People are too fussy when it comes too games.What you have here is a basketball game how it should be.The moves are flexible.A go pro mode where you play as one player on the court,much better then NBA 2K9 which in my opion is too slow.A all round solid basketball game.

Lets make it simple:
Graphics;
Amazing, I watch NBA games on tv and this game looks more real than the real thing, when people walk into the room they think its a real game going on.
Gameplay;
Better than I thought it would be, slightly jerky at times hence no max score but nothing major.
Sound;
Fantastic commentary, very natural and keeps up with action well, a bit overly critical at times for beginners.
Online;
Great fun with team play 5 on 5, you get a great feel for the game and have to play as a team, no lag like some games online and great atmosphere.
Overall;
Some of the best sports graphics ever, amazing atmosphere, gameplay will improve in years to come but still great, very satisfying when downing baskets.
A very good game for beginners and experts alike.

Easy pick up and play controls. Nice graphics and a pretty good in depth career mode. If you want to spend forever learning how to play a NBA game go for 2k9, if not, and you like me just want to play a game once in a while with some friends, go for Live. It's not bad at all, but it's not a revolution either :-).