NBA 2K23: Release Date, Price, Pre-Order Bonuses, and Features

NBA 2K23 – The Newest game in NBA’s franchise:

EA has recently made several sports genre releases like Madden NFL 23. NBA 2K23 is next in line. And then FIFA 23 will be released.

The NBA, the long-running basketball simulator franchise, has the newest addition, the NBA 2K23. Later this year, the game will be released in four different editions.

NBA 2K23 – Release Date:

The latest addition to the NBA franchise, NBA 2K23, is all set to be released later this year.

It was officially announced that the game would be released on September 9, 2022, across all platforms. The game will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.

NBA 2K23 - Release Date:
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Price and Pre-Order Bonuses:

The price of the NBA 2K23 is not certain. The reason is there are five different editions of this game. Each edition has its rewards and value.

However, the starting price will be around $60-$70.

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All players who pre-order any edition of NBA2K23 will receive:

  • 5,000 Virtual Currency & 5,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered once a week)
  • Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
  • Boost for each Gatorade Boost type

Apart from these rewards, the players will also receive extra rewards based on the edition they purchase. Check out each edition in detail and proceed to the next topic.

NBA 2K23 Editions – Rewards and Pricing:

Across all platforms, NBA 2K23 has five different editions. Now, this might confuse you as to which edition is right for you.

NBA 2K23 Editions - Rewards and Pricing:
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Don’t worry. We have listed all the major features of each edition down below.

Standard Edition:

With Standard Edition, there are no extra rewards included apart from the pre-order bonus.

The game will be available in physical copies for all platforms except Steam (PC).

Rewards:

  • No extra rewards.

Pricing:

  • PS4, Xbox One, and Steam (PC): $59.99.
  • The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch: $69.99.

WNBA Edition:

Once again, the WNBA Edition is a GameStop exclusive. This edition is only available in the United States and Canada.

Also, this edition is only available on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. So other platforms players will have to choose a different edition.

Rewards:

In addition to the pre-order rewards, players will get the following extra rewards with this edition:

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

Pricing:

  • PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: $69.99

Michael Jordan Edition:

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition is available on all six platforms. Both physical and digital copies are available for the PC platform.

Rewards:

This edition will include the following pre-order bonuses:

  • 100K Virtual Currency
  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
    • Receive 10 when you first launch the game, plus the Amethyst topper pack, then receive 2 per week for six weeks.
  • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
  • Free Agent Option MyTEAM Pack
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe My TEAM Card
  • Ruby Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • One 2-Hr Double XP Coin
  • 4 Cover Star T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
  • MyPLAYER Backpack and Arm Sleeves
  • Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard for MyCAREER

Pricing:

All Platforms: $99.99

Digital Deluxe Edition:

The NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition offers a more affordable option. For the players who are planning to upgrade soon from PS4/Xbox One to a new-gen console, this edition will be a pocket-friendly option.

Rewards:

  • The same goes for Michael Jordan Edition.

The reward in this edition is the same as NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition. The only difference in rewards between the Digital Deluxe and Michael Jordan editions is the 100K VC available with the latter.

Pricing:

  • PS and Xbox: $79.99 (Copies for past and new-gen consoles are included)

Championship Edition:

The most expensive and valuable edition is the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition.

This edition is available on every platform except Nintendo Switch.

Rewards:

Apart from pre-order bonuses, players will receive the following rewards:

  • 12-Month NBA League Pass Subscription
  • 10% XP Boost on MyTEAM and MyCAREER Season Progression
  • 100K Virtual Currency
  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
    • Receive 10 when you first launch the game, plus the Amethyst topper pack, then receive 2 per week for six weeks.
  • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
  • Free Agent Option MyTEAM Pack
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe My TEAM Card
  • Ruby Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • One 2-Hr Double XP Coin
  • 4 Cover Star T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
  • MyPLAYER Backpack and Arm Sleeves
  • Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard for MyCAREER

Pricing:

All platforms: $149.99

Conclusion

NBA 2k23 is right around the corner. In this article, we discussed everything from the release date to the prices of different editions of the game. Thank you for reading.

Ahmad Rafiq
Ahmad Rafiq
Medical Student from Lahore, Pakistan. Entreprenurial mindset, loves to micromanage. Passionate about technology and video games.

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