NBA 2K24 Editions - Is the Mamba Edition worth it? (2024)

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The NBA 2K24 editions have been known since July 7, presenting four different options fans can pre order. As many in the community know, NBA 2K does not provide early access periods for its new titles and mainly because they pride themselves on the quality bonuses they offer with each unique edition.

The NBA 2K24 release date is here, so make sure you know the NBA 2K24 release time and countdown clock. With the new game just days away, some fans are still determining which copy is best suited for them, and we’re here to shed light on all the NBA 2K24 editions available that you can still pre order. Though there’s four different editions to pick from, some are also curious if the Mamba Edition is worth it? Here’s what you need to know.

NBA 2K24 editions & bonuses

This year there’s a total of four NBA 2K24 editions fans can pre order prior to launch – these are the 25th Anniversary Edition, Black Mamba Edition, Kobe Bryant Edition, and the WNBA Edition.

Each of these editions are differentiated by different bonus content they come with when you load into the game for the first time. Depending on how avid of a fan you are for NBA 2K24 and the modes it has to offer, you might prefer a certain edition over the others. And NBA 2K24 has four editions this year that cater to all the different types of fans the game draws in.

Here’s a look at each edition along with the prices and bonuses they come with.

25th Anniversary Edition

The NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition is the most extravagant edition of them all, yet also the most expensive. Coming with a $149.99/£129.99 price tag, this edition is for the ultra diehard fans that want all the goodies the game has to offer this year. Although this edition is available for nearly all of the NBA 2K24 platforms, those who are on Nintendo Switch do not have access to it this year.

Here’s a look at all the bonus content you will receiver upon pre ordering the NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition:

12-Month NBA League Pass subscription
16x Level Skips (Delivered 2 per Season)
100K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM Content

Black Mamba Edition

For those that want to reap the rewards NBA 2K24 has to offer but don’t need all the extra amenities or maybe don’t want to shell out that much money, the Black Mamba Edition is the next best option and available on every NBA 2K24 platform, coming with a $99.99/£89.99 price tag.

Down below we go over the Black Mamba Edition bonus content you will have in-game upon loading into NBA 2K24 at launch:

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

Kobe Bryant Edition

Anyone looking for the ‘Standard Edition’ of NBA 2K24, the Kobe Bryant Edition is just that, baring a $69.99/£69.99 price tag for those on next-generation platforms while those on current-generation only have to pay $59.99/£59.99.

If you’re looking to enjoy the NBA 2K24 experience but don’t need most of the extra bonus content it can provide, the Kobe Bryant Edition is just for you and is available on every NBA 2K24 platform. Here’s what you would receive in-game on 2K Day upon pre ordering it:

5K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM Content

5K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
95 Rated Kobe Bryant MyTEAM Free Agent Card

MyCAREER Content

5x 6 MyCAREER Skill Boosts
10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts

WNBA Edition

Just like that of the Kobe Bryant edition, the NBA 2K24 WNBA Edition only comes with the base game and the same exact bonus content, coming with a standard edition price tag of $69.99/£69.99. However, if you’re a big fan of the WNBA and Sabrina Ionescu, who’s the edition’s cover athlete, then the WNBA Edition has your name on it.

Keep in mind that the WNBA Edition is only available for those that play on next-generation platforms (i.e. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S). So if you’re a current-generation console or PC owner, this edition will not be available for you to pre order.

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NBA 2K24 Is the Black Mamba Edition worth it?

For anyone who plans on logging in plenty of hours on NBA 2K24’s most popular modes, which are MyCAREER and MyTEAM, the Black Mamba Edition is most definitely worth it and is stacked with some great prizes that are not too far off from the 25th Anniversary Edition.

Along with 100K in VC, the Black Mamba Edition provides a balanced variety of bonus material for MyCAREER with its apparel and boosts, while MyTEAM comes with several quality packs, items, and 15K MyTEAM points to help get you jumpstarted.

Though the $99.99/£89.99 price tag is a bit steep for some, it’s a one-time purchase that will last you at least a year if not longer, depending if you purchase the next edition in 2024. And for anyone looking to make the most of MyCAREER, receiving 100K VC right off the bat is big seeing how much is required to upgrade your MyPLAYER builds.

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