Games Microsoft XBOX NBA 2K2 User Manual

Using the Xbox Video Game

System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using the Xbox Controller . . . . . . . 3

Control Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Team Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Options Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Offensive Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Free Throw Shooting. . . . . . . . 13

Basic Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Defensive Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

In-Game Coaching Moves . . . . 17

Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Substitutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Replay Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Game Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Street Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Allen Iverson Bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Offensive Controls . . . . . . . . . 24

Defensive Controls . . . . . . . . . 24

Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Customize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Player Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Pre-set Players . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Team Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Legends Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Team Capsules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR XBOX™ VIDEO GAME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.

About Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms including: lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms-children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting farther from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

Other Important Health and Safety Information

The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important safety and health information that you should read and understand before using this software.

Avoid Damage to Your Television

Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially front- or rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games, including Xbox games, are played on them. Static images presented during the normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games are not being played. Similar damage may occur from static images created when placing a video game on hold or pause. Consult your television owner's manual to determine if video games can be safely played on your set. If you are unable to find this information in the owner's manual, contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set.

Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited.

1. Set up your Xbox™ video game system by following the instructions in the Xbox Instruction Manual.

2. Press the power button and the status indicator light will light up.

3. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open.

4. Place the NBA2K2 disc on the disc tray with the label facing up and close the disc tray.

5. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about playing NBA2K2.

Avoiding Damage to Discs or the Disc Drive

To avoid damage to discs or the disc drive

• Insert only Xbox-compatible discs into the disc drive.

• Never use oddly shaped discs, such as star-shaped or heart-shaped discs.

• Do not leave a disc in the Xbox console for extended periods when not in use.

• Do not move the Xbox console while the power is on and a disc is inserted.

• Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign objects to discs.

1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to available controller ports.

2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate.

3. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about using the Xbox Controller to play NBA2K2.

USING THE XBOX VIDEO GAME SYSTEM USING THE XBOX CONTROLLER

Sega Sports NBA 2K2 is designed with analog functionality in mind. The Xbox controller provides a full range of motion and adds to the overall depth and pinpoint control of the game. However, we understand that “old habits die hard,” so if you’re partial to using the directional pad as your primary source of control, you can modify the controller settings to do just that. From the Main Menu, select Options, then select Controller, and use the right trigger/left trigger to scroll through the available combinations to find one that’s right for you.

Button Action

left thumbstick Highlight menu options A Select/Scroll forward through highlighted sections B Scroll backward through highlighted sections X Access a Help Screen Y Cancel/Return to previous screen

CONTROL SUMMARY

TEAM SELECTION

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Menu Controls

Coach’s Corner: Feel The Power

To get the most from your Xbox controller, you’ll need to turn the Vibration setting to ON. To do so from the Main Menu, select Options, then select Presentation and change Vibration to ON.

Once you're ready to start a game in any mode, you'll be guided to this menu. Move the left thumbstick to the left or right to select whether you'd like to control the visiting team (left) or the home team (right). After you've moved the controller icon to the left or right, pull the left trigger or right trigger to cycle through the list of available teams. Once you've set the match-up you desire, press the START button to get things underway.

Customize the way you play NBA 2K2 prior to the opening tip with this menu. Press the A button to cycle forward through an option; press the B button to cycle backward.

NBA Rules Every rule in the game is adjustable or can be

turned on and off.

Game Play Adjust such parameters as game speed, quar-

ter length, and difficulty.

Controller Browse through different controller configu-

rations, including those utilizing the directional pad.

Presentation Adjust sound effects, commentary, music,

overlays and more.

Player Information Access information about your favorite

NBA players.

Users/High Scores Input your name and allow the game to track

your win-loss record and statistics.

Options Menu

ICON PASSING: Y button

Use icon passing to guarantee that your pass goes to the right teammate. While controlling the ball, press the Y button to call up button icons over the heads of your teammates. Then, simply press the corresponding button to immediately send the pass to the teammate you choose.

OFFENSIVE CONTROLS

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Coach’s Corner: Icon Passing

Want to get the ball into the hands of your point guard to run a play? Need to get it down to your power forward to exploit a mismatch? The following buttons correspond to the following positions:

A Point Guard B Shooting Guard X Small Forward Y Power Forward right trigger Center

Here’s a look at the basic offensive controls you’ll use during gameplay (we’ll discuss them in detail in the pages to come) …

Button Action

left thumbstick Control Player A button Pass X button Shoot/Jump For Rebound B button Crossover Dribble/Spin Move Y button Call Up Pass Icons left trigger Back Down Defender White button Call For Pick right trigger Turbo/Speed Burst Black button Pass To Player Closest To Basket right thumbstick Bring Up Playcall Menu right thumbstick + A,B,X,Y Call Play

START button Pause Game

DIRECTIONAL PASSING: A button

Good ball movement is important in setting up open looks at the basket. While controlling the ball, move the left thumbstick in the direction of the player you wish to pass to, then press the A button to deliver the pass. Make sure you have an open lane to the recipient, though. Throwing into a crowd, trying to thread the needle a bit too closely, or heaving crosscourt passes will often lead to turnovers.

SHOOTING: X button

To shoot the ball, press and hold the X button. When your player reaches the top of his jump, release the X button to release the shot. As in the real NBA, timing is crucial. If you let go of the button before the player reaches his peak, he’ll likely short-arm the shot. Similarly, if you release the shot while the player’s on his way down, he’ll be more likely to have the shot drift on him or have it blocked. Releasing the shot at the top of the player’s jump gives you the greatest likelihood of draining it.

PUMP FAKES: tap X button

To perform a pump fake, tap and release the X button in an attempt to get the defender to jump into the air. If he bites, you’ll have a good chance to drive around him into the lane. At the very least, you may be able to freeze the defender and create a little space, enabling you to get a cleaner look at the basket.

CROSSOVER DRIBBLES: B button

Players like Tim Hardaway and Stephon Marbury have made a career out of faking one way with the dribble then breaking their defender’s back by crossing over in the other direction. If you catch a defender flat-footed as you dribble toward him, press the B button to cross over and zip past him.

New this year is a special crossover move. If you press the B button while your player is dribbling in place, he will swing his arms in a wide crossover motion. Then, move the left thumbstick in any direction to have the player fake his crossover and blow past his man.

TURBO/SPEED BURST: right trigger

By pulling the right trigger, you’ll kick your player into overdrive so that his speed and energy pick up a notch. Use turbo to get that extra step past the defender or to gain a bit of extra oomph when you’re backing down a defender down low. Be careful not to overuse this however, as your player will tire too quickly if he’s continually sprinting up and down the court. If you see him languishing with his head down, it’s probably time to get him out of there.

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Coach’s Corner: Know Your Players

Getting the hang of when to release the X button is just the first step to becoming a good shooter (and scorer). Perhaps the next most important aspect to shooting is to learn your players’ shooting tendencies. If you’ve got Shaq firing from behind the three-point line all afternoon, it won’t matter how perfectly you release the shoot button – he’s not gonna be hitting anything. Similarly, even if your 5'10" point guard's releasing shots in the paint at the peak of his jump, his shots will likely be, uh, “returned” (leaving “SPALDING” imprinted backward on his forehead). Good jump shooters like Reggie Miller or Ray Allen will have a little more leeway with regard to releasing the ball at the exact pinnacle of their jump, just as the big guys like Tim Duncan will generally have a bit more room for error down low.

PASSING TO THE PLAYER CLOSEST TO THE BASKET: Black button

New to this year’s version of the game is the option for one-button passing to get the ball to the open man nearest the basket. If you see a player break free down low, simply press the Black button and your player will whip a pass to the man closest to the hoop. You’ll still be able to pass to that player using the traditional directional passing or icon passing options, but this button can serve to give you those Larry Bird-esque “eyes in the back of your head.” If you see a double- or triple-team occurring at the half-court line, someone has to be open. Of course, as with all other passes, if the player is closely guarded when you make the pass, there’s a good likelihood that the pass will be knocked away or stolen.

BACKING DOWN THE DEFENDER: left trigger

Do you have a size advantage over your defender? If so, pull and hold the left trigger to drive him back into the paint, then release the trigger and move the left thumbstick in any direction to create space for the shot. If you press left or

right, your player will attempt to spin around the defender and get to the hole, or he will perform a drop step. If you pull back, he’ll attempt a classic fadeaway a la

Hakeem Olajuwon or Juwan Howard. If he’s underneath the basket, simply press forward and press the X button to slam it on your defender’s melon. Don’t forget about the three-second violation or the newer five-second “back-to-thebasket” rule.

CALLING FOR A PICK: White button

To have a teammate set a pick for you in an effort to lose that pesky defender, press the White button. Doing so will cause the teammate nearest you to create a wall for you to step around and (hopefully) get you an open look at the basket.

Coach’s Corner: Posting Up

When in a post-up battle, both players’ physical size, strength and post-up skill will determine whether you back your man down or bang against a brick wall. If you find yourself squaring off against an equal opponent, try pulling the right trigger to give yourself a little extra power.

PLAYCALLING: right thumbstick + A, X, B,Y

Each team has sixteen plays in its offensive playbook, of which four plays can be used during a game via the in-game playcall menu. If you’d like to customize the four plays currently in use, select Coach from the Pause Menu, and select Offensive Plays (you can also set your offensive plays in Customize Mode). To access the playcall menu during gameplay, move the right thumbstick in any direction to call up the Plays Overlay, then press the corresponding button to run a specific play.

Many people can simply pick up a controller and get a good feel for normal gameplay, but free throw shooting can be a bit trickier. If you want to progress from a Chris Dudley to a Reggie Miller at the free-throw line, it’s gonna take a little bit of time and patience.

To shoot a successful free throw, you’ll need to line up both green arrows directly over the basket. To do so, pull and hold the left trigger and right

trigger exactly the same pressure to line up the arrows, then press any of the four buttons (A, B, X, Y) to release the shot. If you don’t pull and hold both thumbsticks at the same time, your shot will be off (so, you can’t line up one arrow then get to work on the second arrow).

Remember that you don’t have all day to line up your arrows until they’re just right. If you’re taking too long, a clock will appear in the upper right corner of the screen to tell you how many seconds you have remaining.

If it’s taking a while for you to get the hang of it, a stop off at the Practice Mode gymnasium may be just the tonic for your shooting ills, and can be invaluable in learning the fundamentals of good free throw shooting.

Free Throw Shooting

Coach’s Corner: Passing Out Of A Shot

Try passing out of your shot by pressing the X button to leap into the air, then pressing the A button to pass before you release the shot. It’s a great way to get the ball to an open man if the defense collapses on you. To execute this move, you’ll need to roll your finger from the shoot button to the pass button. If you let go of the shoot button, your player will release the shot, so you’ll need to keep it held down.

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