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NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition]
Xbox One · 2020
About this game
This version of NBA 2K21 , also informally called NBA 2K21 Next Generation , is different from the release of NBA 2K21 for PS4, Switch, Windows and Xbox One.
Advancements exclusive to this version are improved graphics, quicker loading times, larger crowds in the arena to create busier sights and sounds and the use of the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback of the PS5's DualSense controller to feel the energy and fatigue of players while in a match.
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Features and modes exclusive to this version are for instance the City as a new map with basketball activities and multiple districts and factions.
It also introduces the WNBA MyPLAYER experience as a first for the series allowing the player to take a female basketball player through a pro career featuring all 12 WNBA teams.
This can also be taken online through the 3v3 MyPLAYER competition with a new court exclusive to this mode.
In Your Own Basketball Journey the MyCAREER mode can be taken from high school to get a full four-year college ball experience in one of 10 US universities or head to the NBA G League.
MyNBA and MyWNBA are revamped as a new franchise mode.
Custom NBA leagues can have 36 teams or be reduced to 12.
This version also contains 350 music tracks.
About Xbox One
Microsoft's Xbox One launched in 2013 alongside the PS4 and leaned heavily into backwards compatibility and subscription services like Game Pass. Because so many Xbox One owners moved to all-digital libraries, physical Xbox One cartridges — sorry, discs — in good condition are comparatively less common on the secondhand market than their PlayStation equivalents from the same era.
Gamevaro tracks NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] for Xbox One with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This XONE release dates back to 2020.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.42 |
| 2026-06-24 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.81 |
| 2026-06-24 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.28 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.27 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.28 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.31 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.25 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.19 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.32 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.29 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.30 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.45 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.19 |
| 2026-06-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.29 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] worth?
NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] for Xbox One is currently worth €12.29 loose, €13.21 complete in box, and €12.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] rare?
NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NBA 2K21 [Mamba Forever Edition], loose is €12.29 and CIB is €13.21 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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