A YouTuber has stunned the NBA 2K community after revealing he spent more than $32,000 on microtransactions in NBA 2K25—only to still fall short of unlocking the game’s best cards.
The viral moment came when 2KOG shared a clip on X showing his PlayStation Store purchase history. Between March 31 and August 5, 2025, he spent a total of $32,831.68 on the game’s Virtual Currency (VC) packs. The most expensive pack cost $160.48 each, and every single transaction on the list was for VC.
Spent big, still not complete
Despite the staggering amount, 2KOG admitted he still doesn’t own all the top cards in the game. He estimated he might need to spend a similar amount again to get close to completion.
“As much as I spent, I should have everything in the game, but it’s not even close,” he said. “One thing’s for sure, I will not spend this much again. You don’t get rewarded for it.”
A warning for other players
The YouTuber used his experience to caution others against chasing in-game cards with real money—especially for content creation. “It’s not worth it,” he warned, adding that the return on such massive spending was disappointing.
Time running out for 2K25
With NBA 2K26 set to release on September 5, 2025, much of what he spent will lose its relevance if he moves to the new title. For many fans, the story has reignited debate around microtransactions, loot systems, and the true value players get for their money in sports games.
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FAQs
Q: Who is the YouTuber who spent $32,000 on NBA 2K25?
A: The player is 2KOG, a content creator known for posting NBA 2K videos.
Q: How long did it take him to spend the money?
A: Between March 31 and August 5, 2025—just over five months.
Q: What did he buy with the money?
A: He purchased Virtual Currency packs, with the most expensive costing $160.48 each.
Q: Did he complete the game’s best collection?
A: No, he said he would likely need to spend a similar amount again to get close.
Q: When will NBA 2K26 be released?
A: September 5, 2025.
