NHL 2K6 - Microsoft Xbox 360

I’ve been playing this pre-owned copy for weeks, and the skating physics feel incredibly smooth on the Xbox 360—way better than I expected from an older title. The hit stick controls add a nice layer of strategy to checks, and it loads quickly even on disc.

I was a little worried buying pre-owned, but the disc came clean and the case is solid. The gameplay is smooth on the 360 and the graphics feel like a real step up from the old console generation.

The quick load times on the Xbox 360 make getting into a match feel seamless, and the ice physics during fast breaks actually challenge your reflexes. I’ve been playing through a season and the pre-owned disc still works perfectly with no scratches.