NBA 2K13 Lacks Many Features For PC Users

[Steve_OS]

Just before the release of NBA 2K13, PC users found out the game would only be available on retail disc on release date. Users that want to download the game have to wait until October 16th.

Back in late May, NBA 2K13 PC users found out they were being snubbed from the All-Star Weekend content.

As many NBA 2K13 PC gamers have noticed, these aren't the only things missing from the game. NLSC has posted a list of features missing from the PC version. While the mods are sure to be great, missing the bulk of features found on the console versions, has to be a downer for PC gamers. Below are some of the other missing modes and features for the PC version of NBA 2K13.

Game Modes

• MyTEAM
• Preorder All Star Weekend (dunk contest, 3pt contest)

Game Features

• MyCloset for MyPLAYER
• VC Currency System (the game uses the console’s “offline” skill point system for MyCAREER)
• Unlockable Blacktop Stars (on consoles they can be purchased with VC; not in PC version)

Online

• Playing Against Specific Opponents (including friends)
• 3-on-3 Blacktop with MyPLAYERs

Graphics

• Self-Shadowing on Players
• Advanced Stadium Lighting (colored lights in crowd)

Source - NBA 2K13 PC Differences from Console Versions

[lockjaw333]

While I don't really care for modes other than exhibition and Association, the lack of features present on consoles is a bummer

The ones that bother me the most are the graphics ommisions. I have no idea why self-shadowing is left out each year. Not sure what the "advanced stadium lighting" is, does that pertain to each arena having different lighting, or just to the lights in the crowd? Either way, lame that its not included.

[Shady00018]

A major bummer.. :/ Pc version Neglected. #conspiracy. haha!

[Gramps91]

Kinda reminds me of back in 08. Live 08 on PS3/Xbox 360 was vastly different than the PC version

[tcnumba10]

I'm hoping this is not the beginning of the end for PC basketball gamers... I love playing on the PC cause of all the awesome mods out there that enhances the NBA experience graphically and even though I only play Association or Quick Games it would be nice to have all the features for once even if they sell the PC version at the console price $60 I would still buy it as long as it has all the same features as the 360/PS3.

[mauro78]

even without those features 2k13 with mods on PC will look terrific.....there are already some awesome mods over NLSC....

[Taer]

Thanks for taking the time to make this thread Steve.

I still believe the PC version is superior - the essentials are still here.

[BestInTheWorld]

Only big miss in that list is the ability to purchase a suit for your My Career player.