NBA 2K23: Which Edition to Buy?

NBA 2K23: Which Edition to Buy? is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

If you’re looking to buy a copy of NBA 2K23 for you console or computer, you’ll want to pick the right edition for your interest level and budget.

NBA 2K23 is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Retailers across the board are selling the latest installment in the long-running NBA 2K series and shoppers have several options to choose from.

There’s the NBA 2K23 standard edition which features Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker on the cover. Booker is also on the cover of the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe edition.

On the NBA 2K23 WNBA edition you’ll find Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird. And then there’s the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and NBA 2K23 Championship Edition which both feature the Bulls all-time great on the front.

2K’s also released an NBA 2K23 Dreamer edition which features rapper J Cole on the cover though it’s much harder to find than the other editions.

NBA 2K23 Standard Edition
NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition
NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition
NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition
NBA 2K23 Championship Edition
NBA 2K23 Dreamer Edition
NBA 2K23: Digital vs. Physical

If you decide to order NBA 2K23, you’ll want to select the right edition. Each has its pros and cons and today we want to guide you through each edition. We’ll also tell you about the key differences between a physical and digital copy of the game.

NBA 2K23 Standard Edition

If you’re buying the game for PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, or Nintendo Switch, the NBA 2K23 standard edition retails for $59.99 though you can score a deal and avoid paying full price.

If you’re a PS5 or Xbox Series X owner, the standard edition is more expensive. It’s $69.99 for these platforms. Again, you’ll be able to track down a deal if you shop around.

Who should buy the standard NBA 2K23 edition?

Newcomers to the NBA 2K series.
People who don’t have a ton of time to play games and aren’t sure how much time they can or want to invest in a basketball simulation.

You can buy the NBA 2K23 standard edition at retailers like Amazon right now.

NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition

The NBA2K23 WNBA edition is comparable to the standard edition though you do get a couple of extras with your order.

Like the Standard edition, the WNBA edition is $69.99 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, it’s exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. You also get the following bonus items:

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

Note that the WNBA edition is only available only in the US and you can only buy it in physical form. It doesn’t have a digital option. It’s also exclusive to GameStop and the 2K Store.

If you want the Bird and Taurasi bonus items, and you currently own a PS5 or Xbox Series X, this is probably the edition you’ll want to buy.

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition

If you want a little more from your order, check out the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition. It’s $99.99 or less for all available platforms and it comes with a bunch of extras.

The NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition delivers a ton of additional content that you don’t get from the Standard or WNBA editions. Here’s the full list:

100K Virtual Currency (VC)

MyTEAM

10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM 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 and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

So who should spend the extra money for the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition?

People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K23.
People who love to customize their character.
People who want instant access to a lot of in-game items.
People who play more modes than the standard game.

You can buy the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan edition at Amazon and various other retailers.

NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition

Retailers are also selling the NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe edition which is aimed at people who want the game for PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X.

This version of the game costs $79.99 without a deal, however you get a bunch of other in-game content including:

MyTEAM

10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM 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 and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

This edition is primarily aimed at those who currently own an Xbox One/PS4 and are planning to upgrade to an Xbox Series X/PS5 in the future.

NBA 2K23 Championship Edition

And finally, we have the NBA 2K23 Championship edition which is far and away the biggest, and most expensive, NBA 2K23 bundle.

The bundle, which is a whopping $149.99 for all available platforms, offers the most extra content. Here’s what you get from the NBA 2K23 Championship edition:

100K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM

10% XP Boost on MyTEAM Season Progression
10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM 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 and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10% XP Boost on MyCAREER Season Progression
Michael Jordan-themed Go-Kart
10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

This version is aimed at hardcore fans of not only the NBA 2K series, but the NBA in general.

The NBA 2K23 Championship edition is hard to find though you can find it on resale sites like eBay.

NBA 2K23 Dreamer Edition

The NBA 2K23 Dreamer edition is a special version of NBA 2K23. J Cole features as a character in the MYCAREER mode alongside fellow Dreamville artists Bas and Elite.

It’s no longer available at GameStop. It was a timed offer and we may not see it get restocked. That being said, you can find it at resale sites like eBay.

NBA 2K23 Digital vs. Physical

You’ll also need to decide between a physical or digital version of NBA 2K23.

If you buy the physical version of NBA 2K3, you’ll be able to sell it to a retailer like GameStop for credit toward another game when you’re done with it. You’ll also be able to sell it on a site like eBay or Craigslist for cash.

Buying a physical copy will also allow you to easily lend the game to a friend, family member, or co-worker if they want to try before buying or if you get sick of playing it.

If you buy the digital version of NBA 2K23, you’ll avoid clutter building up around your entertainment center and you’ll also avoid damaging the disc.

If you often misplace games or have kids who like to hide or fling discs around the house, the digital version of the game is probably the route you’ll want to take.

There’s also added convenience. Instead of digging through a sleeve of games or searching around the house looking for your game disc, you can start up your console and start playing immediately.

5 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 15 & 6 Reasons Not To

Wait for Even Better Cameras

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The iPhone 14 series comes with fantastic cameras and the iPhone 15 series looks like it will build on that foundation.

iPhone 15 rumors have continually hinted at one potential change and that's the inclusion of a new periscope camera.

The rumor comes from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Kuo believes Apple will install a periscope lens on the highest-end iPhone 15 model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max. He has reiterated this in a newer report and again says the feature will be limited to the iPhone 15 Max.

If this pans out, the iPhone 15 Pro Max could offer enhanced optical zoom, somewhere in the range of 5x to 10x. This would be a big improvement over the current iPhone lineup.

Kuo doesn't believe the iPhone 15 Pro models will have an "8P" lens. Last year, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce said it believed Apple would upgrade the main lens to 8P. 8P refers to the number of elements used in the lens.

Another leaker, Shadow_Leak, claims the periscope lens might abandon the "full plastic lens design and use a hybrid lens design."

Korean outlet The Elec believes the periscope lens will emerge on both iPhone 16 Pro models when they arrive in 2024.

Leaker Majin Bu claims the iPhone 15 Max will have two front-facing cameras as opposed to one on board the iPhone 15 Pro.

Nikkei Asia says Sony is expected to "supply Apple with its latest state-of-the-art image sensor."

According to the publication, the "sensors can capture more light and reduce overexposure or underexposure in certain settings, enabling a smartphone camera to clearly photograph a person's face even if the subject is standing against a strong backlight."

Last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook took a trip to Japan and visited Sony's "cutting-edge facility" in Kumamoto, a sign that the partnership between the two companies remains strong.

Kuo also says the iPhone 15 Pro models will come with an improved LiDAR Scanner from Sony. The iPhone's LiDAR Scanner provides cutting-edge depth scanning which is useful for photos and AR experiences.