# NBA 2K3 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_2K3 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_2K3.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_2K3 > Source revision: 1351552450 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2002 basketball video game 2002 video game NBA 2K3 Xbox cover art featuring Allen Iverson Developer Visual Concepts Publisher Sega Series NBA 2K Platforms GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox Release NA: October 7, 2002[1] Genre Sports Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***NBA 2K3*** is a 2002 [sports video game](/source/Sports_video_game) developed by [Visual Concepts](/source/Visual_Concepts) and published by [Sega](/source/Sega) for [GameCube](/source/GameCube), [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2) and [Xbox](/source/Xbox_(console)). ## Gameplay *NBA 2K3* presents a simulation‑focused style of basketball built around realistic pacing, player behavior, and situational control. The game introduces new mechanics intended to expand on-court options. Players can dive to save balls headed out of bounds by pressing the jump button in specific situations. A double‑crossover mechanic lets ball handlers chain moves to bypass secondary defenders when driving the lane. Post play includes the ability to fight for position by pushing the analog stick up or down, allowing offensive and defensive players to maneuver for better placement before receiving or contesting passes. Passing now includes chest‑high and bounce‑pass variations, activated by pressing the pass button with different levels of pressure.[2] ## Reception Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score GameCube PS2 Xbox Metacritic 84/100[22] 89/100[23] 87/100[24] Review scores Publication Score GameCube PS2 Xbox Electronic Gaming Monthly 9/10[3] 9/10[4] 9/10[5] Game Informer N/A 9.25/10[6] N/A GamePro 5/5[7] 5/5[7] 5/5[7] GameRevolution N/A A−[8] A−[9] GameSpot 8.1/10[10] 8.3/10[11] 8.4/10[12] GameSpy N/A N/A 4/5[13] GameZone 8.7/10[14] 8.9/10[15] 8.9/10[16] IGN 8.7/10[17] 8.7/10[18] 8.9/10[2] Nintendo Power 4.2/5[19] N/A N/A Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine N/A 5/5[20] N/A Official Xbox Magazine (US) N/A N/A 8.7/10[21] The game received "favorable" reviews on all platforms according to video game [review aggregator](/source/Review_aggregator) [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[23][24][22] It was nominated for *GameSpot*'s annual "Best Traditional Sports Game on GameCube" award, but lost to *[NFL 2K3](/source/NFL_2K3)*.[25] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** I. G. N. Staff (2002-10-07). ["Sega Ships NBA 2K3"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/07/sega-ships-nba-2k3). *IGN*. Retrieved 2023-03-13. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ign-xbox_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ign-xbox_2-1) Goldstein, Hilary (October 4, 2002). ["NBA 2K3 Review (Xbox)"](http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/04/nba-2k3-review). *IGN*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150518083435/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/04/nba-2k3-review) from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["NBA 2K3 (GC)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040415201948/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1490726,00.asp). *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)*. No. 161. December 2002. p. 236. Archived from [the original](http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1490726,00.asp) on April 15, 2004. Retrieved May 9, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** EGM staff (December 2002). 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["NBA 2K3 Review (Xbox)"](http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-2k3-review/1900-2885214/). *GameSpot*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200629222836/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-2k3-review/1900-2885214/) from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Villoria, Gerald (December 3, 2002). ["GameSpy: NBA 2K3 (Xbox)"](http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/nba-2k3/542465p1.html). [GameSpy](/source/GameSpy). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190824/http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/nba-2k3/542465p1.html) from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Surette, Tim (November 6, 2002). ["Sega Sports NBA 2K3 - GC - Review"](http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/sega_sports_tm_nba_2k3_gc_review). GameZone. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090125232150/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r20250.htm) from the original on January 25, 2009. 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Archived from [the original](http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/) on February 7, 2003. ## External links - [*NBA 2K3*](https://www.mobygames.com/game//nba-2k3) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames) v t e NBA 2K Sega Sports/ESPN NBA 2K 1 2 3 ESPN NBA Basketball ESPN NBA 2K5 Take-Two Interactive/2K Sports 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Related articles NBA 2K League Playgrounds 2 Mobile --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [NBA 2K3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_2K3) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_2K3?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.