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NBA 2K23: Which Edition to Buy?

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If you’re looking to buy a copy of NBA 2K23 for you console or computer, you’ll want to pick the right edition for your interest level and budget.

NBA 2K23 is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Retailers across the board are selling the latest installment in the long-running NBA 2K series and shoppers have several options to choose from.

There’s the NBA 2K23 standard edition which features Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker on the cover. Booker is also on the cover of the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe edition.

On the NBA 2K23 WNBA edition you’ll find Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird. And then there’s the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and NBA 2K23 Championship Edition which both feature the Chicago Bulls all-time great on the front.

2K’s also released an NBA 2K23 Dreamer edition which features rapper J Cole on the cover though it’s much harder to find than the other editions.

If you decide to order NBA 2K23, you’ll want to select the right edition. Each has its pros and cons and today we want to guide you through each edition. We’ll also tell you about the key differences between a physical and digital copy of the game.

NBA 2K23 Standard Edition

If you’re buying the game for PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, or Nintendo Switch, the NBA 2K23 standard edition retails for $59.99 though you can score a deal and avoid paying full price.

If you’re a PS5 or Xbox Series X owner, the standard edition is more expensive. It’s $69.99 for these platforms. Again, you’ll be able to track down a deal if you shop around.

Who should buy the standard NBA 2K23 edition?

  • 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 a basketball simulation.

You can buy the NBA 2K23 standard edition at retailers like Amazon right now.

NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition

The NBA2K23 WNBA edition is comparable to the standard edition though you do get a couple of extras.

Like the Standard edition, the WNBA edition is $69.99 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, it’s exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. You also get the following bonus items:

  • 1 Sue Bird Jersey in The W and in MyCAREER
  • 1 Diana Taurasi Jersey in The W and in MyCAREER

Note that the WNBA edition is only available only in the US and you can only buy it in physical form. It doesn’t have a digital option. It’s also exclusive to GameStop and the 2K Store.

If you want the Bird and Taurasi bonus items, and you currently own a PS5 or Xbox Series X, this is probably the edition you’ll want to buy.

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition

If you want a little more from your order, check out the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition. It’s $99.99, or less, for all available platforms and it comes with a bunch of extras.

The NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition delivers a ton of additional content that you don’t get from the Standard or WNBA editions. Here’s the full list:

  • 100K Virtual Currency (VC)

MyTEAM

  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
    • Receive 10 when you first launch the game plus an Amethyst topper pack, then receive 2 per week for 6 weeks.
  • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
  • 1 Free Agent Option Pack
  • 1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
  • 1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
  • 4 Cover Star T-Shirts
  • 1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
  • Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

So who should spend the extra money for the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition?

  • People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K23.
  • People who love to customize their character.
  • People who want instant access to a lot of in-game items.
  • People who play more modes than the standard game.

You can buy the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition at Amazon and various other retailers.

NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition

Retailers are also selling the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe edition which is aimed at people who want the game for PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X.

This version of the game costs $79.99 without a deal, however you get a bunch of other in-game content including:

MyTEAM

  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
    • Receive 10 when you first launch the game plus an Amethyst topper pack, then receive 2 per week for 6 weeks.
  • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
  • 1 Free Agent Option Pack
  • 1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
  • 1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
  • 4 Cover Star T-Shirts
  • 1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
  • 1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

This edition is primarily aimed at those who currently own an Xbox One/PS4 and are planning to upgrade to an Xbox Series X/PS5 in the future.

NBA 2K23 Championship Edition

And finally, we have the NBA 2K23 Championship edition which is far and away the biggest, and most expensive, NBA 2K23 bundle.

The bundle, which is a whopping $149.99 for all available platforms, offers the most extra content. Here’s what you get from the NBA 2K23 Championship edition:

  • 100K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM

  • 10% XP Boost on MyTEAM Season Progression
  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
    • Receive 10 when you first launch the game plus an Amethyst topper pack, then receive 2 per week for 6 weeks.
  • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
  • 1 Free Agent Option Pack
  • 1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
  • 1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

  • 10% XP Boost on MyCAREER Season Progression
  • Michael Jordan-themed Go-Kart
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
  • 4 Cover Star T-Shirts
  • 1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
  • 1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

This version is aimed at hardcore fans of the NBA 2K series. The NBA 2K23 Championship edition is hard to find though you can find it on resale sites like eBay.

NBA 2K23 Dreamer Edition

The NBA 2K23 Dreamer edition is a special version of NBA 2K23. J Cole features as a character in the MYCAREER mode alongside fellow Dreamville artists Bas and Elite.

It’s no longer available at GameStop. It was a timed offer and we may not see it get restocked. That being said, you can find it at resale sites like eBay.

NBA 2K23 Digital vs. Physical

You’ll also need to decide between a physical or digital version of NBA 2K23.

If you buy the physical version of NBA 2K3, you’ll be able to sell it to a retailer like GameStop for credit toward another game when you’re done with it. You’ll also be able to sell it on a site like eBay or Craigslist for cash.

Buying a physical copy will also allow you to easily lend the game to a friend, family member, or co-worker if they want to try before buying or if you get sick of playing it.

If you buy the digital version of NBA 2K23, you’ll avoid clutter building up around your entertainment center and you’ll also avoid damaging the disc.

If you often misplace games or have kids who like to hide or fling discs around the house, the digital version of the game is probably the route you’ll want to take.

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

5 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 15 & 5 Reasons Not To

Wait for Design Changes

Wait for Design Changes

Last year, Apple introduced a brand new pill-shaped notch the company calls Dynamic Island. Unfortunately, this change is only available on the company's high-end iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. That will likely change this year.

Analyst Ross Young believes Apple could bring Dynamic Island to the lower-end iPhone 15 models. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman does as well.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 15's proximity sensor will be integrated into Dynamic Island. The proximity sensor on the iPhone 14 Pro models is under the display outside of Dynamic Island. This could lead to Face ID improvements.

This might give some of you considering Apple's iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus a reason to hold out and wait for the new models.

On the flip side, Young doesn't think the standard iPhone 15 models will get 120Hz/LTPO like the iPhone 15 Pro models.

This has been backed up by another source who says the iPhone 15/iPhone 15 Plus won't get ProMotion and Always-On display capabilities. 

We've heard the the iPhone 15 Max's design will be made out of titanium as opposed to stainless steel. The frame supposedly has a brushed finish.

In a tweet, a prominent leaker says the iPhone 15 Pro models will "have thinner bezels" with curved edges. The display is reportedly still flat, however.

ShrimpApplePro says additional sources now agree with the information and that the bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro models will indeed be thinner.

In a tweet, well-known leaker Ice Universe says the iPhone 15 Pro Max will break the record for thinnest bezels on a smartphone. The record is currently held by the Xiaomi 13. 

In a follow up tweet, he's shown off what are evidently glass displays and third-party screen protectors for the iPhone 15 series. 

Analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities also believes the company is working to deliver a new titanium design.

So does Gurman. In a report Gurman says the iPhone 15 Pro models could be about 10% lighter than their predecessors thanks to the new design. 

We've also heard the iPhone 15 Pro will have a new mute button that replaces the switch. This "Action" button could work like it does on the Apple Watch Ultra in that it will allow users to map it to different functions.

This new addition has seemingly been confirmed by the iOS 17 beta. 

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