Sony announced today the North American release of NBA 09 The Inside available on the PS2 and PS3 computer entertainment systems, along with the PSP.

NBA 09 The Inside provides fans with a comprehensive basketball game experience including NBA action in HD 1080p high definition, character customization, multiple gameplay modes including "The Life" and franchise mode.

For the first time on PS3, NBA 09 The Inside includes "The Life," providing fans with a chance to experience the life of an NBA professional athlete as they deal with everything from interaction with teammates to earning endorsement deals for their performance on the court. This year The Life starts fresh, allowing players to control the paths of three different characters while guiding them through a variety of challenges in three distinct storylines. Players will have the chance to work their way up the ranks, including participation in the NBA Development League, in their quest for NBA glory.
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PS Blog: Steve Bolender: Another great new feature the design team has added to NBA 09 The Inside is the Jukebox. What's the Jukebox you ask? It's a music player that allows you to assign songs you have on your PlayStation 3 for use in NBA 09 The Inside. Talk about cool! Now you can have your favorite tunes playing while cruising through the menus and during on-court action!
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