The first menu is in ESPN font, and every pre-game menu looks like it's taken directly from an NBA 2Night backdrop. The goal is to immerse the gamer in an NBA environment, and the title does a great job of doing just that. Each of these are complete with full stat tracking and a variety of options for the season and playoffs. However, once in the game, these extras aren't necessary as long as the control is good. Although it's not spectacular, the controls in NBA 2Night are definitely solid.
Buttons are fully customizable, and response to input is very quick.
There are also two innovative control twists. First of all, there is no turbo button. The closest approximation to a turbo function is afforded by using the analog stick and pressing as far as possible in one direction. This is a positive addition, since gamers have to rely more on strategy and less on turbo mashing to get a good shot. Instead of a turbo button, there is now a fake button.