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NBA 2K24: Which Edition to Buy?
If you’re thinking about picking up a copy of NBA 2K24 you’ll want to pick the right edition for your budget and interest level.
As expected, the game comes in many forms, with different cover athletes and different bonuses. There are five NBA 2K24 editions.
There’s the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant edition which is the game’s standard edition and yes, it has the Los Angeles Lakers legend on the cover. Kobe is also on the cover of the NBA 2K24 Black Mamba edition.
On the NBA 2K24 WNBA edition cover you’ll find New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. On the game’s 25th Anniversary edition, you won’t see a cover athlete. Instead, there’s a bedazzled ring.
2K’s also released a new Baller edition.
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If you decide to buy NBA 2K24, you’ll want to select the edition that best suits your needs. Each has its pros and cons and today we want to guide you through each one.
We’ll also tell you about the key differences between a physical and digital copy of the game.
NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition
This year’s standard edition is called the Kobe Bryant edition. It’s the most basic version of the game and it’s also the cheapest format.
If you’re buying the game for PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, or Nintendo Switch, the NBA 2K24 standard edition retails for $59.99 though you may be able to find a deal ahead of the release date.
If you’re a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S owner, the Kobe Bryant edition is more expensive. It’s $69.99 for these platforms without deal.
So who should buy the standard NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant 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 2K24 standard edition at an assortment of retailers right now including Amazon.
NBA 2K24 WNBA Edition
The NBA 2K24 WNBA edition is virtually identical to the Kobe Bryant edition. The differences are that it only comes in physical form (there’s no way to get it digitally), it’s only available in North America, it’s exclusive to GameStop, and it’s only available for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
So, the only reason to this version is if you own a PS5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S and you want Sabrina Ionescu on the cover as opposed to Kobe.
NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition
The NBA 2K24 Black Mamba edition is a bundle and for $99.99 and you get a bunch of extras you don’t get from the NBA 2K24 Standard edition:
Virtual Currency
- 100K Virtual Currency
MyTEAM Content
- 15K MyTEAM Points
- 2K24 MyTEAM 5-Player Option Pack Box
- 10 Box MyTEAM Promo Packs
- Sapphire Kobe Bryant Card
- 1 Diamond Shoe Card
- 1 Ruby Coach Pack
- 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyTEAM
MyCAREER Content
- 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts
- 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts
- 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyCAREER
- 3 Kobe Bryant T-Shirts
- 1 Sabrina Ionescu T-Shirt
- 2K24 Backpack
- 2K24 Electric Skateboard
- 2K24 Arm Sleeves
So who should spend the extra money for the NBA 2K24 Black Mamba edition?
- People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K24.
- 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 2K24 Black Mamba edition at various retailers including Amazon.
NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition
And then there’s the NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary edition, a $149.99 bundle that comes with the most content. Here’s what it comes with:
- Full-Season 12 Month NBA League Pass Subscription
- 16x Level Skips (Delivered 2 per Season)
Virtual Currency
- 100K Virtual Currency
MyTEAM Content
- 50K MyTEAM Points
- 2K24 MyTEAM 5-Player Option Pack Box
- 10 Box MyTEAM Promo Packs
- Sapphire Kobe Bryant Card
- “Rookie” Ruby Kobe Bryant Card
- 1 Diamond Shoe Card
- 1 Ruby Coach Pack
- 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyTEAM
MyCAREER Content
- 15x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts
- 15x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts
- 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyCAREER
- 3 Kobe Bryant T-Shirts
- 1 Sabrina Ionescu T-Shirt
- 2K24 Backpack
- 2K24 Electric Skateboard
- 2K24 Arm Sleeves
- Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule with 4 different items
A few other caveats: This bundle isn’t available in Belgium and the 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass is not available with the NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition in Japan or China.
Also of note, the NBA League Pass is not available in Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Kosovo, North Korea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, or Syria.
This version of NBA 2K24 is aimed at hardcore fans of the NBA and the NBA 2K series.
NBA 2K24 Baller Edition
As expected, 2K’s added a new edition.
The Baller edition is a $79.99 bundle for all platforms and it comes with a copy of the game and the following bonus items:
- 50K Virtual Currency
- Black Leather Biker Jacket for MyPLAYER
- MyTEAM Diamond Option Pack (Choose one card from Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Russell Westbrook, JR Smith, Grant Hill, DeMarcus Cousins, David Robinson)
You should buy this version if you want to customize your player, plan to play a lot of NBA 2K24, and don’t want to shell out for the more expensive bundles.
NBA 2K24: Digital vs. Physical
You’ll also need to decide between a physical or digital version of NBA 2K24.
If you buy the physical version of NBA 2K4, you’ll be able to sell it to a retailer like GameStop for credit toward another game when/if you’re done playing it. You could also 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 2K24, 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.
Pre-Order NBA 2K24 to Receive These Bonuses | ||||||||
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If you plan to invest a lot of time into NBA 2K24's various game modes, you might want to pre-order a copy of the game. You'll get some bonuses with your order. If you buy the game early, you'll get bonus Virtual Currency, also known as VC, which is the currency used in-game. You'll also get bonus items for MyTEAM and MyCAREER. Virtual Currency
MyTEAM Content
MyCAREER Content
All of those all come free with a pre-order and they'll give you a pretty good head start if you plan on playing a lot of NBA 2K24. | ||||||||
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