NBA 2K11 hosts a wealth of new features, including the ability to play through some of Michael Jordan's pivotal career moments.

Michael Jordan has surely had his reasons for staying out of NBA videogames. Perhaps it was a money issue, or maybe he felt like game technology hadn't advanced far enough to properly re-create him.

+ Ridiculous attention to detail in the new Michael Jordan mode; + Stellar presentation all around; including player likenesses

- Some of the new controls take a little bit of getting used to; ?

NBA 2K11 is a huge improvement over last year's edition. Just about every facet has been improved or overhauled, which makes this a richly rewarding experience with enough depth to make even diehard NBA fans feel like rookies.

Overhauled controls give you a wide assortment of offensive moves; Outstanding presentation; Improved AI on both ends of the court; Classic teams bring back fond memories

Online play suffers from lag; Replaying Michael Jordan's best games isn't much fun

Who could have ever imagined that Michael Jordan would be the weak link on the basketball court? The six-time NBA champion makes his surprising return to the virtual court in NBA 2K11, but his presence is overshadowed by improvements in just about every other facet of this great round-ball...

Overhauled controls give you a wide assortment of offensive moves; Outstanding presentation; Improved AI on both ends of the court; Classic teams bring back fond memories

Online play suffers from lag; Replaying Michael Jordan's best games isn't much fun

the first time, he is there to greet you. His Airness emerging from the tunnel, "Sirius" by the Alan Parsons Project (Bulls introduction theme song) playing at the Chicago Stadium, and the PA announcer introducing the players to an audience that I was now a part of despite being behind a TV screen.

Michael Jordan; New Isomotion and shot controls; MVP-worthy presentation

Online play is decent at best; My Player could be more fun; Some Association mode problems

Michael Jordan towered over the NBA during his reign like no one before or since. His Airness similarly dominates NBA 2K11, transformin...

Jordan Challenge is brilliant; Looks and sounds great; Nicely improved franchise

No classic teams online, Tough to master controls, Some legends are..; fugly

Need I mention once again that MJ is on the cover Let's face it even without MJ, NBA 2K11 is one of the best sports games I have played in years and manages to push the bar even higher not only for competing basketball titles but for sports games in general.

As you may have heard, this year's NBA 2K game is (as of this writing) the only current basketball simulation available on the market. It also puts former Chicago Bull/Washington Wizard, Hanes' underwear spokesman and current NBA owner Michael Jordan back in the video game stratosphere since NBA...

Instead of being a case of diminishing returns, NBA 2K11 sees the franchise in peak condition. The inclusion of the sport's greatest player is much more than just a stunt for the cover and resurrects a time in basketball that we remember fondly.

With some key gameplay changes and the addition of Michael Jordan, NBA 2k11 proves to be a great experience