  This can get some players upset and they can demand a trade if they dont feel comfortable with their role and their minutes.
 
Theres so much more little features that make the game so life like.  Like players hi-5 each other after a point, You can stumble on the scorers desk, etc.
 
I cant find any flaws but the game isnt for everyone.  Its much more difficult then any other nba game on the market.  Also the music sucks but that doesnt matter to me since I use the music that I have saved on the hard drive.  Also the dunk contest is difficult to learn but once you got it down, you will love it. 
 
Ive been playing this for a week straight and im still hooked.  Unlike other basketball games where you get bored after 2-3 games straight, ive been playing like 4-5 straight 10 minute quarter games before I take a break.  I give it a 10 of 10

WOW! THANK YOU FOR THIS THREAD!!!!! :biggthumpup: :biggthumpup: :biggthumpup: 
I've been comtemplating on which one to get. Live '08 or 2K8!
So far the 2K series has dominated for me and last years I couldn't put done. It was the one game I still had and enjoyed playing everytime. I'm glad to hear that the AI is more difficult and upgraded, last years was alright but once you started get on a streak the game would be pretty much over (most of the times in the first half). The live demo wasn't too bad, actually it was the best it's been in a while. The presentation is on point and the gameplay has been smooth out well. But reading this thread and already having had experience w/ 2K has sealed the deal for me and has got me really excited. So now it's time to go and pick up a copy! :smiley: 
I also now gotta find time for HALO3 & 2K8 and my car oh and my gurl! hahaha!
THANKS!!!!!! :biggthumpup:

I played both.  Live is fun at first but its too easy.  Once you get the hang of It, it gets boring and the way the players move sucks.  If you want a basketball game that u can play until next season then get 2k8 :biggthumpup: I didnt even bother getting Halo 3 yet because between playing the two, I wont leave my house for a while.  That might be a good thing for my car considering the money i'll save up for parts:smiley-rofl:

Just got home from pickin up my copy! :smiley: 
 
[quote=widebody_Q;95521]If you want a basketball game that u can play until next season then get 2k8 :biggthumpup:[/quote] 
 
That's exactly how I felt w/ 2K7 so I'm excited!
 
[quote=widebody_Q;95521]I didnt even bother getting Halo 3 yet because between playing the two, I wont leave my house for a while. That might be a good thing for my car considering the money i'll save up for parts:smiley-rofl:[/quote]
 
:werd2: 
But I've never played HALO cause my brothers were always playing online on their XBox. And now since I have my own 360 and this is the last one, I figured I'll try this one........and yep it's just as addicting as it looks! :biggthumpup:

Guys whats your XBL gamertags? I dont play alot of sports games but im always down for whatever, add brandicus when you want to get whooped :smiley: