NHL 2K3
About the Game
NHL 2K3 is the first hockey game on the XBox to support XBox Live. Using it's partnership with the ESPN sports network, Sega has created NHL 2K3 using the same presentation method as ESPN.
Gameplay & Core Systems
All the standard game modes are here, from exhibition games and playoff games, to a very in depth Franchise mode that gives you complete control over your team. On the ice, you have a lot of control over your team as well. You can anchor lines with key players, rotate your lines to always be matched up, and make sure you have the advantage every which way. You can also play online via XBox System Link or XBox Live. The latter allows you to connect to a player from anywhere, and engage in a game of hockey.
Standout Features
- You can negotiate contracts, make trades, and draft rookies.
- Using the headset, you can taunt or compliment your opponent, without any interruption to the game.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Natural camera transitions, cut scenes, and overlay graphics are all used in cooperation with ESPN to give the game a more realistic feel.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NHL 2K3 | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Denmark | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Nordic AB | Sweden | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Australia Pty Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Treyarch Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Infogrames Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | Multitap | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Multitap | 1-8 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Sports | 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 | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-19 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-28 | Finland, Norway | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-28 | Denmark | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-28 | Sweden | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-28 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2003-04-03 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-24 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2002-11-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 1, 2002 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 24, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 010086630244 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20477 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00006IKBG | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 9306 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3546430104323 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-51341 | Germany | MobyGames |
| upc | 010086630244 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00006IKBG | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 9306 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 3546430106198 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3546430106198 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
