# NBA 08 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_08 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_08.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_08 > Source revision: 1352837233 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2007 basketball video game 2007 video game NBA 08 Cover art (PlayStation 3) Developers San Diego Studio A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment Platforms PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable Release NA: September 25, 2007[1] AU: February 14, 2008 (PS2, PS3) EU: February 15, 2008 (PS3) Genres Sports, Simulation, Arcade Modes Single-player, Online ***NBA 08*** is an [NBA](/source/NBA) basketball [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by [San Diego Studio](/source/San_Diego_Studio) and published by [Sony Computer Entertainment](/source/Sony_Computer_Entertainment). It was released on September 26, 2007, for [PlayStation 3](/source/PlayStation_3) and October 12, 2007, for [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable) and [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2). The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions of the game were developed by San Diego Studio, and the PlayStation 2 version of the game was developed by [A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A.C.R.O.N.Y.M._Games&action=edit&redlink=1). ## Gameplay In the main mode, a coach has had a rise in fame, but after last year's championship win, he announces he is retiring. It's up to the player to make his last year worthwhile. ## Reception NBA 08 Aggregate score Aggregator Score PS2 PS3 PSP Metacritic 59/100[20] 63/100[19] 75/100[21] Review scores Publication Score PS2 PS3 PSP Eurogamer N/A 7/10[2] N/A Game Informer N/A 7/10[3] N/A GameSpot 6/10[4] 5/10[5] 6.5/10[6] GameSpy 3/5[7] 3.5/5[8] 4/5[9] GameZone 6/10[10] 7.5/10[11] 8.5/10[12] IGN 6/10[13] 7.5/10[14] 8.4/10[15] PlayStation Official Magazine – UK N/A 5/10[16] N/A PALGN N/A 6/10[17] N/A PlayStation: The Official Magazine N/A 8/10[18] 8.5/10[18] X-Play N/A 2/5[19] N/A The PSP version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PS2 and PS3 versions received "mixed" reviews, according to Metacritic.[19][20][21] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Shippin' Out September 24–28: *Halo 3*, *Opposing Fronts*"](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-september-24-28-halo-3-opposing-fronts/1100-6179816/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. September 25, 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240521101423/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shippin-out-september-24-28-halo-3-opposing-fronts/1100-6179816/) from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Androvich, Mark (October 14, 2007). ["NBA 08 (PlayStation 3)"](https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/nba-08-review). *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*. [Gamer Network](/source/Gamer_Network). Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Kato, Matthew (November 2007). ["NBA 08 (PS3)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080106153113/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/BFEBBA6F-83A0-4415-928A-0015A3A728EF.htm). *Game Informer*. No. 175. GameStop. Archived from [the original](http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/BFEBBA6F-83A0-4415-928A-0015A3A728EF.htm) on January 6, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Thomas, Aaron (October 8, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PS2)"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180595/). *GameSpot*. CBS Interactive. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191212200908/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180595/) from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Thomas, Aaron (September 27, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PS3) \[date mislabeled as "September 28, 2007"\]"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180012/). *GameSpot*. CBS Interactive. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191212200921/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180012/) from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Thomas, Aaron (October 9, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PSP)"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180644/). *GameSpot*. CBS Interactive. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191212200813/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-08-review/1900-6180644/) from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Steinberg, Steve (October 2, 2007). ["GameSpy: NBA '08 (PS2)"](http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/nba-08/824602p1.html). *GameSpy*. IGN Entertainment. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191104204756/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/nba-08/824602p1.html) from the original on November 4, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Steinberg, Steve (October 2, 2007). ["GameSpy: NBA '08 (PS3)"](http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/nba-08/824597p1.html). *GameSpy*. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Steinberg, Steve (October 2, 2007). ["GameSpy: NBA '08 (PSP)"](http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/nba-08/824606p1.html). *GameSpy*. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Lafferty, Michael (October 15, 2007). ["NBA 08 - PS2 - Review"](https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_08_ps2_review/). *GameZone*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081006081329/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r32567.htm) from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Lafferty, Michael (September 28, 2007). ["NBA 08 - PS3 - Review"](https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_08_ps3_review/). *GameZone*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081011200557/http://ps3.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r32567.htm) from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Bedigian, Louis (October 1, 2007). ["NBA 08 Featuring Block Party - PSP - Review"](https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba_08_featuring_block_party_psp_review/). *GameZone*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20081013231650/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r32567.htm) from the original on October 13, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Haynes, Jeff (October 4, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PS2)"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/05/nba-08-review-3). *IGN*. Ziff Davis. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Haynes, Jeff (September 26, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PS3)"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/27/nba-08-review-2). *IGN*. Ziff Davis. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20191212201246/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/27/nba-08-review-2) from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Haynes, Jeff (September 27, 2007). ["NBA 08 Review (PSP)"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/09/28/nba-08-review). *IGN*. Ziff Davis. 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