NBA 2K9 PC Copies Missing Activation Codes
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The PC community was very pleased when 2K Sports announced that NBA 2K9 would be releasing a PC version. This amounts to the first attempt for 2K and with the platform vacated by EA Sports they have the basketball crowd to themselves this year. Anticipation was made even higher when it was stated the game would be a port of the 360 version rather than the PS2 version as Live had been offering up until this year. Though it lacks any online functionality there seemed to be a pretty large contingent of consumers looking forward to it.
With the release of the PC version today people are getting ahold of their copies and reports are now coming in that the Steam activation code is missing from the packaging. This was not a problem with the overseas release last week and so far seems isolated to the US. Essentially anyone in the US who has the game is unable to play it because they can not activate it. This establishes a dilemma as to how 2K will be able to distribute codes considering the circumstances.
Update: 2K has released the following statement and are promising details by the end of the day.
If you recently purchased the NBA 2K9 PC title in North America, 2K Sports is aware of the issues with the Product Keys and is working hard on a solution.
Update #2: Apparently now the game can be installed without the need for an activation code. Having this step bypassed should allow for everyone to install their games now.
October 21, 2008 at 11:59 am
2k sports is a disaster! GET IT TOGETHER ALREADY!
October 21, 2008 at 12:03 pm
what a shock 2K screws something else up. im still waiting to be able to play 2k9 online like they promised. what bs.
October 21, 2008 at 12:07 pm
haha now thats funny too bad I have it for a 360 lol
October 21, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Ive got my copy and no code. WTF. No one at 2K will respond either.
October 21, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Nobody focuses on the PC anymore. PC gaming is so 90’s. I’m not suprised.
October 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm
HAhaha funny
October 21, 2008 at 1:40 pm
2k BLOWS!
October 21, 2008 at 1:51 pm
[quote comment="42787"]Nobody focuses on the PC anymore. PC gaming is so 90’s. I’m not suprised.[/quote]
tell that to blizzard
October 21, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Anyone who thinks PC game is history…is just plain ignorant. There are far more games for PC than Console, and they are far more in-depth.
October 21, 2008 at 2:54 pm
2K…sigh
October 21, 2008 at 3:02 pm
*facepalm*
October 21, 2008 at 3:27 pm
YEA PS3 seems to hav da BEST 2K (@ least on-line wise)
1 small step 4 PS3 owners STAND UP
October 21, 2008 at 4:15 pm
WE HAVING nba live 09 360 Club Play tonight?
October 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm
“Apparently now the game can be installed without the need for an activation code.”
Yeah, it’s called downloading the cracked version and avoiding potential Malware/SecuROM intrusions.
October 21, 2008 at 11:22 pm
One thing, I disrespect EA Live, is the PC version of NBA Live for the last 5-6 years. A product for 60 dollars, no significant improvements, ps2 quality, no supporting patches after release. It is really hard to swallow from a NBA pc gamer.
2k offers a xbox360 quality game for PC, for 20 bucks, runs on an average PC, without online, but this is 2k’s first attempt for PC. A dream comes true for PC ballers, modders. I think this should be appreciated.
These problems sounds like both 2k and Steam fault, but You can not blame them, if they try to avoid piracy.
October 22, 2008 at 5:50 am
I think 2K offering a 360 port of this game is going to put NBA Live on the defensive especially at $20. I think with 2K offering online next year, and the community providing patches and what not, the game should stay at the $20-$30 range. This should force EA to bring the price down on their PC version next year. I really think that EA needs to make the move next year and lower the price of their basketball game. $29.99. The 2K5 lineup did that and have had the momentum since.
October 22, 2008 at 6:13 am
JR, I do not think, EA will release nba Live 2010 on Pc, they quit from the PC market with this frenchise. No competition for 2k.
October 22, 2008 at 9:59 am
Most people just Download pc games off torrents for free anyways
October 22, 2008 at 10:16 am
Pistons23, I do not know what U want to suggest with this statement, but the xbox360 is walking in the same, but a few sizes smaller shoes.
October 22, 2008 at 11:40 am
ReignMan, pasta confirmed that EA will be creating a PC based NBA Live 2010 game. I like Xbox Live too much though to fully convert over, but with 2K and Live being PC-based, can you imagine all the community patches out there?
October 22, 2008 at 11:44 am
Pistons, I’m sure EA will have an activation code/single license. Plus I don’t believe in stealing, whether its gaming or music. I know EA/2K make big bucks, but at the same time their revenue also affects it’s employees, contractors and benefits. By stealing we possibly indirectly cause someone to get laid off. Think about it, who’s going to take a pay cut or lose a job? An executive director, or a janitor trying to feed his kids? Economy is bad enough as it is.
October 22, 2008 at 12:05 pm
This is probably just another example of why I think EA will probably go the download for free route and make money off advertising and microtransactions. That model has worked for them overseas.
October 22, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Wouldnt that hurt it’s console base though? The games sell pretty well on all consoles, but if there was a free download for NBA Live for the PC I think I could jump ship. I think that would be an attempt to prevent any further 2K momentum on the PC side, but I think it’s highly unlikely that EA wouldn’t try to cash in as much as possible by selling the game at retail, along with advertising and DLC. I think a dramatic price cut would be implemented before a free version would be given, just my opinion, you know these guys a lot better than I do.
October 22, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Does anyone know if Nba 2k9 Pc will have roster updates i know in the past PC games never have updates unless user websites do them?
December 28, 2008 at 5:23 am
yeah! fuck all of you!
January 19, 2009 at 1:21 am
i have it….i cant activate it but i can still play it….and there are updates for it every now and again….just got me a rosterupdate……sadly no updates like the 2.0's for the consoles….but non the less an update and i can play….= )