Safety Information TABLE OF CONTENTS About Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.
Connect to Xbox Live Step 2: Go Live Important! Before using this product, read the Xbox Instruction Manual for important safety information and health warnings. You’ll need to set up an Xbox Live account to play games online. Step 1: Connect 1. Insert an Xbox Live Starter Kit disc or game disc into the disc tray. Check game packaging to see if the game supports Xbox Live play. To connect your Xbox console directly to broadband, see A. Or, to share your broadband connection with a PC, see B.
Using the Xbox Video Game System Using the Xbox Controller 1. Set up your Xbox™ video game system by following the instructions in the Xbox Instruction Manual. 1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to available controller ports. 2. Press the power button and the status indicator light will light up. 3. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open. 4.
DEFAULT COMMAND SUMMARY COMPLETE CONTROLS left thumbstick/Directional Pad Run/Dribble For a more complete listing of controls including advanced dribbling, passing, shooting, and post moves, see On The Court on p. 9. A button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass GETTING STARTED OFFENSE X button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoot/Rebound B button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossover Dribble Y button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Select YES to load NBA 2K3 in 480p mode or NO to load on a NTSC TV. Warning: Enabling 480p progressive scan mode on a TV that does not support 480p may harm your television! TITLE SCREEN QUICK GAME Play a quick exhibition game between any two teams. This is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team onto the court. (See Playing a Quick Game on p. 9.) GAME MODES Once you’re up and running, the NBA 2K3 Title Screen appears.
any new NBA 2K3 teams, they’re here too. To select teams: 1. D-pad to move your icon to the side you wish to control during the game. The Away team is on the left; the Home team is on the right. 2. Press left/right trigger to cycle through the teams until you see the one you want. • If you assign your name to your controller, you can save your personal stats. To create a user name, see (Sega Sports Challenge on p. 50.
ON THE COURT When both teams are on the court, the arena announcer introduces the starting five for each team. Following player intros, the teams line up for the opening jump. • To bypass player intros and go directly to the opening jump, press the A button. Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Setting Options on p. 44. THE OPENING JUMP To start the game, both teams send their big men to center court to take part in the opening jump.
• For a fake pass, press the right thumbstick button. Your player makes a passing motion but holds on to the ball. Sega Sports Tip: When playing with the Ball Handler Auto Switch option OFF, press the Y button to call for a pass. SHOOTING • To shoot a jump shot, press the X button and release at the height of your jump. The type of shot is determined by your court position. • For a layup, dribble into the paint, then hold the right trigger to run toward the basket and press the X button.
• To dive for a loose ball, press the X button. If the ball is going out of bounds, your player will attempt to save the ball and direct it toward a teammate. • To post up, hold the left trigger to enter Post mode, then use the left thumbstick to battle for position in the paint. PAUSE MENU You can pause the game at any time to access Pause menu options or just take a break from the action. The game clock stops while the Pause menu is active, so you’ll rejoin the action exactly where you left off.
CONTROLLER COACHING Access the Controller Assign screen to switch control from one team to the other or to allow newcomers to join the game in progress. This screen works similarly to the Team Select screen (p. 25). From the Coaching screen, you can make mid-game strategy adjustments such as defensive assignments, Play menu selections, double team tactics, and more. OPTIONS Each of your players on the floor has an assignment to guard a specific player on the other team.
SETTINGS Coach Settings are options you can set to assume more control over coaching duties such as calling timeouts and substitutions and setting a game plan. Timeout: Choose MANUAL to call your own timeouts or AUTO to have them automatically called when appropriate. Substitution: Set MANUAL to call your substitutions or AUTO to have them automatically called when necessary. Offense Playcall: Set MANUAL to call your offensive plays or AUTO for automatically called plays.
TEAMS Compare the two teams in 22 categories including number of timeouts remaining, free throw percentage, points off the bench, team fouls, assists, blocks, and more. Quit: Quit the game and return to the Main menu. Rematch: Quit the current game and immediately start a new game between the same two teams with the same game settings. HOME The Player Stats screen posts stats for the home team in 19 categories including multiple categories for rebounds, field goals, free throws, and three pointers.
CPU Player Select: If you are playing against the computer, set this OFF to select the computer team’s players or ON to let the computer select its own players. Duplicate Players: Set this option ON to allow players appearing on both teams or multiple times on the same team or OFF for no duplicates. Weather: Weather conditions, such as HEATWAVE, FOG, and RAIN affect players and the court just as they would in real life. This option is not available for gym, where every game is played indoors.
Round Format: Set the duration of each round of postseason action from 1 GAME elimination to a BEST OF 7 series. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the league is set the way you want, then press the START button to advance. The Team Select screen appears. Fantasy Draft Roster: Set ON to build your team roster through a fantasy draft. TEAM SELECT SCREEN Customize League: With this option set to ON, you can customize the league by moving any team into any conference and division you wish.
Sega Sports Tip: As the draft progresses, press the right thumbstick left to cycle to your roster and keep up on your team’s needs. It’s great to pick the highest rated player each round, but in the long run, it is more valuable to build a balanced team. Press the right thumbstick right to return to the draft. TRADE PLAYER COACH’S DESK To make player trades: This is where you conduct transactions, create and evaluate game plans, track player stats, and more. CALENDAR 1.
To place a player on the trading block: 1. Highlight one of the three trading block slots, then press the A button to select. Your team roster appears. 2. Highlight a player you would consider trading to another team, then press the A button. The player appears in the trading block slot, although he also remains on your roster. • To remove a player from the trading block, highlight him in the trading block slot, then press the A button and select WITHDRAW ITEM.
TEAM INFO The Team Information screen is a snapshot of the state of your franchise. You can view player injuries, traded draft picks, waived players, released coaches and the 36,000 exception. Defense Aggressiveness: Move the slider to the right to play an aggressive style of defense. TEAM POINTS Player compensation is just one slice of the financial pie that you must manage as GM – coaching salaries and workout costs are also key considerations in building a championship-caliber team.
LINEUP Of the 12 active players available for your next game, five start the game on the court; the others start on the bench and are available to substitute in at stoppages in play. At the Team Lineups, you can select your starters for the next game. To set your starting lineup: 1. Press the D-pad to highlight the bench player you want to add to the starting five, then press the A button to select. A check mark appears in the box next to his name. 2.
LOTTERY The 13 teams that finished the season with the worst records are included in a lottery for the top draft choices. The team with the absolute worst record has the best odds of securing the number one draft choice. After the lottery is run, draft choices are announced and it’s time to start scouting. • To begin playing in Season mode, set the Season options, then press the START button. The Team Select screen appears.
personal favorite or stats and rankings, which are displayed for every team. (See Team Select Screen on p. 25.) ratings, and perform transactions. (See Team Rosters on p. 48.) • If you set Fantasy Draft ON, the Fantasy Draft screen precedes the Season screen. You can choose a game plan and stick with it for the duration of the season, or you can revisit your strategy with each game and tailor it for your next opponent.
QUIT Quit playing. If you have not saved your game progress, you are prompted to do so. After confirming your decision, the Main menu appears. PLAYOFFS Begin playing NBA 2K3 at the most exciting point in the season – the Playoffs! The full season is simulated, with complete scores and stats recorded for every team and player, and the 16 best squads emerge for the postseason tournament. • To begin playing in Playoffs mode, set the Playoffs options, then press the START button. The Team Select screen appears.
TEAM SELECT SCREEN ROSTER At the Team Select screen, select a team you think will make it to the postseason. Remember, the season is simulated, so you won’t have any control over whether or not your team makes the Playoffs. (See Team Select Screen on p. 25.) The roster screen displays every player on your team along with detailed ratings in more than 20 categories. From the roster screen, you can also view the rosters of any other team, edit ratings, and perform transactions. (See Roster on p. 28.
Fantasy Draft Roster: Set ON to build your team roster through a fantasy draft. Quarter Length: You can play with default 5-minute quarters or adjust quarter length from 1-12 minutes. Simulated Quarter Length: You can reduce quarter length from 12 Minutes down to 1 Minute for faster game simulation, but don’t be surprised to see singledigit scores for really short games. TOURNAMENT SETUP SCREEN At the Tournament Setup screen, you can invite any teams you want to participate in your Tournament.
GAME PLAN You can choose a game plan and stick with it for the duration of the Tournament or reassess your game plan and tailor it for your next opponent. Tournament Game Plan options function exactly as they do in Season mode (p. 34). SETUP At any time during the Tournament, you can return to the Setup screen and assign names to unassigned teams. Use this to control another team if your primary team gets knocked out of the tourney. OPTIONS (See Options on p. 44.
TEAM SELECT SCREEN Select the team you wish to practice with, and if you are practicing in Scrimmage mode, select your opponent as well. For complete details, see Selecting Teams on p. 25. • Once you select your teams, the game loads and the teams take the court. (See On The Court on p. 11). SETTING OPTIONS The Options screen features six different options categories that give you total control over your game. Player Energy: When ON, the Speed Burst button also displays a player’s diminishing Energy level.
Player Celebrations: When ON, players turn up the enthusiasm including hanging on the rim and pumping up the crowd after monster dunks. CREDITS Action Replay: When ON, replays are shown automatically following great plays to highlight the action. LOADING AND SAVING Free Throw Routines: When OFF, players step up to the line and take their shots. When ON, they take more time to focus and loosen up. Statistic Overlays: When ON, images of players and their stats are displayed to recognize a superior effort.
TEAM ROSTERS The Roster screen displays every player on each team along with detailed ratings in more than 20 categories. From the Roster screen, you can edit player ratings, and perform minor transactions. To release a player to free agency: 1. At the Roster screen, highlight a player you wish to drop from your roster, then press the A button. The Roster options appear. 2. Highlight RELEASE TO FREE AGENCY, then press the A button. The player moves from your roster to the free agent pool. 1.
NOTES *THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID FOR SEGA PRODUCTS FOR PLAY ON THE XBOX™ VIDEO GAME SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN AND PURCHASED AND OPERATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, ONLY! Limited Warranty Sega of America, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the Xbox product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90-days from the date of purchase.
