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{{disambig|the Windows version|the Apple Arcade version|[[NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
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|cover        = NBA 2K23 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = NBA 2K23 cover.jpg
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|taxonomy    =
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited, Currency }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Sports, Simulation }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Sports }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Basketball }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | Basketball }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | NBA 2K }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | NBA 2K }}
 
|steam appid  = 1919590
 
|steam appid  = 1919590
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|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|lutris      =  
 
|lutris      =  
|mobygames    =  
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|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      =  
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =  
 
|release history  =  
  
|current state    =
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|current state    = The PC version is based on the PlayStation 4/Xbox One version. This translates in inferior graphics and missing gameplay enhancements compared to the PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X release.
 
}}
 
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{{Availability/row| GMG | nba-2k23-pc | Steam, account | {{store link|GMG|nba-2k23-michael-jordan-edition-pc|Michael Jordan Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | nba-2k23-pc | Steam, account | {{store link|GMG|nba-2k23-michael-jordan-edition-pc|Michael Jordan Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | nba-2k23 | Steam, account | {{store link|Humble|nba-2k23-michael-jordan-edition|Michael Jordan Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | nba-2k23 | Steam, account | {{store link|Humble|nba-2k23-michael-jordan-edition|Michael Jordan Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1919590 | Steam, account | Michael Jordan Edition and Championships Edition also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1919590 | Steam, account | Michael Jordan Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}} and a 2K Sports account.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}} and a 2K Sports account.
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|boost              =  
 
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|cosmetic            =  
|currency            =  
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|currency            = Offers packs of "Virtual Currency" for sale.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/1919590|title=NBA 2K23 ITEM STORE|date=17 September 2022}}</ref>
 
|finite spend        =  
 
|finite spend        =  
 
|infinite spend      =  
 
|infinite spend      =  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\2K Sports\NBA 2K23\VideoSettings.cfg}}
 
}}
 
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|antialiasing              = true
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|upscaling notes            =  
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|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
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|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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==Input==
 
==Input==
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|controller hotplug        = limited
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|controller hotplug notes  = If the controller is disconnected, it asks you to reconnect it, but gives you the option to switch to the keyboard if you press the ↵ Enter key
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
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|surround sound notes      = 7.1 <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Epicgames4|date=2024-03-02|comment=Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI in Windows 11 Insider Preview 22635.3212 (ni_release).}}</ref> 
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|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio        =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
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|directdraw versions    =  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
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|minother = Broadband Internet connection
  
 
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|recOS    =  
|recCPU  =  
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|recRAM  =  
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|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  =  
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 270
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|recVRAM  = 2 GB
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|reccont  = Dual-analog gamepad
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 23:55, 2 March 2024

This page is a stub: it lacks content and/or basic article components. You can help to expand this page by adding an image or additional information.

This page is for the Windows version. For the Apple Arcade version, see NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition.

NBA 2K23
NBA 2K23 cover
Developers
Visual Concepts
Publishers
2K Sports
Release dates
Windows September 8, 2022
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Time-limited, Currency
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Direct control
Genres Sports
Sports Basketball
Art styles Realistic
Themes North America
Series NBA 2K
NBA 2K23 on IGDB
NBA 2K23 on MobyGames
NBA 2K9 2008
NBA 2K10 2009
NBA 2K11 2010
NBA 2K12 2011
NBA 2K13 2012
NBA 2K14 2013
NBA 2K15 2014
NBA 2K16 2015
NBA 2K17 2016
NBA 2KVR Experience 2016
NBA 2K18 2017
NBA 2K19 2018
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 2018
NBA 2K20 2019
NBA 2K21 2020
NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition 2021
NBA 2K22 2021
NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition 2021
NBA 2K23 2022
NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition 2022
NBA 2K24 2023

NBA 2K23 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view sports game in the NBA 2K series.

The PC version is based on the PlayStation 4/Xbox One version. This translates in inferior graphics and missing gameplay enhancements compared to the PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X release.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Publisher website
Icon overlay.png
Michael Jordan Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Michael Jordan Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Michael Jordan Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Michael Jordan Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM and a 2K Sports account.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Currency Offers packs of "Virtual Currency" for sale.[1]
Time-limited Customers who preorder the game receive some virtual currency and other in-game bonuses.[2]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\2K Sports\NBA 2K23\VideoSettings.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1919590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1919590/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Commentary, Sound Effects, Crowd, Player Chatter and "2K Beats Menu Music"
Surround sound
7.1 [3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Licensed music can be turned off through "FEATURES" - "2K BEATS"

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Co-op, Versus
LAN play
Online play
Co-op, Versus

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11.4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz
AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 110 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
AMD Radeon HD 7770
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
Controller
Other Broadband Internet connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. NBA 2K23 ITEM STORE - last accessed on 17 September 2022
  2. NBA 2K23 - last accessed on 2022-07-09
    "Pre-order NBA 2K23 to receive the following digital items:
    • 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
    • Devin Booker MyPLAYER Jersey
    • 95 Rated Devin Booker MyTEAM Free Agent Card"
  3. Verified by User:Epicgames4 on 2024-03-02
    Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI in Windows 11 Insider Preview 22635.3212 (ni_release).