NBA 08 is officially licensed by the NBA and offers basketball and games fans a uniquely lifelike experience. The PlayStation 2 version offers seasoned pros an extensive and exciting NBA simulation combined with a fully immersive experience of life in the NBA both on and off the court. NBA hotshots will experience new challenges and storylines related to 'Life' in the league. You'll have the chance to play wherever you like on the court - defensive or offensive - thanks to the brand new 'The Life' addition which will take your NBA career from the draft selection all the way to the All-Star game at the end of the season. On top of all this, there's new play-by-play commentary as well as improved AI, an updated user interface and on-court and crowd audio to enhance the overall experience. We're also talking over 20 mini-games, EyeToy camera functionality and an all-new soundtrack.

• ‘The Life’ takes you behind the scenes with other players, coaches and rivals.
• Film production quality: NBA 08 immerses you in the game experience with movie industry camera direction, script development, voice talent and a musical score.
• Create a new character – you’ll have the chance to create your own NBA uber-point guard who will experience everything life in the NBA has to offer: press conferences, injuries, endorsements and more.
• Enhanced game play and AI: in addition to rebounding and shooting, each of the core fundamentals of game play has been improved, including passing, defending and dribbling.