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NBA 2K16 Release Date September 29th - Pre-Order and Get it With Bonuses 4 Days Early

08:05 AM - May 26, 2015 by Steve_OS

NBA 2K fans can get their hands on a copy of NBA 2K16 four days prior to the official release date by pre-ordering the game. NBA 2K16 releases on September 29th, if you pre-order you get it on Friday, September 25th. It is currently available to pre-order on Amazon with more vendors to follow.

Your NBA 2K16 pre-order will also include the following in-game bonuses:

10,000 Virtual Currency (VC);
MyTEAM VIP Package:
- New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;
- Prior-Gen - MyTEAM Gold Booster Pack with Guaranteed Gold Player and 4 additional Gold items.

As noted by LD2K on Twitter.

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	Also, the #NBA2K16 Early Tip-Off Weekend pre-order is NOT retailer specific. Anywhere you can pre-order (including digitally) you get it.

And more clarification in the comments section.

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	Not only a week early release date up in to September, but pre-ordering ensures you're playing it FOUR days early, unlimited access. Also, two things to clarify: Yes, this is a pre-order applies BOTH digitally and physically. More details are being worked out on exact timing (time zones etc) This release date will be the same in ALL regions internationally - September 29... but only some regions will have the pre-order, 4-day early - UK, AUS have it for example). More details will be coming on those questions later.

Read the full press release below.

NBA� 2K16 Announces Early Tip-Off Weekend

Fans who pre-order get a head start on the action four days ahead of street date plus bonus digital goods

2K today announced that NBA� 2K16, the next iteration of the top-rated NBA video game simulation series for the past 15 years*, will offer fans an unprecedented Early Tip-Off Weekend, putting the full game into the hands of fans four days ahead of the scheduled street date. Beginning today, fans can pre-order NBA 2K16 at participating North American retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their copy beginning on Friday, September 25, four days ahead of the game�s September 29 street date, along with in-game bonuses.

�NBA 2K16 promises to be one of the most groundbreaking sports titles in video game history, combining exciting new features with uncanny realism,� said Alfie Brody, vice president of marketing for NBA 2K. �We�re always seeking new ways to excite and ignite our fans� tremendous passion for the franchise, and offering unmatched early access is just another way to bring them closer to the on-court action they crave.�

In addition to Early Tip-Off Weekend access, NBA 2K16 pre-orders will include the following in-game bonuses:

10,000 Virtual Currency (VC);
MyTEAM VIP Package:
- New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;
- Prior-Gen - MyTEAM Gold Booster Pack with Guaranteed Gold Player and 4 additional Gold items.

NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation�4 and PlayStation�3 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft; and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.

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# 21 kongemeier @ 05/26/15 12:58 PM

So, only US retailers?

Hopes this makes it's way to Europe as well, but I wouldn't expect it!

# 22 KingTocco @ 05/26/15 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by City_foxx


	4 emerald packs at launch? This doesnt make sense since emaeralds are players who were traded or preformed well enuf to warrant a ratings boost. Perhaps a sign of gem restructuring? May be wise to leave those packs in your que till better emeralds drop!

Most emerald cards are a joke anyway...guarantee I open the packs and get Emerald Travis Wear, Emerald Bruno Caboclo, and Emerald Jamario Moon (joke)

# 23 Jrocc23 @ 05/26/15 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hustle Westbrook


	Lol come on you guys. Do you know how much money VC and MyTeam makes 2K? It's not going away any time soon.

Yeah, it's not going anywhere. I've read somewhere on here where some guy spent $1000s on MyTeam. Ridiculous. And I am sure it's a lot more people doing that. Smart business for 2K.

No doubt about it that I'm preordering. 2K15 was a great game. Definitely in my top 2 or 3 of favorite NBA games.

I don't think we appreciate how good 2K is. Sometimes I just be playing the game and seeing all those little things and etc and be surprised they even made the game. Just hope 2K16 is even better.

# 24 Kurupt_XxX @ 05/26/15 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrocc23


	Yeah, it's not going anywhere. I've read somewhere on here where some guy spent $1000s on MyTeam. Ridiculous. And I am sure it's a lot more people doing that. Smart business for 2K. No doubt about it that I'm preordering. 2K15 was a great game. Definitely in my top 2 or 3 of favorite NBA games. I don't think we appreciate how good 2K is. Sometimes I just be playing the game and seeing all those little things and etc and be surprised they even made the game. Just hope 2K16 is even better.

Let's just hope they bring back Crew mode and get rid of cheesy 7 foot SF's. This is all I want and i'll be a happy man, im sure you're down for that too Rocc =)

# 25 LD2k @ 05/26/15 02:44 PM

Hope you guys are enjoying the news. Less than 4 months away from #NBA2K16!

Not only a week early release date up in to September, but pre-ordering ensures you're playing it FOUR days early, unlimited access.

Also, two things to clarify:

Yes, this is a pre-order applies BOTH digitally and physically. More details are being worked out on exact timing (time zones etc)
This release date will be the same in ALL regions internationally - September 29... but only some regions will have the pre-order, 4-day early - UK, AUS have it for example). More details will be coming on those questions later.

# 26 Mintsa @ 05/26/15 02:45 PM

I still don't get the whole 3 covers thing ??

One of the 3 players has to be the main cover guy and the other 2 are alternates. Just like the jordan, magic, bird covers of 2k12.

# 27 Kurupt_XxX @ 05/26/15 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	Hope you guys are enjoying the news. Less than 4 months away from #NBA2K16! Not only a week early release date up in to September, but pre-ordering ensures you're playing it FOUR days early, unlimited access. Also, two things to clarify: Yes, this is a pre-order applies BOTH digitally and physically. More details are being worked out on exact timing (time zones etc) This release date will be the same in ALL regions internationally - September 29... but only some regions will have the pre-order, 4-day early - UK, AUS have it for example). More details will be coming on those questions later.

How about bringing back crew mode and getting rid of the rec cheese?

# 28 MoneyOvaHuds @ 05/26/15 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mintsa


	I still don't get the whole 3 covers thing ?? One of the 3 players has to be the main cover guy and the other 2 are alternates. Just like the jordan, magic, bird covers of 2k12.

Nobody knows who's on the cover yet

# 29 Hassan Darkside @ 05/26/15 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mintsa


	I still don't get the whole 3 covers thing ?? One of the 3 players has to be the main cover guy and the other 2 are alternates. Just like the jordan, magic, bird covers of 2k12.

The Harden one is for left handed players, the Durant one is for people who didn't play 2k at all last season, and the Curry one is for people who pass up dunks to shoot 3s.

Personally, I'm waiting for the Jeff Van Gundy collector's edition, for people who complain about how the game is played now.

# 30 RyanLaFalce @ 05/26/15 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LD2k


	Hope you guys are enjoying the news. Less than 4 months away from #NBA2K16! Not only a week early release date up in to September, but pre-ordering ensures you're playing it FOUR days early, unlimited access. Also, two things to clarify: Yes, this is a pre-order applies BOTH digitally and physically. More details are being worked out on exact timing (time zones etc) This release date will be the same in ALL regions internationally - September 29... but only some regions will have the pre-order, 4-day early - UK, AUS have it for example). More details will be coming on those questions later.

Hopefully the servers work at early launch

# 31 Jrocc23 @ 05/26/15 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurupt_XxX


	Let's just hope they bring back Crew mode and get rid of cheesy 7 foot SF's. This is all I want and i'll be a happy man, im sure you're down for that too Rocc =)

You know I'm down. But I gave up, man. They just will not give us what we want. We tell them, but they do something else every year. A next gen game with crew would be something I would love.

# 32 ItsJustaGame @ 05/26/15 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanLaFalce


	Hopefully the servers work at early launch

I'm surprised no one has said this until now, that's all I was thinking about too. If the servers are weak or there aren't enough players to play online then I wouldn't pre-order at all. The only thing it would be good for them is to get a jump start on MyPlayer, but will that even be necessary? I mean can anyone just "buy" a superstar MyPlayer the way they can in 2K15?

# 33 Caelumfang @ 05/26/15 03:28 PM

I've pre-ordered it for the time being, but the very second that Crew mode is confirmed to not be in the PS4/XOne version of the game, it's getting cancelled immediately.

# 34 cima @ 05/26/15 06:47 PM

No pre-order for PC version...I assume it's coming later?

# 35 BA2929 @ 05/26/15 07:18 PM

I understand if you online only players are leery about a pre-order due to the myriad of issues that plague the online portion of the game, but if you're like me (offline only really) and are even 75% sure you're getting the game then this is a no-brainer. If something comes out that you don't like about the game, then you can always cancel it with a few clicks of the mouse.

# 36 Ownal0t @ 05/26/15 08:07 PM

2k15 was the first 2k i got on day 1, and it has been marred with issues i hated sinceday 1 and has been made worse or just flat out ignored.

- animations ruining the game
- feeling like i have no control over myplayer
- park being a lag fest and being worse than 2k14
- rec being a mess
- MYteam being a mess both in game play /lag and general structure
- Lack of a Online League that is on par with 2k13
- the fact that almost 9 months in, I STILL CANT TALK TO PLAYERS IN THE PARK
- THE DAMN SHOT METER

i be a fool to buy another one on day 1.

# 37 BMDinTDOT @ 05/27/15 12:55 AM

I've got NBA 2K every year at launch since it came out in 1999
but I won't be this year.

3 of the last 4 games (2K12, 2K14, 2K15) were massive disappointments
to me and I don't like the direction management has taken the series.

Since I'm an Online player and 2K could careless about the Online community
they've forced a loyal customer since day 1 to lose interest in their product.

# 38 Taer @ 05/27/15 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cima


	No pre-order for PC version...I assume it's coming later?

The announcement claims the pre-order includes the PC:

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	In addition to Early Tip-Off Weekend access, NBA 2K16 pre-orders will include the following in-game bonuses: 10,000 Virtual Currency (VC); MyTEAM VIP Package: New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;

# 39 CaseIH @ 05/27/15 05:00 AM

While this sounds like a good deal to where you get the game 4 days early, I doubt I bite, been fooled to many times by the NBA2k team, and considering they aren't always honest with certain things in the game, I don't think I will give in this time and buy when you can 1st get the game as in years past. Going to have to be a couple changes before I buy the game at all, as I can save money and just keep NBA2k15.

Seems odd since the Street Date has been made such a big issue with sports games over the past few years, and retailers being able to get into trouble selling early. The actual Street Date that the NBA will let 2k sell the game is probably 4 days earlier than they are saying, so if you don't preorder then your just going to get it 4 days later than you could legally. Seems about how the NBA2k team does things anymore,lol.

Hoping for a good game, and I do enjoy NBA2k15, but a couple things that better be changed or fixed is that damn auto save needs a way to turn off in My League. Need to have more blocked shots, and 30 team control needs to go back to how it was on old consoles, to where you can set management decisions to auto. Also substitution patterns need fixed, up until a couple years ago they had this right, not sure why the past couple years this has been screwed up. If those things are fixed I cant see me wasting money on 16 when I can be happy with 15 for another season.

# 40 DaWu @ 05/27/15 05:01 AM

As someone who play exclusively offline association I could not care less for the VC crap and online modes.

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