Sony's basketball franchise returns to PSP with new game modes, mini-games, and updated visuals. Going beyond the hardwood courts of traditional hoops action, NBA 07 features a new conquest mode that involves claiming "territory" from rival NBA teams. Other additions include a dunk contest, which has you mastering rhythm-based controls to execute a number of high-flying, rim-rattling slams, and a pick-up game, where you select one of ten NBA players in an outdoor playground match. Of course, would-be coaches can still embark on an 82-game NBA season complete with trades, free agents, and injuries.
NBA 07 expands the original title's mini-game roster with the inclusion of skee-ball, pinball, and "pop-a-shot" games to go along with the previously available dodgeball and HORSE options. Top performances in each mini-game will award players credits to unlock artwork, throwback jerseys, and videos. The updated presentation offers a new highlight reel option, motion-captured animations designed to run at a fluid 60 frames per second, and play-by-play commentary by sports broadcaster +Ian Eagle. Once players have mastered the solo content, they can challenge other PSP owners to a wireless game via Ad-hoc or Infrastructure modes.
Controls
MENU CONTROLS
D-Pad or Analog Stick = select menu item
D-Pad Left or Right = change setting
X Button = confirm, accept selection
Triangle Button = previous screen
Start Button = pause, start game
OFFENSE
Analog Stick = move player
Triangle Button = spin, post-up
X Button = pass
Circle Button (hold and release) = shoot
Square Button = crossover
L Button (hold) + X, Square, Triangle, Circle or R Button = icon passing
R Button = turbo
Select Button = timeout
X + Circle Button = alley-oops
Circle Button (tap) = pump fake
Start Button = pause game
DEFENSE
Analog Stick = move player
Triangle Button = block, jump, dive
X Button = change player
Circle Button = take charge
Square Button = steal
R Button = turbo
L Button (hold) + X, Square, Triangle, Circle or R Button = icon switching
Select Button = intentional foul
Start Button = pause game
USER PLAY CALLING CONTROLS
D-Pad Up = run baseline
D-Pad Down = post-up
D-Pad Left = send cutter
D-Pad Right = set pick
CARNIVAL MODE
HOT SHOT
D-Pad or Analog Stick Left or Right = move player
X Button = pick up ball
Circle Button (hold then release) = shoot basket
BIG SHOOTER
D-Pad or Analog Stick Left or Right = move player
X Button (hold then release) = adjust power, roll ball
PINBALL
X Button = pull plunger
L Button or D-Pad Left = activate left flipper
R Button or Circle Button = activate right flipper
Square Button = zoom in or out
MINI GAMES
DODGEBALL
OFFENSE
Analog Stick = move player
X Button = pass
Circle Button = throw
Square Button = fake throw
Triangle Button = head shot
R Button = turbo
DEFENSE
Analog Stick = move player
X Button = switch player
Circle Button = catch throw
Square Button = dodge
Triangle Button = jump
R Button = turbo
L Button = taunt ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
