WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING - Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES WARNING - Seizures Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Altered vision Eye or muscle twitching Involuntary movements Loss of awareness Disorientation CAUTION - Motion Sickness Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. CAUTION - Laser Device The Nintendo GameCube is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation: Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. L Button R Button Control Stick C Stick reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo product. All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.® This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has TABLE OF CONTENTS Control Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Team Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Options Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Offensive Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Free Throw Shooting. . . . . . . . 13 Street Courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Allen Iverson Bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Offensive Controls . . . . . . . . . 24 Defensive Controls . . . . . . . . . 24 Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Customize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Player Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pre-set Players . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Team Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Legends Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Team Capsules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 1-4 Player Simultaneous THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS. THIS GAME REQUIRES A MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS OR STATISTICS. Basic Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Defensive Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 In-Game Coaching Moves . . . . 17 Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Substitutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Replay Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Game Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Memory Card THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RATED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESRB RATING, OR TO COMMENT ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE RATING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESRB AT 1-800-771-3772, OR VISIT WWW.ESRB.ORG. EVERYONE LICENSED BY NINTENDO, NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO. © 2001 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 CONTROL SUMMARY Sega Sports NBA 2K2 is designed with analog functionality in mind. The Nintendo GameCubeTM Controller provides a full range of motion and adds to the overall depth and pinpoint control of the game. However, we understand that "old habits die hard," so if you're partial to using the + Control Pad as your primary source of control, you can modify the controller settings to do just that. From the Main Menu, select Options, then select Controller, and use the L/R Buttons to scroll through the available combinations to find one that's right for you. TEAM SELECTION Once you're ready to start a game in any mode, you'll be guided to this menu. Press the Control Stick to the left or right to select whether you'd like to control the visiting team (left) or the home team (right). After you've moved the controller icon to the left or right, press the L or R Buttons to cycle through the list of available teams. Once you've set the match-up you desire, press START to get things underway. Coach's Corner: Feel The Power To get the most from your Nintendo GameCubeTM Controller, you'll need to turn the Rumble Feature setting to ON. To do so from the Main Menu, select Options, then select Presentation and change Rumble Feature to ON. Menu Controls Button Control Stick A Button Y Button X Button B Button Options Menu Customize the way you play NBA 2K2 prior to the opening tip with this menu. Press the A Button to cycle forward through an option; press the Y Button to cycle backward. NBA Rules Game Play Controller Every rule in the game is adjustable or can be turned on and off. Adjust such parameters as game speed, quarter length, and difficulty. Browse through different controller configurations, including those utilizing the directional buttons. Adjust sound effects, commentary, music, overlays and more. Access information about your favorite NBA players. Input your name and allow the game to track your win-loss record and statistics. Action Highlight menu options Select/Scroll forward through highlighted sections Scroll backward through highlighted sections Access a Help Screen Cancel/Return to previous screen Presentation Player Information Users/High Scores 4 5 OFFENSIVE CONTROLS Here's a look at the basic offensive controls you'll use during gameplay (we'll discuss them in detail in the pages to come) ... ICON PASSING: Y Button Use icon passing to guarantee that your pass goes to the right teammate. While controlling the ball, press the Y Button to call up button icons over the heads of your teammates. Then, simply press the corresponding button to immediately send the pass to the teammate you choose. Button Control Stick A Button B Button X Button Y Button L Button Z Button R Button C Stick v C Stick w C Stick w + A, X, B, Y Buttons START Action Control Player Pass Shoot/Jump For Rebound Crossover Dribble/Spin Move Call Up Pass Icons Post Up Call For Pick Turbo/Speed Burst Pass To Player Closest To Basket Bring Up Playcall Menu Call Play Pause Game DIRECTIONAL PASSING: A Button Good ball movement is important in setting up open looks at the basket. While controlling the ball, press the Control Stick in the direction of the player you wish to pass to, then press the A Button to deliver the pass. Make sure you have an open lane to the recipient, though. Throwing into a crowd, trying to thread the needle a bit too closely, or heaving crosscourt passes will often lead to turnovers. Coach's Corner: Icon Passing Want to get the ball into the hands of your point guard to run a play? Need to get it down to your power forward to exploit a mismatch? The following buttons correspond to the following positions: A Button X Button B Button Y Button R Button Point Guard Shooting Guard Small Forward Power Forward Center 6 7 SHOOTING: B Button To shoot the ball, press and hold the B Button. When your player reaches the top of his jump, release the B Button to release the shot. As in the real NBA, timing is crucial. If you let go of the button before the player reaches his peak, he'll likely shortarm the shot. Similarly, if you release the shot while the player's on his way down, he'll be more likely to have the shot drift on him or have it blocked. Releasing the shot at the top of the player's jump gives you the greatest likelihood of draining it. CROSSOVER DRIBBLES: X Button Players like Tim Hardaway and Stephon Marbury have made a career out of faking one way with the dribble then breaking their defender's back by crossing over in the other direction. If you catch a defender flat-footed as you dribble toward him, press the X Button to cross over and zip past him. New this year is a special crossover move. If you press the X Button while your player is dribbling in place, he will swing his arms in a wide crossover motion. Then, press the Control Stick in any direction to have the player fake his crossover and blow past his man. Coach's Corner: Know Your Players Getting the hang of when to release the B Button is just the first step to becoming a good shooter (and scorer). Perhaps the next most important aspect to shooting is to learn your players' shooting tendencies. If you've got Shaq firing from behind the three-point line all afternoon, it won't matter how perfectly you release the shoot button ­ he's not gonna be hitting anything. Similarly, even if your 5'10" point guard's releasing shots in the paint at the peak of his jump, his shots will likely be, uh, "returned" (leaving "SPALDING" imprinted backward on his forehead). Good jump shooters like Reggie Miller or Ray Allen will have a little more leeway with regard to releasing the ball at the exact pinnacle of their jump, just as the big guys like Tim Duncan will generally have a bit more room for error down low. TURBO/SPEED BURST: R Button By pressing the R Button, you'll kick your player into overdrive so that his speed and energy pick up a notch. Use turbo to get that extra step past the defender or to gain a bit of extra oomph when you're backing down a defender down low. Be careful not to overuse this however, as your player will tire too quickly if he's continually sprinting up and down the court. If you see him languishing with his head down, it's probably time to get him out of there. PUMP FAKES: tap B Button To perform a pump fake, tap and release the B Button in an attempt to get the defender to jump into the air. If he bites, you'll have a good chance to drive around him into the lane. At the very least, you may be able to freeze the defender and create a little space, enabling you to get a cleaner look at the basket. 8 9 PASSING TO THE PLAYER CLOSEST TO THE HOOP: C Stick v New to this year's version of the game is the option for one-button passing to get the ball to the open man nearest the basket. If you see a player break free down low, simply press C Stick v and your player will whip a pass to the man closest to the hoop. You'll still be able to pass to that player using the traditional directional passing or icon passing options, but this button combination can serve to give you those Larry Bird-esque "eyes in the back of your head." If you see a doub ...