Your controller is probably broken, it should work. Make sure it's a PS2 controller with a PS2 console.
You can not play NBA Live 09 with the classic controller. But you can switch the controls and play with the Wii remote sideways. If you choose that control sheme, than it's all old school button pressing.
Yes you can.
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You cant
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no it cant
Move your remote controller to the side home
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No, NBA 2K11 Move Compatible requires the PlayStation Move motion controller, which is not included with the standard PS3 setup. While you can play NBA 2K11 on a regular PS3 using a standard controller, the Move features specifically necessitate the additional hardware for motion controls.
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No, you can not.
No where. You have to buy the game.