Games SEGA DREAMCAST NBA 2K1 User Manual
>>>TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Analog / Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . 6
Offensive Controls with the Ball . . . . . 7
Basic Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Directional Passing . . . . . . . . . . 8
Icon Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Crossover / Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Layups and Dunks . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Advanced Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Backing Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Alley -Oop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pivot Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Pump Fakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Calling for a Pick. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playcalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Touch Passing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clearing Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pass Out of Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Offensive Controls without the Ball. . . .15
Free Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Basic Defense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Advanced Defense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Options Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Game Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Street Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Historic Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Network Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Create a Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Build a Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Coaching Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
All About Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Game Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
>>>SUBJECT
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10 seconds left on the clock, you have the ball and your team is down by one. Quickly
you call a timeout, and while you’re trying to figure out what play you want to run, your
opponent John is typing in a little message for you. Seems that someone thinks this
game is in the bag.
No time to read his comments as they scroll by on the ticker, you need to concentrate.
The timeout’s up and you’ve got to inbound the ball.
9...8...7...
A quick look down low and your post-up player is double-teamed. The clock marches
down towards zero. Lose this game and you won’t be able to show your face tomorrow.
6...5...4...
You quickly scan the floor. If the big man is doubled on
the blocks, somebody’s gotta be open. There he is, the
shooting guard is all alone on the wing. A quick pass
cross-court and the ball is in his hands. He squares
up...the ball is in the air...
3...2...1...
Swish! Nothing but net!
You grab the keyboard and type frantically. “Only need-
ed a two but the trey works too. How’s it feel getting
beat out of state?”
Thank you for purchasing
Sega Sports NBA 2K1.
You have in your hands the most detailed and realistic basketball simulation ever
created.
The power of the Dreamcast brings the NBA to life as never before and challenges all of your previous conceptions about sports video games. From the draft
to the Championship, from fantasy tournaments to real NBA schedules, from player creation to dynasty domination, it’s all in NBA 2K1.
Oh, and have we mentioned online play yet? NBA 2K1 has full online support–making for some intense Dreamcast-to-Dreamcast action. With up to four players per
console, NBA 2K1 is the first 8-player online basketball game in history.
Tired of trading players to get your rosters in the game
to match the flurry of roster moves before the real-life
trading deadline? The online function of NBA 2K1 has
got you covered there too. Log on to SegaNet and
download updated rosters so you can have the most
accurate basketball experience possible.
This isn’t last year’s basketball game. This is NBA 2K1.
Do you have what it takes to play tough against this
AI? Can you go online and defend the paint against
real, live opponents? The only way to tell is to get out
of the locker room and onto the hardwood.
OPPONENTS ARE EVERYWHERE...
>>>CONTROL SUMMARY
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>>>NOTE
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L/R Triggers
Expansion
Socket 2
Expansion
Socket 1
Y Button
B Button
Start
Button
A Button
X Button
Analog
Thumb Pad
Directional
Pad (D-Pad)
NOTE: Never touch the
analog stick, R, or L while
turning the Dreamcast
power on. Doing so may
disrupt the controller
initialization procedure and
result in malfunction.
Unique shape.
Full keyboard
functionality.
Key spacing, size and
tactile feedback same
as the finest keyboards.
Compatible with Dreamcast
internet browser.
It’s easy to use. Simply
plug into a Dreamcast
controller port.
>>>STARTING THE GAME
Sega Sports™ NBA 2K1 is a one -to four-player game. Before
turning the Dreamcast Power ON, connect the controller(s) or
other peripheral equipment into the control ports of the
Dreamcast. To return to the title screen at any point during
gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the A, B, X, Y, and
START buttons. This will cause the Dreamcast to soft-reset the
software and display the title screen.
When using a Visual Memory Unit (sold separately), insert it into Expansion
Socket 1 of the Dreamcast controller if you wish to save your game data.
When using a Jump Pack™ (sold separately), insert it into
Expansion Socket 2 of the Dreamcast controller. When the Jump
Pack is inserted into Expansion Socket 1 of the controller, the
Jump Pack does not lock into place and may fall out during
gameplay or otherwise inhibit operations.
The game controls are all set to their default settings (which are listed in
this manual). To change the control settings, see the Game Options
Menu (described on page 20).
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port A port B port C port D
power button
open button
Directional
Pad (D-Pad)
Cap
Connector
LCD Screen
Sleep Button
Mode Button
B Button
A Button
>>>BUTTON ASSIGNMENT
>>>MENU CONTROLS
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NBA 2K1 is designed with analog functionality in mind. Analog
not only provides a much fuller range of motion, but also adds to
the overall depth of the game due to the level of precision
control it allows. But for you old-schoolers out there,
don’t worry. NBA 2K1 has got you covered as you
can use the D-Pad as well.
Note that the controls and tips offered on the fol-
lowing pages refer to NBA 2K1’s default con-
trols, but alternate control schemes are
available. To change the controller
schemes, go to the Game Options
–>Controller Menu. There you can
choose from a selection of alternate
control schemes.
To highlight and select specific menu
items, press the Analog Stick (or D-pad)
in the direction of the menu item until it
highlights. To select the highlighted item press
the A button. If you have questions when view-
ing most menus and screens, press the Y
button for information and tips on using
the game’s features.
>>>OFFENSIVE CONTROLS
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Button Action
Analog Stick (or D-Pad) Highlight menu options
A
Select / Scroll forward thr ough the highlighted selections.
B Cancel selection / return to previous.
X Scroll Backwards through highlighted selections
Y Command Help Menu
Button Action
A Pass
B Crossover / Juke
X Shoot / Rebound
Y Pass Icons
L Back Down
R Turbo
D-pad Playcall / Shift
D+A,B,X,Y Call Play
D+L Call for Pick
D+R Alley-Oop
Note: Alternate control schemes may be chosen off of the Options –>
Controller Menu.
>>>COACH’S FILE
If at any time you need help navigating
through the menus, press Y and a help
screen will help you find the way.
GETTING HELP
>>>CROSSOVER / SPIN : B
>>>BASIC OFFENSE
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>>>DIRECTIONAL PASSING : A
>>>ICON PASSING : Y
Here is a brief description of all your fundamental offensive plays. Master the basics and you’ll
be ready for advanced offense in a few pages.
You can pass to any of your teammates by pressing the analog stick in the direction of the
intended player, and then pressing A. Before you make the pass, make sure you have a lane to
get him the ball. You wouldn’t want to commit a turnover and wind up back on defense without
a score.
Use Icon Passing to guarantee that your pass goes to the right teammate. If you press the Y
button, pass icons appear above each of your teammates. When you’ve located the player you
want to pass to, press the corresponding button.
>>>COACH’S FILE
Icon Passing works great for getting the ball to the open man.
Here’s a table of which button corresponds to which teammate.
A Point Guard
B Shooting Guard
X Small Forward
Y Power Forward
R Center
Icon Passing
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>>>SHOOTING : X
Some people think that the crossover dribble is all flash and
no substance. Just hope that your friends think that way,
because you’ll be burning them all day until they figure it out.
You can also use the crossover to get the ball into your player’s other hand and away from a pesky defender trying to
make the steal. For maximum offense, hold turbo (R) and
press the B button for an evasive spin move
The way to shoot is by pressing and holding the X button. Once you release the button,
your player will release the ball. Try to release the ball at the top of your jump for the
best chance of making it.
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>>>COACH’S FILE
The skills of the shooter you have will determine how critical nailing
the timing down on your shot [release] will be. If you’re controlling
a sharpshooter, the timing will be a bit more forgiving. If you’re
controlling a bricklayer who rides the end of the pine, your timing
will have to be perfect to have a good chance of sinking the shot.
Timing the Shot
>>>BACKING DOWN : L
Here is a brief description of some of the advanced offensive plays. Master these and you’ll be
unbeatable.
Do you have a size advantage over your defender? Do you have great post - up
moves? Well then, hold down the L button while moving your player to back
your man down. Of course, if there’s no defender there, you can’t exactly
post anyone up! Once you’ve worked in close enough to the basket, press
the Shoot button (X) to put up a classic low post hook. Oh, and don’t for-
get the NBA post - up rule. You can only have your back to the basket for
five seconds.
>>>ADVANCED OFFENSE
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>>>LAYUPS AND DUNKS : X
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>>>TURBO : R
>>>COACH’S FILE
Some players can dunk better than others and you should know who
they are. Head on out to the practice floor and take some shots.
Knowing who can take it to the hole will be helpful when you need to
penetrate the lane during a real game.
Learn your Players
A good rule of thumb is that if your player is standing
still or is far away from the basket when you press X,
you’re going to wind up taking a jump shot. But if
you’re closer in and moving to the hoop when you
press X, your player will try a layup or a dunk instead.
Turbo is just like it sounds, it makes you go faster. When the turbo button (R) is pressed,
your player will pick up speed and his momentum will carry him forward. In addition, combining turbo with other actions can result in more powerful moves:
Button Action w/ Turbo
B Crossover / Juke Spin Move
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>>>COACH’S FILE
Another good scoring opportunity is the drop step shot. To
execute this move, get in a post-up battle and press X
while holding the analog stick left or right. Your player will
take a step in that direction and take the shot. The post
defender can attempt to counter this move by pressing X
and holding the stick in the same direction.
Post - Up Moves
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