NBA Street Vol. 2 is a basketball game developed by NuFX and EA Canada and published under the EA Sports label. Released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox, this is the sequel to the original NBA Street and a fan-favorite in the series. With a cultural backdrop to the street games, NBA Street Vol. 2 became popular among players looking for a different type of gameplay from other massively successful NBA games. Here’s a look at what type of game NBA Street Vol. 2 is, along with available cheats, tips, and secrets.
Premise
NBA Street Vol. 2 involves a different type of approach to basketball games with its street-basketball theme in which players compete in fast-paced 3-on-3 matches. There are 29 fully playable NBA teams from the 2002–03 season, accessible in all modes once unlocked. The game includes four different modes, each providing different gameplay: Pick Up Game, NBA Challenge, Be a Legend, and Street School. The game features trick moves, dunks, and more. It thrives on creativity, requiring skill and strategy to win.
While the rosters are from the 2002-03 season, the game goes beyond that. In addition to the regular teams, the game also has historic basketball stars. The legends include figures like Larry Bird, Julius Erving, and multiple incarnations of Michael Jordan. Players can win games to earn reward points, using them to purchase various perks like new players, jerseys, and courts. The game is also a cultural powerhouse with an impressive in-game soundtrack featuring artists such as Nate Dogg, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, MC Lyte, and Nelly.
NBA Street Vol. 2 Characters
NBA Street Vol. 2 features all the stars from the NBA season 2002-03, but in addition to those, there are legendary characters from years past NBA. Additionally, there are some other familiar faces and fictional characters, that have found their way to the game. Here are some of the more popular people and characters found on NBA Street Vol. 2.
- Michael Jordan: Arguably the most iconic player in basketball history. Michael Jordan needs no introduction whether you are an old-school baller or a new fan of the sport. The game features three versions of Jordan, each representing a different stage in his career: the 1985 Chicago Bulls Jordan, the 1996 Chicago Bulls Jordan, and the Washington Wizards Jordan.
- Larry Bird: A true NBA legend, Larry Bird, is a top pick among players. His exceptional shooting ability from behind the three-point line is a crucial asset in games. This Celtics superstar was known for not only hitting the shots but smack-talking, too.
- Julius Erving: Known for his stylish and high-flying play, Dr. J brings a lot of flair to the game. He is one of the most legendary NBA players of all time with an impressive dunking game and trick moves galore.
- Stretch: Stretch is the mentor in the Street School mode. This fictional character is known from the previous iteration of the game, and he has the skills to compete with the best. He’s considered a street legend in the game and for a good reason.
- Nelly: Not necessarily known for his basketball skills, but for rapping chops instead. In addition to the game featuring his music, this special addition to NBA Street Vol. 2 includes his whole St. Lunatics team as playable characters.
Games in the Series
The series was introduced in 2002 when the initial NBA Street launched for PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Since the inception of the series, there have been a total of five main installments and additional two Korean online spinoffs.
- NBA Street (2002) for PlayStation 2 and GameCube
- NBA Street Vol. 2 (2003) for PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox
- NBA Street V3 (2005) for PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox
- NBA Street Showdown (2005) for PlayStation Portable
- NBA Street Homecourt (2007) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
- NBA Street Online
- NBA Street Online 2
NBA Street Vol. 2 Cheats
Thanks to the developers of NBA Street Vol. 2 at Electronic Arts and NuFX, the game comes with an expansive cheat code system. This allows the players to acquire new players and characters, access powerups, and more. The cheats are fairly easy to use too on all platforms, just use the code in the enter code screen. If you are having trouble, try performing the combination quicker. Without further ado, here they are.
GameCube
| Effect | Code |
| ABA basketball | Hold L and press X, B, X, B |
| All Courts | Hold L and press B, Y, Y, B |
| All Jerseys | Hold L and press X, Y, B, B |
| All NBA Legends | Hold L and press X, Y, Y, B |
| All Quicks | Hold L and press Y, X, Y, B |
| All Street Legends | Hold L and press X, Y, B, Y |
| Ball Trails | Hold L and press Y, Y, Y, B |
| Big Heads Mode | Hold L and press X, B, B, X |
| Classic Michael Jordan (can be used in Create Team) | Hold L and press X, Y, X, X |
| Easier Two-Pointers | Hold L and press Y, X, B, Y |
| Explosive Rims | Hold L and press X, X, X, Y |
| Fast Players | Hold L and press Y, X, Y, B |
| Harder Two-Pointers | Hold L and press Y, B, X, Y |
| Infinite Turbo | Hold L and press B, B, Y, Y |
| Little Players | Hold L and press Y, Y, X, B |
| No Counters | Hold L and press Y, Y, X, X |
| No Display Bars | Hold L and press B, X, X, X |
| WNBA Basketball | Hold L and press X, Y, Y, X |
PlayStation 2
| Effect | Code |
| ’85 Micheal Jordan | Hold L1 and press Square, Triangle, Square, Square |
| ABA Ball | Hold L1 and press Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Circle |
| All Courts Opened | Hold L1 & L2 and press Circle, Square, Circle, Square |
| All Jerseys | Hold L1, press Square, Triangle, Circle, Circle |
| All NBA Legends | Hold L1, press Square, Triangle, Triangle, Circle |
| All quicks | Hold L1 while pressing Triangle, Circle, Triangle, Square |
| Ball Trail | Hold L1 while pressing Triangle, triangle, triangle, square |
| Big Head Cheat | Hold L1 and press Circle+Square+Square+Circle |
| Easy Shots | Hold L1, press Triangle, Circle, Square, Triangle |
| Explosive Rims | Hold L1, press Circle, Circle, Circle, Triangle |
| Harder Two Pointers | Hold L1 and press Triangle, Square, Circle, Triangle |
| Infinite Turbo | Hold L1 and press Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle |
| No display bars | Hold L1 and press Square, Circle, Circle, Circle |
| Small Players | Hold L1 and press Triangle, Triangle, Circle, Square |
| Sparkler Rims | Hold L1 while pressing circle, circle, circle, triangle |
| Street Kids | Hold L1 and press Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Square |
| Turbo | Hold L1, press Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle |
| Unlcoks Team Lunatics and All Street Legends | L1+Square, Triangle, O, Triangle |
| Unlock No Counters | Hold L1 and Press Triangle, Triangle, Circle, Circle |
| Unlocks Nelly and the St. Lunatics and All Street Legends | L1+ Square, Triangle, O, Square |
| WNBA Ball | Hold L1, press Circle, Triangle, Triangle, Circle |
Xbox
| Effect | Code |
| ’85 Jordan | Hold L and press B, B, Y, B |
| ABA Ball | Hold L and press B, Y, Y, B |
| All Courts | Hold L and press X, Y, Y , X |
| All Jerseys | Hold L and press B, Y, X, X |
| All quicks | Hold L and press Y, B, Y, X |
| Ball Trails On | Hold L and press Y, Y, Y, X |
| Big Heads | Hold L and press X, X, B, B |
| Classic Jordan | Hold L and press X, Y, X, X |
| Do not display score/gamebreaker bars | Hold L and press X, B, B, B |
| Easier Two-Pointers | Hold L and press Y, B, X, Y |
| Explosive rims | Hold L and press B, B, B, Y |
| Harder Two-Pointers | Hold L and press Y, X, B, Y |
| NBA Legends | Hold L and press B, Y, Y, X |
| No Counters | Hold L and press Y, Y, B, B |
| No display bars | Hold L and press B, Y, X, X |
| Small Players | Hold L and press B, X, B, X |
| St. Lunatics and All Street Legends Unlocked | Hold L and press X, Y, B, Y |
| Street Kids | Hold L and press Y, Y, B, X |
| Unlimited Turbo | Hold L and press X, X, Y, Y |
| WNBA Ball | Hold L and press B, Y, Y, B |
FAQ
Is LeBron in NBA Street Vol 2?
The game, released in 2003, features only players from the 2002-03 season and legends from previous NBA seasons. Therefore, it doesn’t include LeBron James, despite his prominence in later NBA titles. LeBron James entered the NBA through the 2003 draft and played his first season in 2003-04.