ESPN College Hoops 2K5 – Xbox (2004)

Ready to relive the glory days of college basketball before NIL deals and conference chaos? ESPN College Hoops 2K5 drops you onto the hardwood with authentic college arenas, March Madness vibes, and that classic 2K gameplay that still holds up. Whether you’re building your dynasty in Legacy Mode or just balling out with your favorite college, this is retro sports gaming at its peak.

1. System: Original Xbox (also compatible with select backward-compatible Xbox 360 consoles; not compatible with Xbox One/Series X).
2. Gameplay: Classic college basketball sim with tight 2K controls, realistic animations, and all the schools you remember dominating back in the day.
3. Vibes: Retro ESPN overlays, college band music, and that satisfying feeling of hitting a buzzer-beater with your custom player before taking it all the way to the tournament.

Fully playable offline with single-player and local multiplayer modes. Online servers are no longer functional as of 2025.

Whether you’re a retro sports collector or just itching for some old-school college hoops action, ESPN College Hoops 2K5 deserves a spot in your lineup. Buy retro and modern games on Retro Games eXchange and let your collection go full court.