NBA 2K11 XBOX 360 X360

This version of 2K Sports' long-running NBA 2K basketball series touts Michael Jordan as a cover athlete and creates a number of challenges around his career. This is in addition to a series of improvements to game modes like My Player and The Association, as well as a new dribbling and animation mechanic.

Jordan's involvement is maximized from the start, with four modes based on Jordan's career. The "Jordan Challenge" allows the player to control Michael in ten outstanding games of his career. The player must successfully recreate the actual performance of Jordan in the virtual scenario. In Quick Game mode, players can select eight different years of Chicago Bulls teams managed by Jordan and pit them against current rosters. Players can control a rookie Jordan in "GM: Create a Legend" mode and guide him through a modern NBA career. Finally, players are awarded pairs of Air Jordans for their in-game achievements. Players are encouraged to collect all of the Air Jordans that Michael has worn throughout his career, and each gives a stat bonus when worn. equipped by the player character.

2K11 features revised "Iso-Motion" dribbling controls, allowing players to perform fancy moves with right stick and trigger combinations. These include crossovers, hesitations, and movements behind the back. Players can also use the "Shot Stick" controls for analog control of their shot and release, as well as their drive to the basket. Combinations of stick and trigger movements allow players to quickly pass the ball to the opposite hand, control a lay-up or a dunk. Alternatively, players can use the face buttons for basic pass/fake/shoot controls, and engage icon pass to precisely select their target. An "On-The-Fly Coaching" system uses a series of branching menus on the controller's directional pad to change AI strategies, or call in new ones in multiplayer. Finally, a new "Shot Branching" system allows players to adjust their shots while in the air, without being stuck to a preset animation.