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| First NBA 2K game (1999) |
From then on, the franchise continued to grow. Many NBA fans and fans of the franchise have anticipated this year's special edition mainly because it is the 20th Anniversary of the franchise.
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| 20th Anniversary Edition |
Many fans, including most of my friends, have pre-ordered this copy of the game, however, this leaves me feeling left out because I didn't pre-order this version. For a few weeks, I have been contemplating whether I should get the 20th Anniversary Edition, which costs $100, or the standard edition, which costs $60.
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| Standard Edition |
These NBA 2K games release every year, similar to how there's a new NBA season every year. Throughout the recent years, I have never had a hard time deciding which edition to order, because I always picked up the standard edition along with all my friends because we don't want to spend $100 on a game that may not even be worth the price. I would always pre-order the game around a month or 2, prior to the early release date for a pre-ordered copy. However, this year was a more stressful decision to make. Almost everyone I know ordered the 20th Anniversary Edition, except for me. So I ended up frustrated and confused about which edition I should pre-order last minute. I have never pre-ordered an NBA 2K game so late in my life. This decision left me with so much stress. It came down to one of those situations where there are good pros and cons for each choice. If I got the 20th Anniversary Edition, I would receive a ton of more content to enjoy, including physical content as well. All of the best content was exclusive to the special edition. Another good part about picking this version is the fact that I would get to play the game 4 days earlier. Usually, if you pre-order the game in general, even the standard edition, you get to pick the game up 4 days earlier. However this year, only the special edition is available 4 days prior to the initial release date. This is something I don't get at all. I feel like it would be a much easier decision for me if the standard editions released early as well because I am also a very impatient person when it comes to situations like these. If I get the standard edition, then I save $40 and I can say that I was wise with my money. That's pretty much it, but money is a big deal. When they say the struggle is real, they mean it. I had better things to be stressed about, such as my presentation that I had to practice for. Although there are differences between the 2 versions, it is still the same game at the same time, which makes me feel a whole lot better. On the final day that both games were available to pre-order, I finally went to GameStop, still making 2nd thoughts, but most likely getting the standard edition. I walk up to the register, wondering if the 20th Anniversary Edition was still available to order (it was the night of the Special edition pick up), the worker said they were all sold out of the special edition copies, reminding me that I have never ordered a 2K game this late in my life. It did make me feel a bit better as well, knowing there was no other choice I had afterward then just pick up the standard edition, which will be available for pickup 4 days later. So I ordered the standard edition, and I was finally all set. Regardless of the confusion, I am still very excited to pick up the new NBA 2K game this Tuesday. Personally, I think it is very convenient for the NBA 2K game to release every year, a few weeks before the actual NBA season starts. It keeps impatient people like me, calm and not dying for the NBA season to start as much. It keeps me occupied. I hope my experience with this year's NBA 2K game is a great one, just like every year.
