NBA 2K23 Pre Order Available NOW: Rewards, Price, Editions & Buyer's Guide


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With only a little time left to pre order NBA 2K23, players are on the clock to not miss out on some awesome rewards!

Here's everything you need to know about your NBA 2K23 pre order options, from editions to prices and all of the preorder rewards.

NBA 2K23 Pre Order Guide: All Editions, Platforms & Rewards

If you're ready to secure your copy of NBA 2K23, there's some options you should explore before you place your pre order.

NBA 2K23 offers five different editions that will be available across Steam (PC), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. And depending on your pick, your gameplay experience could vary, as well as the amount of in-game rewards you'll get when starting off.

So let's get into each NBA 2K23 edition, the pre-order rewards they offer, their prices, and more.

Keep in mind, though, that each edition of the game will offer the following rewards if you get your NBA 2K23 pre order in before launch day!

  • 5,000 VC
  • 5,000 MT
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivering one per week)
  • A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
  • A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type

NBA 2K23 Standard Edition

The NBA 2K23 Standard Edition offers no extra pre order rewards, being the cheapest way to play the game with no frills.

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Price

The NBA 2K23 Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on PS4, Xbox One, Steam (PC), and Nintendo Switch, and for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Physical copies are available on all platforms except Steam (PC) for the Standard Edition.

NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition

Once again this year, an NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition is available as a GameStop exclusive in the United States and Canada.

This edition is only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so players on other platforms will have to choose a different edition.

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Price

The NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition is available for $69.99 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rewards

In addition to the baseline pre order rewards, players will get the following bonuses with the WNBA Edition:

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

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition

The first of our higher tier options, the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition is available on all six platforms with all but PC offering both physical and digital copies.

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Price

The NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition is available for $99.99 on all platforms.

Rewards

The NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition will include the following rewards in addition to the baseline pre order bonuses:

  • 100K VC
  • 10K MT
  • 10 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
  • Ruby Michael Jordan
  • Free Agent Option MyTEAM Pack
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM Card
  • Ruby Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 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

If you purchase the Michael Jordan Edition on Xbox or PlayStation, it will include both the current gen (PS4 or Xbox One) and next gen (PS5 or Xbox Series X|S) versions of the game via Dual Entitlement.

NBA 2K23 Championship Edition

Finally we have the most expensive and most valuable option this year in the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition.

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The only platform that doesn't have the option of the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition is Nintendo Switch, as it is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (PC).

Price

The NBA 2K23 Championship Edition costs $149.99 on all platforms.

Rewards

In addition to pre order bonuses, players will receive the following rewards with the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition:

  • 12-Month NBA League Pass Subscription
  • 10% XP Boost on MyTEAM and MyCAREER Season Progression
  • 100K VC
  • 10K MT
  • 10 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
  • Ruby Michael Jordan
  • Free Agent Option MyTEAM Pack
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM Card
  • Ruby Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 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

Most of the rewards above line up with other editions, but it's the 12 Month NBA League Pass Subscription that is the real gem of the Championship Edition and the reason it is so expensive in comparison.

While $150 for the game may seem excessive, NBA League Pass alone for 12 months would cost $180 at their current $15 per month price point.

It also comes with an invaluable permanent 10% XP Boost for Season Progression in MyTEAM and MyCAREER that will give competitive players a huge advantage for the whole year.

The NBA 2K23 Championship Edition may be their most expensive in series history, but it's got enough value packed in to make that worthwhile.

However, we do want to clarify that the NBA League Pass offer is not available in Japan, China, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Kosovo, North Korea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, and Syria.

NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition

Following in the footsteps of last year's Cross-Gen Bundle, the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition offers a more affordable option for players who plan to upgrade soon from PS4 or Xbox One to a next gen counterpart.

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Price

The Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $79.99 on Xbox or PlayStation, and in both cases players will receive copies of the game on past gen (PS4 or Xbox One) and new gen (PS5 or Xbox Series X|S) within the same console family.

Rewards

The NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition pre order rewards include:

  • 10K MT
  • 10 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
  • Ruby Michael Jordan
  • Free Agent Option MyTEAM Pack
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM Card
  • Ruby Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 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

NBA 2K23 Baseline Pre Order Rewards

NBA 2K23 has a confirmed release date of Friday, September 9, 2022, and there is no Early Access reward to allow certain players in before launch day.

However, in addition to the rewards bundled with each edition, there are some baseline pre order bonuses for players who secure their copy before the release date.

All players who pre order NBA 2K23 before launch, regardless of edition, will receive the following rewards:

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

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Get Free VC By Pre Ordering NBA 2K23 on Amex (American Express)

A rather unique NBA 2K23 pre order bonus is a whopping 35k VC for players who place their order using an Amex (American Express) card!

If you do, you'll receive the 35K VC bonus when you first log into the game along with all of the other pre order rewards that are available.

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AMEX VC REWARD: Get 35K VC for FREE with an American Express card

This much free VC is a useful boost whether you're looking to improve your player in NBA 2K23 MyCAREER or purchase packs in MyTEAM.

NBA 2K23 Gameplay Trailers

We're finally getting a glimpse of some NBA 2K23 gameplay, just in time for pre orders to open up.

To learn more about NBA 2K23 gameplay and its new features, follow this link.

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