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ESPN NBA 2K5 (Europe)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2004
70
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✪ Reviewed on October 28, 2023
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NBA 2K5 version published under the ESPN brand with an excellent simulation engine. Basketball gameplay is realistic and deep, surpassing EA competition at the time. Despite dated visuals today, remains a PS2 basketball simulation benchmark.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
A Visual Concepts basketball sim released by Sega in 2004, under ESPN license. Realistic defense and ball-handling, detailed player animations and a polished TV-style presentation: for many, the best-balanced 2K basketball on PS2 and a serious rival to NBA Live.

ESPN NBA 2K5 review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,4 GB 📅28/09/2004
Published by Sega

ESPN NBA 2K5 (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $4 Q6 complete
 $5 Q10 new
 $13 !
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ESPN NBA 2K5
USA
28/09/2004
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Is ESPN NBA 2K5 still worth playing in 2026?

A basketball simulation from Visual Concepts, ESPN NBA 2K5 marks the peak of the series on PS2 with a smooth game engine, a television presentation modelled on ESPN and a deep career mode, all sold at a reduced price. The realism of the movements, the game intelligence and the authentic court atmosphere still appeal to simulation fans. The rosters frozen on the period season limit the current interest. An excellent simulation for fans of basketball and realistic retro sport.

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