NBA Live 06

EA Sports Freestyle Air

Product Information

The NBA Live 06 gameplay is more authentic than it has ever been. Every aspectof NBA basketball has been captured in this version. Players will play more liketheir real life counterparts users will have the ability to lead fast breaksdunk over top of defenders fake out defenders with passes shoot runners andfloaters run authentic NBA offensive sets preserve their momentum whenmaneuvering around the court and the mid range game is back.  TheFreestyle Superstars feature has opened up the game so users now have morecontrol over what their in-game experience is. Freestyle Superstars means betterlooking players who play like their real-life counter parts and have the abilityto express emotion. 


Activities Include

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• New Player Visuals: 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.
  
• The Voices of the NBA: 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: 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.
  
• EA SPORTS Online: Users can play online with the PlayStation®2 and Xbox LIVE™ against opponents from anywhere in North America.

Product Features

• 2005/2006 Season Rosters
• Dynasty Mode
  • Play 25 seasons with the team of your choice
  • Rookie Draft (including trading of draft picks)
  • Free Agency (including negotiation with free agents) Trades and Roster Management
  • Hire assistant coaches to help your players develop
  • Training Camp - make sure your players are in top shape for the upcoming season
  • EA Sports Hall of Fame - collect trophies view individual and team records
  • Real NBA Salaries
  • All-Star Weekend
  • Calendar based off-season
• Enhanced 10-Man Freestyle Control
• Freestyle Superstars - perform Freestyles moves specific to a player's style/role
  • Power Player
  • Shooter
  • Scorer (Inside/Outside)
  • Stopper (Inside/Outside)
  • Playmaker
  • High Flyer
• Individual playing styles and character types make players perform like their real-life counterparts
• "Freestyle Air" - gives you control over mid-air moves including dunks and lay-ups
• All-Star Weekend: Includes All-Star Game Rookie/Sophomore Challenge Dunk Contest & Three Point Shootout
• New Defensive AI
• Authentic NBA arenas
• Real NBA shoes including Nike Reebok and Adidas
• NBA Store - buy accessories and retro jerseys with points earned in Dynasty Mode
• New animations and cut-scenes
• New player models with realistic faces and detail
• NBA Legends and All-Decade Teams
• One-on-One Mode
• In-Game Commentary by Marv Albert & Steve Kerr
• All-Star Weekend Commentary by Ernie Johnson & Kenny "The Jet" Smith

Windows Requirements

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 98 Windows 98 SE and Windows ME are not supported)
• 1.0 GHz Intel Pentium III or higher
• 256 MB RAM
• 1700 MB free hard drive space
• 32 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video card
• 16X CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive using 32-bit CD-ROM driver
• Sound card with DirectSound support and DirectX 9.0c compatible driver
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
• DirectX 9.0c
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Dual Analog GamePad Strongly Recommended