When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the one-on-one match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA LIVE 08.

Taking a page out of NBA STREET Homecourt’s book, NBA LIVE 08 introduces Quickstrike Ballhandling. This intuitive gameplay mechanic is mapped to the right analog stick and gives you the direct responsiveness you need to perform a full repertoire of ankle-breaking ball-handling moves that let you dominate on the perimeter.

CHEATS

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GAMEPLAY HINTS

Hidden go-to-move

The superstars of the game have go-to moves, but not all have videos. Kevin Durant has a go-to-move. He has no video with it. Press Left Analog-stick Left or Right + Circle (Shoot) to do his dribble juke step go-to-move.

Richard Jefferson also does not have a video with his go-to-move. Post up from close to mid-range and do fade away. Hold R2 and press the Analog-stick Back + Circle (Shoot). Instead of just turning and shooting, Jefferson will push off and fade away with his legs bent back in an athletic type of fade away.

GLITCHES

Chris Paul's second go-to-move

Chris Paul has a second go-to-move other than his run and throw up shot. He has almost the same go-to-move as Derron Williams. Do the same as you would with Derron's go-to-move. Press the Analog-stick Left or Right + Circle (Shoot).

Here's a gameplay demo: