Can I Run NBA 2K18?

Last updated: 26 March 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run NBA 2K18? On this page you will find NBA 2K18 system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run NBA 2K18 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can my PC run NBA 2K18?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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NBA 2K18 Windows Requirements

NBA 2K18 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
OS
Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
70 GB
Storage
70 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0x compatible Dual-Analog Gamepad: Recommended
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible

NBA 2K18 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GT 450 1GB / ATI Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB. You also have to have 70 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for NBA 2K18 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB / ATI Radeon™ R9 270 2GB.

Game Details

The highest rated* annual sports title returns with NBA 2K18, featuring unparalleled authenticity and improvements on the court.*According to 2008 - 2016 Metacritic.com

Release date
14 September, 2021
OpenCritic Score
80.16/100
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Simulation, Sports
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Visual Concepts
Publishers
2K
Official website
2k.com
Support website
support.2k.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run NBA 2K18?

You would be able to run NBA 2K18 on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Can I play NBA 2K18 with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play NBA 2K18. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play NBA 2K18 with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, NBA 2K18 can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does NBA 2K18 need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run NBA 2K18 on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for NBA 2K18?

Intel Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run NBA 2K18.

How many GB is NBA 2K18?

At least 70 GB of disk space is required to install NBA 2K18 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for NBA 2K18?

You need NVIDIA GeForce GT 450 1GB / ATI Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play NBA 2K18?

Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run NBA 2K18?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run NBA 2K18 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is NBA 2K18 release date?

NBA 2K18 release date is 14 September, 2021.

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