Today I messed around with that “shot timing visual cue” setting in NBA 2K, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher. It’s supposed to change when you let go of the shoot button, not the actual speed of the shot. So, it affects how long you hold the button down, got it?
First off, I dove into the settings menu. You can find this thing under “controller settings”. It’s called “Shot Timing Visual Cue.” It has these options like “set point,” “push,” and “release.” I started with “set point” because I figured it made sense to release the button when my player reaches the peak of his jump.
I hopped into a game, started shooting around. I tried to time my release with the peak of the jump. It felt kind of natural, but I was still missing a lot. I was bricking more than I thought I should, so it was time to change things up.
Next, I switched to “push.” Now, this one is a little later in the jump. You don’t release right at the peak but a little after, when your player starts to flick his wrist. I shot some more, trying to get the feel for it. It felt a little weird, honestly. I was getting some more greens, but it was still inconsistent.
My Experiment
- Set Point: Tried releasing at the jump’s peak. Felt OK, but I missed a lot.
- Push: Releasing later, during the wrist flick. A bit awkward, but I got a few more greens.
- Release: Releasing even later, as the ball is leaving the hand. This felt really unnatural and I didn’t do well with it.
Finally, I went with “release.” This is the latest you can release the button, like when the ball is actually leaving your player’s hand. I gave it a shot, but man, it felt super unnatural. I was late on almost everything. It might work for some people, but it definitely wasn’t for me.
After all this messing around, I realized that this setting is really about personal preference. I ended up going back to “set point” because it felt the most comfortable for me, even though I wasn’t perfect with it. Maybe with more practice, I’ll get better, but for now, that’s what I’m sticking with.
So, if you’re messing with this setting in 2K, just remember it’s all about what feels right to you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and see what works best. And don’t get discouraged if you’re not greening everything right away. It takes time to get the hang of it. Just keep practicing, and you’ll find your groove!
