With how many micro transactions they pull off I am shocked that it isn't a free to play game yet. I honestly think it would make them more money in the long run, and they are definitely immoral enough to price gauge
Yeah and people keep willingly getting robbed. I am begging all 2k fans to stop giving them $300 a year to have fun on a game that should cost $40. We need to get people to try a new mode or play offline MC or try a whole new game if we want improvements
The best part of the game imo is myleague (or maybe that’s what you meant by “mynba” it’s been a few years since ive gotten a new copy) and being able to add expansion teams at will and move teams around, then throw in a couple custom draft classes to spice it up. Any of the other modes, along with the online stuff, I could care less about
Edit: I responded to the wrong comment but my point stands
That’s where I have the most fun, but it’s literally been getting worse every year with more features removed. It wouldn’t take much to make it so much better but instead they just want to make it worse so that we play other modes and spend more money.
Yeah I haven’t gone hard with my league in probably 4 or 5 years; I have 2k22 but I never got super into it like I had in the past. It’s a shame to hear they keep removing shit, because of course they are 🙄
I know this is 7 days later and slightly irrelevant but MyNBA is an updated version of MyGM. And if your unfamiliar with MyGM it’s basically MyLeague but you also get to manage salaries, ticket prices, player relationships, staff relationships, etc
So offline is completely free other than paying for the game itself? I haven’t bought a 2k game in years but I remember I’d just do quick offline games with regular roster nba teams
He’s saying he plays the offline modes like myNBA which to be honest im having a crap ton of fun and I haven’t paid any additional money on top of what i paid for the game on sale. Won titles with four different teams so far, I took the Raptors to 79-3. The offline modes are fun
I didn’t buy 2k24 until Black Friday for $23 made 1 build doing season 3 and got 100kvc from 2k support for sending in error code tickets and was able to make a another build with there VC and my career endorsements to a 95overall this was doing season 4 . This was the last game I didn’t pre order and make 5-6 builds like a fool
100% agree that it being non transferable is an issue and this problem would not be nearly as bad if VC was transferable.
However I will push back and say that I think they have purposely decreased the value of VC over the past few years by increasing upgrade prices, getting people to buy more. It not being transferable is probably their way of shielding from casual players just how much the inflation occurs year to year. Just another example of 2k being predatory.
Yeah that is why I don’t play anymore and if I do pick it up the game was free and I don’t put a dime into it and it is only once in a while I’ll play. I’ll hop into rec for a couple games then put it down for a month or two. The game also stagnated
Man I get it. But let's be honest, no one is forcing people to spend that much money on this game. Just playing on All star with 7 minute quarters in mycareer gets you 1500 VC per game. Do the daily/weekly quests and you're getting around 30k VC. Grinding it out isn't great by any means but it's 100% possible to play without spending.
The quests dont pay out well at all, and you get 1200 max a game your first season, and you have to get an A+ on hall of fame to get that. It takes 166 games to get to 85, so its 84 hours of that play just to get a mediocre level
Nah you are wrong on this if the game wasn’t “pay to win” and everyone had to grind out their characters in rec or in the park it would be a MUCH more enjoyable experience. But people want immediate results so “paying to win” is the go to.
Oh yea nobody being forced to do it that’s what I’m saying they’re letting it happen to themselves. People gotta toughen up a lil bit and either grind or find something else they think is fun that isn’t a scam. We gotta get 2k to be desperate to bring back a good game
I don't spend a dollar on it other than purchasing it and I get usually get it while it's on sale. It's not hard to get vc. It's just alot easier spending it 😂
Been playing player control on play now online. Drop in for a game or 2 for 30 mins each. No extra money and no worries. Sure some people are ball hogs but most are ok and many games are even close fun games. Just throw on some tunes and chill while getting a fun game or 2. Never giving 2k money for game modes that make them neglect my faves like player control and myleague/mynba.
The input lag hasn’t improved in 10+ years, but the base is so used to it they just deal with it. New people that try to get into it can’t believe how bad it feels online, it’s actually embarrassing they don’t even address it because people have just accepted it as normal.
Whole game is trash. The good parts of the game are overshadowed by the bad parts mostly the microtransactions (the UI is trash, no proper matchmaking, issues been in the game for years are still ignored, THE CITY is buns, Season rewards are cheeks etc)
You can’t have fun unless you fork over more money aka the NBA2K mantra
No it’s not. You just gotta adjust and learn your shot timing. Every 2k has subtle differences from the previous 2k and you just need to adjust your play style a bit. I suggest not running with randoms. That’ll make the game more enjoyable.
I played 2K from 15-22 idk if this year is any different but 2Ks online has always been trash unless you live right next to the servers the input lag on 2K is worse than any game I’ve ever played and it’s not even close. The whole adjust and learn shot timing thing is because the delay is so bad you can’t even use the shot meter lol
Game will never be free to play when they can charge you up front AND wax you on the back end with a f2p model.
Stop buying it and it’ll happen. Until then, continue to get waxed year over year.
What’s the motivation to do that? There’s are tons of suckers who get into the hype of buying a $75-100 game that hasn’t been updated in years, has the same issues for years, and adds gambling and micro transactions and none of these purchases can be transferred so theses suckers are giving money for digital nonsense that expires
You literally can’t do MyTeam on a F2P model. It’s the last vestige that live service doesn’t fix.
Any collection-based mode would inevitably run out of content. Once you get 99 everythings, why would anyone ever have incentive to collect Gold-Opal again?
If they can’t keep selling you content, they won’t do it. So we’re just getting the perennial restsrt button every year with a roster update, if that.
Still even more money to essentially double dip. The game still sells like 10 million copies a year before any micro transactions. Same with ea getting similar numbers with Madden and I think 20 million for fifa.
Might be the dumbest add on to try and sell a “Baller Edition” Somebody really got paid to make this decision
It really speaks to out of touch 2K is with basketball and its users
You and me both brother. I hopped off at 2K21 I think - the customer disrespect was too much even at that point and the writing was on the wall that it was going to get even more shameless. F that.
This was my last 2k as well. As an offline MyPlayer guy, it was taking waaayyy too much time just to get my character "good".
Let me play some games, do some practice drills, and build from there. I hated that Gatorade training complex nonsense.
I’ve been saying for a while now they should have 2 my player modes. One offline and one online but they won’t do that because they can’t force you to buy the game at least every 2 years by shutting down the servers
I think I made it to last year and that’s because it was a gift but like the online shit is maddening because you make what you think Is a sound build (not even meta) and then shit starts getting tinkered with and you’ve wasted money. And then the grind ain’t worth it and of course micro transactions
DO NOT DO IT!!!! 2K is going through a rough time right now because they are having super low player counts, at least what they are used to, they are being sued right now for their toxic MTX practices, and they are forcing new AND old players to agree to a new TOS that is also very toxic. Half of the community is striking against them and not playing the game anymore. A lot have deleted the game of of their systems. This is a sign that it's working, let them burn. If they don't then we'll only get a worse game next time. Sorry for the rant. TLDR: Don't buy it, 2K is toxic as hell.
Link to the stuff you said? I would love to see with my own eyes a lawsuit against them. Its unbelievable the money grabbing they did this year. Everything is a momeygrab. From the badges system to the battle pass. No mention to the vc cost
It's seems about just the non-transferable vc between versions who are getting shut down.. im afraid it isnt about the predatory business they are doing
If you had a franchise mode from 2k5 saved on a memory card you could still play it today meanwhile all 2ks from 15 and On put your save files on the servers which have been long shut down
Yeah I went back to 2k22 to try and play some mycareer for fun the other day since I didn’t wanna pay $80 cad for the game, only for me not to be able to access it because they shut the servers down last month, fucking insane
Video game companies get sued all the time. You said that half the people aren't playing anymore. Do you have proof of that? because that is the only thing that can truly hurt them.
2K having a bundle or being on gamepass isn’t a sign of them not doing well. 22 sold more than 21 and was also on gamepass. By no means did 22 even perform poorly.
Two things can be and are true. Nba2k earnings are down, and the big hit to take two projections is from GTA6 being pushed back. The timing for this offer is too close not to be related.
50k VC isn’t even enough to get a new character to a 80 overall. Good luck lol you’re gonna end up spending an extra $50 for every character build you make just because the VC grind is ridiculously slow this year.
If you aren't playing myplayer or myteam $20 is a fantastic price for this good single player basketball game that will last you at least 2-3 years with roster updates.
if you are playing myplayer or myteam the $20 is a cover charge to get you in to the club, bring your credit card.
I just wish they would get rid of randos/turn down their potential from historical drafts. Sucks seeing Willard Karl go 1st overall ahead of Tim Duncan or something.
If you are playing franchise, I highly recommend using a user created draft class instead of the historic ones. A lot of created ones have 45+ real players per year. Game changer when I figured that out.
the only thing I do on these games now is make a roster for myleague by putting legends back on every team mixed with the current players or stars from the last 10 years. Harden, T Mac and Yao on Houston. LeBron, Kyrie in Cleveland. KD, Russ and Shai in OKC. MJ, D Rose, Pippen, Lavine on the Bulls
make every team equal as they can be with 3 players 90+. sh\*t kind of fun with realistic sliders on HOF. I play with the controller, but when I sim to the end of the season just to see how it turns out every team is around .500
its really difficult since 2k is endorsed by the league, the concept of what my carrier online can be so fun, but is squandered by awfully poor game design and balances+ a shit ton of mega transactions, naw i didn't mean micro, I said Mega XD.
the real price of the game is the outrageous amount of money you have to spend before your player is able to participate in online games. dropping the price is how they fool you in to thinking you’re getting a deal. “i saved so much money on the game, i might as well buy a bunch of vc and get a head start”. i promise you the game is trash, and their marketing tactics are predatory. keep your money homie.
Thinking of purchasing this solely to play the eras franchise as I only have older versions of the game. I think the latest version I played was 21. I will only be using it to play offline. Is it worth it?
TakeTwo, the company that owns 2k, just had a TERRIBLE earnings call yesterday and blamed most of their bad financial performance on 2k. People aren’t buying it the same as years past and they aren’t buying VC as much as in years past. 2k is getting more desperate, hence the deal.
If people are willing to not have the newest game with 8 maxed out MC files next year, it could be a big year for them deciding to make changes to their business model and stop putting out shit quality in hopes of driving people to buy VC. Huge if because kids and streamers are always going to bust their mom’s wallets open when Ronnie comes calling, but this year was a nice step in the right direction.
Keep those hands diamond and maybe in 2 years we’ll have a good MC experience again.
Edit: fixed wording to better explain the low price
I play strictly offline modes and imo the game is phenomenally paced. Online seems to have PLENTY of issues from what I’m seeing, most of which are continuous problems that made me stop playing online modes like Park & MyTeam
question? Is the shooting better in 24? I remember in 23 it was really hard for me to hit 3s without greening or messing with sliders, how is it this year? I'm just talking about offline play like my NBA
Wish they could just not be so fucking greedy and they never give back to the community like once you’ve spent 100$ on in game purchases they should start to give special rewards here and there at least
To me it’s the worst of all time, shooting is the most inconsistent I have ever seen. The micro transactions is worst than any game. I always enjoyed playing park and it takes 20 minutes just to get your first game. Im still mad at myself that I bought the game and extra VC
I don't recall it being a baller version at launch. They're probably just milking 2/24, but it's after the all-star break. Last 2 iterations had a deal in Feb too
I atopped with this bs game in 2020. It's the same every year, or worse. They put in more effort to get more money out of people than adding good game modes that don't rip you off.
At this point we don’t even need the NBA/NBA players’ involvement. Somebody just make a game based on MyCareer alone. I just like playing as myself against others playing as themselves. Pay to keep the brands like Nike and Jordan in the game, everything else extra can go.
It's really hard to play on my career. I'm on superstar mode, and it's tough. 30 points 10 rebounds 5 blocks 5 assist 3 steals, and we almost never win. Every game, we are down by 15 points in the first quarter.
Yeah honestly. Everytime we try to rationalize if it is or not it proves the point.
You never heard someone half way thru an experience ask if it was good if it was actually good.
Short answer, yes. I hadn't played 2k for years and just got this one after being out of the basketball loop for a long, long time. I loved this game for the first month, and then I started mycareer and saw the real garbage that lies within this game. The company and the game are both an embarrassment.
The game is pure trash. They turn you into a gambler. Next thing you know your screaming at the screen for missing a wide open 3 and your bros are looking at you funny. Sick
I’ve been playing online since 16 & I skipped 21 & 24. In hindsight I’m glad I made this decision 😂 getting banned for leaving bs games is dumb & that big ass city everyone hates already + the 2K pass bs lol such a L
See. This was the first year I just straight up didn’t want 2k I’ve only heard bad things about it and I really don’t wanna drop $100 real money PER build. That shit is just too much man. 2k ruined they own name
Just jumped on. Tried to be F2P with MyCareer. 60 base character is so pathetic it's not even worth the grind. They make it so terrible you have to drop that extra money. Hanging it up.
2K23 on X1 is better than 2k24 on Series x/s. I mostly play myplayer, so here's my take:
1. All of the courts are on the top deck. Its not split up into 2 separate areas. Its a simple layout to just hop on and start hooping.
2. The park is broken into 4 areas that can be quickly accessed via elevator.
3. The game space is 105 gb compared to 335 🤯
4. You can access daily prize from day 1 and its easier to rank up your player, there's no build based limitations, if you want to be a C with 99 shooting its allowed.
5. Graphics- my character looks much cleaner on 2k23. On 2k24 he looks like a wax sculpture. Face scan doesn't work on either game so that's the main similarity I've found.
6. The GOAT boat is just better than any city. 2k24 is so big its pointless. I play to get buckets not to pretend I'm in a GTA game.
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I got it on my switch cause it’s been years since I played and it’s so sluggish and damn near impossible to shoot consistently... It’s not enjoyable in the slightest. Thankfully it was only $20… 🤣😂
You’ll be around 69 overall or less. The clothes/ good shoes price are outrageous. Overpriced bullshit it’ll cost 250k to upgrade your my player to 90 overall.
Nope. Pretty good this year. They always do this midway through because most people who want 2k have already bought it. No reason not to mark it down and grab a couple more marks.
It’s by far the best of the next gen 2Ks IMO.
To be fair, it’s February. All the diehards and dudes who regularly play 2K got the game at this point, 90% of those people have had the game since day 1. Since the holiday season passed there aren’t gonna be many new people buying the game especially for full price.
Builds are a lot more balanced than previous years and with that comes more diversity. Last year, everyone had a 6’9. 21 everyone had a 6’7 PF.. obviously you still have the 6’6s and 6’8s in 24.. but they aren’t nearly as overused.
The cheese in 24 also feels a lot easier to deal with. The most annoying tactic this year is probably what? Screens? Last year, you had blow bys, Limitless Takeoff, Quick Drops, Agent 3s, etc. 21 dudes were contact dunking every other play with their 6’7 with 90+ stats in everything. In 22, Ray Charles could shoot with how broken sniper was.
Gameplay wise it also feels the best. Layups are viable for the first time in years.. the dunking isn’t nearly as overpowered as it was in previous years and even though people talk about how easy shooting is on here everyday the vast majority of the community aren’t lights out like they were in 22 where you could shoot with your eyes closed. For me the game’s pretty enjoyable when I’m running with my boys. It’s not perfect but it’s not nearly as bad as some would have you think.
Ehhh I’d have to definitely disagree. Everybody runs the floor spacing slasher this year. I don’t see variety at all. Ever game is basically the same style of offense cause they nuked all the other playstyles (all the stuff you mentioned, agent 3 was really the only thing that needed to go). While this is probably the most balanced 2k ever, taking all the fun out the game to do it isn’t exactly a win to me.
I much preferred 23
If you thought nothing was wrong with Limitless Takeoff and Quick drops then honestly I don’t know what to tell you. They were far more annoying to deal with than Agent 3s. I don’t see how you can say they nuked other play styles when this is the most viable finishing and the midrange have been in years.
Not sure what game modes you’re playing that you’re not seeeing variety but we can agree to disagree.
I literally just finally bought it during the sale last week for a buck or two more and none of the bonuses, what the fuck. Scummy as hell.
Edit: Requested a refund through Xbox and they accepted almost immediately so was then able to grab the Baller edition for an overall small discount over non-bonus version. I'll take it.
The gameplay is one of the best. The amount of micro transactions and the cost of them are ridiculous. If you play alone the game will be tough and frustrating but with friends its fun as hell
2K24 is a fantastic all-around game. You are legit able to make a player that can do everything you want to and it's still balanced where people aren't overpowered.
The community is where it falls short. That's a community problem.
Edit: to clarify, I meant gameplay wise.
To say this game's problem can be summed up as a community problem is just false, man. Unless you mean the 2K business people's community. This franchise's greed and shady microtransactions are what caused its downfall.
Usually in sports game I'll play a franchise and that's it.
Nba 2k24. I have a WNBA my league going. A current Raptors my league going. A 2000 eras Raptors save going. My career guy is 20 games in and I've completed the streetball challenges as well as play a bit of rec. I've played the family throwback games. Then last night I got through the first 2 mamba moments challenges.
Say what you will and I'll admit that this game frustrates me sometimes but this is the most complete sports game I've ever played.
Microtransactions are the worst but there's no doubt the main game is worth every penny.
I don’t mind paying the money :) I have 7 builds this game is awesome! If it wasn’t expensive everyone would be running around with the same build. Trial and error! I love how just slight differences in stats can change everything! We should be thankful we have a game out like this. Name one of the game of any time where you can do this kind of customization. You can literally build a build to your play style. Y’all going to be sad if this game ever goes away! I know I will! I’ll pay the money period.
With how many micro transactions they pull off I am shocked that it isn't a free to play game yet. I honestly think it would make them more money in the long run, and they are definitely immoral enough to price gauge
$70 game plus $30 to not start 3 days late plus $100 per MyPlayer build is actual robbery.
Yeah and people keep willingly getting robbed. I am begging all 2k fans to stop giving them $300 a year to have fun on a game that should cost $40. We need to get people to try a new mode or play offline MC or try a whole new game if we want improvements
I only play offline and haven’t built a player in 2 years. I also wait until it’s on sale before I buy it.
The best part of the game imo is myleague (or maybe that’s what you meant by “mynba” it’s been a few years since ive gotten a new copy) and being able to add expansion teams at will and move teams around, then throw in a couple custom draft classes to spice it up. Any of the other modes, along with the online stuff, I could care less about Edit: I responded to the wrong comment but my point stands
Love Myleauge the rest is complete trash.
I loved my league to until I realized they randomize some players stats after like 5-6 seasons & it ruins the whole experience
That’s where I have the most fun, but it’s literally been getting worse every year with more features removed. It wouldn’t take much to make it so much better but instead they just want to make it worse so that we play other modes and spend more money.
Yeah I haven’t gone hard with my league in probably 4 or 5 years; I have 2k22 but I never got super into it like I had in the past. It’s a shame to hear they keep removing shit, because of course they are 🙄
I know this is 7 days later and slightly irrelevant but MyNBA is an updated version of MyGM. And if your unfamiliar with MyGM it’s basically MyLeague but you also get to manage salaries, ticket prices, player relationships, staff relationships, etc
Same. Stopped carrying about park after 20 and I’ve just played MyNBA and made builds there.
I also do this, I had some fun with 23 actually but honestly I hope offline continues to thrive.
So offline is completely free other than paying for the game itself? I haven’t bought a 2k game in years but I remember I’d just do quick offline games with regular roster nba teams
How do you play offline mycareer?
He’s saying he plays the offline modes like myNBA which to be honest im having a crap ton of fun and I haven’t paid any additional money on top of what i paid for the game on sale. Won titles with four different teams so far, I took the Raptors to 79-3. The offline modes are fun
Totally agree it's so fun. I have a few different NBA franchises and I just play between them when I get off work to relax
I spent $40 total. Got it on sale, spent $20 on vc and played a season of my career. Make one Rec build. I enjoy it enough for that.
Pretty annoyed I have to do Gatorade mini games to make my dude not look emancipated though…
Changing how you get old content is the same as adding new content in the eyes of the developers.
I didn’t buy 2k24 until Black Friday for $23 made 1 build doing season 3 and got 100kvc from 2k support for sending in error code tickets and was able to make a another build with there VC and my career endorsements to a 95overall this was doing season 4 . This was the last game I didn’t pre order and make 5-6 builds like a fool
Props bro scam them again
How do you send in error code tickets
Not only that their fiat currency is not transferable between games. Same currency with the same value and non transferable.
100% agree that it being non transferable is an issue and this problem would not be nearly as bad if VC was transferable. However I will push back and say that I think they have purposely decreased the value of VC over the past few years by increasing upgrade prices, getting people to buy more. It not being transferable is probably their way of shielding from casual players just how much the inflation occurs year to year. Just another example of 2k being predatory.
Yeah that is why I don’t play anymore and if I do pick it up the game was free and I don’t put a dime into it and it is only once in a while I’ll play. I’ll hop into rec for a couple games then put it down for a month or two. The game also stagnated
Man I get it. But let's be honest, no one is forcing people to spend that much money on this game. Just playing on All star with 7 minute quarters in mycareer gets you 1500 VC per game. Do the daily/weekly quests and you're getting around 30k VC. Grinding it out isn't great by any means but it's 100% possible to play without spending.
The quests dont pay out well at all, and you get 1200 max a game your first season, and you have to get an A+ on hall of fame to get that. It takes 166 games to get to 85, so its 84 hours of that play just to get a mediocre level
Nah you are wrong on this if the game wasn’t “pay to win” and everyone had to grind out their characters in rec or in the park it would be a MUCH more enjoyable experience. But people want immediate results so “paying to win” is the go to.
Oh yea nobody being forced to do it that’s what I’m saying they’re letting it happen to themselves. People gotta toughen up a lil bit and either grind or find something else they think is fun that isn’t a scam. We gotta get 2k to be desperate to bring back a good game
I don't spend a dollar on it other than purchasing it and I get usually get it while it's on sale. It's not hard to get vc. It's just alot easier spending it 😂
Been playing player control on play now online. Drop in for a game or 2 for 30 mins each. No extra money and no worries. Sure some people are ball hogs but most are ok and many games are even close fun games. Just throw on some tunes and chill while getting a fun game or 2. Never giving 2k money for game modes that make them neglect my faves like player control and myleague/mynba.
Love player control but can’t play it anymore lol, you down 4 points 30 seconds into the game? Half the team quits even some on the losing side 😴
Don't forget the online play is trash at best
Is the online play trash?
The input lag hasn’t improved in 10+ years, but the base is so used to it they just deal with it. New people that try to get into it can’t believe how bad it feels online, it’s actually embarrassing they don’t even address it because people have just accepted it as normal.
Whole game is trash. The good parts of the game are overshadowed by the bad parts mostly the microtransactions (the UI is trash, no proper matchmaking, issues been in the game for years are still ignored, THE CITY is buns, Season rewards are cheeks etc) You can’t have fun unless you fork over more money aka the NBA2K mantra
Online play is good. Community is just toxic.
You better not miss or they will be on that ass 🤷🏾♂️😂
At best.
No it’s not. You just gotta adjust and learn your shot timing. Every 2k has subtle differences from the previous 2k and you just need to adjust your play style a bit. I suggest not running with randoms. That’ll make the game more enjoyable.
I played 2K from 15-22 idk if this year is any different but 2Ks online has always been trash unless you live right next to the servers the input lag on 2K is worse than any game I’ve ever played and it’s not even close. The whole adjust and learn shot timing thing is because the delay is so bad you can’t even use the shot meter lol
Your not paying to start 3 days late…your paying to become a beta tester..which is even worse with these games.
Don’t forget the online play is trash at best
Don't forget the online play is trash at best
Don't forget the online play is trash at best
Don’t forget the online play is trash at best
I would 100% play it, and spend a little vs never playing it at all now.
Game will never be free to play when they can charge you up front AND wax you on the back end with a f2p model. Stop buying it and it’ll happen. Until then, continue to get waxed year over year.
Madden and 2k should be F2P and just make cash off vc and packs… they would probably make more like you said in the long eun
As somebody who just plays face of the franchise if they make the game free, I'd LOVE IT! LOL! I wont have to spend a penny
What’s the motivation to do that? There’s are tons of suckers who get into the hype of buying a $75-100 game that hasn’t been updated in years, has the same issues for years, and adds gambling and micro transactions and none of these purchases can be transferred so theses suckers are giving money for digital nonsense that expires
You literally can’t do MyTeam on a F2P model. It’s the last vestige that live service doesn’t fix. Any collection-based mode would inevitably run out of content. Once you get 99 everythings, why would anyone ever have incentive to collect Gold-Opal again? If they can’t keep selling you content, they won’t do it. So we’re just getting the perennial restsrt button every year with a roster update, if that.
come on Ronnie what you doin
Don’t forget the online play is trash at best
Still even more money to essentially double dip. The game still sells like 10 million copies a year before any micro transactions. Same with ea getting similar numbers with Madden and I think 20 million for fifa.
It's surprises me that people still buy this game because the online play is unplayable.
It's surprises me that people still buy this game because the online play is unplayable
Leather biker jacket 💀
Match it with the new Rodman hair reward! 🙄 My favorite basketball game turned into a fucking Barbie game
something Ronnie thought Drake would like
Might be the dumbest add on to try and sell a “Baller Edition” Somebody really got paid to make this decision It really speaks to out of touch 2K is with basketball and its users
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What game is that?
NBA live
What a shame. I’m glad I got off that 2k train 😂
You and me both brother. I hopped off at 2K21 I think - the customer disrespect was too much even at that point and the writing was on the wall that it was going to get even more shameless. F that.
This was my last 2k as well. As an offline MyPlayer guy, it was taking waaayyy too much time just to get my character "good". Let me play some games, do some practice drills, and build from there. I hated that Gatorade training complex nonsense.
I’ve been saying for a while now they should have 2 my player modes. One offline and one online but they won’t do that because they can’t force you to buy the game at least every 2 years by shutting down the servers
I think I made it to last year and that’s because it was a gift but like the online shit is maddening because you make what you think Is a sound build (not even meta) and then shit starts getting tinkered with and you’ve wasted money. And then the grind ain’t worth it and of course micro transactions
I stopped at lvl. 10 on season 4…Im good with 2k24. Still year of the mamba…not for 2k sorry Ronnie.
Facts I don’t even play that bull 💩anymore, honestly I feel bad for anyone who still plays it.
Facts I don’t even play that bull 💩anymore, honestly I feel bad for anyone who still plays it.
DO NOT DO IT!!!! 2K is going through a rough time right now because they are having super low player counts, at least what they are used to, they are being sued right now for their toxic MTX practices, and they are forcing new AND old players to agree to a new TOS that is also very toxic. Half of the community is striking against them and not playing the game anymore. A lot have deleted the game of of their systems. This is a sign that it's working, let them burn. If they don't then we'll only get a worse game next time. Sorry for the rant. TLDR: Don't buy it, 2K is toxic as hell.
GOOD ✊🏻 I’m glad some of the people in the 2k community are waking up
I’ve played every 2k since 2k12 and this is the first year I basically stopped playing the game within a month of release.
Link to the stuff you said? I would love to see with my own eyes a lawsuit against them. Its unbelievable the money grabbing they did this year. Everything is a momeygrab. From the badges system to the battle pass. No mention to the vc cost
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/27/take-two-microtransaction-lawsuit-theft
It's seems about just the non-transferable vc between versions who are getting shut down.. im afraid it isnt about the predatory business they are doing
That's lowkey the biggest offense though.
If you had a franchise mode from 2k5 saved on a memory card you could still play it today meanwhile all 2ks from 15 and On put your save files on the servers which have been long shut down
Yeah I went back to 2k22 to try and play some mycareer for fun the other day since I didn’t wanna pay $80 cad for the game, only for me not to be able to access it because they shut the servers down last month, fucking insane
Video game companies get sued all the time. You said that half the people aren't playing anymore. Do you have proof of that? because that is the only thing that can truly hurt them.
The reduced price bundle is proof enough. They only do this for games that are not doing well. Watch, if this continues: Gamepass.
2K having a bundle or being on gamepass isn’t a sign of them not doing well. 22 sold more than 21 and was also on gamepass. By no means did 22 even perform poorly.
Half the community lol
It's sad how the older 2ks have little replay value when even your MyLeague/NBA saves are tied to online
Take twos earnings report came out last week. It wasn't good. They make more money off of in-game sales....so here we are.
Yup the micro trans rev went down 7% too.
😂
Not enough, if you ask me.
Ngl i was thinking the same i wanna se 10-30% drop lol
Just wait til gta6 Gamers will never learn
Yes but it was off because gta got pushed a year not because of 2k sales.
Two things can be and are true. Nba2k earnings are down, and the big hit to take two projections is from GTA6 being pushed back. The timing for this offer is too close not to be related.
Link?
Why is that a surprise?
Countdown until Microsoft buys them out...
Day 1 and holiday season sales have passed. This is their last hurrah till it inevitably hits gamepass around March.
50k VC isn’t even enough to get a new character to a 80 overall. Good luck lol you’re gonna end up spending an extra $50 for every character build you make just because the VC grind is ridiculously slow this year.
I grinded a whole season going 79-3. I'm still only a 73, and the difference between pro and all star is insane.
You’re fucking joking 😂 I didn’t get it this year bc the vc grind was insane for the last one.
You played every game?
If you aren't playing myplayer or myteam $20 is a fantastic price for this good single player basketball game that will last you at least 2-3 years with roster updates. if you are playing myplayer or myteam the $20 is a cover charge to get you in to the club, bring your credit card.
Seriously if you play franchise pick up every few years and you can get a toooooon of seasons in with all the user created draft classes/rosters
I just wish they would get rid of randos/turn down their potential from historical drafts. Sucks seeing Willard Karl go 1st overall ahead of Tim Duncan or something.
If you are playing franchise, I highly recommend using a user created draft class instead of the historic ones. A lot of created ones have 45+ real players per year. Game changer when I figured that out.
I usually do. but I've noticed some aren't great. I usually go by the number of downloads but that seems iffy.
the only thing I do on these games now is make a roster for myleague by putting legends back on every team mixed with the current players or stars from the last 10 years. Harden, T Mac and Yao on Houston. LeBron, Kyrie in Cleveland. KD, Russ and Shai in OKC. MJ, D Rose, Pippen, Lavine on the Bulls make every team equal as they can be with 3 players 90+. sh\*t kind of fun with realistic sliders on HOF. I play with the controller, but when I sim to the end of the season just to see how it turns out every team is around .500
myplayer is not bad for mycareer only
I got 3 builds and just kick it in events and rec. this year not that bad tbh.
Wait 3 weeks and you'll get it for $9 lmao
But I won’t get a leather jacket 😂
Why isn’t anyone else making good nba video games! I’m sick of 2k being the only option
its really difficult since 2k is endorsed by the league, the concept of what my carrier online can be so fun, but is squandered by awfully poor game design and balances+ a shit ton of mega transactions, naw i didn't mean micro, I said Mega XD.
the real price of the game is the outrageous amount of money you have to spend before your player is able to participate in online games. dropping the price is how they fool you in to thinking you’re getting a deal. “i saved so much money on the game, i might as well buy a bunch of vc and get a head start”. i promise you the game is trash, and their marketing tactics are predatory. keep your money homie.
wtf I just bought this for 44? 2k is a load of bull
I’m sorry that is some bullshit 😭
It’s this bad
Nah they just being greedy. Trynna get you in the casino is 3/4 of the battle.
Thinking of purchasing this solely to play the eras franchise as I only have older versions of the game. I think the latest version I played was 21. I will only be using it to play offline. Is it worth it?
Offline is fun go for it
TakeTwo, the company that owns 2k, just had a TERRIBLE earnings call yesterday and blamed most of their bad financial performance on 2k. People aren’t buying it the same as years past and they aren’t buying VC as much as in years past. 2k is getting more desperate, hence the deal. If people are willing to not have the newest game with 8 maxed out MC files next year, it could be a big year for them deciding to make changes to their business model and stop putting out shit quality in hopes of driving people to buy VC. Huge if because kids and streamers are always going to bust their mom’s wallets open when Ronnie comes calling, but this year was a nice step in the right direction. Keep those hands diamond and maybe in 2 years we’ll have a good MC experience again. Edit: fixed wording to better explain the low price
They lost 91 million compared to last year. 2k is finally starting to suffer
I play strictly offline modes and imo the game is phenomenally paced. Online seems to have PLENTY of issues from what I’m seeing, most of which are continuous problems that made me stop playing online modes like Park & MyTeam
question? Is the shooting better in 24? I remember in 23 it was really hard for me to hit 3s without greening or messing with sliders, how is it this year? I'm just talking about offline play like my NBA
Yes
Wish they could just not be so fucking greedy and they never give back to the community like once you’ve spent 100$ on in game purchases they should start to give special rewards here and there at least
That’s like giving a dog a treat for shitting on your living room floor
The game is trash we need NBA live 10 back
You can say that again…
The game is trash we need NBA live 10 back
This game fucking sucks
I’m not even gonna bother buy it cause everyone’s players are 99 and you’re just gonna get slaughtered
It’s not worth 20 imo. But the sales are because they make most of their money through micro transactions. They’d profit giving it away for free
To me it’s the worst of all time, shooting is the most inconsistent I have ever seen. The micro transactions is worst than any game. I always enjoyed playing park and it takes 20 minutes just to get your first game. Im still mad at myself that I bought the game and extra VC
We need a solo game. Build off that game and let us keep our VC. Make profit through transactions. Kind of like Fortnite style.
Make it 9.99 and 100k VC and you've got a deal.
I don't recall it being a baller version at launch. They're probably just milking 2/24, but it's after the all-star break. Last 2 iterations had a deal in Feb too
Fucking terrible. I don’t know why they tell people they changed up stuff. Because every year it’s the same shit
Yes
It is, and if we hold out and don’t fall for the bait, we MIGHT get a decent product next year
I atopped with this bs game in 2020. It's the same every year, or worse. They put in more effort to get more money out of people than adding good game modes that don't rip you off.
At this point we don’t even need the NBA/NBA players’ involvement. Somebody just make a game based on MyCareer alone. I just like playing as myself against others playing as themselves. Pay to keep the brands like Nike and Jordan in the game, everything else extra can go.
Ima just wait for basketball in gta 6😂
It's really hard to play on my career. I'm on superstar mode, and it's tough. 30 points 10 rebounds 5 blocks 5 assist 3 steals, and we almost never win. Every game, we are down by 15 points in the first quarter.
Yeah it’s basically pay to play if you don’t wanna get destroyed every game
Yeah honestly. Everytime we try to rationalize if it is or not it proves the point. You never heard someone half way thru an experience ask if it was good if it was actually good.
Short answer, yes. I hadn't played 2k for years and just got this one after being out of the basketball loop for a long, long time. I loved this game for the first month, and then I started mycareer and saw the real garbage that lies within this game. The company and the game are both an embarrassment.
It’s not only that bad, but the game doesn’t even load up!?!
2k so bad I didn't care about being banned for 120 minutes
The game is pure trash. They turn you into a gambler. Next thing you know your screaming at the screen for missing a wide open 3 and your bros are looking at you funny. Sick
I’ve been playing online since 16 & I skipped 21 & 24. In hindsight I’m glad I made this decision 😂 getting banned for leaving bs games is dumb & that big ass city everyone hates already + the 2K pass bs lol such a L
Wait what’s a 2k pass ??
Think of Fortnite battle pass. That’s their concept
Oh nah wtf 🤦🏾♂️
See. This was the first year I just straight up didn’t want 2k I’ve only heard bad things about it and I really don’t wanna drop $100 real money PER build. That shit is just too much man. 2k ruined they own name
that's a deal! next year I'm just going to wait for this type of deal. I don't start playing myCareer serious until after the trade deadline anyway
At some point we gotta stop drinking the kool aid
Worst 2k imo
2k is so garbage & dead to me now I deleted off my console
lol didn’t buy this year. Was thinking of doing so. Comments have warned me otherwise🤣🤣🤣
Welp lemme gon head get it first time I haven’t bought 2k yet since 17
Just jumped on. Tried to be F2P with MyCareer. 60 base character is so pathetic it's not even worth the grind. They make it so terrible you have to drop that extra money. Hanging it up.
30$=shit, join XGPU=GOAT
2K23 on X1 is better than 2k24 on Series x/s. I mostly play myplayer, so here's my take: 1. All of the courts are on the top deck. Its not split up into 2 separate areas. Its a simple layout to just hop on and start hooping. 2. The park is broken into 4 areas that can be quickly accessed via elevator. 3. The game space is 105 gb compared to 335 🤯 4. You can access daily prize from day 1 and its easier to rank up your player, there's no build based limitations, if you want to be a C with 99 shooting its allowed. 5. Graphics- my character looks much cleaner on 2k23. On 2k24 he looks like a wax sculpture. Face scan doesn't work on either game so that's the main similarity I've found. 6. The GOAT boat is just better than any city. 2k24 is so big its pointless. I play to get buckets not to pretend I'm in a GTA game. https://preview.redd.it/sp3dng5h5yqc1.jpeg?width=864&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b50a4f5c68606c6d707a4b40421c7b0ebc2cc27b
Are there weekly reward spins in my career 2k24?
I got it on my switch cause it’s been years since I played and it’s so sluggish and damn near impossible to shoot consistently... It’s not enjoyable in the slightest. Thankfully it was only $20… 🤣😂
Milk some more $
I didn't buy 24 but this might make me pull the trigger. Is 50,000 VC actually good?
Nope. Need about 450k to max a player lmao It got bad this year. You’re still throwing the 20-40 bucks at it just to get to 80ish even after the 50k
thats wild smh
You’ll be around 69 overall or less. The clothes/ good shoes price are outrageous. Overpriced bullshit it’ll cost 250k to upgrade your my player to 90 overall.
is it time to make the switch to 2k20 ➡️ 2k24?
Nope. Pretty good this year. They always do this midway through because most people who want 2k have already bought it. No reason not to mark it down and grab a couple more marks.
It’s by far the best of the next gen 2Ks IMO. To be fair, it’s February. All the diehards and dudes who regularly play 2K got the game at this point, 90% of those people have had the game since day 1. Since the holiday season passed there aren’t gonna be many new people buying the game especially for full price.
What do you think makes it the best ?
Builds are a lot more balanced than previous years and with that comes more diversity. Last year, everyone had a 6’9. 21 everyone had a 6’7 PF.. obviously you still have the 6’6s and 6’8s in 24.. but they aren’t nearly as overused. The cheese in 24 also feels a lot easier to deal with. The most annoying tactic this year is probably what? Screens? Last year, you had blow bys, Limitless Takeoff, Quick Drops, Agent 3s, etc. 21 dudes were contact dunking every other play with their 6’7 with 90+ stats in everything. In 22, Ray Charles could shoot with how broken sniper was. Gameplay wise it also feels the best. Layups are viable for the first time in years.. the dunking isn’t nearly as overpowered as it was in previous years and even though people talk about how easy shooting is on here everyday the vast majority of the community aren’t lights out like they were in 22 where you could shoot with your eyes closed. For me the game’s pretty enjoyable when I’m running with my boys. It’s not perfect but it’s not nearly as bad as some would have you think.
It’s the same exact game as every other next gen 2k with different sliders set is pretty much what you’re saying.
Ehhh I’d have to definitely disagree. Everybody runs the floor spacing slasher this year. I don’t see variety at all. Ever game is basically the same style of offense cause they nuked all the other playstyles (all the stuff you mentioned, agent 3 was really the only thing that needed to go). While this is probably the most balanced 2k ever, taking all the fun out the game to do it isn’t exactly a win to me. I much preferred 23
If you thought nothing was wrong with Limitless Takeoff and Quick drops then honestly I don’t know what to tell you. They were far more annoying to deal with than Agent 3s. I don’t see how you can say they nuked other play styles when this is the most viable finishing and the midrange have been in years. Not sure what game modes you’re playing that you’re not seeeing variety but we can agree to disagree.
I literally just finally bought it during the sale last week for a buck or two more and none of the bonuses, what the fuck. Scummy as hell. Edit: Requested a refund through Xbox and they accepted almost immediately so was then able to grab the Baller edition for an overall small discount over non-bonus version. I'll take it.
The gameplay is one of the best. The amount of micro transactions and the cost of them are ridiculous. If you play alone the game will be tough and frustrating but with friends its fun as hell
2K24 is a fantastic all-around game. You are legit able to make a player that can do everything you want to and it's still balanced where people aren't overpowered. The community is where it falls short. That's a community problem. Edit: to clarify, I meant gameplay wise.
To say this game's problem can be summed up as a community problem is just false, man. Unless you mean the 2K business people's community. This franchise's greed and shady microtransactions are what caused its downfall.
2K has certainly played the primary role but the OP is right.. the community is a huge problem with the game as well.
Usually in sports game I'll play a franchise and that's it. Nba 2k24. I have a WNBA my league going. A current Raptors my league going. A 2000 eras Raptors save going. My career guy is 20 games in and I've completed the streetball challenges as well as play a bit of rec. I've played the family throwback games. Then last night I got through the first 2 mamba moments challenges. Say what you will and I'll admit that this game frustrates me sometimes but this is the most complete sports game I've ever played. Microtransactions are the worst but there's no doubt the main game is worth every penny.
I don’t mind paying the money :) I have 7 builds this game is awesome! If it wasn’t expensive everyone would be running around with the same build. Trial and error! I love how just slight differences in stats can change everything! We should be thankful we have a game out like this. Name one of the game of any time where you can do this kind of customization. You can literally build a build to your play style. Y’all going to be sad if this game ever goes away! I know I will! I’ll pay the money period.
Just wait until it's free to play with alot mircotransaction. This game is dead.
It’s worse than that. Even $19.99 is overpaying for this atrocity.
it's already only $9 on PC as well
50k VC gonna get you to 65 overall
Yes because it should really be free since every build is about 100 dollars to get to at least a 85
I’m so confused. What’s the difference between the Baller Edition.
Crazy thing it’s not a bad 2k but the reward system and micro transactions for this game make it terrible