NBA 2K24 pre-orders, editions, bonuses, and which to buy

August 2024 · 4 minute read

NBA 2K24 is finally on the way, with the annual basketball game making its way onto our favorite platforms this Fall. If you’re hoping to defeat the competition and be the ultimate basketball player, well, let’s hope this game is a slam dunk, but you can get ahead of other players by making your NBA 2K24 pre-orders. Let’s get into that competitive spirit now, yeah?

We’ve got all of the pre-order details you need before the NBA 2K24 release date finally arrives. It’s an exciting time for NBA 2K fans, with the NBA 2K24 crossplay finally coming. The game features the late, great Kobe Bryant as the NBA 2K24 cover star on the two main editions. There are a few other editions, though with some offering great in-game goodies, and here’s what you need to know about them.

NBA 2K24 pre-orders

NBA 2K24 pre-orders are now available worldwide at retailers including Gamestop, GAME, the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and more with four editions being available between PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. These editions are the Kobe Bryant, Black Mamba, Standard, and 25th Anniversary Edition.

US pre-orders

UK pre-orders

NBA 2K24 pre-orders: Kobe Bryant with a basketball on NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition key art

NBA 2K24 editions

There are four NBA 2K24 editions with different contents, those being:

Kobe Bryant Edition

The NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant edition comes with the base game only. The price differs depending on whether you purchase the past or current-gen versions of the game.

WNBA Edition

The NBA 2K24 WNBA edition comes with the base game only and costs $59.99 or $69.99 depending on whether you purchase the past-gen or current-gen version of the game.

Black Mamba Edition

The NBA 2k24 Black Mamba is the second-best edition of the game and has a range of bonuses to give you a headstart in the upcoming title, those being:

25th Anniversary Edition

The 25th Anniversary Edition is the highest tier copy of the game, and gives you the biggest headstart of all the editions of NBA 2K24, with plenty of in-game bonuses:

NBA 2K24 pre-order bonus

No matter which of the NBA 2K24 editions you pre-order, every copy comes with a pre-order bonus on top of each edition’s existing bonuses, those being:

The 90 Rated Victor Wembanyama agent card, MyPLAYER Jersey, and Ruby Devin booker card are pre-order bonuses exclusive to the 25th Anniversary edition.

Which NBA 2K24 edition to buy

We recommend going for the Black Mamba Edition if you’re a newcomer to the series, or alternatively, the 25th Anniversary Edition if you’re a huge fan of the NBA 2K games. This is because they both come with a lot of bonuses to give you an early headstart on your competition.

Alternatively, you’re still going to have fun with the game with the Kobe Bryant or WNBA Editions of the game if you’re not a competitive person. And especially considering that the highest edition is over double the price of the Kobe Bryant version of the game.

Ultimately, it’s up to you as to which edition is the best to purchase, depending on your circumstances. But if you’re looking to upgrade from a past-gen to a current-gen console, it’s safer to go for the two higher editions, as they include both generational versions of NBA 2K24.

That’s everything you need to know when making your NBA 2K24 pre-orders. While you wait to hit the court, why not check out the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games right now? Have fun!

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