NBA Live 06 (2005)

Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: EA Sports
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 26 player ratings

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How it feels

A brisk, grounded basketball simulation that feels crisp and responsive as you run plays and compete on the court.

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About

NBA Live 06 is the first game in the franchise to reach next generation consoles.

What players say

A solid, fast-paced basketball sim whose Freestyle Superstar special moves are flashy and satisfying, but it feels like a series treading water rather than evolving. Remembered as good-not-great with aging visuals.

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