NBA Jam 2004 (Xbox)

The granddaddy of basketball is back! Redeveloped from scratch for PS2 and Xbox, NBA Jam brings the supercharged highlights of NBA play to life with over-the-top, arcade-style three-on-three basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks. All 29 current NBA teams, players and arenas are here, plus many famous retired NBA arenas and outdoor playground courts. You'll also find 50 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years, including Magic Johnson, Julius Irving, Larry Bird and many others, competing in the Legends Tournament--journey through the NBA of the 1950s-1990s with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and moves. There are surprise hidden characters to unlock, too.

The game includes over 700 new motion captured animations, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends, and numerous game modes, including quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, NBA Legends Tournament, mini-games "On-Fire" and "Big Head" modes, No Fouls, and Hotspots. An all-new Create-a-Player feature allows players to build their very own court warrior, and you can purchase upgraded attributes and other surprises in the all-new Jam Store. Commentary comes from Tim Kitzrow, the original voice of NBA Jam, and the disc includes exclusive DVD bonus footage.