NBA Live 2006 is a basketball simulation game for the Microsoft Xbox and part of EA Sports' long-standing NBA Live series. With an ESRB rating of E for Everyone, the game allows players to experience the intensity of professional basketball by controlling real-life NBA athletes or custom players across various modes. This installment introduced the Freestyle Superstars feature, giving certain players unique abilities that reflect their real-life skills. It emphasizes realistic gameplay, strategy, and the excitement of the NBA, complete with full rosters from the 2005-2006 season. The game belongs to the sports genre.