Bringing basketball to the next level of realism, the officially licensed NBA 08 features a comprehensive and authentic recreation of the sport, with advanced artificial intelligence, intuitive user interface and a TV style commentary track for in-depth audio play-by-plays, to fully envelop gamers within the rich atmosphere of an NBA broadcast.The Sixaxis Wireless Controller provides a unique control system for on and off the ball play options, including specific dribbles as well as high and low offensive and defensive moves. NBA 08 challenges players to complete tasks and earn experience which can be used to customise characters and flaunt them as status symbols of game achievement. Reaching higher profile levels grants access to better gear and unlockable content, with the ability to house awards in a virtual trophy room.Rounding off the package is streamlined online functionality, which uses a hub area where players can readily share game features and data, such as custom created squads, streaming NBA video, player-created pages, and improved leaderboards. The Game of the Week highlight reel also allows fans to download five scenarios each week involving real NBA matches from the upcoming '07 - '08 season, and then replay those magical moments within the game.

THE GAME WAS WORTH A PLAY BUT AFTER A WHILE IT GETS BORING DOING THE SAME THINGS. RENTING THE GAME IS DEFINTELY WORTH IT BUT BUYING IT DONT THINK SO