NBA 2K11
About the Game
This release in 2K Sports ' long-running NBA 2K basketball series touts Michael Jordan as the cover athlete, and builds a number of challenges around his career. This is in addition to a series of improvements to game modes like My Player and The Association, as well as a new dribbling and animation mechanic. Jordan's involvement is maximized from the start, with four modes based around Jordan's career.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The "Jordan Challenge" has players control Michael in ten highlight games through his career. players must successfully recreate Jordan's real-life performance in the virtual scenario. In Quick Game mode, players can select eight different years of Jordan-led Chicago Bulls squads, and pit them against current-day rosters. Players can control a rookie Jordan in "MJ: Create a Legend" mode, and guide him through a modern-day career in the NBA. Finally, players are awarded pairs of Air Jordans for in-game achievements.
Standout Features
- My Player: This is in addition to a series of improvements to game modes like My Player and The Association, as well as a new dribbling and animation mechanic.
- Jordan-led Chicago Bulls: In Quick Game mode, players can select eight different years of Jordan-led Chicago Bulls squads, and pit them against current-day rosters.
- Jordan: Players can control a rookie Jordan in "MJ: Create a Legend" mode, and guide him through a modern-day career in the NBA.
- Iso-Motion: 2K11 features revised "Iso-Motion" dribbling controls, allowing players to perform fancy moves with combinations of the right stick and trigger.
- Shot Stick: Players can also use the "Shot Stick" controls for analog control over their shot and release, as well as their drive to the basket.
- Alternatively, players can use the face buttons for basic pass/fake/shot controls, and engage icon passing to accurately select their target.
- On-The-Fly Coaching: An "On-The-Fly Coaching" system uses a series of branching menus on the controller's direction pad to change A.I. strategies, or call out new ones in multiplayer.
- Finally, a new "Shot Branching" system lets players adjust their shots when airborne, without being stuck to a canned animation.
Modes & Ways to Play
The "Jordan Challenge" has players control Michael in ten highlight games through his career. players must successfully recreate Jordan's real-life performance in the virtual scenario. In Quick Game mode, players can select eight different years of Jordan-led Chicago Bulls squads, and pit them against current-day rosters. Players can control a rookie Jordan in "MJ: Create a Legend" mode, and guide him through a modern-day career in the NBA.
Presentation & Atmosphere
In addition, this system is a blanket term for improvements to the game's presentation. Players now reflect their real-world tendencies and emotions when applicable, crowds and chants are dynamic, stadiums and halftime shows are accurately represented, and commentary is more accurate and organic.
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz. Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NBA 2K11 | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | 2K Sports | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Visual Concepts Entertainment, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | 2K Sports | Germany | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | NBA Properties, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | Wii | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Classic Controller | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Nunchuk | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Remote | Wii | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii Speak | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Genre | Basketball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | 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 |
| Publisher | 2K Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii U | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Visual Concepts | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | 2K Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-04 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2010-11-05 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2010-10-08 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-10-19 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 19, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 8, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 710425348518 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-SB5E-USA-B0 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 92925481 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555044899 | Germany | MobyGames |
| asin | B003IME9UO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 92925481 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 710425348518 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
