I bought NBA Live 06 some time ago for $1 at a local used game store, and I did so just so I could enjoy its slam dunk contest. Though this mode has problems (wacky judging, that annoying shot clock, difficult learning curve) it's the only one that comes anywhere close to approximating the excitement and creativity of the dunk contest: other notable, but insuperior, examples include the inimitable Bird vs. Jordan and the more recent NBA 2k11 and 12. The dunk contest alone is worth a dollar, but I was also treated to a serviceable three-point shootout (made somewhat ridiculous and fun because players and computers alike consistently score in the high 20s) as well as the rest of All-Star Weekend. But the real surprise was the inclusion of the classic NBA Live 95. This classic sports game is modified from the Genesis version to erase unlicensed player names; though they can be recognized by their attributes and positions, it isn't quite the same. Still, this is a wonderful bonus feature, the kind that I wished would be more common. And the rest of Live 06 is a pretty decent basketball simulation too, way better than the any next-gen version of NBA Live/Elite, which took a nosedive right after 06.
You can pick this one up on Amazon for $.01
You can pick this one up on Amazon for $.01
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