NHL 2K3 is the first hockey game on the XBox to support XBox Live.

Using it's partnership with the ESPN sports network, Sega has created NHL 2K3 using the same presentation method as ESPN. Natural camera transitions, cut scenes, and overlay graphics are all used in cooperation with ESPN to give the game a more realistic feel.

All the standard game modes are here, from exhibition games and playoff games, to a very in depth Franchise mode that gives you complete control over your team. You act as the general manager, coach, scout and player. You can negotiate contracts, make trades, and draft rookies.

On the ice, you have a lot of control over your team as well. You can anchor lines with key players, rotate your lines to always be matched up, and make sure you have the advantage every which way.

You can also play online via XBox System Link or XBox Live. The latter allows you to connect to a player from anywhere, and engage in a game of hockey. Using the headset, you can taunt or compliment your opponent, without any interruption to the game.

Rosters are from the 2002-2003 season.

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Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Sega Sports NHL 2K3	GameCube	$2.50
	Sega Sports NHL 2K3	PlayStation 2	$0.01
	Sega Sports NHL 2K3	Xbox	$0.01
	Sega Sports NHL 2K3	Xbox	$0.01
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User Reviews

The best Xbox hockey game so far.	Xbox	Exodia85 (2175)
Well, its worth a try	Xbox	ThE oNe (178)

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The Press Says

GamePro (US)	GameCube	Dec 05, 2002	5 out of 5	100
Gaming Age	Xbox	Nov 29, 2002	A-	91
Thunderbolt Games	Xbox	Apr 23, 2003	9 out of 10	90
GameZone	GameCube	Dec 27, 2002	9 out of 10	90
GameZone	Xbox	Dec 04, 2002	9 out of 10	90
GameSpot	GameCube	Dec 07, 2002	8.6 out of 10	86
Nintendo Spin	GameCube	Jul 30, 2005	8.5 out of 10	85
Gamesmania	GameCube	Apr 02, 2003	82 out of 100	82
TotalVideoGames (TVG)	Xbox	Mar 28, 2003	8 out of 10	80
The Video Game Critic	Xbox	Apr 26, 2003	D-	16