NBA 08 is a NBA basketball simulation developed by SCE San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Sony Computer Entertainment

Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. is a major video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, and is a wholly owned subsidiary and part of the Consumer Products & Services Group of Sony...

. It was released on October 2, 2007 for PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...

, PlayStation Portable

PlayStation Portable

The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...

, and PlayStation 2

PlayStation 2

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. For the second time in the series, Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns

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 F/C Amar'e Stoudemire is featured on the cover—Stoudemire appeared on the cover of NBA 06

NBA 06

NBA '06: Featuring the Life Vol. 1 is a basketball video game which was released on October 4, 2005 for the PSP and November 1, 2005 on PlayStation 2. It is the 1st installment of the NBA: Featuring the Life series by Sony Computer Entertainment. The product features Phoenix Suns power...

two years before.

Story

Unlike most NBA games, this one has a story. A coach has had a rise in fame, but after last years championship win, he announces he is retiring. It's up to the user (you, the one who is playing the game) to make his last year worth while.

Features

PlayStation 3

• All New Progression System-NBA 08 introduces the progression system were players can use skill and experience rewards that they have gained to customize the playing style and the look of their custom players.

• All-New Commentary-NBA 08 also includes the commentary of Kevin Calabro
  Kevin Calabro
  Kevin Calabro is an American play-by-play announcer and talk show host for 710 ESPN Seattle. The Kevin Calabro Show airs from 3-6p PT and features cohost and Seattle P-I columnist Jim Moore, as well as ESPN Senior NFL Writer and Analyst John Clayton...
  
   of the Seattle SuperSonics for play-by-play and Mark Jackson
  Mark Jackson (basketball)
  Mark A. Jackson is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He played point guard for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career...
  
   from the YES Network provides the color analysis.

• NBA Replay-Relive the greatest moments of the 2006-2007 NBA Season in NBA Replay mode.

• NBA Replay (Games of the week)-Relive moments from the past week with 5 downloadable scenarios every week.

• Expanded Online Play

• Greater Sixaxis Controls

• Mini-Games-Own the Court, PlayStation Skills Challenge, and 3-Point Shootout return in NBA 08.

PlayStation Portable

• Expanded Conquest Mode

• Expanded Season Mode

• Improved Commentary-Ian Eagle
  Ian Eagle
  Ian Eagle is an American sports announcer calling National Football League games on CBS, New Jersey Nets games on the YES Network and hosts Full Court Press, a basketball talk show with former player Kenny Smith on Sirius Satellite Radio...
  
   and Mark Jackson
  Mark Jackson (basketball)
  Mark A. Jackson is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He played point guard for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career...
  
  deliver the action for NBA 08.

• Block Party which includes the All-Star Weekend, Brand New Carnival Mini Games, and new mini games.

• Runs at 60 Frames Per Second

• Downloadable Content

External links

• Game Site
• IGN.com