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Get in the game this season with another round of heated court action. NBA Live 06 has additional animations and dribble moves, as well as a host of mini-games. In addition to the returning paint mode, the three-point contest, and the skills challenge, gamers will be able to partake in H.O.R.S.E. and dodgeball. The game features a trading card system that can be stored as collectibles or shared with other gamers, as well as wireless play both locally or over the Web.

Feel the emotion and intensity of one of the most complete basketball experiences with NBA Live 06. With a totally enhanced transition game, take the point and deliver fast break passes on the fly as teammates run the lanes awaiting your pass. On defense, get inside and feel what it's like to block a dunk -or to be dunked on - as big bodies collide under the basket. Will you live in the paint or set up camp outside the arc? The choice is yours. The sport of basketball is elevated to a whole new level with NBA Live 2006.Enjoy playing with Freestyle Superstars. You are in control of the top NBA stars, performing like their real-life counterparts based on distinct character types, including Power, Playmaker, Stopper and more.You also get authentic 5-on-5 gameplay. The all-new animation system helps to visually present the up-tempo, fast-break brand of basketball that makes the NBA thrive. Also featured, is an improved transition game and a more physical brand of play with collisions and dunked-on scenarios. A new graphics engine now has player models not only playing and acting like their real life counterparts, but looking the part with striking detail and realism. Joining Marv Albert is new color commentator and former NBA star Steve Kerr. The on-air TV partners call the 5-on-5 action, while Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith bring their own unique flavor to the Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Shootout. NBA All-Star Weekend is better than ever as it allows users to create new jaw-dropping dunks in the Slam Dunk Contest. Also featuring the 3-Point Shootout, Rookie Challenge and NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Weekend is available as a stand-alone game mode as well as within Dynasty mode. Users can play online with Xbox Live against opponents from anywhere in North America.

Get back on the court with another round of NBA 2006. It has additional animations and dribble moves, as well as a host of mini-games. In addition to the returning paint mode, the three-point contest, and the skills challenge, gamers will be able to partake in H.O.R.S.E. and dodgeball. The game features a trading card system that can be stored as collectibles or shared with other gamers, as well as wireless play both locally or over the Web.

The PSP version of NBA Street rises above the rim and expands on the customization and variety of game modes and gameplay that help distinguish the franchise within EA's rich basketball portfolio. Gamers can build their reputation as they create the future of street basketball with all new jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-shaking moves in visually stimulating environments, from favorite courts like "The Cage" and "Rucker Park" to the next generation of streetball sanctuaries, like "Venice Beach." It all adds up to give Showdown a revolutionary style all its own. Featuring NBA legends, today's top stars and original characters from past editions, NBA Street Showdown reaches new heights by making over-the-top, larger-than-life moves even bigger in this action-packed, arcade-style game. Customize your baller, build courts from the ground up, throw one down in an all new dunk contest and go online to put your reputation to the test.

The first NBA Live for the PlayStation Portable features enhancements in gameplay and player graphics from previous years. Gracing the cover of his first NBA Live will be second-year player Dwayne Wade from the Miami Heat.

NBA Street V3 allows you to become an originator with the Trick Stick. The next game in the massively successful NBA Street franchise is here. The third chapter in the streetball series reaches all new heights with major upgrades that expand your customization options and gameplay variety, turning those incredible "bigger than life moves" into poster moments. Featuring the greatest players from modern and classic NBA teams, plus original characters from the first two versions of NBA Street, put your rep on the line and experience the new look of streetball with NBA Street V3.

Sony's invites gamers to create their own NBA legends in the "'06" edition of its pro basketball game. The game's story mode follows players both on and off the court, to provide a first-hand perspective on the risks and rewards faced by celebrity athletes. Other features new to this year's edition involve the "Showtime Gameplay" system, designed to encourage players to balance individual abilities and teamwork, to win crowd support as they win games. By meeting certain in-game challenges, an individual player's abilities can be improved, and he'll begin to gain a fan following that grows with continued success. Gamers can take control of their favorite real-life player, or create an up-and-coming rookie that they can guide to superstardom through multiple seasons.

NCAA March Madness 2004 storms the court with new schools, smoother control and an incredibly deep Dynasty Mode. Battle through the EA Sports Maui Invitational tournament all the way to the "Big Dance." Dick Vitale takes you through all the pageantry like no one else can. The unique, fast-paced college game comes to life with players applying full-court pressure "D," diving on loose balls and throwing it down big-time. Featuring EA Sports Freestyle Control, NCAA March Madness 2004 delivers the authentic strategy, sheer emotion and passion of college basketball. Features:Over 320 schools Play all-new game modes including Frat Party and Rivalry Recruit elite high school players over 30 seasons in Dynasty Mode Battle your rivals online (requires PS2 Network Adapter, sold separately, and an active internet connection)Watch locker room videos detailing pregame scouting reports and strategies from top coaches including Billy Donovan, Rick Majerus and Gary Williams Experience school-specific gameplay

NBA Live 06 continues the series of basketball games from EA Sports. Gracing the cover of his first NBA Live will be second-year player Dwayne Wade from the Miami Heat.NBA Live 06 builds upon the depth and authenticity that the NBA Live franchise has delivered for more than a decade. With advancements in gameplay and enhanced player graphics, the sport of basketball is elevated to a whole new level in NBA LIVE 06 with the superstars of the game looking and playing more like their real-life counterparts than ever before. Players can feel the emotion and intensity of the complete basketball experience with an up-tempo, fast-break, and physical brand of basketball that yields improved play in the transition game and real-life collisions in the paint.

It's time for all the unknowns from around the world to step on the court and get noticed by the right people. You have one week to check out the city and prove that you're the one everyone is looking for. Take the trophy in unique basketball tournaments, customize your style to get all the eyes on you, and interact with the local scene. By the end of the week, you could be the #1 draft pick of the NBA or on your way to your own entertainment empire.

Sony's take on pro basketball gets passed back onto PSP, in this follow up to the handheld's NBA launch title. A new "trading card" system allows gamers to capture highlights and save them, to trade with other players (or reminisce over past glories). Players can also earn special cards by completing other challenges, such as winning their way to the top of the game's new "ladder challenge." Mini-games based on Horse, Dodgeball, and a 3-point contest are also available. Head-to-head multiplayer competition is supported through the PSP's local "ad hoc" connections, or over the Internet.

2K Games' brand of NCAA basketball returns to the virtual arenas in this release for Xbox and PlayStation 2. Along with fan favorite features from past versions, the "2K6" edition of College Hoops brings a new "Court Awareness" system to the virtual hardwood, designed to promote teamwork and make the best use of individual abilities by encouraging gamers to note the strengths, weaknesses, and positions of their five men on the floor. The game also introduces a "Coach's Clipboard" interface, which can be used during time-outs to set up the next play.

Elevate your game on both ends of the court with NBA LIVE 2005. With Freestyle Control, create awe-inspiring dribble moves, dunks and tenacious defensive plays that express your individual playing style. The all new 10-man Freestyle adds individual player movements and spacing, creating a realistic feel like never before. Enhanced player graphics that vividly reproduce each NBA player reach new heights, while multiple game modes including Dynasty Mode put you in the middle of the action. Levitate and create with NBA LIVE 2005.