hit_me

i'm torn. i haven't played a basketball game in a few years and i'm wondering which one seems to be favored. i know one is cheaper, but that's all i got. any info?

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live 2005.

two words: DUNK CONTEST.

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pgetchell

ok, if all you're looking for is a dunk contest, then absolutely you should go with live. but if you're looking for an actual basketball sim with good gameplay, player control, etc- go with 2k5. i know it's cheaper but don't let that fool you. it's actually a lot more solid than live, in my opinion. espn clearly threw some love into this game. it's a damn good time and i've basically been playing it nonstop since sunday. the low price thing is just the incing on the cake- the game itself is very tight. save yer cash and grab this. then rent live if you're jonesin' for a dunk contest.

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Cowboy22

Couldn't agree with pgetchell any more. The last few years Sega has been way ahead of EA in terms of basketball games. The Dunk contest will probably be a resonably cool gimmick and fun for awhile, but I doubt it will make up for the weaker game play. ESPN is way cheaper AND is the better game, what's not to like?

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for the record: I haven't played either of the two.

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Dmitry M. (Lazer)

ESPN NBA 2K5 has always been far surpassed Live games.

Everyone knows that.

The battle is between Madden and ESPN NFL.

As for NBA games, without a doubt ESPN.

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pgetchell

lucky for me im not into football, so i don't have to decide between madden and espn. but when it comes to basketball, that one's a mortal lock- espn. i've played live and while it's okay, 2k5 is just a better game. plays better, looks better and has a better price. add that all up and it pretty much makes 2k5 a no brainer for me.

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hit_me

man, good advice. on friday morning i went down to eb and picked up what seemed to be their last new copy of 2k5, but i could be mistaken. this game is phenomenal.

the 24/7 mode is awesome and it's so much fun. and although i know its a just game, it looks so "realistic". i'm really happy with this one.

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2K5 by far, Live isn't even close.

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