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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
COMMAND REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BASIC CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
COMPLETE CONTROL SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EA SPORTS™ FREESTYLE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING UP THE GAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MAIN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PLAY NOW—STARTING AN EXHIBITION GAME. . . . . . . . . . 13
ON THE COURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GAME SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PAUSE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
STRATEGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USER PROFILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ONLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GAME MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SEASON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FRANCHISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PLAYOFFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1 ON 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
EA SPORTS
TEAM MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ROSTER MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
STATS CENTRAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SAVING AND LOADING (LOAD/SAVE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
™
FREESTYLE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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multitap connector
(for PlayStation
®
2)
MEMORY CARD slot A
controller port A
controller port B
MEMORY CARD slot B
MEMORY CARD slot C
controller port C
controller port D
MEMORY CARD slot D
RFI filter
GETTING STARTED
PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
MEMORY CARD slot 2
MEMORY CARD slot 1
USB connector
disc tray RESET button
S400 i.LINK connector
controller port 1
controller port 2
1. Set up your PlayStation
instructions in its Instruction Manual.
2. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located at the back of the console)
is turned on.
3. Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open
button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the NBA Live 2003 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press
the open button again and the disc tray will close.
5. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate.
6. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using
the software.
NOTE:
(for PlayStation®2).
(OPEN) button
®
2 computer entertainment system according to the
Up to 8 players can play NBA Live 2003 by using the Multitap
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COMMAND REFERENCE
DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG
CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE:
NBA Live 2003 only supports the DUALSHOCK 2 analog controller.
MENU CONTROLS
Highlight menu item D-button
Change highlighted item D-button
Accept/Go to next screen start button/✖ button
Cancel/Return to previous screen ▲ button
Help menu select button
↕
↔
For more info about this and other titles, visit EA SPORTS™on the web
at www.easports.com.
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BASIC CONTROLS
Before you can run the floor and dunk with style, you must first master the
fundamentals of the court.
OFFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player left analog stick
Shoot ● button
Pass ✖ button
Crossover ■ button
Spin ▲ button
Turbo R1 button
DEFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player left analog stick
Switch players ✖ button
Steal ■ button
Take a charge ● button or R2 button
Block/Rebound ▲ button
Turbo R1 button
NBA Live 2003 features many other moves—including the all-new EA SPORTS
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Freestyle Control—on both ends of the floor that can help push the outcome
of any game in your favor. For more information, ➤ Complete Control Summary
on p. 6.
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™
INTRODUCTION
NBA Live 2003 lets you live your dream of being a NBA superstar.
When the game’s on the line, you’re the one everyone’s watching.
Featuring EA SPORTS Freestyle Control. Call for the ball and drain a buzzerbeating “3” and send your opponent packing, or “D-up” and reject a last-ditch shot
and show the world you own the paint. Lead your team to victory in the biggest
games imaginable, and do it year after year to create an NBA dynasty and become
an NBA legend. Totally enhanced gameplay brings the physically challenging,
fast-paced action of the NBA to life, and enhanced animations and audio deliver
the awesome drama and emotion of the NBA experience. NBA Live 2003—it’s more
than just basketball.
FEATURES
Revolutionary EA SPORTS™Freestyle Control—Unprecedented control
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over both hands lets you make lightning-quick steals, ankle-breaking crossover
dribbles and a variety of post moves and ball fakes.
NBA Speed, NBA Power—Hundreds of new animations, including new
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signature moves that showcase the explosive drives and thunderous jams
of the NBA.
“D Up”—With amazing control and new shot blocking animations, swatting
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with authority can be just as fun as making a huge dunk.
Ground-Shaking Rebounding—The battle for the ball gets physical with over
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30 all-new rebounding animations.
The Show within the Show—Over 50 new cut scenes, from a coach jawing
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at the ref to bench players erupting as a sweet three beats the buzzer.
Stylin’ Old-School Uniforms—Gear up like hardwood legends—check out
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uniforms of the Elgin Baylor/Jerry West-era Lakers, Dr. J’s New York Nets, and
more.
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COMPLETE CONTROL SUMMARY
After you figure out how to shoot, pass, and jump, take your game to another level
with these advanced moves.
OFFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player left analog stick
Shoot (Press and hold to jump ● button
then release to shoot; tap to fake)
Pass (direction of the left analog stick ✖ button (hold and release
chooses receiver to execute a Give-and-Go)
Crossover ■ button
(tap; hold for Hesitation move)
Spin move ▲button
Turbo R1 button
Back down defender L1 button
Alley-Oop pass (when teammate has R2 button
a clear lane to the basket)
Direct pass (to a specific player) L2 button + ■button, ✖ button,
● button, or ▲ button (tap L2 button
to pass to closest man to basket)
Call timeout select button
Pause game start button
Call an offensive Quick Play (➤ p. 16 ) D-button
EA SPORTS
™
Freestyle Control (➤ p. 8 ) right analog stick
DEFENSE
ACTION COMMAND
Move player left analog stick
Switch players (direction of the ✖ button
left analog stick chooses receiver)
Steal ■ button
Take a charge ● button or R2 button
Jump to block/Rebound ▲ button
Turbo R1 button
Faceup/Boxout the player you are guarding L1 button
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DEFENSE CONT.
Direct Player Switch (to a specific player) L2 button + ■ button,
✖ button, ● button,
or ▲ button
Switch to the closest defender to the basket L2 button (tap)
Intentional foul select button
Pause game start button
Call a defensive Quick Play (➤ p. 16 ) D-button
EA SPORTS
™
Freestyle Control (➤ p. 8 ) right analog stick
ADDITIONAL LOW POST MOVES
To back your defender down, press and hold the L1 button and choose one of the
➥➥
following moves:
ACTION COMMAND
Jump hook/Slam dunk left analog stick toward basket +
● button
Fade away jump shot left analog stick away from basket +
● button
Drop step left analog stick to side of direction
you want to step + ● button (tap to
pump fake)
Spin move from back down left analog stick in the direction you
want to spin and release L1 button
“Up and Under” Finger roll/Slam dunk Drop step, pump fake then tap the
left analog stick toward basket and
press ● button
OFFENSE (PLAYER LOCKED)
In Player Lock mode, you control a single position for the entire game rather than
controlling the ball handler after every move. When you don’t have the ball, use the
special controls listed below:
ACTION COMMAND
Make computer ball handler shoot ● button
Call for pass from the computer ball handler ✖ button
Post up L1 button + left analog stick
NOTE:
(➤ User Profiles on p. 20).
You can turn Player Lock ON/OFF from the User Profile screen
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FREE THROWS
Use the T-Meter™to aim free throws when your player goes to the charity stripe.
Set the
distance
Aim right/left
Press the
✖ button or
● button when
the cursor is
in the center of
the meter for
best accuracy
EA SPORTS
™
FREESTYLE CONTROL
Take full command of your players with revolutionary EA SPORTS Freestyle Control.
For a detailed description of this new feature, be sure to view the EA SPORTS
Freestyle Control tutorial video (➤ p. 31 ).
NOTE:
visit www.nbalive2003.ea.com.
OVERVIEW
Basketball is a sport of individual expression and every player has their own style.
EA SPORTS Freestyle Control is designed to give you the opportunity to use the exact
set of moves that you want to execute at any given time. It lets you bring your style
of basketball to the court.
How it works
When you make a shape using EA SPORTS Freestyle Control (right analog stick),
a move is played out on the court. Making the same shape will always result in the
same move. This means that you can decide exactly which move to use in a specified
situation.
OFFENSE
Every player likes to show off when they have the ball and this is where EA SPORTS
Freestyle Control shines best.
EA SPORTS Freestyle Control produces moves based on what your player is doing at
any given point during a game. However, different moves are performed depending
on which hand the ball carrier is holding/dribbling the ball with.
For more information on how to use the EA SPORTS™ Freestyle Control
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Dribbling In Place/Jab Step/Back Step
While your player is standing in one place and dribbling the ball, you
can execute a basic crossover between the legs.
When dribbling with the right hand, tap the right analog stick h.
➥➥
The player crosses the ball between his legs to his left hand.
If your player is dribbling the ball with his left hand, tap the right
➥➥
analog stick f. The player crosses the ball between his legs to his
right hand.
To perform a jab step, tap right analog stick i.
➥➥
To back step away from a defender, tap the right analog stick g. The back step
➥➥
move is a great move to use when you want to create space between yourself
and the defender, or to relocate your player behind the 3-point line for a shot
attempt from downtown.
Advanced Moves
You can perform more advanced EA SPORTS Freestyle Control moves by moving
the right analog stick in more than one direction. These moves take a little bit of
practice, but once you get the timing right you’ll be leaving defenders in the dust.
To try an advanced move, use a basic crossover to get your player dribbling the ball
➥➥
with his right hand. Without moving, move the right analog stick from its centered
position g and then h (in the shape of the letter “J” in one smooth motion).
The player crosses the ball behind his back from his right hand to his left.
When dribbling with the right hand, you can also cross the ball in front of the
➥➥
body to the left hand by moving the right analog stick i and then h.
Cradle Move
Each of the crossover moves can be further enhanced with a cradle move.
Before executing a crossover, move the right analog stick from its centered
➥➥
position in the same direction as the hand that is dribbling the ball (i.e., to the
right if you are dribbling with your right hand). Next, quickly fire the ball to the
other hand by performing any of the three crossover moves described above.
NOTE:
hand is dribbling the ball.
Any of these moves can be executed in either direction based on which
TIP:
Not everybody is capable of pulling off dribble moves with the
same speed and effectiveness as a Jason Kidd, so be sure to try these
moves with players of varying abilities.
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Dribbling On The Run
You can execute crossover moves while your player is in motion.
Tapping or holding the right analog stick i while you are on the move executes
➥➥
two different spin moves.
Tapping the right analog stick g executes a hesitation move.
➥➥
There is also a hidden spin move that only the best players in the league can
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execute. See if you can figure it out!
Standing Without Dribbling (Triple Threat)
An important part of the game occurs after a player has received a pass or brought
down a rebound, but has not yet begun to dribble. At this point, a player is said to be
a “Triple Threat” which means he can drive, shoot, or pass—making him extremely
hard to defend.
There are eight different positions you can maneuver your player into in order to set
up for a drive past a defender.
Example One: Press the right analog stick g and hold it there. Your player will
➥➥
step one foot back and palm the ball behind his body. From this position he is set
up to drive past a defender to the left or to the right.
In order to execute a drive from any of the Triple Threat positions:
1. From Triple Threat, press and hold the right analog stick g.
2. Press and hold the left analog stick h or f.
3. Release the right analog stick. Your player executes an aggressive move in the
direction you chose with the left analog stick. Each of the eight Triple Threat positions has its own unique drives in either direction for a total of 16 different moves.
TIP:
If the defense begins to anticipate your moves and starts to back
away, tap the right analog stick g to execute a step-back dribble and hit
the wide-open shot. Now you’re a real Triple Threat!
Standing Without Dribbling (In The Post)
Another game situation in which the Total Player Control can be used with great
effectiveness is in the post.
From the Triple Threat position, tap the right analog stick i and your player turns
➥➥
his back to the basket. From here you will be able to execute moves similar to
those described above.
Linking Moves
After you have mastered the moves listed above, link the moves together. Linking
moves together is particularly effective when combining Triple Threat drives with
“dribbling on the run” crossovers. Spend some quality time in Practice mode and you
will realize the staggering number of combinations that can be achieved by linking
moves from these two states.
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DEFENSE
Of course, the game experience would be somewhat incomplete if
EA SPORTS Freestyle Control were not available to you while you are
playing defense. Relative to the arsenal of moves available on offense,
the number of defensive moves is much smaller since the primary objective
on defense is to prevent your opponent from scoring, however it is a skill that
will take some time and effort for you to master.
Stealing The Ball/Intercepting Passes
In order to steal the ball or intercept an errant pass, you will have to pay close
attention to which hand you want to use.
In order to steal with your right hand, tap the right analog stick f.
➥➥
To steal using your left hand, tap the right analog stick h.
➥➥
Facing Up The Ball Carrier
Staying between your man and the basket is no easy feat, especially when that man
is someone like Jason Kidd. However, if you use the EA SPORTS Freestyle Control and
face up your opponent, you may force a turnover or an errant pass.
In order to face up the ball carrier, press and hold the right analog stick g.
➥➥
Your player drops into an aggressive defensive stance. From here, you have
full mobility with your Player using the left analog stick.
TIP:
While facing up a ball handler, press the right analog stick h or f
and quickly gagain without returning it to it’s centered position. Your
player executes a steal without ever leaving the face up position.
Contesting Shots
In order to prevent your player from being aggressively backed down, or to alter
➥➥
an offensive player’s shot, press and hold the right analog stick i. Your player
raises his arms above his head to contest a shot. From here, you will have full
mobility with your player using the left analog stick. This is a great way to
decrease your opponent’s shooting percentage without putting yourself at risk
for getting whistled for a foul.
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SETTING UP THE GAME
Life on the hardcourt begins from the NBA Live 2003 Main menu.
MAIN MENU
Skip all of the pre-game activities
Take on NBA Live
2003 fans Online
(➤ p. 21)
Get in the game
by playing in more
advanced game
modes
Get the scoop
with Basic and
Advanced EA
SPORTS Freestyle
Control tutorials
(➤ p. 31)
and “Play Now” (➤p. 13)
EA SPORTS
Preview and view game credits
™
Extras: Get a Season
Manage your
rosters and
take full
control of
a team or check
out player,
team, and user
stats (➤p. 31)
Load or save
your game,
or adjust
your controller
configurations
(➤ p. 34)
NOTE:
Default options are listed in bold in this manual.
EA SPORTS™EXTRAS
CREDITS: See who made NBA Live 2003 the best basketball game in the
world.
PREVIEW VIDEOS: Take an inside peek at the all-star lineup from
EA SPORTS.
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PLAY NOW—STARTING AN
EXHIBITION GAME
Go straight to the court in an Exhibition game between any two teams.
To start a Play Now game:
From the Main menu, highlight PLAY NOW and press the ✖ button.
➥➥
The Select Teams screen appears.
SELECT TEAMS SCREEN
Select the teams for the next game.
Away team
Team ranking
Press the
■ button to
adjust the
starting
lineups
Press the
▲ button to
go back to the
Main menu
Controlled team
(Player 1)
Home team
Press the L1
button to access
the User Profile
screen (➤ p. 20)
Press the select
button to access
the Help menu
Selecting the Teams
To select a team to control for the upcoming game, press the D-button or
➥➥
left analog stick ↔and move the controller icon beside the team logo of the
team you wish to control. If a team doesn’t have a controller icon positioned
beside it, the CPU controls that team.
To play with teams other than the defaults (Nets vs. Lakers), move the controller
➥➥
icon towards the home or away team and press the D-button ↕to scroll through
the rest of the teams in the league. Press the R1 button to select a team at
random.
Press the start button to continue on to the Select Jerseys screen.
➥➥
User Profiles
Keep track of your individual game stats for every contest played with the help of
a User Profile. You can create a User Profile by pressing the L1 button from the Select
Teams screen. For more information, ➤ User Profiles on p. 20.
Starting Lineup
To adjust your starting lineup, press the ■button. For more information,
➥➥
➤ Roster Management on p. 32.
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SELECT JERSEYS SCREEN
Select an “old school” retro jersey to wear for the upcoming game or sport your
team’s current uniform instead.
To choose a
different jersey,
press the
D-button or left
analog stick
Press the
● button to
navigate between
the home and
away teams
Press the start button to go to the Quick Settings screen.
➥➥
Press the
L1 button or the
R1 button to
rotate the jersey
QUICK SETTINGS SCREEN
Setup the basic setting for the upcoming game.
Skill Level Set your skill level to ROOKIE, STARTER, ALL-STAR,
or SUPERSTAR.
Quarter Length Set the quarter length from 2–12 minutes. Default is
5 minutes.
Camera View Choose one of five camera views: CENTER COURT,
SIDELINE, BASELINE LOW, PRESS BOX, or BASELINE
HIGH.
Press the L1 button to access the Settings screen (➤ p. 18)
➥➥
Press the start button to begin the game.
➥➥
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ON THE COURT
Run the point, dominate the paint, and take full control of your
NBA Live 2003 experience.
GAME SCREEN
If your player is off-screen, an arrow the same color as your control indicator points
toward him from the edge of the screen. Press and hold the left analog stick in the
opposite direction of the arrow to bring the player on-screen.
Controlled
Player
QUICK PLAYS
In NBA Live 2003 you can direct traffic on the court with the single touch of a button
using the new Quick Play feature. There are four default plays on both offense and
defense that give you unprecedented control over what your teammates are doing
on the court.
Shot Clock
Game Clock
Current Play
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OFFENSE
Isolation
If you want to show off your skills with the EA SPORTS Freestyle Control there is
no better way than with the isolation play. Get the ball to a teammate on either side
of the court and press the D-button h. Your teammates relocate to the opposite side
of the court, leaving only you and your man to battle it out to the basket one-on-one.
Post up
If you want to try one of the new post moves like the “up-and-under” but no one
is positioned in the low post, tap the D-button f. One of your teammates relocates
to the low post and calls for a pass. Get him the ball and get to work!
Pick and Roll
If you like to stick to the basics and play old-school ball, run the pick and roll. Press
the D-button g and one of your teammates sets a pick on your defender and then
rolls toward the basket. Blow around the screen with an EA SPORTS Freestyle Control
move and either take it to the basket, or dish to the roller—the choice is yours.
3-Point Play
Is the defense showing zone? Or, maybe your three-point specialist is on a hot
streak. Either way, pressing the D-button i sends three of your teammates out to the
perimeter to spot up for a three-point attempt. Swing the ball around and let it fly!
TIP:
Tr y combining different Quick Plays for added effectiveness. For
example, call an isolation play, and once they have cleared out call for
a post up. Now you can run a two-man game against the defense for an
easy back down play or a quick kick-out for three.
DEFENSE
Man-to-Man
The most common defensive choice in the NBA is man-to-man defense. Every player
is assigned a specific player to guard from the opposing team. The man-to-man is a
strong defense against outside shooting but is vulnerable to isolation and post up
plays. To call a man-to-man defense, press the D-button f.
Zone
When playing zone defense, players guard a specific area of the court rather than
a particular player. The zone is a strong defense against isolations and post up plays
but is vulnerable to outside shooting. To call a zone press D-button h.
Double Team
If you feel one your teammates is having difficulty guarding the ball carrier, press
the D-button g and one of your teammates will come over and double-team the ball
carrier until he shoots or passes the ball.
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Full Court Press
If you want to pressure your opponent from the moment he inbounds
the ball, press the D-button i to call a full court press and your
teammates pick up the player they are guarding in the frontcourt.
The press is a good way to generate turnovers but is vulnerable to the fast break.
To assign different set plays, ➤ Strategy on p. 20.
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PLAYER ICONS
During gameplay, all ball-handlers and user-controlled defensive players are
represented with a player icon indicating their skill specialty. Use these players
to your advantage.
ICON FEATURE/NAME
Shoe with wings Big dunker
Lock Tight D
3 Ball 3 Point Shooter
Hand Shot Blocker
INDICATORS
A Player Indicator—an illuminated blue ring located under the player’s feet—tells
you which player you or your opponent is controlling.
A Star Player Indicator represents the team’s best player on the floor.
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PAUSE MENU
Access the Pause menu to reset game settings and options, call a timeout, make
player substitutions, and more.
To access the Pause menu, press the start button at any time during gameplay.
➥➥
Resume Game Return to the current game.
Home Timeout Call one of six timeouts per game (home team).
The number listed in parentheses changes to reflect
the number of timeouts remaining.
Away Timeout Call one of six timeouts per game (away team).
Substitutions Go to the bench and sub in some reserves for your
starters. (➤ Team Management on p. 32).
Select Controller Switch the user-controlled teams mid-game.
Camera Options Choose your camera view and set your camera options.
Settings Adjust the rules and game preferences (➤ Settings
on p. 18).
Stats Central View Player, Team, User Stats and the Shot Display for
the current game.
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Strategy Set your Team, Offensive, Defensive, or Defensive
Matchup Strategy (➤ Strategy on p. 20).
Instant Replay View the action from the last few seconds of the game.
Rematch Start a new game between the same two teams without
exiting out to the Main menu.
Quit Game Abort the current game and return to the Main menu.
SETTINGS
Change your game settings to fit your playing style.
You can also access this screen from the Pause menu.
A
RULES
Tweak the rules to enhance your NBA Live 2003 experience.
Defensive Fouls Adjust the frequency of defensive fouls called.
Offensive Fouls Adjust the frequency of offensive fouls called.
Foul Out Adjust the number of fouls allowed before a player fouls
out of a game. You can set the number of fouls between
0–9. The Default is 6.
Shot Clock When ON, you must take a shot attempt before the
24 second shot expires. The ball must, at the very least,
hit the rim to be considered a shot attempt.
Out of Bounds When ON, the ball will be turned over if it goes out
of bounds.
Backcourt Violation When ON, the offense can’t return the ball to the
backcourt after crossing the midcourt line.
Traveling When ON, players can’t take more than two steps with-
out a dribble.
Goaltending When ON, defenders can’t block a shot attempt after the
ball descends toward the basket.
Defensive 3 Seconds When ON, any defensive player, who is positioned in the
16-foot lane or the area extending 4 feet past the lane
endline, must be actively guarding an opponent within
three seconds.
3 in the Key When ON, offensive players are not allowed to stand in
the key for more than three seconds at a time.
5 Second Inbounding When ON, you must inbound the ball within five seconds.
8 Second Half Court When ON, you have eight seconds to advance the ball
over the half court after inbounding in the backcourt.
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PREFERENCES
Adjust the preferences to suit your mood or game style.
Audio Mode Set the audio mode to STEREO,
SURROUND, or MONO.
Menu Music Volume Adjust the volume of the music that plays at menu
screens.
In-Game Music Volume Adjust the volume of the music that plays during the
game.
Commentary Volume Set volume levels for the play-by-play and analyst
commentary.
On-Court Speech Volume Set volume levels for the players and their coaches.
Sound F/X Volume Set volume levels for the game and player sound effects.
Arena Volume Set volume levels for the arena announcer and the
hometown fans.
Automatic Replays Set the frequency at which highlight plays are shown
after made baskets.
Player Cut Sequences Determine the amount of non-interactive cut scenes.
Score Overlay Toggle continuous score display during gameplay
ON/OFF.
Player Indicator Select player indicators from NAME, POSITION,
NUMBER, POSITION NO., USER NAME, or NONE.
MORE GAMEPLAY SETTINGS
Game Style Choose SIMULATION or ARCADE style. An ARCADE style
game has a quicker pace. SIMULATION style plays more
like a real NBA game.
Injuries When set to YES, players can become injured and must
be substituted accordingly.
Fatigue When set to YES, players tire and you must substitute
accordingly. The default is set to NO.
CPU Assistance When set to YES, the comeback abilities of the team
that is trailing in the game increases. The default is
set to NO.
Shot Control Set shot control to USER or CPU.
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STRATEGY
Set your team, defensive, and offensive strategies and your defensive matchups for
the game.
You can access the Strategy screens from the Pause menu.
A
DEFENSIVE MATCHUPS
Set up your defensive assignments when playing man-to-man type defenses.
To set the defensive matchups:
1. From the Defensive Matchups screen, highlight the logo of the team (located
on the left side of the screen) whose player assignments you want to adjust by
pressing the D-button or left analog stick ↔. You can only adjust defensive
matchups for user-controlled teams.
2. Press the ● button to navigate screens. The cursor moves to the opponent’s
lineup (located on the right side of the screen).
3. While the cursor is highlighting the first player in the opposing team’s lineup,
press the D-button or left analog stick ↕and select the player’s matchup that you
wish to edit. Press the ✖ button and the name of the player will be highlighted.
4. While highlighted, press the D-button or left analog stick
player to a different row (matching him up with a player from your team) and
press the ✖ button. The players swap places in the lineup.
To change the double team and press assignments, press the L1 button or
➥➥
R1 button when a player is highlighted.
DEFENSIVE STRATEGY
Choose and assign different Defensive Strategies or return to the default setup.
OFFENSIVE STRATEGY
Choose and assign different Offensive Strategies or return to the default setup.
TEAM STRATEGY
Set up your team strategies, auto subs, and notifications.
↕
again and move the
USER PROFILES
Set up a user profile to keep track of your stats, settings, and more.
Press the L1 button from the Select Teams menu to access the User Profiles
➥➥
screen.
USER PROFILES SCREEN
User Profiles Select a user profile to play with.
Create New Profile Create and enter a new profile name.
Player Lock Set to a specific position or choose UNLOCKED to rotate
between all positions.
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Skill Level Set your skill level to DEFAULT (your skill
level is determined by the skill level set
in Game Settings), ROOKIE, STARTER,
ALL-STAR, or SUPERSTAR.
Shot Control Set shot control to DEFAULT (shot control is determined
by the skill level set in Game Settings), CPU, or USER.
Vibration Toggle vibration mode ON/OFF.
Configure Controller Select the controller configuration that best suits your
playing style. For more information, ➤ Configure
Controller on p. 34.
To create a user profile:
1. From the User Profiles screen, press the D-button or left analog stick
to highlight CREATE NEW PROFILE and press the ✖ button.
↕
2. Enter your profile name and then press the ✖ button again.
When creating a name, press the D-button or left analog stick ↕to scroll through
➥➥
the alphabet. Press the D-button or left analog stick ↔to move to/from the next
available space.
3. Adjust all your profile options and then press the start button to accept the
settings.
ONLINE
Create your online profile, login, and take on players from across the country in
NBA Live 2003 Online mode.
NOTE:
(Ethernet/Modem) (for PlayStation®2) installed, an active Internet connection via
your own Internet Service Provider (ISP) account, and a memory card (8MB) (for
PlayStation®2) with at least 42 KB free space. Prior to playing online, you must
set up Your Network Configuration file. NBA Live 2003 includes a utility for
setting up these files.
In order to play online, you need the following items: a network adaptor
NOTE:
2003. Use subject to the Online Agreement. All features may not be available
at the time of purchase. Please check the online feature in game and the Online
Agreement for more information.
NOTE:
Online gameplay server will be available only through November 12,
For Online gameplay the default rosters will be used.
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SELECT YOUR NETWORK CONFIGURATION FILE
Before you can begin playing online, you must select Your Network Configuration File
(found on your memory card) or create a new one through Network Adaptor Start-Up
Disc.
NOTE:
functions differently in NBA LIVE 2003. To put the PlayStation 2 system into standby mode press and hold the reset button until the LED indicates in a red color.
After using the included SCE Network Configuration GUI, the reset button
Network Configuration File
Scroll through the available Network Configuration Files and select one for the
upcoming Online game. The default displayed onscreen is the last Network
Configuration File used when playing Online mode.
Create/Edit Configuration
The Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc allows you to create and edit Network
Configuration Files. When selected, the game shuts itself down while the Network
Adaptor Start-Up Disc is loaded. When complete, the game re-launches itself and goes
through its normal loading procedure before returning to the Main menu screen.
Connect
After selecting a Network Configuration File, connect to your Network Service Provider.
If the connection is successful, the NBA Live 2003 Server Login screen appears.
NBA LIVE SERVER LOGIN
Online Account
Scroll through the available Online Accounts. You can create and save up to five
Online Accounts on a memory card.
Pas sword
Enter in your password for an Online Account. You can also edit a password as well.
When a change to a password is made, be sure to save it to your memory card.
Remember Password
When set to YES, the password is stored with the selected Online Account and saved
to a memory card. When set to NO, the password associated with the current Online
Account must be entered in before moving on.
Create/Add Account
Create up to five Online Accounts.
Online Account Name: This option allows you to enter a name for your Online
A
Account.
Password: After creating a name for an Online Account, create a new password.
A
All passwords must be entered in before reaching the NBA Live 2003 Online Main
menu.
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Re-Type Password: To help avoid misspellings when first creating a password,
A
you must re-type your new password to assure that the name was entered in
correctly.
Remember Password: When set to YES, passwords are stored
A
with the selected Online Account and saved to a memory card.
When set to NO, the password associated with the current Online
Account must be entered in before moving on.
Create Account: After creating an Online Account name and password,
A
create a new Online Account.
Login
Log in to the NBA Live 2003 Server and access the Online Main menu.
NBA LIVE ONLINE MENU
Play Now Join NBA Live 2003 online.
Roster Updates Check for updates to the current NBA roster, or select
a roster from a previous update.
Save Save or delete game files to a memory card. You can
also save downloaded rosters and Online Accounts.
Online Agreement Read the Online Agreement for NBA Live 2003.
Disconnect Exit the NBA Live 2003 server and return to the Main
menu. The connection to the Network Service Provider
will be terminated.
NBA LIVE SERVER LOBBY
From the Server Lobby, you can Enter a Room or Create a Room of your own.
Rooms are where players gather to chat and challenge each other to a game.
Channel List
The NBA Live 2003 Server Lobby has four channels which are based on the NBA Live
2003 Skill Levels: ROOKIE, STARTER, ALL-STAR and SUPERSTAR. From here you can
access a room.
Room List
Access a room for your selected skill level. By default, each channel contains two
rooms based on geographical location: East and West. When you create a room in
the highlighted channel, it’s added to the list of available rooms for that particular
channel. When a created room is empty, it disappears from the list.
User List
This right side of the Server Lobby screen displays the total number of users, total
number of rooms, and the names of the users in the current Channel and/or Room.
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Room
Rooms are where players gather to chat and challenge each other to a game.
User List: This User List displays the list of users in the room, along with their
A
connection quality. When you highlight a user’s bar graph, the Stats List is
updated, triggering the Challenge User overlay.
Stats List: The Stats List displays statistics, including the total number of
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Wins, Losses, and Disconnects, for the highlighted user.
Chat Window: The Chat Window displays the messages that are being sent
A
by all users.
Create
Create a room within the highlighted channel. Enter the name of the room that you
wish to create. When complete, you are taken directly into the newly created room.
Cancel
Return to the NBA Live 2003 Server Lobby.
CHALLENGE USER
Challenge User to an Exhibition Game
Take on all comers to an Exhibition (5-On-5) game. If the challenger accepts, the
Select Teams screen appears.
Update Connection Quality
Update the connection quality display in the room for the highlighted user.
Cancel
Return to the room.
USER IS CHALLENGED
Accept
Accept the challenge and access the Select Teams screen.
Cancel
Decline the challenge and trigger the Challenge Decline overlay on the challengers’
screen.
SEND MESSAGE
Message Area
View the chat dialog between players.
Enter Message
Meet, greet, and chat with opponents.
Online Quick Messages
When selected, the text of the currently highlighted Online Quick Message is copied
into the Enter Message area. When you press the ✖button, the text of the current
Online Quick Messages can be edited.
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GAME MODES
In addition to Play Now (Exhibition mode), you can test your hoops
skills in other game modes. You can play a full Season, build a 10-year
Franchise, participate in the Playoffs, take on an NBA superstar in 1-on-1
mode, or polish your game in Practice.
SEASON
Play through an entire NBA Season and make a run for the championship.
SEASON SETUP SCREEN
Press the
D-button or
left analog stick
↕
to highlight
a team in the
division
Press the
✖ button
to toggle the
highlighted team
to either CPU or
User control
To begin a season:
1. From the Season Setup screen, set up the new season by selecting at least one
user-controlled team and selecting the season options, located on the right side
of the Season Setup screen. Press the start button to advance to the Season
Settings screen.
2. From the Season Settings screen (➤ p. 27), adjust your settings and press the
start button to advance to the Season Central screen.
3. From the Season Central screen, start your first game by choosing PLAY GAME.
Continue as you would in a Play Now/Exhibition game (➤ p. 13).
Change divisions
Set up a custom or
default NBA league
Set the length of
your season
Choose a random or
NBA type schedule
Set up a Fantasy
Draft
Press the ● button
to navigate the
screen
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SEASON SETUP SCREEN OPTIONS
Division Toggle between the PACIFIC, MIDWEST, CENTRAL, and
ATLANTIC divisions.
League Type When set to DEFAULT NBA, the divisions are aligned as
normal. You can also set the League Type to CUSTOM
and rearrange the divisions.
Season Length When League Type is set to DEFAULT NBA, play a 28-,
56-, or a full 82-game season. When set to CUSTOM,
you can play a SHORT, MEDIUM, or LONG season.
Schedule Type When set to NBA, the season schedule is set based
on the real 2002–2003 NBA season. You can also set
a RANDOM schedule.
Fan tasy Draft When set to YES, teams create a custom roster by
drafting players from the entire pool of active NBA
players. For more information, ➤Fantasy Draft below.
FANTASY DRAFT
With this option set to YES, all active NBA players are thrown into a
single draft pool. Teams then add players to their rosters in a 12-round
Fantasy Draft. Once the draft is concluded, the league begins.
To run a Fantasy Draft:
1. After you set up your Season or Franchise (with Fantasy Draft option
set to YES), press the START button to begin the draft. The Fantasy
Draft Order screen appears.
2. The team listed first is on the clock.
You can reorder the draft positions. To switch, highlight the name
A
of the team that you wish to move and press the ✖ button. Press the
D-button
again to relocate the team in the new draft spot.
You can also press the R1 button to randomize the draft order.
A
3. Press the
CPU-controlled teams).
4. To draft a player from the player pool, highlight a name of the
player you wish to select and press the ✖ button. You can sort
players by stats by pressing the ■ button. Move through the
available players by pressing the D-button
5. After you select a player, he is added to the team roster and the
draft continues.
NOTE:
a user controlled team is on the clock.
↕
to select a new slot in the draft order. Press the ✖ button
START button to begin the draft (The CPU drafts players for
↕
.
To simulate the rest of the draft, press the START button when
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SEASON SETTINGS
Sim Quarter Length Set the simulated quarter length from
2–12 minutes. Default is 12 minutes.
Playoff Length Set the Playoff format to a 5-7-7-7, 1-1-1-1,
1-3-3-3, or a 3-5-5-5 game series.
Switch teams When set to YES, you are allowed to change
user-controlled teams mid-season.
Modify CPU Rosters When set to YES, you are able to change the
CPU-controlled teams’ rosters.
Trade Restrictions When set to YES, the CPU checks for unfair trades
involving its own teams.
Trade Deadline The trade deadline is enforced when this option is
set to YES. All trades must take place before a certain
deadline. For example, the trade deadline for NBA Live
2003 is February 10th.
CPU Initiated Trades When set to YES, the computer will make trade offers
to the user.
SEASON CENTRAL SCREEN
Advance to the Select Teams screen
and play the next game
Simulate the next
game on
the schedule
View the season
schedule by
month or by
team. You
can simulate
multiple games
from here
Check out the
NBA News,
mvp candidates,
Season Standings,
or Matchup Review
Skip the rest of the regular
season and begin the playoffs
Reorder your rosters, trade
players, sign and release
players, or create or edit
a player (➤Roster Management
on p. 32)
View player, team,
or user stats, or
view league leaders
Adjust rules,
preferences, and
season settings
(➤ Settings on p. 18
or Season Settings
above)
Load or save your
season, settings,
profile, or rosters
(➤Saving and
Loading (load/save)
on p. 34)
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POST SEASON
To start the Playoffs:
1. When all the games on the schedule have been played or simulated, choose
BEGIN PLAYOFFS from the Season Central menu and press the ✖button. The
Playoff Central menu appears.
If you jump to the playoffs mid-season, a prompt asks if you are you sure you
➥➥
want to go to the playoffs. Highlight YES and press the ✖ button.
2. Play or simulate through the playoffs as you would the normal season.
3. When the Playoffs are over, highlight EXIT PLAYOFFS from the Playoff Central
screen. The Finals MVP screen, the NBA Champions screen appears. Press the
D-button or left analog stick ↕to view the players stats. Press the start button
to return to the Main menu.
FRANCHISE
Build a team from the ground up and then manage it from season to season.
Setting up a league in Franchise mode is similar to setting up one in Season
➥➥
mode (➤ Season on p. 25).
POST SEASON
Once all of the regular season games have been played or simulated, you are
prompted to return to the Franchise Central menu.
To start the playoffs, choose BEGIN PLAYOFFS. The Awards screens appear.
➥➥
Awards screens
See who won the awards for MVP, Most Improved, Sixth Man, Defensive Player,
Rookie, and GM of the Year. You can also see who was named to the All NBA Team,
the All Defensive Team, and the All Rookie Team.
When you’re finished press the start button to advance to the Playoff Central
➥➥
screen.
Play through the Playoffs as you would in a Season.
➥➥
When the Playoffs are over, choose EXIT PLAYOFFS from Playoff Central screen
➥➥
and press the ✖ button. The Finals MVP screen and NBA Champions screen
appear.
After reviewing the NBA Champions screen, press the start button to advance
➥➥
to the Off Season hub screen.
OFFSEASON SCREEN
Before you start the next season, build up your team in the offseason by signing free
agents, drafting young rookies, and making blockbuster trades.
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TEAM ROSTER
Begin the offseason by reviewing your current team roster. Find out
which players are under contract and who may leave via free agency.
RETIRING PLAYERS
View the list of players who have decided to hang it up. Here you can view and
compare player stats.
DRAFT LOTTERY
Find out which selection your team will have for the upcoming rookie player draft.
The 13 teams that fail to make the playoffs the previous season are thrown into a
draft lottery. The league distributes draft positions at random. Although the team
with the worst record has a better chance at receiving the number one pick, it’s not
guaranteed.
RE-SIGN PLAYERS
Re-sign your players from last season whose contracts are up.
To r e-sign a player:
From the Re-sign Players screen, press the D-button or left analog stick
➥➥
to highlight the player to re-sign. Then press the ✖button to re-sign him. When
you’re finished, press the start button to return to the Off Season hub screen.
To change the number of years a player is signed for, press the ● button to
➥➥
highlight the contract length area and then press the D-button or left analog
stick ↔to adjust the contract length.
↕
ROOKIE DRAFT
Fill your roster spots with NBA rookies who are coming into the league for the first
time.
To draft a rookie:
From the Rookie Draft screen, press the D-button or left analog stick
➥➥
to highlight a player from the player pool that you want to draft. Press the
✖ button to add him to your squad.
To view the scouting report, press the R1 button to get additional information on
➥➥
a rookie player. From the Scouting Report screen, you can view player strengths,
weaknesses, and projected draft position.
↕
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SIGN FREE AGENTS
Add a free agent to your team by signing him with a lucrative contract.
To sign a free agent:
At the Sign Free Agents screen, press the D-button or left analog stick
➥➥
to select a player and then press the ✖ button.
To change the number of years a player is signed for, press the ● button to
➥➥
highlight the contract length area and then press the D-button or left analog
stick ↔to adjust the contract length.
↕
TRADE PLAYERS
For information on trading players, ➤Roster Management on p. 32.
START NEXT SEASON
After all the offseason activities have been completed, start the next season of
Franchise mode.
PLAYOFFS
Skip the regular season and participate in a Playoff.
Current
Playoff
settings
Playoff mode works similarly to Season mode. Use the information provided
➥➥
in Season mode (➤ p. 25) to set up your playoff.
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Conference
Playoff Tree
1 ON 1
Take it to the rim and battle it out 1-on-1 against any of the league’s
finest players or All-Stars from the past. You can play against All-Stars
from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
To start a 1 on 1 game:
1. From the 1 ON 1 Select Players screen, press the D-button or left analog stick
to choose a team from the team selector.
You can switch the location of 1 on 1 mode to GYM, BEACH, or URBAN.
A
↔
2. Once the player pool is highlighted, press the ✖ button to select a player. At the
prompt menu, highlight HOME or AWAY and press the ✖button. The new player
is selected for the next game.
3. Follow step 2 above to choose a second player.
4. Press the start button to advance to the Select Controller screen.
Continue from there as you would in a Play Now (Exhibition) game
➤ p. 13).
PRACTICE
Practice the new EA SPORTS Freestyle Control moves here!
To start a practice:
1. From the Game Modes menu, choose Practice. The Select Player screen appears.
To change teams, press the D-button or left analog stick ↔when the team bar
➥➥
is highlighted.
2. To select a player, press the ● button to highlight the player list and then press
the D-button or left analog stick ↕to cycle through the current team’s players.
3. Press the ✖ button to select a player and then press the start button to advance
to the Select Controller screen. Continue from there as you would in a Play Now
(Exhibition) game (➤ p. 13).
EA SPORTS
™
FREESTYLE CONTROL
Get a tutorial on the new EA SPORTS Freestyle Control feature. Play-by-play
announcer Marv Albert narrates both tutorials.
BASIC TUTORIALS
Receive a tutorial on the basic moves such as jab steps, back steps, crossover
dribbles, and more.
ADVANCED TUTORIALS
Receive a tutorial on the more advanced moves such as cradle moves and dribbling
while on the run.
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TEAM MANAGEMENT
Take complete control over your team by managing your rosters.
ROSTER MANAGEMENT
REORDER ROSTERS
To r eorder your rosters:
1. From the Reorder Rosters screen, select the team whose roster you want
to reorder by pressing the D-button or left analog stick
2. To move the cursor to the player pool (or back to the team selection bar),
press the ● button.
3. From the player pool, press the D-button or left analog stick
a player to move and then press the ✖button.
4. Press the D-button or left analog stick
swap places with the first player and then press the ✖ button.
↕
to select the second player who will
5. When you’re finished reordering the roster, press the start button to accept the
change and return to the Roster Management screen.
Press the ▲ button to cancel the change and return to the Roster Management
➥➥
screen.
TRADE PLAYERS
To trade players:
1. From the Trade Players screen, select the two teams who will be involved in the
trade by navigating between the team selection bars (press the ● button to move
the cursor from one side of the Trade Players screen to the other).
2. When the team selection bar is highlighted, press the D-button or left analog
stick
to scroll the team rosters.
↔
3. Once a team roster is located, press the D-button or left analog stick
a player to trade and then press the ✖ button. The player’s name is highlighted
and placed on the trading list.
4. Press the ●button again to jump team rosters.
5. Follow step 3 and then press the ■ button to execute the trade.
6. Press the start button to accept the change and return to the Roster Management
screen.
Press the ▲ button to cancel the change and return to the Roster Management
➥➥
screen.
SIGN/RELEASE PLAYERS
To sign or release a player:
1. From the Sign/Release Players screen, press the ● button to toggle between the
team selection bar and the Free Agent pool.
2. When the team roster or Free Agent list is highlighted, press the D-button or left
analog stick
player is either added to the team roster, or released to the Free Agent pool.
↕
to select a player to sign or release. Press the ✖ button and the
3. Press the start button to accept the transaction.
Press the ▲ button to cancel the change and return to the Roster Management
➥➥
screen.
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↔
.
↕
to highlight
↕
to select
CREATE PLAYER
To create a player:
From the Create Player screen, highlight one of the create player
➥➥
options and press the ✖ button.
From the Bio screen, create a first and last name, select a nickname,
A
a birthdate, and a birth city and state. Highlight DONE and press the ✖ button
when the bio is complete.
From the Info screen, select your player’s height, weight, primary and
A
secondary positions, hand, jersey number, former school, and years pro.
Highlight DONE and press the ✖ button when the player info is complete.
From the Ratings screen, set the slider on a respective attribute between
A
50–99. The higher the rating, the better the player. Highlight DONE and press
the ✖ button when the player ratings are complete.
From the Looks screen, adjust all of your player look features. Highlight
A
DONE and press the ✖ button when the looks are complete.
From the Gear screen, set your player’s gear from headbands, to tattoos,
A
to shoes and shorts. Highlight DONE and press the ✖ button when the player
gear is complete.
To save a created player:
After your player is created, highlight DONE from the Create Player screen
➥➥
and press the ✖ button. Your created player is saved and added to the
Free Agent Pool.
EDIT PLAYER
To edit a player:
1. From the Edit Player screen, press the D-button
you wish to edit. Highlight TEAM and press the D-button ↔to change team
rosters.
and toggle to the player that
↔
2. Highlight one of options that you wish to edit and press the ✖ button.
For non-created players, you can only edit Info, ratings, and Gear options.
3. Once the edits are made, highlight DONE and press the ✖ button.
CREATED PLAYERS LIST
View the entire list of created players. You can create up to 50 players at one time.
RESET ROSTERS
Cancel all trades, signings, and other transactions and reset all team rosters back
to their defaults.
STATS CENTRAL
View Player Stats, Team Stats, or User Stats.
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OPTIONS
Load and save your game file to and from a memory card, change your controller
configuration or create a user profile.
Access Options from the Main menu.
➥➥
SAVING AND LOADING (LOAD/SAVE)
Save your game, settings, and roster files to a memory card.
NOTE:
To save a file:
1. From the Load/Save menu, press the D-button or left analog stick
2. Name your save file and press the ✖ button. After your file is named, press the
3. A pop-up screen appears indicating if the save was successful. Press the
To load a file:
1. From the Load/Save menu, press the D-button or left analog stick
2. Press the D-Button or left analog stick
3. A pop-up screen appears asking again if you want to load the file to the game.
4. Highlight YES and press the ✖button to begin loading the file.
To delete a file:
1. From the Load/Save menu, press the D-button or left analog stick
2. Press the D-Button or left analog stick
Never insert or remove a memory card when loading or saving files.
↕
to highlight
the type of file you want to save. Press the ✖button and the save screen appears.
● button to toggle to the save box and press the ✖button again. The file is
saved to your memory card.
✖ button to acknowledge it and return to Load/Save menu.
↕
to highlight
the type of file you want to load. Press the ✖button and the load screen appears.
↕
to highlight the type of file you want
to load and then press the ✖ button.
↕
, highlight
DELETE FILES, and press the ✖ button. The Delete File screen appears
↕
and highlight the file you want to delete
and press the ✖ button. A pop-up screen appears indicating if deleting was
successful. Press the ✖ button to acknowledge it and return to the Delete Files
screen.
CONFIGURE CONTROLLER
Change your user configuration on your game controller.
To change your controller configuration:
1. Press the D-button or left analog stick
controller configurations.
2. Press the start button to accept the change.
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WARRANTY
ELECTRONIC ARTS LIMITED WARRANTY
Electronic Arts warrants to the original purchaser of this product that the recording medium on which the
software program(s) are recorded (the “Recording Medium”) and the documentation that is included with
this product (the “Manual”) are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from
the date of purchase. If the Recording Medium or the Manual is found to be defective within 90 days from
the date of purchase, Electronic Arts agrees to replace the Recording Medium or Manual free of charge upon
receipt of the Recording Medium or Manual at its service center, postage paid, with proof of purchase. This
warranty is limited to the Recording Medium containing the software program and the Manual that were
originally provided by Electronic Arts. This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if, in the judgment of Electronic Arts, the defect has arisen through abuse, mistreatment or neglect.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including
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for personal injury, even if Electronic Arts has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states
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RETURNS WITHIN THE 90-DAY WARRANTY PERIOD
Please return the product along with (1) a copy of the original sales receipt, showing the date of purchase,
(2) a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing and (3) your name, address and phone number
to the address below and Electronic Arts will mail a replacement Recording Medium and/or Manual to you.
If the product was damaged through misuse or accident, this 90-day warranty is rendered void and you will
need to follow the instructions for returns after the 90-day warranty period. We strongly recommend that
you send your product using a traceable delivery method. Electronic Arts is not responsible for products not
in its possession.
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If the defect in the Recording Medium or Manual resulted from abuse, mistreatment or neglect, or if the
Recording Medium or Manual is found to be defective after 90 days from the date of purchase, please return
the product along with (1) a check or money order for $15.00 made payable to Electronic Arts, (2) a brief
description of the difficulty you are experiencing and (3) your name, address and phone number to the
address below, and Electronic Arts will mail a replacement Recording Medium and/or Manual to you. We
strongly recommend that you send your product using a traceable delivery method. Electronic Arts is not
responsible for products not in its possession.
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Electronic Arts Customer Warranty
P.O. Box 9025
Redwood City, CA 94063-9025
ea warranty contact info
Email and Web Page: http://techsupport.ea.com
Phone: (650) 628-1900
NOTICE
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NEED A HINT?
Call the EA HINTS & INFORMATION HOTLINE for recorded hints, tips,
and passwords 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! In the US, dial
900-288-HINT (4468). 95c per minute.
In CANADA, dial 900-451-4873. $1.15 (Canadian) per minute.
If you are under 18, be sure to get a parent’s permission before calling.
Hotline requires a touch-tone telephone. Call length determined by
user; average length is four minutes. Messages subject to change
without notice.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you need technical assistance with this product, call us at (650) 628-4322 Monday through Friday
between 8:30–11:45 AM or 1:00–4:30 PM, Pacific Standard Time. No hints or codes are available from (650)
628-4322. You must call the EA Hints & Information Hotline for hints, tips, or codes.
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Email and Web Page: http://techsupport.ea.com
FTP Site: ftp.ea.com
Mailing Address: Electronic Arts Customer Warranty
If you live outside of the United States, you can contact one of our other offices.
In Australia, contact: In the United Kingdom, contact:
Electronic Arts Pty. Ltd. Electronic Arts Ltd.
P.O. Box 432 P.O. Box 181
Southport Qld 4215, Australia Chertsey, KT16 OYL, UK
In Australia: For Technical Support and Game Hints & Tips, phone: 1 902 261 600 (95 cents per min.) CTS 7
days a week 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. If you are under 18 years of age parental consent required.
Pack age Cover Photography: Allsport/Noren Trotman
Album Soundtrack Producer: Steve Schnur
This product contains Font Software licensed from Agfa Monotype Corporation and its suppliers, which may not be
distributed, copied, reformatted, reverse engineered, or decompiled for any purpose. You may transfer the Font
Software as part of the product to a third party provided that (i) the third party agrees to all the terms of this agreement and (ii) you have destroyed all copies of the Font Software in your custody or control, including any installed in
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The Font Software is also protected by copyright and any copying or distribution of the Font Software, with or without
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Software and documentation © 2002 Electronic Arts Inc. Electronic Arts, T-Meter, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS are
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The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications used on or in this product are trademarks, copyrighted
designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams and
may not be used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of NBA Properties, Inc. ©2002 NBA Properties,
Inc. All rights reserved. The NBA member team rosters in this product are accurate as of August 31, 2002.
All photos and video used in this product are from the 2001-2002 NBA Season. PlayStation and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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