ESPN NBA 2K5
About the Game
New to this year's version is the "Association", which is a new feature of Franchise mode. With it, Franchise mode features new simulation models and allows you to manage key attributes of your team, such as weekly training and team chemistry. Franchise mode also gives you the ability to play games on a play-by-play basis, like a management game, while letting you control everything and giving you replays to see what happened.
Story & Setting
24/7, the "story" mode of last year's game, has returned with some new features.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Control wise, the game features the same Iso Motion as found in last year's title, but also gives you options depending on your player. 2K5 uses a new momentum system which factors players' ability in deciding what he can do. A short guy, who can't run very fast or jump very high, won't be able to score a lot of dunks. You get over one hundred new items, a respect system, the ability to play multiplayer games, and new timed mini-games. Like all of the 2K5 titles, this one has the standard ESPN presentation, which includes camera angles, follow-cams, stat overlays, and running commentary.
Modes & Ways to Play
ESPN NBA 2K5 has online play over Xbox Live (Xbox only), as well as the PlayStation 2's online service.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for ESPN NBA 2K5 | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Corporation | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | Global Star Software Inc. | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | K.E. Media | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Communicator Headset | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 4 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Basketball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Basketball | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-28 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-28 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2005-02-04 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2005-01-28 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-09-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 1, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 28, 2005 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 710425296178 | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30901348 | Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002IQCRK | Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425296178 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002IQCRK | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30901348 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555241700 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30901348 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0007DGTL4 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| upc | 710425296178 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0002IQCRK | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30901348 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
