Games PS2 NBA 2K3 User Manual
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®2
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playoffs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Loading and Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Managing Your Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures
when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain
patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video
games, including games played on the PlayStation 2 console, may induce
an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce
previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no
history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an
epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience
any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness,
altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation,
any involuntary movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY discontinue use
and consult your physician before resuming play.
WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:
Do not connect your PlayStation 2 console to a projection TV without first
consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD
type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.
USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT:
The use of software or peripherals not authorized by Sony Computer
Entertainment America may damage your console and/or invalidate your
warranty. Only official or licensed peripherals should be used in the
controller ports or memory card slots.
HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 2 FORMAT DISC:
• This disc is intended for use only with PlayStation 2 consoles
with the NTSC U/C designation.
• Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.
• Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
• Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.
• Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and
keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge.
Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make
sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the
console) is turned on. Press the RESET button. When the power
indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will
open. Place the NBA 2K3 disc on the disc tray with the label
side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray
will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as
appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this
manual for information on using the software.
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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 PlayStation®2
Game Console.
• Make sure an analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is
plugged into the PlayStation 2 Game Console.
• If you’re playing against friends, plug additional
analog controllers (DUALSHOCK®2) into the
PlayStation 2 Game Console.
• In order to save your game progress, make sure a
PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8 MB) is inserted into
Memory Slot 1.
2. Turn ON the POWER button, then press the Eject button.
The disc tray slides open.
3. Insert the NBA® 2K3 game disc into the optical disc
drive, then press the Eject button again. The disc tray
slides closed and the PlayStation 2 screen appears
followed by the NBA 2K3 title screen.
• If these screens do not appear, begin again at step 1.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN FOR HDTV
You can take advantage of your High-Definition Television
when playing NBA 2K3 by setting your HDTV to 480p
Progressive Scan mode.
To enable 480p progressive scan mode:
1. Make sure the composite video cable is connected from
the PlayStation 2 Game Console to your HDTV.
2. Set your HDTV to Progressive Mode (480p or DTV).
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DEFAULT COMMAND SUMMARY
OFFENSE
left analog stick/directional buttons Run/Dribble
✖ button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass
■ button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoot/Rebound
● button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossover Dribble
▲ button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Passing Icons
* press corresponding button to pass to player
L1 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back-down the Defender
R1 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo/Speed Burst
L2 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggle Pivot Mode
R2 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Offensive Play Menu
* press corresponding button to select offensive play
L3 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for Pick
right analog stick . . . . . . . . . . Pass in Direction of Stick
R3 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fake Pass
DEFENSE
left analog stick/directional buttons Run
✖ button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Player
■ button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block Shot/Rebound
● button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steal Attempt
▲ button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Switch Icons
* press corresponding button to switch to player
L1 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Face-up the Ball Handler
R1 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo/Speed Burst
L2 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for Double Team
R2 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Defensive Play Menu
* press corresponding button to select defensive play
▲ button, then L3 button. . . . Switch to Last Player Back
R3 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intentional Foul
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• To select a Main menu item, press the directional buttons
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.)
GAME MODES
Choose one of seven play modes including Street,
Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament, Practice, and
Network. (See Choosing a Game Mode on p. 19.)
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. 44.)
LOAD / SAVE
Everything you can customize in NBA 2K3 can be saved
and accessed later if you have a PlayStation 2 Memory
Card (8 MB) inserted into your PlayStation 2 game console.
(See Loading and Saving on p. 47.)
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. 48.)
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. 51.)
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.
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3. Turn ON the POWER Button on your PlayStation2 Game
Console and insert the NBA 2K3 game disc.
4. Press and hold the
■, ●, ▲, and ✖ buttons during
the PlayStation2 logo screen and look for the
confirmation window.
5. Select YES to load NBA 2K3 in 480p mode or NO to
load on a NTSC TV.
Warning: Enabling 480p progressive scan mode on a TV
that does not support 480p may harm your Television!
TITLE SCREEN
Once you’re up and running, the NBA 2K3 Title
screen appears.
• To go directly to the Main menu, press the START button.
(See Main Menu on p. 6.)
• 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 stripped-down Street mode, where you
play for love of the game.
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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. 44.
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, each
player jumps and attempts to tip the ball to a teammate.
• To go for the tip, press the directional button 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.
OFFENSE
DRIBBLING
• To dribble the ball, press the directional buttons or the left
analog stick in any direction. The ball handler maintains
his dribble as he moves in the direction you choose.
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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 directional buttons 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 L1 button/R1 button 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. 51.)
• To assign an existing user name to your controller,
press the L2 button/R2 button to scroll options.
• 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 directional
buttons to highlight it, then press the
✖ button/●
button to cycle forward/back through choices.
3. Press the START button 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.
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by.
PASSING
• To pass the ball to a teammate, press the directional
buttons or the left analog stick in the direction of the
player you want to pass to, then press the
✖ button.
• For more accurate passing, press the
▲ 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 right analog
stick in the direction of the player you want to pass to.
The pass is automatic.
• For a fake pass, press the R3 button. 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 ▲ to call for a pass.
SHOOTING
• To shoot a jump shot, press the ■ button 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 R1 button
to run toward the basket and press the ■ button. If the
player has a high dunk rating, he may go for a slam.
• 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 directional
buttons or the right analog stick to bring the two green
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• To run while dribbling, press and hold the R1 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 R1 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 the L3 button. 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 the R2 button 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 L1 button. The
ball handler turns his back to the defender in order to
protect the ball.
• While in Post mode, press the directional buttons or the
left analog stick into the paint to backdown the defender.
PIVOT MODE
• To enter Pivot mode, press and hold the L2 button. The
ball handler maintains his dribble but holds his ground.
• While in Pivot mode, press the directional buttons or the
left analog 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 directional buttons or the left
analog stick forward to step into the defender while
protecting the ball. Get him on his heels, then crossover right
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• 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 R1 button for a
speed boost, then press the ■ button.
BLOCKING
• To attempt a shot block, press the ■ button as the b all
handler releases his shot.
• For a swat block or a lunging block attempt, hold the R1
button for a speed boost, then press the ■ button.
PLAYING WITHOUT THE BALL
• To go up for a rebound, press the
✖ button 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 the L1 button to enter Post mode, then
use the L-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 the START button at any time.
The Pause menu appears.
• To return to the game from the Pause menu, press the
START button.
REPLAY
Step into the broadcast booth to run the film on the
last play and view the action from virtually every
possible angle.
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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 L3 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
L1 button. The defender challenges the ball handler in a
low defensive stance.
• To call for a double-team, press the L2 button.
• To commit an intentional foul, press the R3 button.
• To call a set play, press the R2 button to access the
Defensive Play menu, then press the button that
corresponds to the play you want to call.
STEALING
• To attempt a steal from the ball handler, press the
● button.
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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.
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 assign-
ments.
• Repeat until you have made all the edits you want.
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• To return to the Pause menu from the Replay screen,
press the START button.
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. (See Team Select screen on p. 8.)
OPTIONS
(See Options on p. 44.)
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.
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.
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