EA isn't realeasing a patch!!!!!!!!

by **MotownGIANTS** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:01 am

Look at the startup screen for NBA Live, Do you see an update option anyhwere no. Look at all other EA games that have been released lately there is a update link. People we where hosed! EA & Micro$oft got together and said hey lets both make some extra dollars and further secure our foothold on the market. you have to upgrade IE to install Live & you have to upgrade your OS to play live. EA gets a nice kick back both companies are happy. If you dont like it dont play basketball on your PC, cause there isn't any competition!!!

by **bucksball** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:09 am

I am not surprized. When's the last time Live was patched on the PC? I thought I read somewhere the 99 game.

by **natelove** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:16 am

That's just Bus Stop conspiracy theories. That's the one thing about any PC game, not everyone will have the same gaming experience, because everyone has a different system w/different problems. That's also the reason why I believe that a lot of gaming companies will just stop making PC versions and just go with Console versions. Its unfortunate.

by **Dert** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:17 am

Get over it!

by **SUDI 5 29** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:19 am

Start Menu > Programs > EA SPORTS > NBA Live 2003 > Check For Update

by **MotownGIANTS** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:27 am

At least it was a fellow Celtics fan that proved me wrong :oops:

Though I wish they'd a fix for the choppiness already. Yeah I can run with all options maxed without a hitch but I like having my mouse connected via the USB port.

by **Raptor** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 5:31 am

ya thats the same place the update thing was in 2001 live

by **nels** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 6:56 pm

geez why are you complaining about something that requires you to update IE or an OS anyway? thats stupid! you have to get over it and deal with it! your going to have to update that sort of shit sooner or later anyway if you want to play future games or run future programs! you have to start somewhere! and it may aswell be NBA Live 2003!

What you think that game companies should make games so they all still run on a P3500 in 10 years? because NO WAY they are gonna maake me upgrade for better performance!!! bah

by **Dirtdog1- David** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 7:03 pm

We all know an update button is nice to look at, but i doubt you will ever need to use it.

by **raff** on Sat Nov 23, 2002 7:10 pm

I heard that windows XP generally isn't good for games...why would NBA Live 2003 be any different :?:

by **kaydigi** on Sun Nov 24, 2002 3:55 am

I heard that windows XP generally isn't good for games...why would NBA Live 2003 be any different

Who told you that? If you mean some older games may not work on XP then that's true, but the newest games are being optimized for XP.

by **nels** on Sun Nov 24, 2002 1:02 pm

windows XP not good for games??? i dont think so.. they are better with XP. All ive heard latley is how NBA Live 2003 runs like shit in win98/ME and is all choppy... but when upgrading to XP its smooth as a babys bum!

pretty much with most games these days.

by **fvdmc** on Sun Nov 24, 2002 1:44 pm

Definitely XP. But I heard the home edition sucks for game. If you getting a new OS, get Windows XP Professional.

by **nels** on Sun Nov 24, 2002 4:19 pm

yeh pro for sure! wif sp1

good stable OS.. people are just scared to upgrade they just think its going to be a shitty OS thats probably unstable and just microsoft trying to make money, but its not the case XP pro rocks its so stable its not funny! never crashed for like 6 months. Dare to change! dont be scared

you will probably need to update sooner or later in the future anyway.

by **jta** on Sun Nov 24, 2002 11:41 pm

I wouldn't debate the improvements in XP Pro, but that isn't the reason why some people won't upgrade. The idea that you are buying a product that you essentially don't own is disturbing. I spent a few days tweaking my XP pro system to ensure that my data, internet activity, and product information stays private. Most people don't have the time, patience, or understanding on how to do this.

Sadly, Nels is right. MS has firmly inter-twined their "Big Brother" tactics into this and future OS.

For gaming, there really is no difference between XP Pro and Home. Pro is more powerful, offers better networking, and overall management- which is proabaly a moot point for the average home user. Most of my clients just want to turn it on and go. Of course then we have to debate whether the average home user is the average gamer! :shock:

I have played 2003 on my brothers PC - Win ME - and it runs fine. He has a pretty fast machine, optimized for gaming, however.

All that said, XP Pro is quite the OS. I still get BSOD occasionally, but that tends to be from my *habits* rather than the OS. I will say, however, the SB Live with certain SDRAMM does cause issues. So if you have a SB Live card and are thinking about upgrading, check your RAM first!

-Jeff

How does this relate to whether the game gets patched? :wink:

EA isn't realeasing a patch!!!!!!!!

EA isn't realeasing a patch!!!!!!!!

Look at me cry...

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