NBA 2K25 Gamer Goes Viral After Spending $32K on In-Game Purchases

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So, you ever hear about that NBA 2K25 player? Yeah, the one who kinda broke the internet by dropping a jaw-dropping $32,000 on microtransactions. Wild, right? I mean, $32k could buy you a car or, like, a couple of slightly used Rolexes, but nope, this person went all-in on digital currency in a video game. I guess that’s priorities for you.

Alright, let’s rewind a bit. NBA 2K25 came out in 2024, latest in the series and all that jazz. It’s on pretty much every platform you can think of (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, you name it), bringing basketball to life in a way that’s almost too real. The graphics? Oh man, they’re like you’re courtside at a game. Anyway — wait, no — what was I getting at?

Ah, yes! The City. It’s like this hub where players run around, spot murals of LeBron or whoever, and dive into different game modes. But apparently, for some, the base game isn’t enough. Enter microtransactions. Yep, you can splash some cash to jazz up your squad or boost your player’s ratings. This brings us back to Mr. or Ms. $32k — who knows, maybe it’s a team effort.

So, Twitter’s blowing up after a dude named Troydan posted a video about it all. The spender bought these Virtual Currency (VC) packs like they’re going out of style. Big ones too, like 700K and 450K VC. Dunno what those are worth in real-world terms, but they’re priced at $160.48 and $106.99, which is utterly bonkers if you ask me. They even skipped levels and snagged Hall of Fame Passes for Seasons 6 to 8. That’s like the VIP section at a concert, only digital, and for a game. Go figure.

People on Twitter? Oh, they had opinions. Some found it hilarious, joking that this person’s keeping the 2K employees well-fed. Others weren’t laughing, pointing out how sketchy it is to have all these microtransactions in a game that ain’t even free. But hey, profits drive business, and 2K’s raking it in, so why change anything?

And before I forget, there’s an update on NBA 2K25 – recent as of June. Season 8 kicked off with A’ja Wilson as the star, new passes, rewards and all. Think Vegas Aces, San Antonio Spurs’ mascot The Coyote, and 100 OVR cards of big-league names like Bam Adebayo. What’s next? Who knows, but I bet someone’s already planning their next big VC purchase.

So, there you have it. Maybe this player’s just living their best digital life. Or maybe they’re a cautionary tale. Either way, it’s their $32k. Spent a good chunk of time just trying to wrap my head around it. Life’s strange, right?