NBA Live 2002 is the 2002 installment of the NBA Live video games series. The cover features Steve Francis as a member of the Houston Rockets. The game was developed by EA Sports and released on October 30, 2001, for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation, and November 15, 2001, for the Xbox. This game was commentated by Don Poier and former NBA player Bob Elliot. It was a launch title for Xbox in North America and Europe.
Soundtrack
- Moka Only - Crunch
- Moka Only (feat Abstract Rude) - Rolling Along
- Swollen Members - Lady Venom
- Swollen Members - Deep End
- The Crystal Method - The Winner
Reception
The PlayStation and Xbox versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the PlayStation 2 version received "average" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. An issue later, he said that the Xbox version "sets a great standard for Xbox basketball", and that the PlayStation version "comes packed with all the gameplay and features you expect: lengthy season modes, a 1-on-1 streetball mode with any player in the league, and create-a-player options."