NBA 2K21’s controversial new shot aiming mechanic was supposed to increase the skill gap of the wildly popular basketball simulation, but wily players appear to have figured out a workaround to ensure they hit coveted green shots every single time: modded DualShock 4 controllers. A round of videos shared online show how some crafty fans have modified their pads in order to ensure perfect jumpers on every attempt, as illustrated below:
Naturally, this has the title’s sizeable community rocked. Veterans feel that they’ll now be criticised for shooting well, as sceptics may believe they’re using modified controllers. Others believe that this effectively ruins the online play, as anyone with an adapted DualShock 4 will be able to shoot perfectly from the field – regardless of skill level.
Of course, it’s worth noting that the new aiming mechanic already received a mixed reception by the NBA 2K21 community. We enjoyed it in concept, but noted in our review that developer Visual Concepts “may have forgotten this is a mainstream game and it’s left casuals throwing bricks”. The studio did release some hasty hot fixes in order to adjust the overall difficulty, but now with this aimbot scandal doing the rounds, expect more updates and patches as the team attempts to eliminate the cheaters.
[source twitter.com, via twitter.com]
Comments 7
@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L i used to do that in a old madden game to run the 40 yd dash fast!
I don't quite understand. I am reading "modded controllers" and "aimbot" in the article; but it seems to just be a simple software button remapping that is a built-in feature of the PS4, no modding or aimbots involved.
It sounds like a poorly designed game element that savvy players have found works better for them using official software controller configurations; but the article uses terminology with negative connotations attached to paint those that use the configuration with the same brush that hardcore cheaters and hackers are painted with.
Am I missing something?
I get why it its not desirable to have, but unless players are using unofficial software tools or hardware modifications, then its a problem with the game, not with the gamers.
I hate freaking cheaters and hope they all get diarrhea and stub their toes.
@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L Cheating is a old as the game. Winning is more important than how you get there to some people. I blame parenting.
You get VC for winning right?
This is why people are looking to exploit the game and farm VC.
It’s almost as grindy VC mechanics are the issue. NEVER!
I want some instructions on how to do this please. Just so I can defeat the game offline.
I recall having modded or rapid fire controllers back during the old school gaming days.
Show Comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...