NBA 2K26 (PS5/XBOX/PC/Switch2)
I'm gonna have to try this. I want good, close games.
If you’re getting to the basket too easily, try turning up the body up sensitivity, the contact frequency, and/or the layup defense strength sliders. From my understanding, the defensive awareness affects how perfect the CPU plays D. For example, they don’t get caught up on screens and you rarely get a mismatch. They also are quick to rotate out to shooters.
BandOfGypsys
All Star
I gave in and bought this the other day because it was 35% off. It was really like I only paid $14 though because I got $38 in a Facebook class action suit. I haven’t gotten a chance to play a lot, but here’s what I’ll say (keep in mind, I’ve never played prior to the patch):
As someone who enjoyed 2k25, the main thing I didn’t like about it was that shot making felt too inconsistent. I don’t use the meter, but I’m almost certain I would time my shots the same each time, but it felt too random. Even making simple layups with minimal contest seemed random. On 2k26, that doesn’t seem to be the case. I make the shots I feel I should make. What I don’t like is the sped up pace that I’m probably gonna drop a few notches. It’s also harder to place defense after they removed the right stick sliding method. Also, you can’t change your shot mid-air anymore.
Overall, the 2k games don’t have the polish they once did. Someone pointed out how in the LeBron Era, the Lakers play at the Great Western Forum, even tho Staples is in the game in the Kobe era
Another little detail I noticed are the replay wipes. In the older eras, they looked more old school on 2k23 and 2k24, but on 2k25 and 2k26, they use the same ones as the modern era.
As someone who enjoyed 2k25, the main thing I didn’t like about it was that shot making felt too inconsistent. I don’t use the meter, but I’m almost certain I would time my shots the same each time, but it felt too random. Even making simple layups with minimal contest seemed random. On 2k26, that doesn’t seem to be the case. I make the shots I feel I should make. What I don’t like is the sped up pace that I’m probably gonna drop a few notches. It’s also harder to place defense after they removed the right stick sliding method. Also, you can’t change your shot mid-air anymore.
Overall, the 2k games don’t have the polish they once did. Someone pointed out how in the LeBron Era, the Lakers play at the Great Western Forum, even tho Staples is in the game in the Kobe era
Another little detail I noticed are the replay wipes. In the older eras, they looked more old school on 2k23 and 2k24, but on 2k25 and 2k26, they use the same ones as the modern era.
Majestyx
Duck Season
shyt on sale for 39.99 already
Jaylen Tatum
Veteran
I bought it for 40. I like it it feels smoother than years past.
That's how sports games should be always
Majestyx
Duck Season
With the cloud stuff and lack of graphical increase. A new game should only drop every few years. Most of the “new” things they implement should just be dlc
Nope had to turn it down between 45-49. It got better after the last big update but the player movement in general I really dont like…. It's not fluid guys speed burst erratically from move to move they'll randomly warp into each other and sliding instead of feet movement is still a huge problem. Also player feel weightless.… they need to really revamp that entire aspect
Thats a problem in a lot of sports games. I hate having to change sliders because the cpu cheats
Ezekiel 25:17
Veteran
They don't drop it every few years because they know dweebs will buy it every year while spending another $500 on microtransactions.
Gamers never seem to understand "Vote with your wallet." Theres always some kind of excuse why they got to buy the next game. Its why we dont have GTA 6, despite it releasing on the gawt damn PLAYSTATION 3 and XBOX 360, fukn 3rd generation consoles
Majestyx
Duck Season
this is why i never played on HOF. computer just be cheating, and it boost the attributes of the CPU players, not the actual IQ of the game.
