NBA 2K19: Which Edition to Buy?

There are two different versions of NBA 2K19 on the market. If you plan to buy the latest installment in the long-running 2K series you’ll want to make sure you buy the right one for you and your budget.

As of right now you can buy the game in one of two ways. There is the no-frills standard version of the game. And for those of you looking for more from your 2K experience, there’s the 20th Anniversary Edition.

The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition is far more expensive than the standard option, but it comes with a nice collection of bonuses including collectibles.

In this guide to the NBA 2K19 editions we’ll take you through each version of the game and help you choose the correct edition for your platform of choice.

NBA 2K19 Standard Edition

The most basic version of NBA 2K19 is the standard edition.

The standard edition is $60 at most retailers, but you might be able to score a deal through Amazon, NewEgg, or through Best Buy’s Gamers Club Unlocked program. The GCU program is closed to new members, but current members will be able to save 20% on the game.

We expect to see a flurry of NBA 2K19 deals during Black Friday and the holidays so if you don’t want to spend $60 on a copy, you might want to wait a few more weeks.

So who should buy the standard version of NBA 2K19?

• Newcomers to the NBA 2K series.
• People who don’t have a ton of time to play games and aren’t sure how much time they can or want to invest in NBA 2K19.

NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition

The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition is a whopping $100 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC without a deal. It’s far more expensive than the standard version, but there’s a reason for this.

The 20th Anniversary Edition comes with bonus VC (100,000), 50,000 MyTEAM points, 20 MyTEAM League Packs including a guaranteed Sapphire LeBron card, 10 MyTEAM Packs, 5 LeBron-themed murals for MyCOURT, a LeBron MyCOURT design, and the King’s Collection – Nike LeBron apparel & footwear (25 pairs).

You also get a poster, sticker sheet, and a wristband,

So who should spend the extra $20 for the Special Edition?

• People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K19.
• Those who love to customize their character.
• Those who want instant access to a wide number of in-game items.
• People who play more modes than the standard game.

Physical vs. Digital

You’ll also need to decide between the physical and digital version of NBA 2K19. There are some pros and cons to both. Let’s start with the physical version.

If you buy the game with a disc, you’ll be able to sell it to a retailer like GameStop for credit toward another game when you’re done with it.

You can also sell the game on resale sites like eBay or Craigslist for straight cash if you’d rather put your money toward something else.

You’ll also be able to easily lend the game to a friend, family member, or co-worker if they want to try before buying or if you want to take a break from playing.

If you buy the digital version, you’ll be able to keep down on clutter and avoid damage to the game. If you often misplace games or have kids who love to fling discs around, the digital version might be the right call.

There’s also add convenience. Instead of digging through a sleeve of games or searching around the house looking for your disc, you can fire up the console and immediately start playing.

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