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NBA Live 2005 (USA)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2004
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✪ Reviewed on July 18, 2023
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EA Sports NBA basketball, 2005 edition. Updated rosters and rules, polished TV presentation, EA arcade gameplay. Decent execution but overshadowed by NBA 2K's authenticity. For casual NBA fans, no more.

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Category
Sports 4 players 3+
Description
EA Sports NBA simulation for the 2004-2005 season. Published by EA Sports, released in November 2004. Licensed NBA roster, long-term dynasty mode, Freestyle controls and four-player local multiplayer. Available in Europe and North America.

NBA Live 2005 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,93 GB 📅13/10/2004
Published by EA Sports

NBA Live 2005 (GameCube) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $7 Q6 complete
 $9 Q10 new
 $45 !
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NBA Live 2005
Europe
05/11/2004
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Is NBA Live 2005 still worth playing in 2026?

A licensed basketball game built for its season, this NBA Live stood out mainly for its Freestyle controls and ambitious dynasty mode. Today, the somewhat soft pace, limited defensive AI and stiff player models betray the title's age next to current sims. The 2004-2005 roster will make nostalgics smile, but the experience stays dated. Best reserved for fans of period NBA games or collectors of the GameCube sports catalogue.

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