The next installment of NBA 2K is on its way in September. There are several different versions of NBA 2K22 available to pre-order right now. Each of these versions has different price points and a different set of bonuses. But which edition should I buy? This requires you to pick the right edition based on your interest level and budget. Here are some suggestions we give you: 

NBA 2K22 Standard Edition

1). Cover Athlete: Luka Doncic

2). Supported Platforms: 

     • PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC, or Nintendo Switch ($59.99)
     • PS5 or Xbox Series X ($69.99)

3). Price: $59.99 or $69.99

4). What you get:

     • 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
     • Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey
     • 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card

5). Who should buy the standard NBA 2K22 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.

NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Digital Bundle

1). Supported Platforms: PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X

2). Price: $79.99

3). What you get:

     • 10,000 MyTEAM Points
     • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
     • Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
     • 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (receive 10 at launch, then three per week for four weeks)
     • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
     • Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
     • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
     • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
     • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
     • MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
     • Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER

4). Who should buy the NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Digital Bundle?

     • People who don't own a PS5 or Xbox Series X yet, but plan to buy one.
     • People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K22.
     • Those who love to customize their character.
     • Those who want instant access to a lot of in-game items.
     • People who play more modes than the standard game.

NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition

1). Cover Athletes: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant

2). Supported Platforms: Both current and next-gen (either PS4 & PS5 or Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S)

3). Price: $99.99

4). What you get:

     • 100K VC
     • 10K MyTEAM Points
     • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
     • Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
     • 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks)
     • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
     • Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
     • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
     • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
     • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
     • MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
     • Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER

5). So who should spend the extra money for the NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary edition?

     • People who know they are going to invest a ton of time in NBA 2K22.
     • Those who love to customize their character.
     • Those who want instant access to a lot of in-game items.
     • People who play more modes than the standard game.

NBA 2K22 WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition

1). Cover Athlete: Candace Parker

2). Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

3). Price: $69.99

4). What you get:

     • 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
     • Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey
     • 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card

5). Who should buy the NBA 2K22 WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition?

     • This copy would be the edition of choice for those looking to celebrate this major milestone for women's professional basketball. It may even become worthwhile memorabilia to add to a WNBA collection.

Now, do you know which version of NBA 2K22 you need? Action now! If you're looking to get the game on day one to get ahead of the competition, you should definitely pre-order.