PREVIEWS & STRATEGIES

NBA 2K6 hits the hardwood with all the ingredients necessary to continue its reign as the #1 rated pro basketball game. Elevate your game by utilizing the innovative V.I.P. System—a unique feature that mimics other players gameplay tendencies down to the minute detail. Challenge your friend's profiles, as well those of other NBA 2K6 players across the country.

Dominate the opposition with authentic NBA motion captured post moves, like drop steps, head fakes, skyhooks, and the infamous fade away shot, while shutting down your opponent with an unparalleled defensive post system that relies on precision timing.

Then head over to The Crib to customize your pad, buy music, and unlock mini-games with crib credits earned playing the game. With industry-leading online experience and unrivaled franchise control, NBA 2K6 offers the most complete and entertaining roundball experience available.

• Shot Stick: Control the direction of your shot with the right thumbstick. Pull off runners, fade-aways, finger rolls and dunks with a flick of the stick.
• Dual Player Control: Set teammates into motion for alley-oops, give and gos, or to hit an open man for a 3-point play with the touch of the d-pad.
• Strip-n-Rip System: Direction-specific stealing controls let players anticipate passes by jumping into passing lanes to deflect or intercept a pass, as well as strip the ball from a player driving to the hoop or a player with weak hands coming down with the rebound. 
• V.I.P. System: After your game, save your friends' profiles to compete when they're not available! Learn their tendencies, moves, and logic for more heated battles. Get the upper hand in an online tournament by downloading other players' VIP profiles. 
• The Crib: New to NBA 2K6 this year, you can now earn crib credits with every game you play to deck out your pad, buy music, or play mini-games. 
• Entertainer’s Basketball Classic (EBC): Take to the streets of Harlem to play against NBA players and Def Jam celebs including Redman, Method Man, Flavor Flav, and many other special guests.
• The Association: The deepest franchise in the business just got deeper. Take total control of your NBA franchise by hiring your own coaching staff, scouting top draft picks year-round, developing individual players' skills with multiple in-game drills, and optimizing your team chemistry with group workouts. With continuous stat tracking including league injuries, trades, winning streaks, league leaders, playoff races, and post season awards—you will never be uninformed.