Redmond Carolipio
Worth PlayingPS5 Review - 'NBA 2K26'
Published 12/12/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/5/2025
NBA 2K26
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
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- 2K
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Critic avg
79
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–92
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 14 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–898 reviews · 57%
70–793 reviews · 21%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: NBA 2K26 (Switch 2) - Pure Nintendo
Published 10/20/2025
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan
ZTGDNBA 2K26 (XSX) Review
Published 10/14/2025
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportNBA 2K26 (Switch 2) Review
Published 9/22/2025
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Clarkson
The Outerhaven ProductionsNBA 2K26 Review (XSX) – Balling Big With Small Changes
Published 9/12/2025
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsNBA 2K26 review: Hesi
Published 9/11/2025
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Brierley
TheXboxHubNBA 2K26 review
Published 9/11/2025
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Dailey
Gaming NexusNBA 2K26 Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/10/2025
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Bianucci
GamingBoltNBA 2K26 Review – Pushing Boundaries
Published 9/9/2025
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: NBA 2K26 (Switch 2) - Brilliant B-Ball Has A Disappointing Debut On Switch 2
Published 9/8/2025
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60
-19 vs critic avg
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