NBA LIVE 09 Features
NBA LIVE 09 is back with the best playing basketball game in the category that rewrites the book on authenticity and connectivity - but is still accessible enough for new users to get in on the ground floor.
In his seven NBA seasons, the 26 year old is a two-time NBA All-Star, has three NBA championships and was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP.
| NBA LIVE '09 | NBA LIVE '08 | NBA LIVE '09 | NBA LIVE '08 | ||
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| Dynamic DNA |  |
– | Lockdown Control | |
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| NBA LIVE 365 | |
– | FIBA Expanded | |
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| NBA Rewind* | |
– | Be A Pro | |
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| Pick and Roll Control | |
– | 5 vs. 5 Online Team Play* | |
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| Signature Playcalling | |
– | Online Leagues 2.0* | |
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| NBA Academy | |
– | EA SPORTS World | |
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| Quickstrike AnkleBreakers | |
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The brain behind the game is powered by the premier analytics provider using NBA data for over 20 NBA teams, which evaluates Player DNA that breaks down how a player scores, Team DNA that rates how the players on the floor play as a unit and Tendencies that refer to the percentage a player drives left, right or shoots from each spot on the floor.
Made fresh daily all season long. NBA LIVE 365 takes it to a whole new level of connectivity, providing you an unprecedented level of authenticity and realism. Now every game truly is different powered by Dynamic DNA data updating daily.
Think you can do it better? Rewrite history and replay last night's game with the updated statistical data that recreates identical conditions including injuries, hot/cold streaks, tendencies and player DNA.
This new two-man game mechanic lets you control both the ball handler and the screener, as you set screens and run two man plays, with on court instructions popping up to guide you through each play.
Introducing an accessible in game playcalling system that pushes on-court visualization to guide you through the play. Linked to LIVE 365, this feature will suggest authentic plays for NBA's stars to run on the court.
Get the most out of your game and hone your skills when you jump into game with an all-new practice facility.
Force your defender to step up and guess what you'll do next. Trigger the turbo button and use the right analog stick for bold, responsive ball-handling moves to fake out your defender and create scoring opportunities.
A new risk reward system to lock in your check on defense. Get in tight on a strong shooting guard to take away his shot, or play back to keep a quick point guard from blowing by you.
With 24 national teams to choose from, you can compete in an international tournament using authentic FIBA rosters and teams, including, the United States, Spain, France, and more
Feel what it's like to be a part of a team and lock in as one player - online using Online Team Play, or offline in single player mode. Let NBA LIVE give you feedback and track how well you are playing your position.
All 10 players on the court can now be controlled by users on 10 different consoles around the world. Now the game outcome can be completely dependent on how you play as an online team
Create your own online league, with all-new drafting, trades and a custom playoff format (Best of 1, 3, 5 or 7 games).
Create your own highlight reel then upload the video to EA SPORTS World to prove your passion to the world.
