Yes, You Can and Should Upgrade to the NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Bundle
As a long-time NBA 2K gamer and content creator, I highly recommend upgrading to the NBA 2K22 cross-gen bundle if you plan to get the game for both current-gen and next-gen consoles.
What is the Cross-Gen Bundle?
The NBA 2K22 cross-gen bundle includes access to both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of NBA 2K22, or both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions. It costs $10 more than the standard edition.
This digital-only bundle entitles you to download the game on both console generations. It‘s the easiest way to ensure you can play NBA 2K22 regardless of if you‘ve upgraded to next-gen yet or not.
Key Cross-Gen Bundle Details
Here‘s what you need to know about what‘s included and how it works:
Pricing
- $79.99 in the US
- £84.99 in the UK
- $109.95 in Australia
What‘s Included
- Full game for PS4 & PS5 or Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S
- 10,000 VC (virtual currency)
- 10 MyTEAM promo packs
- MyTEAM cards, tokens, uniforms, boosts
- 1 Sapphire MyTEAM Cover Athlete Card
Console Generation Details
- No crossplay between PS4 vs PS5 or Xbox One vs Xbox Series X/S
- MyCAREER progress does NOT carry over cross-generation
- VC (virtual currency) does carry over on same console family
Upgrading to Next-Gen
- If you own only the PS4 or Xbox One version but upgrade your console later, you‘ll have to buy the next-gen upgrade separately.
So in summary, the cross-gen edition grants you access to NBA 2K22 on both console generations upfront. This is especially valuable if a next-gen upgrade is in your future.
Cross-Gen Bundle vs. Standard Edition
Let‘s compare what you‘re getting with the cross-gen bundle versus buying the standard edition:
| Standard Edition | Cross-Gen Bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Current-gen game access | Yes | Yes |
| Next-gen game access | No, must upgrade | Yes |
| 10 MyTEAM promo packs | No | Yes |
| 1 Cover Athlete Card | No | Yes |
| Price (US dollars) | $59.99 | $79.99 |
Key Takeaway – The cross-gen edition guarantees you access to NBA 2K22 on both console generations for $20 more. Well worth it if a next-gen console upgrade is planned.
The standard edition only allows current-gen play. You‘d have to purchase a $10 next-gen upgrade down the road after upgrading your PS4 or Xbox One.
My Insider Recommendation
For hardcore NBA 2K fans planning to grind multiple MyPLAYER builds and collect cards across generations, I can‘t recommend the cross-gen bundle enough.
Sure, $20 extra stings upfront. But it saves you the hassle later of rebuying add-ons, unlocks and MyTEAM collections if you switch console generations anytime in the next year.
Trust me – losing access to your MyPLAYER creations and collected MyTEAM cards is brutal. The cross-gen bundle eliminates this pain by bridging your progress across both PlayStation and Xbox console families.
Well worth the peace of mind in my book. Hope this info helps explain the key pros, cons and everything you need to know about upgrading to the NBA 2K22 cross-gen edition! Let me know if you have any other questions.
