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NBA Live 09 (Europe)

PlayStation 3
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Reviewed in
2008
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✪ Reviewed on December 16, 2025
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NBA Live 09 improves the EA formula with Dynamic DNA pulling real stats. Interesting innovation, fluid gameplay. Good attempt but NBA 2K remains untouchable.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
EA Sports official NBA basketball simulation recreating the NBA 09 season with official licenses. Published by EA, released in the USA in October 2008. All licensed NBA teams, deep Dynasty franchise mode, Be A Pro career mode, precise analog stick controls, and online multiplayer. Reference competitor of NBA 2K.

NBA Live 09 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
💾6,4 GB 📅07/10/2008
Published by EA Sports

NBA Live 09 (PS3) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $4 Q6 complete
 $6 Q10 new
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NBA Live 09
Asia
07/10/2008
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07/10/2008
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Is NBA Live 09 still worth playing in 2026?

A basketball simulation from EA Sports, NBA Live 09 introduces the Dynamic DNA system updating players' real tendencies and a smoother presentation, in a still accessible approach. The immediate pick up and play, the polished presentation and the multiplayer fun offered honest entertainment at the time. The absence of roster updates and depth behind NBA 2K weigh. A period basketball for fans of accessible sport and nostalgics of the Live versus 2K rivalry on this generation.

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