
NBA 2K24 — Top Up, Accounts & VC
NBA 2K24 is the latest installment in the long-running basketball simulation series, delivering a realistic NBA experience with deep MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and neighborhood features across multiple platforms including PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. For players looking to accelerate their progression or skip the grind, the three main marketplace options are VC (Virtual Currency), accounts, and top-up purchases.
VC (Virtual Currency): The Core of Progression
VC is the premium in-game currency used across multiple modes in NBA 2K24:
- VC is spent in the store for MyCAREER upgrades (attributes, animations, gear), in MyTEAM for packs/cards, and in MyGM for team-building items.
- Bundles range from small packs (e.g., 75,000 VC) to larger packs (e.g., 200,000 VC or more).
- VC cannot be transferred from NBA 2K23 to NBA 2K24, and balances are shared only within console families but not across different platforms.
Using VC wisely allows you to accelerate your MyPLAYER’s statistics, open better MyTEAM cards, or customize your character and team faster than by grind alone.
Top Up: Buying VC or Bundle Packs
“Top Up” refers to purchasing VC or other currency/bundle packs to speed up access to in-game content.
- You can buy VC directly from platform stores in bundles suitable for your needs.
- Top-up is beneficial if you want to skip hours of grinding for attribute upgrades or build a competitive MyPLAYER or MyTEAM early.
- It does not guarantee success; skill, time, and strategy are still required to perform well in the game.
Accounts: Ready-to-Play Profiles
Purchasing a pre-configured account provides a profile with game ownership and possibly significant unlocks or VC balances. Benefits include:
- Immediate access to the game with activation already complete.
- Prebuilt MyPLAYER with high ratings, rare MyTEAM cards, or cosmetic items.
- Ideal for players who want to jump into deeper content, compete early, or access rare items.
Important considerations when buying an account:
- Confirm platform and region compatibility (PC vs console; PS vs Xbox).
- Verify included content: game edition, VC balance, unlocked items, MyPLAYER rating, or MyTEAM cards.
- After purchase, change all credentials, update recovery information, and ensure full access.
- Some modes may still require your own subscriptions (PS Plus, Xbox Live) or additional purchases.
Smart Buying & Progression Tips
- Define your objective:
- Want to own and play the game? → buy the game key or edition.
- Want fast access to upgrades or competitive status? → buy VC/top-up or a ready account.
- Want to enjoy progression naturally? → rely on gameplay-earned VC.
- Budget and value: Evaluate the amount of VC needed for MyPLAYER builds or MyTEAM cards relative to cost.
- Platform & region compatibility: Ensure purchases are valid for your platform and region.
- Account security: Secure purchased accounts by changing passwords and verifying recovery info.
- Use VC wisely: Prioritize upgrades and items that offer long-term value.
- Understand the grind: Progressing MyPLAYER without VC purchases requires significant time and effort.
By combining top-up VC purchases, acquiring a well-set account, or grinding the game yourself, you can fully enjoy NBA 2K24, build your MyPLAYER, assemble a dream MyTEAM, and experience the basketball simulation with fewer barriers and more flexibility.

