Sports

NBA 2K17: The Prelude

2.5

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 9, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Sports

Playable on

PlayStationXbox

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PlayStation 4Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Get a head start on your MyPLAYER career for free! Choose between 10 great colleges and play to improve your draft ranking. Your progress in the Prelude will transfer over to NBA 2K17.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Substantial preview available at no cost.
Created MyPLAYER and progression carry into the full game.
Try NBA 2K17 gameplay before buying the full game.
Preview opens with a structured college-focused section.
Introduces the MyCAREER setup and draft progression.

Cons

Short, restricted experience compared with the full game.
Structured as a promotional demo rather than a full game.
Few activities remain after completing college games and progression.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Sports

NBA 2K17: The Prelude

2.5

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 9, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Sports

Playable on

PlayStationXbox

Show all 2 versions ▾

PlayStation 4Xbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Get a head start on your MyPLAYER career for free! Choose between 10 great colleges and play to improve your draft ranking. Your progress in the Prelude will transfer over to NBA 2K17.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Substantial preview available at no cost.
Created MyPLAYER and progression carry into the full game.
Try NBA 2K17 gameplay before buying the full game.
Preview opens with a structured college-focused section.
Introduces the MyCAREER setup and draft progression.

Cons

Short, restricted experience compared with the full game.
Structured as a promotional demo rather than a full game.
Few activities remain after completing college games and progression.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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