Description:
NBA 2K23 was released on September 9, 2022, and featured a variety of editions, each with its own cover athlete and bundle of in-game content.
The game also reintroduced the popular Jordan Challenge mode, featuring 15 iconic moments from Michael Jordan's career.
Here is a summary of the main editions and their primary features:
1. Standard Edition
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Cover Athlete (Base): Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
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Availability: Last-Gen (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC) and Current-Gen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
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Key Feature: The base game. Does not include Dual Entitlement (cross-gen access).
2. Digital Deluxe Edition (Cross-Gen)
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Cover Athlete: Devin Booker
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Key Features:
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Dual Entitlement: Access to both the Current-Gen and Last-Gen versions of the game (within the same console family).
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A bundle of Virtual Currency (VC), MyTEAM Points, MyTEAM Tokens.
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MyTEAM Packs (including a Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan card).
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Various MyCAREER boosts and apparel items (T-shirts, backpack, skateboard).
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3. Michael Jordan Edition
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Cover Athlete: Michael Jordan
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Key Features:
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Dual Entitlement (Current-Gen + Last-Gen game).
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100,000 Virtual Currency (VC).
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All content from the Digital Deluxe Edition.
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Dedicated MyTEAM content related to Michael Jordan.
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4. Championship Edition (Limited Quantity)
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Cover Athlete: Michael Jordan
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Key Features:
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All content from the Michael Jordan Edition.
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A 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass (NBA's subscription service for live games).
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10% XP Boost on MyTEAM Season Progression.
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10% XP Boost on MyCAREER Season Progression.
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An exclusive Michael Jordan-themed Go-Kart for MyCAREER.
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Note: There was also a physical-only WNBA Edition featuring Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi on the cover, which was a GameStop exclusive in the U.S. and Canada and included special WNBA jerseys.