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A basketball simulation of the 2008-09 NBA season with improved player models, a TV-style broadcast presentation featuring real commentators and replays, and championship celebrations.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for NBA 2K9 are NBA 2K12, NBA 2K10 and NBA Live 06. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NBA 2K9 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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NBA 2K10

Bright, upbeat tone

A basketball simulation based on the NBA with Kobe Bryant on the cover. It offers games with real teams and players, a career mode with progression, and multiplayer matches.

NBA Live 06

Gameplay comes before story

A 2005 licensed NBA basketball simulation from EA with real teams and players. It was the first entry in the series to appear on next-generation consoles.

NBA Live 2005

Gameplay comes before story

An EA Sports basketball game featuring the NBA teams and players of the 2004-05 season. It offers arcade-leaning simulation with a franchise mode and local matchups against friends.

NBA 2K13

Lavish presentation

A realistic basketball simulation featuring NBA teams and legends, online play, and an expanded MyCAREER mode where you build your own player into a star. Jay-Z as executive producer shapes the soundtrack and presentation.

Madden NFL 08

Gameplay comes before story

Madden NFL 08 is an American football simulation with up-to-date NFL rosters, playbooks and the familiar feel of the series. It shines in head-to-head matches and franchise play, mixing play-calling strategy with direct control on the field.

FIFA Soccer 12

Lavish presentation

A realistic football simulation whose Player Impact Engine makes physical contact on the pitch feel authentic. Precision dribbling and tactical defending add depth, especially in head-to-head matches against other players.

NHL 13

Gameplay comes before story

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring official NHL teams and players, offering fast matches, career modes and online play against others.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Gameplay comes before story

A Konami football simulation focused on realistic play, tactical team management and league and Champions League competition. It shines in head-to-head matches against friends or online.

Madden NFL 09

Lavish presentation

An American football simulation featuring real NFL teams and rosters from the 2008/09 season, where you call plays, control the action live and manage franchise careers. Especially strong in head-to-head play against friends.

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