NBA 2K19 is a new expansion to the classic basketball sports sim for the Xbox One. What makes NBA 2K19 different from the various other sports sims is the ‘drama. This game blends the theatrics of real-life basketball into a digital format. The stadiums are alive, the players play in human ways and make serious mistakes. However, it’s vital to not take the game lightly. This game actively punishes novice players and you will need to make a serious skills transition to excel at this game. To see if this game is worth the cost check out our full review.
NBA 2K19 Premise
Like most other 2K games, NBA 2K19 features all of the teams and players of the NBA for that year in a top-down third-person sports sim. National and local teams will go toe to toe in classic arena basketball games in three different game modes. A new addition to this version of 2K is the story mode. Players will take on the role of an undrafted player named A.I. and will take him on a journey to the NBA. However, this game mode is fairly short at only 5 or so hours.
NBA 2K19 Main Characters
Like most sports games there will not be characters per se but instead, various teams to choose from that will feature the biggest names for each team.
Other NBA 2K Titles in the Series
NBA 2K as a series has been around for literally years. Dating back all the way to 1999 in the first installment of the game. Ever since then, the series has been extremely consistent with releasing a new game almost every single year.
- NBA 2K (1999)
- NBA 2K1 (2000)
- NBA 2K2 (2001)
- NBA 2K3 (2002)
- ESPN NBA Basketball 2K4 (2003)
- ESPN NBA 2K5 (2004)
- NBA 2K6 (2005)
- NBA 2K7 (2006)
- NBA 2K8 (2007)
- 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 2K18 (2017)
- NBA 2K19 (2018)
- NBA 2K20 (2019)
- NBA 2K21 (2020)
- NBA 2K22 (2021)
- NBA 2K23 (2022)
- NBA 2K24 (2023)
NBA 2K19 Cheats and Achievements
Enter one of the following locker codes at the “My Team” menu to obtain the corresponding bonus. Note: Most codes expire one week after they are released, which is noted below
- Chance at TDIH Diamond Card:
MOSES-3K6CU-G9PKV-CB2G3-RX2BK
- (Code Released: March 15, 2019)Chance at Giannis 20th Anniversary Pack:
FREAK-MBXWM-27GJV-CYGG8-EC2N7
- (Code Released: March 14, 2019)Chance at Flight School Pack:
FLYTE-HUAZF-MLLFN-VRA68-KLENQ
- (Code Released: March 12, 2019)Chance at 75 Tokens:
TOKEN-VFGLG-QLLXH-JWBKC-AJQLR
- (Code Released: March 11, 2019)Chance at Magic 20th Pack:
MAGIC-AMKRY-GEQ8Y-KMYFG-78FN9
- (Code Released: March 9, 2019)Chance at Lebron 20th pack:
LEBRO-6RUF8-VMMXE-3GK5J-RUR27
- (Code Released: March 7, 2019)Chance at Throwback Elite:
ELITE-J7XBJ-RA23Z-DM4VF-2L7R5
- (Code Released: March 6, 2019)Chance at Damian Lillard:
DAMEL-A7XW3-TVLEM-CRFHW-MXQX3
- (Code Released: March 4, 2019)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-RZBXW-GWABG-6RUUM-A3WRJ
- (Code Released: February 26, 2019)Chance at Mamba 20th Anniversary Pack:
MAMBA-TD4BK-A4JTT-QXKPG-M2485
- (Code Released: February 25, 2019)Chance at Deluxe League Moments Pack:
DELUX-9A3RG-FARPZ-FPMY8-AXX7T
- (Code Released: February 24, 2019)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-HKW8Y-Q4GNE-QGC2B-QAR2B
- (Code Released: February 20, 2019)Chance at All-Star Moments Pack:
CHA19-G8JYP-6MJ3A-H46P7-ZYYPC
- (Code Released: February 18, 2019)Chance at All-Star Moments Pack:
CHA19-29SN6-KZ2HZ-7Q2XP-UXQCU
- (Code Released: February 17, 2019)Chinese New Year Code:
CNYMT-4ZJT4-PJ5WQ-A8B4U-YTANC
- (Code Released: February 16, 2019)Chance at Diamond Card Karl-Anthony Towns:
KAT32
- (Code Released: February 14, 2019)$250,000 Tournament Short-Lived Code:
MAMBA-JLMAN-HP248-G4R4W-LTVPN
- (Code Released: February 14, 2019)Rockets/Warriors Throwback Pack:
HOUGS-MVDQH-2QYJP-RKQPQ-D3ZJB
- (Code Released: February 10, 2019)Boston/L.A. Throwback Pack:
BOSLA-TJZ5L-47XUJ-K4KDQ-GHP4P
- (Code Released: February 6, 2019)Chance at 20th Anniversary Pack:
BLAKE-ATKZH-NWE6B-8BQP4-7Q7D2
- (Code Released: February 3, 2019)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-KJWGW-Z3LHT-78WAL-XT635
- (Code Released: February 1, 2019)Guaranteed MyTeam Points:
MTNOW-J82UN-6BMMQ-2BCRL-V9KHC
- (Code Released: January 30, 2019)Throwback Elite Pack:
TBELT-JMV2K-CKFZT-8G4VH-JRMFJ
- (Code Released: January 29, 2019)Chance at Mad Max:
MADMX-4HWTA-U2RR3-RBAFV-GGMF7
- (Code Released: January 26, 2019)Chance at Elite Rookie:
ROOKE-73DCK-D2NAW-VUREN-H9ZYV
- (Code Released: January 23, 2019)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-AFW2A-LEDUR-2F3G2-DJX3L
- (Code Released: January 21, 2019)Chance at Mikan:
MIKAN-TAYQZ-GA4UA-YAQYP-KMXPX
- (Code Released: January 20, 2019)Chance at This Day In History Player:
TDIHB-UCHU8-DZCE2-AQA9H-PJD8A
- (Code Released: January 18, 2019)Chance at Flight School Deluxe Pack:
FLYTE-G2PP8-23V6G-JP9X9-6ZFAP
- (Code Released: January 17, 2019)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-C7MWP-93DJN-FYN4E-CZHPX
- (Code Released: January 11, 2019)Chance at Big Bob Lanier:
BOBLA-89KPP-QKR8L-V8LMN-7VXHA
- (Code Released: January 8, 2019)Nets/Magic Pack:
ORLBK-JTWJB-6AGN4-E4Z99-DK8GR
- (Code Released: January 7, 2019)Chance at High Voltage Pack:
HIGHV-LFVYA-Z377E-M9TKJ-D4XEE
- (Code Released: January 6, 2019)Chance at Giannis Pack:
FREAK-PK2CH-FVZP6-QD59K-75CE9
- (Code Released: January 4, 2019)Chance at 10k MT:
MTCMT-Y6W6D-PHBR2-NWU73-JZTFM
- (Code Released: January 2, 2019)Chance at Blake Griffin 20th Anniversary Pack:
BLAKE-G5JB6-93QYP-W74CB-FBTFZ
- (Code Released: December 31, 2018)Chance at This Day In History Player:
TDIHB-PWWPT-G3CK3-N6LHP-L63ZY
- (Code Released: December 28, 2018)Chance at 25-50k MT:
MTEEP-12345-12345-12345-12345
- (Code Released: December 28, 2018)Pink Diamond Card:
PINKD-55555-BBBBB-22222-FFFFF
- (Code Released: December 27, 2018)Second X-Mas Code:
MERRY-85YQM-ULZ7M-DCA7J-VFMH7
- (Code Released: December 25, 2018)Chance at Magic Johnson:
MAGIC-8CTA8-QA3HM-AA6DW-CYQ5A
- (Code Released: December 24, 2018)X-Mas Code:
MERRY-NS49H-RRNNN-86L24-NBWLY
- (Code Released: December 22, 2018)MyTeam Points:
MTPRN-K4HD8-273HU-M49AG-XKJUG
- (Code Released: December 21, 2018)Chance at Diamond Kevin McHale:
KEVIN-BY2D9-X2A68-X7TEK-FALQ4
- (Code Released: December 19, 2018)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-NNDJ5-QBTJ2-JVXHE-EMS6D
- (Code Released: December 18, 2018)Mavs/Raptors Throwback Pack:
TODAL-WMV2G-9GN7D-L8E7Z-TQD34
- (Code Released: December 12, 2018)Chance at Elite Throwback Pack:
ELITE-PTVTX-925J5-37WZ9-2G93F
- (Code Released: December 11, 2018)Chance at James Worthy:
JAMES-C37TJ-BAJQ5-25RTT-GB96R
- (Code Released: December 10, 2018)Chance at Deluxe Moments Pack:
LEAGU-HF7J9-ZZPRC-ZGTAK-V7PJX
- (Code Released: December 8, 2018)Throwback Grizzlies/Hornets Pack:
GRCHA-GQRFR-A24WD-VTERX-Y7RLT
- (Code Released: December 6, 2018)Throwback Pack Magic/Nets:
ORLBK-YXNP7-GY7KR-RYB6L-WMP3N
- (Code Released: December 4, 2018)Chance at Tokens:
TOKEN-47CR2-WTHWK-YDXYF-U64KG
- (Code Released: December 3, 2018)Chance at John Stockton:
STOCK-A98DZ-XFGAA-3G9KG-FM8ZW
- (Code Released: November 26, 2018)Chance at A.C. Green:
GREEN-TG39B-JYKR6-RTJJ9-C5BEZ
- (Code Released: November 26, 2018)Chance at Consumables and Tokens:
THANK-KE69E-LXXNB-AWW3A-ZXMRR
- (Code Released: November 23, 2018)Chance at Jeff Hornacek:
JEFFH-EHPMF-3RJ4F-WNE8E-8M57Q
- (Code Released: November 23, 2018)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-7MPDH-MHDZM-3Q3BA-5MN8Z
- (Code Released: November 20, 2018)Chance at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:
AMKAJ-4EYA7-GRPTT-QF7VV-ZER48
- (Code Released: November 19, 2018)Rookie Sensation Pack:
SENSA-X7ZLE-MX9V4-434VL-PWYCX
- (Code Released: November 19, 2018)Kings/Bucks Throwback Pack:
PREMR-BXUZQ-NQP8B-VEJQF-SYMXY
- (Code Released: November 17, 2018)Deluxe League Pack:
PACKS-FFKZF-K8B2J-9PDWW-4DE74
- (Code Released: November 15, 2018)Chance at Bob Pettit:
BOBPE-UECBE-FKQHC-HYAPP-8FXKQ
- (Code Released: November 13, 2018)Chance at 20 Tokens:
TOKEN-Y6KEL-48E29-663EN-VU5JK
- (Code Released: November 13, 2018)Random Kemba Walker Variant:
#NBA2K_2KTV_KEMBA
- (Code Released: November 12, 2018)Heat Check Chance Pack:
HEATC-C6GDY-K8DAH-WRY47-L6GEP
- (Code Released: November 10, 2018)Diamond Coach Chance Pack:
COACH-MQZFU-GFZQH-GALM2-DAF35
- (Code Released: November 9, 2018)Dominique Wilkins Chance Pack:
NIQUE-BWB3Q-UFNGT-2KRER-PTQV4
- (Code Released: November 6, 2018)Knicks/Pacers Heat Check Pack:
PREMR-X5GBY-ZVJ83-F8LVF-J64N5
- (Code Released: November 5, 2018)Triple Threat Consumable Pack:
TRIPL-ANZ6F-3CGM2-TGRRA-NN6UR
- (Code Released: October 16, 2018)75 Tokens Unlock Chance:
SPOOK-XFDVQ-KGPE4-7X5DE-YHRKX
- (Code Released: October 13, 2018)Tokens/MT Unlock Chance:
GETIT-DUWW7-AN5F3-FPEZB-9VMWC
- (Code Released: October 10, 2018)Grizzlies/Hornets Heat Check Pack:
HCLC1-VWSRX-M8KS6-7AWEN-XJ9NJ
- (Code Released: October 1, 2018)Guaranteed MyTeam Reward Token:
TOKEN-Z32HC-NFFWB-TRTJ4-T6N9G
- (Code Released: September 25, 2018)MyTeam Coach Pack:
COACH-JA2VL-2WKLD-AYAUE-Y4W3V
- (Code Released: September 10, 2018)Triple Threat Consumable Pack:
TRIPL-N6MK2-N6QQC-NTVX2-P3THD
(Code Released: September 7, 2018)
Confirmed Expired
- Marques Johnson Unlock Chance:
MARQU-DWANT-JBTFQ-K2CGL-4D8XQ
- Throwback Mavs/Raptors Pack:
DALTO-HHLYK-9UW27-9A9PX-6XY4E
- Amethyst Bob Mcadoo Unlock Chance:
BOBMC-DAHBM-BMMV4-46KMA-RF2PK
- Isiah Thomas Unlock Chance:
ZEKET-UF48H-K7GLF-A7K8Z-EMDHK
- Sapphire Devin Booker Unlock Chance:
BOOKR-EWMP8-ZRCMJ-PVVUU-PEPNP
- DeAndre Ayton Unlock Chance:
AYTON-ENCKA-UNL46-29BRK-ZU7DY
- Jumbo Triple Threat Pack:
CONTR-6DEN6-4Q6NP-FC9NL-F64EV
- 3,500 MTP Unlock Chance:
MTNOW-XWRAL-NXYTB-ULABP-RR4Y2
- Nuggets/Pelicans Heat Check Pack:
HEATC-9NCFM-CYP9V-HLWZA-8W3U9
- Rookie Heat Check Unlock Chance:
ROOKS-YTJF7-JRMU3-V9J4K-T2BDA
- Rookie Heat Check Unlock Chance 2:
ROOK2-KDQUF-YUCRB-FMT5P-XZ2DV
- 20 Reward Tokens Unlock Chance:
TOKEN-VH75X-LHQGD-9F7M2-EVKRU
- Triple Threat Consumable Pack:
TRIPL-J8JKE-MRURF-QK4EN-ZJTA2
- 10,000 MTP Unlock Chance:
GIMME-N883X-KHHQ7-MZCNW-LUA29
- 20 Reward Tokens Unlock Chance:
TOKEN-BXWR9-WJU53-UR3L2-MN3HT
- Jerry West Unlock Chance:
JWEST-6F2AY-8CGFC-B9CH5-UFMQ7
- Diamond/MT Gold Shoes Unlock Chance:
SHOES-W3P47-C54HW-5XRVE-MQB8J
- Ruby Charlie Scott Unlock Chance:
SCOTT-28WLC-3WGW4-4ENQH-WZ7F7
- Ruby Jordan Unlock Chance:
JORDN-8KR78-CX6YD-WMWB7-2HQ9V
- Ruby Jordan Unlock Chance:
JORDN-MGUQK-VVQL2-BM6VE-WWDVC
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
- Green Light (15 points): Get 5 Green Release makes in a single game.
- Take Over (15 points): Activate your MyPLAYER’s Takeover meter.
- Makin’ Adjustments (15 points): Make an on-the-fly defensive coaching adjustment during a game.
- Locked In (30 points): Earn a Call-Up after winning a ‘Player Control’ game in Play Now Online.
- Perfection (40 points): Win all 10 games of ‘Greatest of All-Time’ in Play Now Online.
- The Rest Is History (15 points): Win a ‘Player Control’ game using a Historic player.
- My Every Day Player (15 points): Become a starter in the NBA in MyCAREER.
- My All-Star (15 points): Be named an NBA All-Star in MyCAREER.
- Draft, Schmaft (30 points): Win the Rookie of the Year award in MyCAREER.
- Puttin’ In Work (15 points): Complete a full-team practice in MyCAREER.
- Badge of Honor (15 points): Earn a badge in MyCAREER.
- Badge of Extreme Honor (30 points): Level up a badge to Gold in MyCAREER.
- Capped Out (30 points): Max out all of your badges in MyCAREER.
- Rattle On (15 points): Play a game in the Cages in the Neighborhood in MyCAREER.
- You Do Know Jack (15 points): Correctly answer a trivia question in the Neighborhood in MyCAREER.
- Rat-A-Tat-Tat (15 points): Get a tattoo from the Tattoo Shop in MyCAREER.
- Two Bits (15 points): Get a haircut from the Barber Shop in MyCAREER.
- Ride It Where I Like (15 points): Ride a Bike in the Neighborhood in MyCAREER.
- You Been Working Out? (15 points): Use every piece of gym equipment in MyCAREER.
- I Spy Spalding (15 points): Find the Spalding IQ equipment in the team practice facility in MyCAREER.
- Gimme A Boost (15 points): Purchase a skill boost at the Newsstand in MyCAREER.
- Grindin’ Away (30 points): Achieve an overall rating of 90 in MyCAREER.
- My House, My Rules (15 points): Win a game of Strikeout in your MyCOURT in MyCAREER.
- The 5 D’s (30 points): Win a round of Dodgeball in the Neighborhood in MyCAREER.
- Unleash Chaos (15 points): Have two consecutive breakout games in the NBA in MyCAREER.
- A Little Something Extra (15 points): Complete a Daily Bonus in MyCAREER.
- Inception (15 points): Play a game of NBA 2K19 against a friend in your MyCOURT.
- Marathon Man (15 points): Run 26.2 miles in the Neighborhood in MyCAREER.
- We The People (15 points): Join or Own a Crew.
- No ‘I’ In Team (15 points): Join or Own a 2K Pro-Am Team.
- Get Your Feet Wet (15 points): Complete a Jordan Rec Center game.
- On The Rise (15 points): Win as a member of a Pro-Level or higher 2K Pro-Am team.
- Thrill By Association (15 points): Create or join a MyLEAGUE Online league.
- We Need Some Stinking Badges (15 points): Use the Mentor / Mentee system to help a player learn a badge in MyLEAGUE.
- Puts The Fly In On-The-Fly (15 points): Modify a team using the Lineup menu in MyLEAGUE.
- Drop It! (15 points): Earn a Token in Triple Threat Online in MyTEAM.
- My Precious (15 points): Acquire a Signature Player in MyTEAM.
- Never Tell Me The Odds! (15 points): Acquire a Numbered Player in MyTEAM.
- Undefeated (30 points): Go undefeated in Unlimited in MyTEAM.
- More Work? (15 points): Complete 3 Daily Trials in a single day in MyTEAM.
- Infinity (90 points): Collect one of each Gem Color Player Card in MyTEAM.
- Great Kid, Don’t Get Cocky (15 points): Defeat a division in Triple Threat in MyTEAM.
- Double Trouble (30 points): Play a game with two players who form a duo in MyTEAM.
- More Loot! (15 points): Use your Tokens to acquire a player in MyTEAM.
- G.O.A.T. (30 points): Reach G.O.A.T. Collector Level in MyTEAM.
Additionally, there are five secret achievements:
- Money, Whenever You Need It (15 points): Tested out the jerseys with the street ballers in MyGM.
- Tex, We Have a Problem (15 points): The media caught wind of the leaked information in MyGM.
- Didn’t Mean No Harm, George (15 points): The leak was ousted before the scouting report was revealed in MyGM.
- Served Cold (15 points): Beat Andrew in the Summer League in MyGM.
- A New Beginning (30 points): Completed the story, unlocked the best ending and became part owner with Tex in MyGM.
FAQ
Q: What are the game modes in NBA 2K19?
There are three game modes to choose from in NBA 2K19. MyPlayer, MyTeam, and MyLeague.
Q: Is NBA 2K19 worth it?
Every game is very subjective to the player. However, CheatCC has a full review to help you decide.
Q: Is 2K19 shutting down?
Unfortunately at the time of writing all online play and servers have been shut down as of June 30th, 2022.