2K Sports set to release limited NBA 2K16 Special Edition featuring legendary basketaball player Michael Jordan; will EA Sports NBA Live 16 rise to the challenge?

By Staff Writer

Jun 29 2015, 07:05 AM EDT

2K Sports will be releasing a limited Michael Jordan Special Edition of NBA 2K16 on September 29, 2015 available on PS4 and Xbox One gaming consoles. The official release date of the game is scheduled for the 29th, but pre-ordered copies are granted exclusive access as soon as the 25th of September.

Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player in history. It was clear straight off that he was an exceptional athlete dedicated to his sport. Even his fellow NBA professionals have regarded him as a prime example of an outstanding player, and many of today's NBA superstars have aspired to be like Mike. Jordan is perhaps the most exceptional 20^th Century athlete, and it's not a surprising fact that his likeness has graced the cover of 2K Sports NBA Games several times already. Jordan has previously appeared on the cover of NBA 2K11 and NBA 2K12.

The new Michael Jordan NBA 2K16 Special Edition includes an NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan poster and an exlusive Michael Jordan Fathead® wall cling. In addition to a new exclusive Moments card for your MyTeam VIP mode, y our digital player will also get exclusive Jordan apparel: shoes, shirt, and jersey, along with 30,000 virtual currency, and three emerald packs, all for the cost of $80. Aside from the Jordan exclusive special edition, NBA 2K16 features a story mode campaign written and directed by award winning director Spike Lee.

With Jordan and Spike Lee backing the release of NBA 2K16 from 2K Sports, it will be a tough sell for gamers to pick up EA Sports NBA Live 16. EA Sports has yet to release information to the public with the game that they bring to the court, but have been diligent in giving fans a first look at the game's development at this year's E3. Maybe they can shed more light on their new content at Gamescon in August. It sure will be hard to break the already-powerful momentum that NBA 2K16 has released so far.

The Michael Jordan NBA 2K16 Special Edition will officially be available to the public this September 29 for PS4 and Xbox One Systems. Pre Order now to get exclusive game privileges four days in advance.