NHL 08 or NHL 2K8???? - Blu-ray Forum

chan1490 · 09-12-2007, 02:47 AM

IGN has reviewed both fairly well. As of Sept 11, the PS3 review hasn't been released yet, but I'm sure it'll be pretty close to the XBOX review:

NHL 08 Review - Score 8.6
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/819/819015p1.html

NHL 2K8 Review - Score 8.5 (XBOX 360)
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/819/819464p1.html

chan1490 · 09-12-2007, 02:49 AM

I'm still torn between the two so I started this poll to see what the masses choose. I am sheep....BAAAA.

I'm leaning towards NHL 08 though, due to the Madden 08 promotion at Best Buy in Canada (can get it for $30 with NHL 08).

Cyorg · 09-12-2007, 02:53 AM

I tend to get the 2k sports because the gameplay is better. The graphics on the EA games are a little better, but the past few years I've really like the franchise mode for the NHL 2k.

Dadds · 09-12-2007, 02:55 AM

It depends on what your looking for.

NHL2k8 keeps the classics way of playing hockey games.

NHL 2008 uses the one thumb stick as the hockey stick.

chan1490 · 09-12-2007, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadds

It depends on what your looking for.

NHL2k8 keeps the classics way of playing hockey games.

NHL 2008 uses the one thumb stick as the hockey stick.

The IGN review says that 2K8 has a new Pro Stick which may frustrate users, but apparently, it's really good if you stick with it. So I wouldn't say it's a classic way of playing games.

Dadds · 09-12-2007, 03:02 AM

So I guess they copied off EA? I like the old style better anyways.

tabbyjt · 09-12-2007, 03:16 AM

2k8, all new ea sports games suck

Dadds · 09-12-2007, 03:18 AM

Also 2k8 = 60 frames and nhl 2008 = 30 frames

FilmmakingFiasco · 09-12-2007, 03:38 AM

I've been a 2K fan since the Dreamcast...I'll keep avoiding the EA Sports brand for as long as I can.

nordic217 · 09-12-2007, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FilmmakingFiasco

I've been a 2K fan since the Dreamcast...I'll keep avoiding the EA Sports brand for as long as I can.

+1 Very happy with the 2K series, especially the hockey line-up!

newf007 · 09-12-2007, 04:37 AM

nhl 08 all the way, i've never really liked the 2k series

rwarner174 · 09-12-2007, 04:55 AM

Anyone know if the ps3 version of nhl2k8 support online voice chat? 2k7 did not. I will be dissapointed if this was left out.

ohyeah · 09-12-2007, 06:43 AM

nhl 2k8 all the way. EA gameplay is inconsistant always changing gameplay every year. 2k has nice gameplay mechanics small changes for the better makes it more solid. 2k franchise mode is intense.

Zarathustra · 09-12-2007, 11:59 AM

I'm probably going to buy both and decide which one is better

Last year I kept NHL 2k7, but the NHL 2008 demo was really, really good

JTK · 09-12-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tabbyjt

2k8, all new ea sports games suck

Absolutely not true.

Uxi · 09-12-2007, 03:43 PM

ah yeah, there's a demo of NHL 08. I have 2k7 and really enjoy it, though i'm used to the EA series and some of the quirks of 2k are a bit... weird. I can't stand their gimped 360 ports, though.

phranctoast · 09-12-2007, 03:43 PM

as far as frame rate is concerned its true.

JTK · 09-12-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phranctoast

as far as frame rate is concerned its true.

Fair enough.

devils3023 · 09-12-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

ah yeah, there's a demo of NHL 08. I have 2k7 and really enjoy it, though i'm used to the EA series and some of the quirks of 2k are a bit... weird. I can't stand their gimped 360 ports, though.

Where is there a demo for nhl 08? The ps store doesn't have one, maybe 360 does but im more interested in playing the ps3 version to see how the framerate is.

Sonny · 09-12-2007, 03:58 PM

frame rate , most of us rite now have TV's that do 60 frames anyway NHL 2k7 was a lot of fun so I will prob get 2k8.

View Poll Results: NHL 08 or NHL 2K8
NHL 08	21	48.84%
NHL 2K8	22	51.16%
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09-12-2007, 02:47 AM	#1
chan1490 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:5	NHL 08 or NHL 2K8???? IGN has reviewed both fairly well. As of Sept 11, the PS3 review hasn't been released yet, but I'm sure it'll be pretty close to the XBOX review: NHL 08 Review - Score 8.6 http://ps3.ign.com/articles/819/819015p1.html NHL 2K8 Review - Score 8.5 (XBOX 360) http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/819/819464p1.html

09-12-2007, 02:49 AM	#2
chan1490 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:5	I don't know I'm still torn between the two so I started this poll to see what the masses choose. I am sheep....BAAAA. I'm leaning towards NHL 08 though, due to the Madden 08 promotion at Best Buy in Canada (can get it for $30 with NHL 08).

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Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	It depends on what your looking for. NHL2k8 keeps the classics way of playing hockey games. NHL 2008 uses the one thumb stick as the hockey stick.

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Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	So I guess they copied off EA? I like the old style better anyways.

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tabbyjt Member Member since:Sep 2007	2k8, all new ea sports games suck

09-12-2007, 03:18 AM	#8
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	Also 2k8 = 60 frames and nhl 2008 = 30 frames

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FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	I've been a 2K fan since the Dreamcast...I'll keep avoiding the EA Sports brand for as long as I can.

09-12-2007, 04:37 AM	#11
newf007 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Canada	nhl 08 all the way, i've never really liked the 2k series

09-12-2007, 04:55 AM	#12
rwarner174 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	Anyone know if the ps3 version of nhl2k8 support online voice chat? 2k7 did not. I will be dissapointed if this was left out.

09-12-2007, 06:43 AM	#13
ohyeah Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	nhl 2k8 all the way. EA gameplay is inconsistant always changing gameplay every year. 2k has nice gameplay mechanics small changes for the better makes it more solid. 2k franchise mode is intense.

09-12-2007, 11:59 AM	#14
Zarathustra Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:In the midst of Philly and NYC	I'm probably going to buy both and decide which one is better Last year I kept NHL 2k7, but the NHL 2008 demo was really, really good

09-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#16
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	ah yeah, there's a demo of NHL 08. I have 2k7 and really enjoy it, though i'm used to the EA series and some of the quirks of 2k are a bit... weird. I can't stand their gimped 360 ports, though.

09-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#17
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	as far as frame rate is concerned its true.

09-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#20
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	frame rate , most of us rite now have TV's that do 60 frames anyway NHL 2k7 was a lot of fun so I will prob get 2k8.

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