Bob Colayco of GameSpot said of the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions: ""NBA 2K6" isn't for the casual basketball fan who doesn't know a pick and roll from picking his nose. The difficulty of the game, and new interface nuances, may be a little overwhelming for someone who's more attuned to something like "NBA Jam" or "NBA Street". But for those looking for a quality simulation basketball experience, "NBA 2K6" is a resounding slam dunk and is easily recommendable to any fan of the series or to any hardcore basketball fan in general." VideoGamer.com's Greg Vallentin praised the simulation gameplay and the amount of content, but criticized the Xbox 360 version for not offering enough improvements. He stated: ""NBA 2K6", like its predecessors, delivers a solid simulation basketball game that's worth picking up if you've got a hankering for the sport, not to mention the fact that's it's incredibly affordable."