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Online Gaming (PS2 Only) -
Features an on-line lobby area where gamers can meet, greet, chat and
play NBA LIVE 2003 head to head, as well as download current player
rosters throughout the real NBA season (roster update includes trades,
position changes, and injuries).
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Realistic rebounding - Significant
changes to the rebounding logic so players react in a more realistic
manner to missed shots. Over 30 new rebounding animations allow for a
wider variety of pulls off the glass.
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More bumping and grinding - Motion
capture performed with two to four athletes simultaneously is used for
specific contact situations like post moves, pick and roll plays and
drawing the charge.
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Run and Shoot - Enhanced CPU logic
and AI allow for more effective fast breaks, open players cut to the
hoop for scoring opportunities and the turbo buttons are fine-tuned
affording players a wider array of in-game strategies.
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Silky smooth animations - Users
are provided a much more fluid and responsive game experience.
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Enhanced dribbling, player
movement and signature moves - All new motion captured celebration
animations, dribble moves, and dunks attributed to selected players
(varies depending on the individual players' skills and attributes).
Also, all new dribbling, walking and running animations for all players.
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More responsive shot blocking -
New shot blocking mechanism allows players greater responsiveness and
quickness to shots creating a greater chance of blocks. NBA LIVE 2003
features a wide variety of all-new shot blocking animations such as
blocking the ball off the backboard and rejections into the stands.
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Individual passing styles - Player
specific pass animations all dependant on skills and attributes.
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NBA atmosphere - Enhanced lighting
for players and arenas, new crowd animations, real NBA coaches on the
sidelines, as well as dramatic camera coverage of in-game and out of
play sequences all culminate in an authentic NBA experience.
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Authentic NBA arena sounds - Hear
what it's like to be on the court with all-new audio. Player calls, as
well as court and arena sound effects deliver a gameplay experience that
fully immerses the player in the action.
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Classic Jerseys - Classic jerseys
give players a chance to relive their teams' glory days in the authentic
gear.
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Situational controller vibration -
Intensifies vital in-game moments like a last second shot or the shot
clock winding down.
