March Madness may be in full swing, but Amazon doesn’t want to leave all the NBA fans out in the cold. The retailer hasNBA 2K25ata massive discount,pricing it at just $20 foreveryconsole edition.
The most recent NBA sim is normally listed at $70 on everything but the Nintendo Switch where it goes for $60. Soseeing the game on sale at $50 off ($40 off on Switch) is truly a steal. Especially whenNBA 2K26isn’t planned to arrive for about another six months.
ProPlay Technology Raises the Game
The latest iteration of theNBA 2Kseries saw a substantial boost in gameplay over its predecessors.2K24introduced a new technology dubbed ProPlay. With it, Visual Concepts takes actual NBA footage and translates the real on-court action directly into in-game animations. In2K25, the ProPlay tech was utilized to add over 9,000 new animations over2K24. Visual Concepts says that number includes 1,100 signature shot animations, 1,300 new off-the-ball animations, and 150 new signature motion styles.
Thanks to the ProPlay tech,NBA 2K25also includes a brand-new dribble engine. The developers note it’s “the biggest change to our gameplay engine in years”. It’s not just dribbling though, there are a bunch of significant new features that make the basketball experience more realistic. On offense, players can now take advantage of shot canceling, shot timing profiles, custom visual cues, and pro stick rhythm shooting too.
ProPlay technology is only included in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions ofNBA 2K25.
There are upgrades on the defensive side of the ball this year too. There’s a new defensive cutoff system that allows players to dynamically change direction with the right stick. It allows you to laterally slide into position to put the brakes on a driving offensive player. Visual Concepts implemented an overhaul of its shot contest system as well to give it a more realistic feel. Instead of judging a player’s shot at the release, the game now incorporates the defense leading up to the shot to better evaluate how difficult it should be.
There are plenty of other tweaks and additions that make2K25one of the best basketball games yet. AI has been molded to provide spacing, offense, defense, and coaching that is better molded to mirror an actual NBA game. Tutorials are available in-game to get you accustomed to the new additions to this year’s game.
MyTeam and MyCareer are back as they traditionally always are. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the latter is built around a brand-new city to explore with your custom character. However, you may want to grab yourself someVirtual Currencyif you’re truly hoping to keep up with the ballers you meet on the street.
Odds areyou won’t findNBA 2K25any lower than the $10 sticker price it’s at right now. At $50 off on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, now is the best time for any NBA fan to shoot their shot and grab a copy of the game.
