Alright, so I’ve been messing around with NBA 2K23 lately, and I gotta say, getting a handle on these controls is a whole thing. It’s not just about shooting hoops anymore. You’ve got all these fancy moves, dribbles, and passes. I’m here to spill the beans on what I’ve been up to with it.
First off, I started with the basics, you know, just moving around the court, passing, and shooting. I spent some time in practice mode, just getting the feel for the controls on my PS5. It took a bit, but I started to get the hang of the basic movement and shooting mechanics.
Offensive Controls
- Movement: This is pretty straightforward. I use the left stick to move my player around. It’s simple but getting the speed and direction right took a little practice.
- Shooting: Now, shooting is where it gets interesting. I press and hold the square button to start a shot, and the timing is key. Release it at the right moment, and it’s all net. I practiced this a lot to get a feel for different players’ shots.
- Passing: Passing is essential, right? I use the X button for a basic pass. But then there’s the circle button for a bounce pass and the triangle for an overhead pass. I tried mixing these up to see how it affects the game.
Defensive Controls
- Stealing: On defense, I found out that the square button is for attempting steals. The timing here is crucial. I tried to anticipate when the ball handler would switch hands and then go for the steal. It’s a bit risky, but when it works, it’s awesome.
- Blocking: Blocking shots is all about the triangle button. I tried to position myself well and time my jump to block shots. It’s satisfying to get it right.
Then I started messing with the advanced stuff. I found out about pro stick gestures – these are like secret moves. I practiced dribbling between the legs, behind the back, all that showy stuff. It’s not just for looks; it helps you get past defenders. For instance, a quick flick of the right stick can do a crossover, and holding it in a certain direction triggers a different dribble move. I spent a good chunk of time just practicing these in the training mode.
I also tried out different defensive moves, like trying to cut off a player’s drive to the basket or staying close on defense without fouling. This took a while to figure out, but once I got the hang of it, my defense improved a lot.
Finally, I jumped into some actual games to see how these controls work in real-time. It’s way different than practice mode! I got beat a lot at first, but slowly, I started winning more. Using those fancy dribble moves to get past defenders and timing my passes just right felt amazing when it all came together.
So that’s my journey with the NBA 2K23 controls so far. It’s been a lot of trial and error, but I’m getting there. Still got a lot to learn, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
