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NBA Live '98 FAQ
Sony Playstation
Version: Final
Created: July 3, 2000
Made by: TheGreatOne
E-mail: izzleskizzlez@aol.com
Last updated: Friday, July 5, 2002
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Table of Contents
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1. Latest Updates
2. Review
3. Start Menu
4. Game Modes
5. How to Play
6. Teams
7. Secrets and Codes
8. Credits
9. My Other Works
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1. Latest Updates
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Version 1.0 (7/3/00), Everything is new.
Version 1.1 (7/3/00), my second update of the day, added my
review of the game.
Version 1.2 (7/5/00), added the secrets section.
Version 1.3 (7/8/00), added my other works section.
Version 1.4 (7/8/00), fixed spelling errors.
Version 1.5 (7/19/00), added my other works section.
Version 1.6 (8/6/00), reformatted my FAQ.
Version Final(7/5/02), added all 29 NBA teams, reformatted FAQ, deleted
roster section because game is too old, updated email address and my other
works section.
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2. Review
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Here is my review of the game.
*Introduction*
NBA Live '98 came out November 15 1997. Its graphics and game play surpasses
that of all previous basketball games. The three-point shootout is a great new
feature. You can take any of the 29 NBA teams and take them all the way to the
NBA Finals. NBA Live '98 is multi-tap adaptable and can be played with one to
eight players. NBA Live also requires 1-5 blocks of memory to save your
settings, rosters, or season.
*Game play*
NBA Live '98 offers great in depth game play with a variety of offensive moves.
The in game play is awesome. Take your opponent to the hole with a crossover or
put a spin move on him. You can throw alley-oops; dribble between the legs, and
even control your own dunks. You can also play an NBA season complete with the
playoffs. The three-point shootout mode is new to basketball games. Take two to
eight players in a three-point contest. Even on the hardest difficulty level
you can easily defeat the computer. The only real challenge is when you play a
human controlled opponent. NBA Live '98 allows you to create your own team from
scratch and take them through a whole season. With play-by-play analyst with
Verne Lundquist it makes NBA Live '98 one of the funnest games to play.
Game play rating: 10
*Graphics and Sound*
NBA Live '98 offers good graphics but the graphics are not as good as any game
today. Every player in the game was cyber-modeled. The basketball courts are in
amazing detail. Verne Lindquist provides the in-game play-by-play which is new
to basketball games and the at the menu screens there is crystal clear
background music.
Graphic and Sound Rating: 7
*Replay*
I would replay an entire season about two or three times. The reason being a
whole season can last up to 82 games. Now that's a lot of games to be playing.
It is definitely worth playing at least twice.
*Buy or Rent*
NBA Live '98 is definitely worth buying. If you don't want to fork over about
$40 for the newest basketball game get NBA Live '98. For the price it is
definitely worth it.
*Overall*
Overall NBA Live '98 is one of the best basketball games out their today and
its also cheaper than most. I gave NBA Live '98 a rating of 9. I gave it a 9
just because the graphics weren't as good as I thought they would be. Thank you
for reading my NBA Live '98 review. Buy the game and enjoy.
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3. Start Menu
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(Option Menu)
Set sound, display, and game options.
Player Momentum: On/Off
Speech: Play By Play/Arena Announcer/Off
Speech Volume: Use the direction buttons to change the
Speech volume
Music Volume: Set the volume of the music that plays
During menu screens
SF/X Volume: Set the volume of the in game sound effects
Crowd Volume: Set the volume of the crowd sound effects
Sound: Stereo/Mono
Automatic Replay: Set the frequency that highlight replays
are
shown
Slow Motion Dunks: On/Off
Player Indicator: Name/None/Position/Jersey #/Position #
Display Indicator: Active Player/All Players/Active Team
Keep Scores Close: On/Off
Score Overlay: On/Off
(Rules Menu)
Current Style: Arcade/Simulation/Custom
Defensive Fouls: Set the sensitivity that defensive fouls
will be called
Offensive Fouls: Set the sensitivity that offensive fouls
will be called
Foul Out: 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/Off
Out of Bounds: On/Off
Backcourt: On/Off
Traveling: On/Off
Goaltending: On/Off
Illegal Defense: On/Off
3 Seconds in the Lane: On/Off
5 Second Inbounding: On/Off
10 Second Halfcourt: On/Off
Shot Clock: On/Off
Fatigue: On/Off
Injuries: On/Off
(Memory Card Menu)
Load Game: Load previously saved games
Load Settings: Load Users, Rules, and Options Screens
Load Rosters: Load previously saved Exhibition Rosters
Save Settings: Save current users, rules, and options menu
to a memory card
Save Rosters: Save current Exhibition Rosters
(NBA Live '98 Music)
To adjust the frequency of the songs played just move the slider to the left or
the right.
(Top 10 User Records)
View the top users in multiple categories such as: points, games played, etc.
(Credits)
See who is responsible for making the game.
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4. Game Modes
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(Exhibition)
Play a single game with any NBA, All Star, or Custom teams.
Quarter Length: 2 to 12 minutes
Style Setting: Arcade/Simulation/Custom
Skill Level: Rookie/Starter/All-Star/Superstar
(Season)
Play a whole Season with any NBA, All Star, or Custom teams.
Quarter Length: 2 to 12 minutes
Style Setting: Arcade/Simulation/Custom
Skill Level: Rookie/Starter/All-Star/Superstar
SEASON MENU:
Season Stats: View the various stat screens
Season Review: Review the entire season in detail, from team vs. team
match-ups to who is hot or cold.
Injuries: View the current injured list
SEASON SETTING MENU:
Season Type: NBA/Custom
Schedule Type: 97/98 NBA Season/Random
Playoff Length: 1-1-1-1/1-3-3-3/3-5-5-5/5-5-5-7
Full Stat Tracking: Yes/No
Always Show this Screen: Yes/No
Rosters: go review your roster or trade a player
Memory Card: Save or Load a season
Quit Season: Exit your current Season
Go To Playoffs: Go directly to the NBA Playoffs
(Playoffs)
Create your own playoff atmosphere or go through a season to get to the
playoffs.
Quarter Length: 2 to 12 minutes
Style Setting: Arcade/Simulation/Custom
Skill Level: Rookie/Starter/All-Star/Superstar
(3 Point Shootout)
See if ya have what it takes at the 3 point line in a 3 Point Shootout.
Split Screen: Yes/No
Players: 2/3/4/5/6
Skill Level: Rookie/Starter/All-Star/Superstar
CPU Players: View Turn/Simulate
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5. How To Play
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(Control Legend)
X: X
S: Square
T: Triangle
O: Circle
L1: L1
L2: L2
R1: R1
R2: R2
Select: Select
Start: Start
L: Left Direction
R: Right Direction
U: Up Direction
D: Down Direction
(Menu Controls)
Action Control
Highlight Menu Items: U or D
Change highlighted Item: L or R
Cycle Secondary Menu Items: L1/R1 or L2/R2
Activate highlighted option/go to
screen: X
Activate Help Screen to view Menu
Controls: T
Activate Navigation Menu Overlay: O
Return to Previous Screen: Select
Advance to Next Screen: Start
(Basic Game play Controls)
Pause Game: Start
Move Player: L, R, U, or D direction
Direct Pass or Direct Switch: L1
Direct Shoot: L2
Turbo: R1
Drive: R2
*Note* To DirectPass to a specific player press L1 + S, T, or O.
For an alley-oop press L1 + X
To DirectShoot press L2 + S, T, or O
(Offense-with the Ball)
Crossover: S
Pass: X
Back Down: Hold T
Spin Move: Tap T
Shoot: Hold O to jump then release to
shoot
Shooting Free Throws: Press X or O to stop the moving
Ball
(Offense-without the Ball)
Make CPU Ball Handler Shoot: S
Call for Pass: T or X
Hand Check: O
Harder Hand Check: press R1 + O
(Defense)
Steal: S
Rebound or Block Shot: T
Switch Players: X
Hand Check: O
Harder Hand Check: R1 + O
Face-Up: R2
Call for Double Team: Select
Direct Switch: L1 + T, O, X, or S
Switch to Defender Closest to
Basket: L2
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6. Teams
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*Here is a list of all 29 NBA teams in the game*
1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Boston Celtics
3. Charlotte Hornets
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Cleveland Cavaliers
6. Dallas Mavericks
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Detroit Pistons
9. Golden State Warriors
10. Houston Rockets
11. Indiana Pacers
12. Los Angeles Clippers
13. Los Angeles Lakers
14. Miami Heat
15. Milwaukee Bucks
16. Minnesota Timberwolves
17. New Jersey Nets
18. New York Knicks
19. Orlando Magic
20. Philadelphia 76ers
21. Phoenix Suns
22. Portland Trail Blazers
23. Sacramento Kings
24. San Antonio Spurs
25. Seattle Sonics
26. Toronto Raptors
27. Utah Jazz
28. Vancouver Grizzlies
29. Washington Wizards
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7. Secrets and Codes
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Here a list of the secrets I have found out about the game.
NBA Live '98
(Secrets)
Enable Secrets Menu
At the USER SETUP screen, highlight the team to be controlled, and press up
until you START NEW appears. Then press X and enter SECRETS as a name, and
press Start. Select the new SECRETS option. Now select ENTER SECRET CODE
option. Now you can enter cheat codes. All codes are case sensitive.
1. Aqua Court
Enter Seaweed as a code.
2. Halloween Costumes for Home Team
Enter Scary as a code.
3. Halloween Costumes for Away Team
Enter Freaky as a code.
4. Invisible Players for Home Team
Enter Cloak Home as a code.
5. Invisible Players Away Team
Enter Cloak Away as a code.
Bonus Teams
To access the bonus teams you need to enter the following location and team
name at the CREATE CUSTOM TEAM option screen.
Location Team Name
EA Europals
Hitmen Coders
Hitmen Earplugs
Hitmen Idlers
Hitmen Pixels
QA Campers
QA DBuggers
QA Testubes
TNT Blasters
For more codes for NBA Live '98 please visit www.gamesages.com
(Gameshark Codes)
Enable Secrets Menu & All Cheats Enabled
80087FBE 0FFF
If you would like more gameshark codes for this game please go to
(http://www.cmgsccc.com/psx/nbalive98.shtml).
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8. Credits
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Gamefaqs, for posting my FAQ
Me, for typing this FAQ
You, for reading my FAQ
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9. My Other Works
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To view my other works please go to the link below
(http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/5453.html)
Faqs: 29(581 kb) Reviews: 3(8 kb)
(as of 7/4/02)
(Playstation FAQ's)
NBA Live '98
MLB '99
WWF Smackdown!
March Madness '98
(Playstation Character FAQ's)
WWF Smackdown:
Faarooq
Bradshaw
Matt Hardy
Mr. Ass
Paul Bearer
D-Von Dudley
Al Snow
D'Lo Brown
Godfather
Buh Buh Ray Dudley
Hardcore Holly
Debra
X-Pac
Jeff Hardy
WWF Attitude
Bradshaw
Faarooq
The Rock
Mankind
Owen Hart
Kane
Undertaker
Shawn Michaels
Goldust
Brian Christopher
Jerry (The King) Lawler
(Playstation Reviews)
NBA Live '98
MLB '99
March Madness '98
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