NBA Live 09 or NBA 2K9?

[CQI13]

Well, I've been going back and forth, unable to decide which one to get. In the past, it was a no brainer, 2k was the way to go. But the more and more I look at reviews and stuff, I'm not sure for this year.

Live has the International teams, as well as international rules (something that I felt was lacking last year)

And 2K is still 2K.

So, anyone who has played either/both? What are your opinions.

[Pepsi]

I have played both and I prefer 2k9 but Live 09 is slowly starting to catch up.

[OGpistolpete]

2K9

[Tits McGee]

I just bought 2K9 because it was 10 bucks cheaper. Is it really better than Live 09? Does it also have online roster updates? If not I will return it to spend the bucks on Live.

[Only In Dreams]

The major thing that made me come to the conclusion to get Live 09 was the Dynamic DNA thing that they added on this year, which I think was also added to 2k9, but is executed better on Live 09.

Pretty much what it'll do for you, through XBL, and PSN is give you daily roster updates, and breakdown of every NBA player. For example if LeBron James is going through a rough patch, it'll affect the way he's playing in the game, where as if he's on a hot streak, once again it'll affect the way he's playing. Also it goes through every match up each team plays during this season, and the prior season too.

So if you want to play a Lakers/Suns game from when they played in 07-08 season, you can and it'll also have the lineups and roster used at that time.

It's pretty cool, and with the International teams (and rules) it made Live 09 the choice for me.

[Cactus Drags]

I'm not a major basketball fan, so my opinion may not be as valid, but I am enjoying Live '09. The Live365 thing is genius, and I like the NBA Academy stuff, it's really helpful. I'm probably using the defensive assist as a crutch a bit too much, but it's good fun.

[Tits McGee]

Well I have PS2 and have been playing a while and so far I do not like it. I tried to download a roster update but it only works for online play when I want to begin a franchise with it. I cannot find a free agent or trade section either while I am playing. I don't know what Best Buys policy of returning a game that has been unwrapped but I plan on going back tomorrow and paying the extra 10 bucks for Live 09.

[Only In Dreams]

Since I use to work there TM here's the return policy: You cannot return an open game, the only thing you can do is exchange it for the same game.

Best off trading it at an EBGames or Gamestop for store credit and putting it towards that.

[Tits McGee]

Ahh I figured out I was playing the wrong mode.. I was playing Season instead of The Association. It's getting a little better. I just hate the manual roster update thing.