Games Nintendo GAMECUBE NBA 2K3 User Manual

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WARNING - Seizures

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation:

Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it. If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries

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To avoid electric shock when you use this system:

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet.

Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.

The Nintendo GameCube is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play.

To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

WARNING - Electric Shock

CAUTION - Motion Sickness

CAUTION - Laser Device

L Button R Button

C Stick

Control

Stick

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Default Command Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Playing a Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Selecting Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

On The Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Choosing a Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Loading and Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Managing Your Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS.

1-4 Player

Simultaneous

COMPLETE CONTROLS

For a more complete listing of controls including advanced dribbling, passing, shooting, and post moves, (See On The Court on p. 9.)

GETTING STARTED

1. Turn OFF the POWER Button on your Nintendo GameCube

system.

• Make sure a Nintendo GameCube

Controller is

plugged into the Nintendo GameCube.

• If you’re playing against friends, plug additional Controllers into the Nintendo GameCube.

• In order to save your game progress, make sure a Nintendo GameCube

Memory Card is inserted

into Memory Slot A.

2. Press the OPEN button and insert the Nintendo GameCube

Game Disc onto the optical disc drive.

Close the lid.

3. Turn ON the POWER Button. The Nintendo GameCube screen appears followed by the NBA 2K3 introductory video.

• If these screens do not appear, begin again at step 1.

TITLE SCREEN

Once you’re up and running, the NBA 2K3 Title screen appears.

• To go directly to the Main menu, press START.

(See Main Menu on p. 6.)

DEFAULT COMMAND SUMMARY

OFFENSE

Control Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . Run/Dribble

Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoot/Rebound

Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossover Dribble

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Passing Icons

* press corresponding button to pass to player

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back-down the Defender

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo/Speed Burst

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggle Pivot Mode

Down

Control Pad . . . . . . . Access Offensive Play Menu

* press corresponding button to select offensive play

Control Pad . . . . . . . . . Call for Pick

Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass in Direction of Stick

Z+A

Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . Fake Pass

DEFENSE

Control Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . Run

Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Player

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block Shot/Rebound

Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steal Attempt

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Switch Icons

* press corresponding button to switch to player

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Face-up the Ball Handler

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo/Speed Burst

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for Double Team

Down

Control Pad . . . . . . . Access Defensive Play Menu

* press corresponding button to select defensive play

Y+L

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch to Last Player Back

Z+A

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . Intentional Foul

GAME MODES

Choose one of six play modes including Street, Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament and Practice. (See Choosing a Game Mode on p. 20.)

OPTIONS

Multiple categories of options give you the power to customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast booth to the rulebook. (See Setting Options on p. 49.)

Loading and Saving

Everything you can customize in NBA 2K3 can be saved and accessed later if you have a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card inserted into your Nintendo GameCube system. (See Loading and Saving on p. 53.)

ROSTER MANAGER

Use the Roster Manager to make team personnel decisions such as releasing free agents, initiating trades, and editing ratings. (See Managing your Roster on p. 54.)

SEGA SPORTS CHALLENGE

Prove how good a sports gamer you are by posting your NBA 2K3 statistics to the Sega Sports Challenge online ranking board. (See Sega Sports Challenge on p. 58.)

PLAYING A QUICK GAME

This one-game format is a perfect introduction to NBA 2K3, and when you have mastered the game, it’s perfect for schooling your friends.

• To begin a Quick game, from the Main menu, choose

QUICK GAME. The Team Select screen appears.

• If you do not take an action, a game demo begins featuring two computer-controlled teams in a randomly generated matchup.

• To exit a game demo and return to the Title screen, press any button.

MAIN MENU

NBA 2K3 is the complete pro basketball experience. More than a game, in NBA 2K3, you can own and operate your own NBA franchise and help your team win from the court, the clipboard, and the GM’s desk. But it’s not all business; NBA 2K3 also has a strippeddown Street mode, where you play for love of the game.

To access menu controls from any game menu, press the

Button.

• To select a Main menu item, press the Control Pad to highlight it, then press the

Button to select.

The appropriate next screen appears.

QUICK GAME

Play a quick exhibition game between any two teams. This is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team onto the court. (See Playing a Quick Game on p. 7.)

ON THE COURT

When both teams are on the court, the arena announcer introduces the starting five for each team. Following player intros, the teams line up for the opening jump.

• To bypass player intros and go directly to the opening jump, press the

Button.

Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Setting Options on p. 49.

THE OPENING JUMP

To start the game, both teams send their big men to center court to take part in the opening jump. The referee stands at center court with the ball, and when he tosses it up, the each player jumps and attempts to tip the ball to a teammate.

• To go for the tip, press the Control Stick in the direction of the goal you’re defending, then wait for the referee to throw up the ball, and press the

Button. The game is on.

• If you gain possession, get ready to set up your offense. If you lose the jump, hustle back on defense.

SELECTING TEAMS

Choose from over 35 teams, including all 29 NBA franchises, the 2002 NBA all-star teams, and fantasy squads made up of legends from past decades, and if you created any new NBA 2K3 teams, they’re here too.

To select teams:

1. Press the Control Pad to move your icon to the side you wish to control during the game. The Away team is on the left; the Home team is on the right.

2. Press the

L/R

Buttons to cycle through the teams until

you see the one you want.

• If you assign your name to your controller, you can save your personal stats. To create a user name, see Sega Sports Challenge on p. 58.

• To assign an existing user name to your controller, press the

Button to scroll through names.

• If you want to customize the game, you can bring up the Team Options screen and select uniform types, load any team’s playbook, or choose to play in any NBA 2K3 arena.

• To access the Team Options screen, press the

Button. To change an option, press the Control Pad

to highlight it, then press the

A/Y

Buttons to

cycle forward/back through choices.

3. Press

ST ART

to continue. ESPN’s Bob Steele and Rod West breakdown the matchup, while the teams step onto the court for player introductions.

Note: If you leave all Controller icons in the center of the screen, the game is played in Simulation mode, which means all players are computer controlled.

PIVOT MODE

• To enter Pivot mode, press and hold the ZButton. The ball handler maintains his dribble but holds his ground.

• While in Pivot mode, press the Control Stick to jab step left/right. Try to get the defender to commit, then go past the other way.

• While in Pivot mode, press the Control Stick forward to step into the defender while protecting the ball. Get him on his heels, then crossover right by.

PASSING

• To pass the ball to a teammate, press the Control Stick in the direction of the player you want to pass to, then press the

Button.

• For more accurate passing, Button

Button to access teammate icons, then pass to the player you want by pressing the button that corresponds to his icon.

• For passing on the fly, while dribbling, press the

C Stick

in the direction of the player you want to

pass to. The pass is automatic.

• For a fake pass, press the

Z+A

Buttons. Your player

makes a passing motion but holds on to the ball.

Sega Sports Tip:When playing with the Ball Handler Auto Switch option OFF, press the Y Button to call for a pass.

SHOOTING

• To shoot a jump shot, press the BButton and release at the height of your jump. The type of shot is determined by your court position.

• For a layup, dribble into the paint, then hold the

Button to run toward the basket and press the

Button. If the player has a high dunk rating, he may go for a slam.

OFFENSE

DRIBBLING

• To dribble the ball, press the Control Stick in any direction. The ball handler maintains his dribble as he moves in the direction you choose.

• To turbo run while dribbling, press and hold the

Button.

• To perform a crossover move and try to get by a defender, press the

Button.

• To fake a defender and go back the other way, press the

Button to start a crossover move, then press the

Button mid-move to quickly reverse back the

opposite way.

• To spin past a defender, hold the

Button to run

toward the defender, then press the

Button.

Sega Sports Tip: Be careful with your dribbling. The fancier you get the more likely you’ll have the ball picked by the defense.

• To call for a pick, press Up on the Control Pad. When your teammate comes out and stands still near you, dribble past him, using his body to block your defender.

• To call a set play, press Down on the Control Pad to access the Offensive Play menu, then press the button that corresponds to the play you want to call.

POST MODE

• To enter Post mode, press and hold the LButton. The ball handler turns his back to the defender in order to protect the ball.

• While in Post mode, press the Control Stick into the paint to backdown the defender.

STEALING

• To attempt a steal from the ball handler, press the

Button.

• To attempt to steal a pass, get in between the two players and press the

Button when the pass is on

its way.

• For a lunging pass steal attempt, hold the

Button for

a speed boost, then press the

Button.

BLOCKING

• To attempt a shot block, press the BButton as the ball handler releases his shot.

• For a swat block or a lunging block attempt, hold the

Button for a speed boost, then press the BButton.

PLAYING WITHOUT THE BALL

• To go up for a rebound, press the AButton to control your player closest to the ball, then press the

Button

to jump up for the rebound.

• To dive for a loose ball, press the

Button. If the ball is going out of bounds, your player will attempt to save the ball and direct it toward a teammate.

• To post up, hold L to enter Post mode, then use the Control Stick to battle for position in the paint.

PAUSE MENU

You can pause the game at any time to access Pause menu options or just take a break from the action. The game clock stops while the Pause menu is active, so you’ll rejoin the action exactly where you left off.

• To pause the game, press START at any time. The Pause menu appears.

• To return to the game from the Pause menu, press ST ART.

• To pass out of a layup, press the

Button in mid-

move. The player dishes off.

• For a pump fake, tap the

Button once quickly. The player makes a shooting motion but holds on to the ball.

• To attempt an Alley-oop, pass to a player breaking for the basket. If the timing is perfect, he’ll go for the slam as he receives the pass in the air.

FREETHROWS

• When a foul sends you to the line, press the Land

Buttons to bring the two green arrows together. When the two arrows become one, pointing directly into the hoop, press the

Button to shoot.

DEFENSE

PLAYING D

• To control the defender closest to the ball, press the

Button.

• For more accurate control, press the

Button to access teammate icons, then switch to the player you want by pressing the button that corresponds to his icon.

• To control the last defender back, press the

Button,

then press the

Button. Control switches to the player

closest to the basket you’re defending.

• To face-up the ball handler and halt the dribble, press the

Button. The defender challenges the ball handler

in a low defensive stance.

• To call for a double-team, press the

Button.

• To commit an intentional foul, press the

Z+A

Buttons.

• To call a set play, press Down on the Control Pad to access the Defensive Play menu, then press the button that corresponds to the play you want to call.

SUBSTITUTIONS

You have five players in the game and seven on the bench at all times. There are countless reasons to send in a substitute: when your star player is in foul trouble, you’re down late in the game and want your best shooters on the floor, or simply to rest a tired player.

To make a player substitution:

1. Highlight the name of the active player you want to take out of the game, then press the

Button. A

check mark appears next to his name.

2. Highlight the name of the player on the bench you want to send into the game, then press the

Button.

The players switch position in the list and status.

• Repeat until you have made all the substitutions you want.

3. When you are finished, press the

Button, then

press the

Button to confirm and return to the Paused menu. The substitutions will take place at the next break in play.

COACHING

From the Coaching screen, you can make mid-game strategy adjustments such as defensive assignments, Play menu selections, double team tactics, and more.

MATCHUPS

Each of your players on the floor has an assignment to guard a specific player on the other team. If your team is getting beat at any position, edit the assignment to try to correct the mismatch.

REPLAY

Step into the broadcast booth to run the film on the last play and view the action from virtually every possible angle.

• To return to the Pause menu from the Replay screen, press START.

CONTROLLER

Access the Controller Assign screen to switch control from one team to the other or to allow newcomers to join the game in progress. This screen works similarly to the Team Select screen (p. 8).

OPTIONS

See Options on p. 49.

TIMEOUT

Both teams begin the game with six Timeouts. Take a Timeout when your team is fatigued, you need to strategize, or when your opponent has too much momentum.

• You may take a Timeout only when your team has possession of the ball. When you are on defense, this option is not available.

Zoom In Zoom Out Show/Hide Controls

Reposition Camera Rotate Camera Fast Forward Rewind Play/Pause

Substitution

. . . . . . . . . . . . Set MANUAL to call your

substitutions or AUTO to have them automatically called when necessary.

Offense Playcall

. . . . . . . . . Set MANUAL to call your

offensive plays or AUTO for automatically called plays. Select W/MSG to display the name of the play on the screen during transitions.

Defense Play Set

. . . . . . . . Set MANUAL to call your

defensive plays or AUTO for automatically called plays. Select W/MSG to display the name of the play on the screen during transitions.

Late Game Fouling

. . . . . . Late Game Fouling is your

last resort when you’re trailing at the end of the game. Set to AUTO for automatic intentional fouls when necessary. W/MSG displays your strategy.

Game T empo

. . . . . . . . . . . Move the slider to the right

to speed up the tempo for a faster paced game or to the left to slow down the tempo.

Fast Break

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Move the slider to the right

to play a fast break style, where your players move the ball up court as quickly as possible.

Crash Boards

. . . . . . . . . . . Move the slider to the right

to play an aggressive rebounding style of play or to the left to focus on the transition to D.

To edit a matchup assignment:

1. Highlight the name of the player whose assignment

you want to change, then press the

Button. A check

mark appears next to his name.

2. Highlight your other players on the floor and

compare their stats to the assigned player’s stats.

3. When you see a matchup you think is better for

your team, press the

Button. The players

switch assignments.

• Repeat until you have made all the edits you want.

4. When you are finished, press the

Button to return to

the Paused menu. The edits take place immediately.

PRESSURE

Determine how much defensive pressure your players should apply on their man assignments.

• To change Pressure settings, highlight the player you want to edit, then press the

A/Y

Buttons to cycle

forward/back through options.

Sega Sports Tip: If the matchup is even, apply Regular pressure. If your man is consistently getting beat, apply Loose pressure to keep the opponent in front of you. If you have the advantage, apply Tight pressure and play aggressive D.

SETTINGS

Coach Settings are options you can set to assume more control over coaching duties such as calling timeouts and substitutions and setting a game plan.

Timeout

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choose MANUAL to call

your own timeouts or AUTO to have them automatically called when appropriate.

STATS

From the Game Stats screen, you can access comprehensive team and player stats, as well as an injury report, for the current game at any time during the contest.

TEAMS

Compare the two teams in 23 categories including number of timeouts remaining, free throw percentage, points off the bench, team fouls, assists, blocks, and more.

HOME

The Player Stats screen posts stats for the home team in 19 categories including multiple categories for rebounds, field goals, free throws, and three pointers.

• To sort players by leaders in a particular category, press the Control Pad to highlight the category, then press the

Button to select.

AWAY

View stats for the away team exactly as you would for the home team (above).

SHOT CHART

The Shot Chart screen uses broadcast-style graphics to show the spot on the court from which each shot was taken and indicates whether or not the shot was made.

• To view shots by the entire team or by individual players, press the

L/R

Buttons.

• To toggle between the home team and the away team, press the

Button.

• To view shots by single quarter or by all quarters played, press the

A/Y

Buttons.

DOUBLE TEAM

If your opponent has a player or two that consistently record career games against your team, than consider double-teaming them.

• To double-team a player, highlight his name in the list, then press the

A/Y

Buttons to cycle forward/back

through options.

• When you select the IN PAINT option, the player will be double-teamed only when he is in the key.

Sega Sports Tip: Any time you double-team a player you leave another one unchecked, so only double-team your opponent’s strongest players. If you double-team an average player, you may end up leaving their star wide open.

OFFENSIVE PLAYS

NBA 2K3 features 25 different offensive plays. Use the Offensive Plays screen to choose the four plays you want access to on the court in the Offensive Play menu.

To set your offensive plays:

1. Press the Control Pad to highlight a play you want

to add to your Offensive Play menu, then press the

Button to select. The Button Assign screen appears.

2. Press the Control Pad to the button you want

to assign to the play, then press the

Button to select. The Offensive Plays screen appears with the button assigned.

• Repeat until you have made all the edits you want.

3. When you are finished, press the

Button to return

to the Coach menu. The edits take place immediately.

DEFENSIVE PLAYS

NBA 2K3 features 10 defensive plays, which you can assign to your Defensive Play menu. Set defensive plays the same way you set offensive plays (above).

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