NBA Live 10
By Brett Molina,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Exciting sim of pro hoops with challenging shooting.
A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this game.
Where to Play
Videos and Photos
NBA Live 10
Community Reviews
There aren't any parent reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What’s It About?
NBA Live 10 is a video game simulation of professional basketball. Players can guide one of 30 teams to an NBA championship in Dynasty or Season modes, or control an international team and lead them to victory in the FIBA World Championships. The signature feature of the franchise is Dynamic DNA, where athletes' skills are presented in a DNA style grid. The feature closely follows the real-life NBA season, and will update as the season progresses. So, for example, if a player is injured or changes their style of play, it will be reflected in the game. Players can also participate in a Dynamic Season that changes along with the real NBA.
Is It Any Good?
NBA Live 10 definitely looks and sounds like the real thing. Developers did a great job of making the pro players look exactly like their real-world selves. Arenas are filled with chanting, lively fans.The announcing team, led by Marv Albert, packs strong levels of energy.
Overall, gameplay is solid but the shooting controls aren't very friendly. Taking shots is based on a momentum system where player movement dictates what type of shot they will take. If a player moves off a screen to shoot, they may take a running jumper, or they'll attempt a lay-up when driving the lane. It simplifies the shooting mechanics, but experienced players might find the lack of control frustrating. Dribbling and other ballhandling techniques are pretty easy to pick up and execute. The intelligence of computer-controlled teammates is questionable at best. They don't contest shots enough, attempt steals, or move effectively without the ball. Opponents, however, play quite well, particularly once you try the tougher difficulty settings. While the game does pack some solid additions, it could use some on-court practice.
Online interaction: Online chat is available and open to all other players which can create an unpredictable situation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
How do the video games compare to the real-world counterparts?
Which sport makes the best transition to the video game medium?
What's it like to play as one of the league's superstars, like Kobe Bryant or Lebron James?
Game Details
- Platforms: PSP, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Available online?: Available online
- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release date: October 6, 2009
- Genre: Sports
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts
- ESRB rating: E for (No Descriptors)
- Last updated: August 31, 2016
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
Where to Play
Our Editors Recommend
Kids' Sports Games
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate