NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition]
Xbox 360 · 2015
About this game
NBA 2K16 is the 17th main game in the annual NBA 2K series of basketball games.
It is based on the 2015-2016 NBA season and features all of its competing teams as well as classic teams (including twelve new ones such as the 1999–2000 Toronto Raptors) and 25 European teams competing in the Euroleague.
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The basic gameplay works like in previous iterations but with some changes both in presentation and gameplay.
This include upgraded player models and new animations, more realistic ball and rim physics and player collisions.
Changes in controls include dedicated buttons for lobs and bounce passes.
In addition to playing individual exhibition matches there are numerous other game modes such as MyCareer, MyGM, MyLeague and MyTeam.
The MyCareer mode is called Livin' Da Dream and was developed in association with film maker Spike Lee .
It is designed to be more story oriented and cinematic than previous games' career modes and sees the player taking control of a young basketball player from Harlem called Frequency Vibrations ("Freq").
Freq starts out in a small high school team but as the story progresses he will move first to a college team and later the NBA.
The ultimate goal is to become one of the greatest players of all time.
Before starting out it is possible to customize the appearance of the player and to choose a position and scoring style.
Games in the career modes only involve controlling one player with the others being AI driven.
Between games the player has access to his own customizable court where he can upgrade his character or practice playing the game.
It's also possible to invite online friends to private games.
In addition to playing the games the career mode also involves making choices off the court while interacting with other players, coaches, media and fans.
The MyGM mode allows the player to become the general manager of a team.
This means the player has access to all aspects of the game including signing and trading players, negotiating contracts
About Xbox 360
Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360 (2005), is remembered for popularizing online multiplayer through Xbox Live and for a notoriously high hardware failure rate (the "Red Ring of Death") — which ironically makes well-preserved, working units and complete game cases more collectible today. Physical 360 games are still generally affordable, though limited Kinect-era peripherals and bundles are becoming harder to find complete.
Gamevaro tracks NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition] for Xbox 360 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.46 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | PAL | €17.17 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.38 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.12 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €17.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €3.36 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | PAL | €17.08 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.42 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.10 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | PAL | €3.36 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.11 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | PAL | €17.12 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | PAL | €3.37 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €8.44 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 360 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition] worth?
NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition] for Xbox 360 is currently worth €6.30 loose, €8.46 complete in box, and €15.60 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition] rare?
NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Xbox 360 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NBA 2K16 [Early Tip-Off Edition], loose is €6.30 and CIB is €8.46 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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