If you're a fan of the original from way back when or even if your new to the game you are going to spend hours playing this game. whether you're hunting the achievements or just battling it out with friends locally or online this is one of the best xbox live arcade sport games out there.

It's good.

NBA Jam is a great game for all ages. All the players look real to their counterparts and they are a couple of game modes that are fun. The online play sucks because everybody quits. There's also a rubber band effect in which is very annoying no matter the difficulty. If you're up by 15-30.

When assessing a new game in a franchise, whether as a reviewer or a consumer, it's nearly impossible to do so without comparing it with previous iterations. The same can be said about games that are ported from one system to another.

Let me preface this review with the following: outside of updated HD graphics, the control schemes and online multiplayer, Jam Wii and Jam HD are identical games. Because of this I will be spending my time with this review discussing Jam HD's control scheme and online functionality.

Online modes are great fun; Graphics are jaw dropping; It's NBA Jam...

Controls take some getting used to for vets; Lack of customizable control schemes; Why only one turbo button

NBA Jam just about deserves release as a proper boxed retail product, boasting a fairly hefty array of modes and other content. What's important is that it preserves the gameplay and spirit of the original games, giving it a nostalgic cachet that makes it almost irresistible, despite its...

As a self-confessed computer nerd who never actually owned a console until the original PlayStation, back in 1993 I was only vaguely aware of NBA Jam from a few brief plays in my local arcade.

"Boom-shaka-laka!" "Slam-a-jamma!" and "He's on fire!" are all phrases that I'm sure you or someone around you would have used or heard. NBA Jam was the title that featured catchy catch phrases and 2-on-2 basketball action.

When I think of jam, I think of strawberries and blueberries. Maybe some of you think of a garage session with guitars and drums. Others might think of getting that last bit of clothing into the cupboard before you squeeze it shut.

Now, in 2010, we are finally getting a rehash of the classic basketball dunk-fest. NBA Jam brings with it modern teams and players, fresh animations and effects, and fluid HD graphics.