2K Sports Announces NBA 2K12 Now Available

Paul Sinclair • Oct 8, 2011 • Comments ()

Take control of 15 legendary players from NBA history and end the debate over the best teams and players of all time

2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K12, thetop-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*, is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the WiiTM system from Nintendo, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Windows PC.

"Hoops fans have long argued about the hypothetical outcomes among basketball's most legendary players and storied teams," said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. "We took that passion to heart in creating NBA 2K12, giving gamers the opportunity to end the debate once and for all with 15 electrifying basketball icons inNBA's Greatest mode."

Fans can now take control of 15 hoops icons, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Erving in NBA 2K12's all new NBA's Greatest mode. Each of these 15 basketball legends were meticulously recreated with an uncanny level of detail, including period-specific depictions of their arenas, team uniforms, signature moves, and even historically accurate broadcast presentation styles. NBA 2K12 also features a revamped shooting mechanic with Total Shot Stick Control and an all-new post-play system, which allow fans to experience an unprecedented basketball simulation.

"It's amazing to see the attention to detail that 2K Sports captured in creating me and these great NBA players," said six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan. "I'm honored to be part of a game that gives millions of fans a look into our careers, especially with the level of authenticity and detail that NBA 2K12 has."

Bonus Gift with Purchase - Customers who purchase their copy of NBA 2K12 for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system early will receive two bonus, historic NBA teams featuring their own NBA greats - the 1990-91 Golden State Warriors and the 2001-02 Sacramento Kings. Bonus content will be available on launch orders only, while supplies last.

NBA 2K12 is now available at leading video game retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation 2 system, Wii, PSP system and Games for Windows.

NBA 2K12 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

For more information on NBA 2K12, visit http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K. Fans are also encouraged to "End the Debate" on @2KSports Twitter using the #NBA2K12 hashtag.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*According to 2008 - 2011 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through August 2011.

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Take control of 15 legendary players from NBA history and end the debate over the best teams and players of all time\n\n2K Sports today announced that NBA® 2K12, thetop-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise*, is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the WiiTM system from Nintendo, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and Windows PC.\n\n\"Hoops fans have long argued about the hypothetical outcomes among basketball's most legendary players and storied teams,\" said Greg Thomas, president of product development for 2K Sports. \"We took that passion to heart in creating NBA 2K12, giving gamers the opportunity to end the debate once and for all with 15 electrifying basketball icons inNBA's Greatest mode.\"\n\nFans can now take control of 15 hoops icons, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Erving in NBA 2K12's all new NBA's Greatest mode. Each of these 15 basketball legends were meticulously recreated with an uncanny level of detail, including period-specific depictions of their arenas, team uniforms, signature moves, and even historically accurate broadcast presentation styles. NBA 2K12 also features a revamped shooting mechanic with Total Shot Stick Control and an all-new post-play system, which allow fans to experience an unprecedented basketball simulation.\n\n\"It's amazing to see the attention to detail that 2K Sports captured in creating me and these great NBA players,\" said six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan. \"I'm honored to be part of a game that gives millions of fans a look into our careers, especially with the level of authenticity and detail that NBA 2K12 has.\"\n\nBonus Gift with Purchase - Customers who purchase their copy of NBA 2K12 for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system early will receive two bonus, historic NBA teams featuring their own NBA greats - the 1990-91 Golden State Warriors and the 2001-02 Sacramento Kings. Bonus content will be available on launch orders only, while supplies last.\n\nNBA 2K12 is now available at leading video game retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation 2 system, Wii, PSP system and Games for Windows.\n\nNBA 2K12 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.\n\nFor more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.\n\nFor more information on NBA 2K12, visit http://www.facebook.com/NBA2K. Fans are also encouraged to \"End the Debate\" on @2KSports Twitter using the #NBA2K12 hashtag.\n\n2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).\n\n*According to 2008 - 2011 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through August 2011.\n