NBA 2K2 was originally released on October 24, 2001, for the Sega Dreamcast. It later released in 2002 for platforms including GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. So, you can play NBA 2K2 anytime on these platforms if you own the game and a compatible console.
If asking about playing other recent or upcoming NBA 2K versions like NBA 2K26, the early access for NBA 2K26 began on August 29, 2025, and the official release date is September 5, 2025.
