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NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition vs Kobe Bryant Edition

NBA 2K24 has a few different editions, including Black Mamba Edition and Kobe Bryant Edition. Here are the biggest differences between them.

Updated: Sep 3, 2023 2:57 pm
NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition vs Kobe Bryant Edition

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Several NBA 2K24 editions will be released on September 8. Gamers can choose from four different editions, including Black Mamba Edition and Kobe Bryant Edition. Considering that Kobe Bryant, an NBA legend, is on the cover of the video game, his editions will be the most popular.

Bryant played in the NBA for two decades and was popular all around the world. He was nicknamed Black Mamba and was one of the greatest scorers the basketball league has ever had.

Here are the major differences between the two NBA 2K24 editions. You can also check if NBA 2K24 is on PS5 and if it’s crossplay. Additionally, it’s important to note that there are more than two editions of the game, such as the 25th Anniversary Edition which includes the Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule and a 12-Month NBA League Pass subscription.

NBA 2K24 edition differences

The Kobe Bryant Edition of NBA 2K24 is the basic version of the video game. It includes a base game, as well as a pre-order bonus:

  • 5,000 Virtual Currency & 5,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs
  • 5x Six MyCAREER Boost Types, 3x Three Gatorade Boost Types
  • 95 Rated Kobe Bryant MyTEAM Free Agent Card

The Black Mamba Edition has the same pre-order bonus and the base game. However, it has a lot more other content which will give you a jump start. Furthermore, it’s important to note that the release date is the same for both editions.

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Here are all the extras you will receive when you purchase the bigger edition of NBA 2K24:

  • 100K Virtual Currency and 15K MyTEAM Points
  • 2K24 MyTEAM 5-Player Option Pack Box
  • 10 Box MyTEAM Promo Packs
  • Kobe Bryant Sapphire Card
  • 1 Diamond Shoe, 1 Ruby Coach, 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyCAREER
  •  2-hour Double XP Coin for MyTEAM
  • 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts and 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts
  • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER, 2K24 Backpack, 2K24 Electric Skateboard, 2K24 Arm Sleeves

The digital 25th Anniversary Edition includes the following pre-order bonuses:

  • 5K Virtual Currency
  • 5K MyTEAM Points
  • 10x Promo Packs (Delivered 1 Per Week)
  • 95 Rated Kobe Bryant MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • 5 x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boost
  • 10 x 3 Gatorade Boost Types

It also comes with a different cover featuring a replica NBA Finals ring with the 25th anniversary marked on it. Similarly, the WNBA Edition, which has Sabrina Ionescu on the cover, has the following digital items:

  • 5K Virtual Currency
  • 5K MyTEAM Points
  • 10x Promo Packs (Delivered 1 Per Week)
  • 95 Rated Kobe Bryant MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • 5x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boost
  • 10x 3 Gatorade Boost Types

The cheaper edition of the video game costs $69.99 on current-gen devices and $59.99 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, while the Black Mamba Edition costs $99.99. However, the more expensive version of the game comes with dual-gen access, meaning it can be used on both old-gen and current-gen (Xbox Series X and S and PS5) gaming consoles.

Kobe Bryant, one of the best players of the current era, is a cover star for both editions. Sabrina Ionescu, a WNBA All-Star, is on the WNBA Edition’s cover art, while 2 championship ring is found on the cover of the most expensive edition of the video game. The following platforms have NBA 2K24 coming soon: Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

Pre-order now so you can earn amethyst cards in MyTEAM, enjoy new MyCAREER skill boost types, collect different items, try out the new Mamba Moments, and so much more.


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