Game Focus writes: "Hey you, PS2 basketball player, if you're looking for a cool NBA game, this is not where you're going to find it. Let's set the record straight right away: the PS2 version of NBA 09: The Inside is simply nothing more than a repacked version of last years' game with updated rosters. "
Pros
+ Expanded "The Life" mode
Cons
- It's the same game from last year with no notable upgrades
- Flawed, frustrating and unrealistic AI
- Abysmal basketball IQ
- Lots of framerate drops, horrible animations and physics
- No franchise mode
4.0/10