NBA Live 09 Price Reduced?

by pastapadre
Posted September 24th, 2008 at 8:29 am

Amazon has lowered the price of every version of NBA Live 09 by $5. So far Amazon is the only retailer to have done this so it may very well be a promotion that they worked out with EA. If it was a total price reduction Gamestop would probably have made the switch at the same time. Sometimes a lowered price signals that a company isn’t as confident in a game or that they are trying to reach a different type of consumer (such as has been the case with the arcade style titles). Neither of those would apply in this situation as EA has put a lot behind this year’s version of Live.

What this could be is another way to encourage consumers to buy the game new rather than used or renting it. Remember that the Live 365 feature requires a code that comes with the game and that only works once. Anyone picking up a used copy or renting it would need to purchase a code off XBL or PSN (the price has yet to be stated) in order to activate the feature. It would also give a slight leg up on NBA 2K9 and NBA 09: The Inside which are both sitting at the standard $60.

While I doubt the lowered price would change many minds when it comes to which game to purchase it does seem like it could potentially lead to an increase in sales.

Update: NBA 2K9 has received the same drop for all versions. NBA 09: The Inside remains at $60.

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r00tabaga

WELL THIS SUX, GOT MINE RESERVED FROM BLOCKBUSTER
r00tabaga

WELL THIS SUX, GOT MINE RESERVED FROM BLOCKBUSTER
r00tabaga

Pasta, besides FIBA, what else does Live have over 2k as far as options go? I heard that live has the AllStar weekend stuff and larger rosters. Is this true? I know they both have OTP-like online features but was curious about other “bells/whistles”…………………
r00tabaga

Pasta, besides FIBA, what else does Live have over 2k as far as options go? I heard that live has the AllStar weekend stuff and larger rosters. Is this true? I know they both have OTP-like online features but was curious about other “bells/whistles”…………………
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

Yeah the OTP in Live will be way better than 2Ks especially with the addition of Clubs.

I’d also add in the NBA Academy which I think hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves for how valuable people will find it.

Online leagues would probably be the thing that 2K clearly has the advantage in feature wise.

Outside of those things and what you mentioned the games are on a pretty even level.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

Yeah the OTP in Live will be way better than 2Ks especially with the addition of Clubs.

I’d also add in the NBA Academy which I think hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves for how valuable people will find it.

Online leagues would probably be the thing that 2K clearly has the advantage in feature wise.

Outside of those things and what you mentioned the games are on a pretty even level.
James

not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games
James

not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games
Shocker

The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0
Shocker

The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0
James

[quote comment="38041"]The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0/quote

yea it seems like there trying to take some sales from the game stores
James

[quote comment="38041"]The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0/quote

yea it seems like there trying to take some sales from the game stores
r00tabaga

[quote comment="38039"]not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games[/quote]

Blockbuster has the best trade in credit around for anyone who trades up out there. Got $20 for Madden late July ($4 @ Gamestop). BTW James, can you here the wagons starting to circle?!?!?! Go BILLS!
r00tabaga

[quote comment="38039"]not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games[/quote]

Blockbuster has the best trade in credit around for anyone who trades up out there. Got $20 for Madden late July ($4 @ Gamestop). BTW James, can you here the wagons starting to circle?!?!?! Go BILLS!
Chew13

You’d get a better discount if you joined Gamefly. Not only is that pretty much the standard “keep it price” but also the longer that you have been a member you get a discount on top of that. Not to mention, $5 coupons every 3 months. I’ve gotten plenty of new releases on the release date and kept it for about $42. And yes you get the case and instruction manual.
James

[quote comment="38043"][quote comment="38039"]not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games[/quote]

Blockbuster has the best trade in credit around for anyone who trades up out there. Got $20 for Madden late July ($4 @ Gamestop). BTW James, can you here the wagons starting to circle?!?!?!

Go BILLS![/quote]

yessssssssssssssssir… NOBODY CIRCLES THE WAGON LIKE THE _______ … you know the rest, it makes me happy knowing that the rams switched to trent green this week so now we can get 4 picks instead of 2… this year is almost to much excitment for bills fans to handle!!!

BILLS ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!
Chew13

You’d get a better discount if you joined Gamefly. Not only is that pretty much the standard “keep it price” but also the longer that you have been a member you get a discount on top of that. Not to mention, $5 coupons every 3 months. I’ve gotten plenty of new releases on the release date and kept it for about $42. And yes you get the case and instruction manual.
James

[quote comment="38043"][quote comment="38039"]not to sound harsh but id rather buy 2k9 at $60 then live even if it was $30… but thats just me, guess amazons trying to sell more copies… its probably because alot of people go to gamestop or a gamestore to get their games[/quote]

Blockbuster has the best trade in credit around for anyone who trades up out there. Got $20 for Madden late July ($4 @ Gamestop). BTW James, can you here the wagons starting to circle?!?!?!

Go BILLS![/quote]

yessssssssssssssssir… NOBODY CIRCLES THE WAGON LIKE THE _______ … you know the rest, it makes me happy knowing that the rams switched to trent green this week so now we can get 4 picks instead of 2… this year is almost to much excitment for bills fans to handle!!!

BILLS ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!
r00tabaga

…and the Rams just released their best cover corner today as well! 4-0 baby……….
r00tabaga

…and the Rams just released their best cover corner today as well! 4-0 baby……….
nba2k

dang i wonder how much that code will be.
nba2k

dang i wonder how much that code will be.
amedawg00

Like you said, No one circles the wagons like the buffalo bills. Boy, I havent been this excited since Drew Bledsoe led us to that 2-0 in the 2003, and than everything just fizzled to a mediocre 8-8 season. Something tells me that Trent is the real deal, and will become a franchise qb in a year or two. Finally, years of trying to find a heir apparent the great Jim Kelly, we have a viable contender in Edwards. Don’t forget about the Defense. Ralph actually spent some money on FA’s such as Stroud and Mitchell, and we they have produced in huge way.

Now, Pasta, concerning your comment that the games are equal in every respect except for OTP and Online leaugues, is down right laughable bordering on dishonest. 2K blows away Live in presentation, gameplay by eons, franchise, and crowd atmosphere. This price drop gimmick by EA IS an admission of inferiority of their product as compared to the 2K brand and series, so just admit it already. WE DONT BELIEVE YOU EA YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE!
amedawg00

Like you said, No one circles the wagons like the buffalo bills. Boy, I havent been this excited since Drew Bledsoe led us to that 2-0 in the 2003, and than everything just fizzled to a mediocre 8-8 season. Something tells me that Trent is the real deal, and will become a franchise qb in a year or two. Finally, years of trying to find a heir apparent the great Jim Kelly, we have a viable contender in Edwards. Don’t forget about the Defense. Ralph actually spent some money on FA’s such as Stroud and Mitchell, and we they have produced in huge way.

Now, Pasta, concerning your comment that the games are equal in every respect except for OTP and Online leaugues, is down right laughable bordering on dishonest. 2K blows away Live in presentation, gameplay by eons, franchise, and crowd atmosphere. This price drop gimmick by EA IS an admission of inferiority of their product as compared to the 2K brand and series, so just admit it already. WE DONT BELIEVE YOU EA YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE!
pastapadre

[quote comment="38048"]Now, Pasta, concerning your comment that the games are equal in every respect except for OTP and Online leaugues, is down right laughable bordering on dishonest. 2K blows away Live in presentation, gameplay by eons, franchise, and crowd atmosphere. This price drop gimmick by EA IS an admission of inferiority of their product as compared to the 2K brand and series, so just admit it already. WE DONT BELIEVE YOU EA YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE![/quote]

We were talking about features. Presentation wise obviously 2K has the advantage there. Gameplay is subjective.

[quote comment="38041"]The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0/quote

No it hasn’t changed. Still 59.99 as far as I see
pastapadre

[quote comment="38048"]Now, Pasta, concerning your comment that the games are equal in every respect except for OTP and Online leaugues, is down right laughable bordering on dishonest. 2K blows away Live in presentation, gameplay by eons, franchise, and crowd atmosphere. This price drop gimmick by EA IS an admission of inferiority of their product as compared to the 2K brand and series, so just admit it already. WE DONT BELIEVE YOU EA YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE![/quote]

We were talking about features. Presentation wise obviously 2K has the advantage there. Gameplay is subjective.

[quote comment="38041"]The have 2k9 reduced as well:

http://www.amazon.com/NBA-2K9-Playstation-3/dp/B001B0BB42/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0/quote

No it hasn’t changed. Still 59.99 as far as I see
Mark

They could hand out the game for FREE and I would still pay $60 for NBA 2K9 rather than play LIVE….
Andres

Pasta is the PS3 version up to par with the 360 version because last yr. it was slower on the ps3. I have a 360 but I want to get live on the ps3 because i have no games on it expect for mgs 4. is there any reason i shouldnt?
Mark

They could hand out the game for FREE and I would still pay $60 for NBA 2K9 rather than play LIVE….
Andres

Pasta is the PS3 version up to par with the 360 version because last yr. it was slower on the ps3. I have a 360 but I want to get live on the ps3 because i have no games on it expect for mgs 4. is there any reason i shouldnt?
Shocker

Really? When I go to that page I see this in the price section:

List Price: $59.99
Price: $54.79
You Save: $5.20 (9%)
Shocker

Really? When I go to that page I see this in the price section:

List Price: $59.99
Price: $54.79
You Save: $5.20 (9%)
pastapadre

[quote comment="38053"]Really? When I go to that page I see this in the price section:

List Price:

$59.99
Price: $54.79
You Save: $5.20 (9%)[/quote]

Hmm…maybe I’m just not seeing an updated page yet.

[quote comment="38052"]Pasta is the PS3 version up to par with the 360 version because last yr. it was slower on the ps3. I have a 360 but I want to get live on the ps3 because i have no games on it expect for mgs 4. is there any reason i shouldnt?[/quote]

It’s supposed to be. The only differences should be in comfort with the controller, larger online base on 360, and achievements on the 360.
pastapadre

[quote comment="38053"]Really? When I go to that page I see this in the price section:

List Price:

$59.99
Price: $54.79
You Save: $5.20 (9%)[/quote]

Hmm…maybe I’m just not seeing an updated page yet.

[quote comment="38052"]Pasta is the PS3 version up to par with the 360 version because last yr. it was slower on the ps3. I have a 360 but I want to get live on the ps3 because i have no games on it expect for mgs 4. is there any reason i shouldnt?[/quote]

It’s supposed to be. The only differences should be in comfort with the controller, larger online base on 360, and achievements on the 360.
pastapadre

Alright I’m seeing the 2K9 drop now for PS3 and PS2 but not 360. May just be a matter of time until they change that one too.
pastapadre

Alright I’m seeing the 2K9 drop now for PS3 and PS2 but not 360. May just be a matter of time until they change that one too.
Tristate Killa

How much is shipping and handling?
Tristate Killa

How much is shipping and handling?
Tristate Killa

Whats the point of this if you have to pay for shipping and handling?
Tristate Killa

Whats the point of this if you have to pay for shipping and handling?
r00tabaga

Pasta, since you don’t do reviews, when will you get your hands on Live and 2k to give your thoughts? Like I’ve said many times, I’ve been pretty loyal to NBA2K over the years (I don’t even have a fav team) but can’t explain what it is about the Live demo and really think I’m gonna try something new this year. The dribbling controls, Pn’Roll, free-throws, audio(arena sounds/commentary), FIBA, All-Star stuff from EA versus 2K’s unparalleled sig shots, tried & true gameplay, presentation, etc……………….got both on hold but will only end up getting one.

Q: will both games have Ok City accurate unis?
Q: which game will offer more jersey selections???
r00tabaga

Pasta, since you don’t do reviews, when will you get your hands on Live and 2k to give your thoughts? Like I’ve said many times, I’ve been pretty loyal to NBA2K over the years (I don’t even have a fav team) but can’t explain what it is about the Live demo and really think I’m gonna try something new this year. The dribbling controls, Pn’Roll, free-throws, audio(arena sounds/commentary), FIBA, All-Star stuff from EA versus 2K’s unparalleled sig shots, tried & true gameplay, presentation, etc……………….got both on hold but will only end up getting one.

Q: will both games have Ok City accurate unis?
Q: which game will offer more jersey selections???
BLACKFLAGZ

so 2k is also reduced! hahahaha i beat ea did that cuz they kno that nba live is goin to suck again!!!!!! nice try ea! but im buying 2k! and if any of your are smart trust me do the same check the website for trailer, and kick ass screenshots! http://www.2ksports.com
BLACKFLAGZ

so 2k is also reduced! hahahaha i beat ea did that cuz they kno that nba live is goin to suck again!!!!!! nice try ea! but im buying 2k! and if any of your are smart trust me do the same check the website for trailer, and kick ass screenshots! http://www.2ksports.com
pastapadre

[quote comment="38057"]Whats the point of this if you have to pay for shipping and handling?[/quote]

Well it depends on the shipping. I have Amazon Prime so I get either $3.99 overnight or free 2nd day. Anyone not worrying about getting it right away could get free super saver shipping.

You also have to account for there being no tax charged for most states. That makes up for the shipping.
pastapadre

[quote comment="38057"]Whats the point of this if you have to pay for shipping and handling?[/quote]

Well it depends on the shipping. I have Amazon Prime so I get either $3.99 overnight or free 2nd day. Anyone not worrying about getting it right away could get free super saver shipping.

You also have to account for there being no tax charged for most states. That makes up for the shipping.
nba2k

[quote comment="38059"]Pasta, since you don’t do reviews, when will you get your hands on Live and 2k to give your thoughts? Like I’ve said many times, I’ve been pretty loyal to NBA2K over the years (I don’t even have a fav team) but can’t explain what it is about the Live demo and really think I’m gonna try something new this year. The dribbling controls, Pn’Roll, free-throws, audio(arena sounds/commentary), FIBA, All-Star stuff from EA versus 2K’s unparalleled sig shots, tried & true gameplay, presentation, etc……………….got both on hold but will only end up getting one.

Q: will both games have Ok City accurate unis?
Q: which game will offer more jersey selections???[/quote]

Only nba2k9 will have my OKC Thunder accurate unis.
nba2k

[quote comment="38059"]Pasta, since you don’t do reviews, when will you get your hands on Live and 2k to give your thoughts? Like I’ve said many times, I’ve been pretty loyal to NBA2K over the years (I don’t even have a fav team) but can’t explain what it is about the Live demo and really think I’m gonna try something new this year. The dribbling controls, Pn’Roll, free-throws, audio(arena sounds/commentary), FIBA, All-Star stuff from EA versus 2K’s unparalleled sig shots, tried & true gameplay, presentation, etc……………….got both on hold but will only end up getting one.

Q: will both games have Ok City accurate unis?
Q: which game will offer more jersey selections???[/quote]

Only nba2k9 will have my OKC Thunder accurate unis.
nba2k

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nba2k

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