best between 04,05 and 06?

[micvik]

I'm hoping a few of the guys here could be so kind as to help me choose which live to purchase. The last NBA live I got was 2003. It was Okay but I'm looking to get a newer version. I would like a bit more control over the game play and 03 doesn't have sliders. I thought about live 07 but I heard that you could not play 28 game seasons I like to play. So my choice is between 04,05,06.

So I have a few questions about these 3 games:

What are the major bugs in each of these games and how correctable are they?

In terms of player movement on the court which one is the most realistic?

Which one is the best overall best in your opinion?

thanks

[Sportsgamer]

So overall I think 06 is the best. Most 08 patches should work in 06. 06 is also the best in graphics.

The 2 things for 05 are that you have Jersey movement and great crossovers.

[Leander]

Just bought 2005 and 06 to see the difference. Yes, 06 has better graphics but I definitely prefer 2005.

In 06 I don't like:

- the body models...players look like Masters of the Universe-toys. Way too big muscles. Colors are strange as well.

- animations...blocks are horrible, rebounding is ugly...collisions are ugly...sometimes legs and arms go through other players.

- FSS

For 2005 I have installed a great SGSM folder...current rosters, cyberfaces, shoes, jerseys...the gameplay is ok. I played 2003 before...like you.
Now I'll stick with 2005.

06 is not my game.

[Andrew]

My vote still goes to NBA Live 06 but if you dislike the Freestyle Superstars concept then I'd recommend NBA Live 2005.