Customer Ratings & Reviews

This was the only way I could send pics to Best Buy about my order. I purchased this game for my 10 year old nephew's birthday and I was quite embarrassed when my sister sent me these pictures. It looks like someone may have tried to open it and it was damaged. The game is working fine but again this was a birthday present and was not at all presentable. I purchased a lot of family gifts from Best Buy and this is the first issue I have had regarding this matter.

I'm enjoying this game, I have normally been a 2k guy, and I will be playing NBA 2k18 later on, I wanted to give this one a shot and i've been enjoying it so far. The animations can look a little jarring at times, very stiff, the gameplay itself is very fun. Controls are relatively simple, and the presentation Is pretty good, with halftime show and ending with ESPN highlights. I also love the different atmospheres, the difference between regular season crowd noise and playoffs is considerably different and sounds great as well. Haven't dived into the franchise mode, but it seems simple from my one season sim. Still, if you want an alternative to 2k, this is a good one to try.

Though I just started playing. My character play on the street side has been great. Shooting the ball is not too easy. you do have to have some timing skills. The details in the game are great.. The items to buy in crates...some of them are corny.

This game is playable and fun. Finally NBA live has returned swinging. The one mode is what makes this game shine with the challenges and crates to open. It seems like even if u lose with random players online or win with friends that the game is fun. The animations are better than in past time NBA live games and the graphics have improved. I will say that it's not a 5 because still some problems exist in live like the collisions between players in air and how some animations are still a bit clumsy and not fluid. Also some player models and face scans are trash and do the NBA players no justice like Kwahi Leonard. I don't even know who they were trying to make but it wasn't kwahi at all. Some random black guy. Lol. The speed of the game is a little slower and the hairstyles are still limited and not so great. Body types could be better and when u import a face scan the options are not enough to help with some issues with blemishes and realism. The overall game is great though and for the price I can't say it isn't worth it if u bought it when price was lowered during the preorder time frame. I support live so that they can start competing and making great basketball games again.

I have both games and I’m not bias like most. Live doesn’t come with the hoopla and production as 2K but visually and gameplay wise it may be a half a step better. Not sure if it will last as far as replay value though. Different game, different modes, but still basketball

This game, in my opinion is more faithful to the real feel of basketball than NBA 2k18. Player movement just feels tighter in this game, especially on the defensive end. It's the closest to an NBA player you can get to being one. Unlike 2k, the players, especially superstars are capable of making NBA caliber plays like hitting shots in the oppositions face and finishing contested drives to the hoop. In 2k it feels near impossible to sink a simple shot with someone just in you vicinity. On the court, the game is superior to me. The other modes like franchise are lacking compared to 2k though. They just seem added in and not very well fleshed out. Also, unfortunately it doesn't have the following 2k does, so the online options for competition are lacking.

Great game looks real and smooth game play! The Street side is really good and the WNBA is on there too! FIRE!

I'd say LIVE has made a very nice comeback effort with this version. It's not quite NBA 2K yet... but it's taken huge strides. I'd even go as far as to say it's the better game for just pick up and play gaming and not getting overloaded with a zillion controller inputs to remember. Solid effort.

This game is fun. Let’s start with the good. The game was new and exciting. Playing in famous courts on the streets, or playing in the NBA are both fun. The dribbling was awesome in this game. The commentary, in my opinion, was good. The graphics are also good. Now on to the bad. The controls aren’t the best, but they are good enough. The defense is one of the things that needs the most work, while the offense is actually great. The only other complaint is that they need more game modes. Overall, the good ouyweighed the bad

As we all know it’s just a video game so what do we expect if we want true realistic, watch a realistic game with human beings. But with that said, it’s pretty fun. The only thing I wish it had was the ability to show real NBA game stats such as scores and Future matchups like 2k does.

I have both 2k18 and this and truth be told it’s almost a toss up between the two...and i never thought I would say that. 2k18 got a little worse and live got infinitely better. I personally still lean more towards 2k, but still too close to call this year.

Really good comeback by the Live devs, the game is a great step in the right direction, still needs some more added features to catch up to the other basketball game, but it is very enjoyable!

I enjoy how difficult the game is at times. It can be a little over the top at the highest difficulty though. Making full court shots has happened for the computer more than once on buzzer beaters. Gameplay is a little robotic and not free form. Sometimes the player is trying to play defense with his back to the opposing player. Makes it hard to guard someone when your team can't even turn around. The analog stick makes them move sluggish sometimes and becomes frustrating. Fun game though if you can stand that.

Doesn't have all the game modes as its rival 2k, but it is vastly improved over the last few years. First live I'm playing since 05 and I've played more of live 18 compared to 2k18. Would recommend live for career and ultimate team.

I enjoy how difficult the game is at times. It can be a little over the top at the highest difficulty though. Making full court shots has happened for the computer more than once on buzzer beaters. Gameplay is a little robotic and not free form. Sometimes the player is trying to play defense with his back to the opposing player. Makes it hard to guard someone when your team can't even turn around. The analog stick makes them move sluggish sometimes and becomes frustrating. Fun game though if you can stand that.

I got this game on sale for a ridiculously cheap price. It is really fun if you just want to play some quick games with friends. Especially with the whole micro transaction debacle in NBA 2k17, this game is a fun alternative if you just want a simple, fun arcade like basketball game.

I think EA has the NBA Live series back on track. Not as visually impressive as 2K, but still plays a fun game of basketball. Easier to pick up and play IMO.

The game is great let's you play the pro am and WNBA is really cool the game flow is a lot better then 2k I just wish this game had a GM mode

Nba Live has now taken stage with Nba 2k. It was time for a change. These past few years, 2k hasn't done much, while Live 18 always updates to player characteristics. The One game mode is awesome. You can actually play defense.

The graphics and gameplay is superb, may experience a few glitches here and there but is worth the investment compared to 2K.