Graphically, NBA Shootout 2000 is very nice. The player models are all sized accurately and represent their real-life counterparts very well. The detail level of the players' faces and overall look are pretty nice. Shootout 2000's motion-captured animations are easily the best thing about the game's visuals. The players dunk, dribble, shoot, and collide with smooth motion that gives the game a realistic look and feel.
The sound effects and announcing in NBA Shootout 2000 aren't groundbreaking, but they do an accurate job of re-creating the NBA experience. The effects of the various on-court sounds, like sneaker squeaks, along with the swell of the crowd during any excitement, are well done, as is the play-by-play announcer who calls the action during the game. Another nice realistic touch worth noting is the brief clips of music that come up during the game.
In the end, NBA Shootout 2000 is a solid basketball game. Its clean graphics and great control not only make it the best installment in the Shootout series but also one of the best basketball games for the PlayStation.
