The NBA 2K20 demo is coming next week, and this guide will show you how to quickly get the game up and running on your Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch.
The NBA 2K20 release date isn’t until September 6, but you can play part of the game for free in August.
On August 21, 2K Games will release an NBA 2K20 demo (not called The Prelude this year) that will allow Xbox One, PS4 and Switch owners to play the upcoming game before its official release.
The demo will let you get a head start in the game’s MyCAREER career mode, which includes an all-new MyPLAYER generator. You will be able to try out multiple MyPLAYER configurations and if you choose to purchase your character will be transported to the full version of NBA 2K20.
With only a week left in the release, it’s time to get ready for download. Here’s how you’ll want to approach the NBA 2K20 demo download and how to download it when it arrives. If you plan to try the demo, bookmark this page or save this information in memory.
Make Space for the Demo
If you’re running out of console storage, now is a great time to do some early cleaning. We don’t have the exact size yet, but we expect the NBA 2K20 demo to require quite a bit of space.
The NBA 2K20 Demo begins in August.
NBA 2K19 demo download about 17GB For PS4 and Xbox One, and we expect the NBA 2K20 demo to require more than 10GB of free space on your internal or external storage.
If you’re running out of room and want to play the demo when it releases at 8:00 PT, you’ll want to spend time deleting files you no longer need. That way, you’re ready to download.
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Use a Wired Connection
When the NBA 2K20 demo download is released, you may want to connect a wired cable to your console for the duration of the download. This will help keep the download speed fast and stable.
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How to Download NBA 2K20 Demo on Xbox One
If you’re planning to play the NBA 2K20 demo on Xbox One, there are several ways to initiate the download once the demo goes live.
The easiest way is to turn on your Xbox One, go to the Store and search for “NBA 2K20”. When the demo is released you should see three versions of the game listed next to it (Standard, Digital Deluxeand Myth).
Select the NBA 2K20 demo (again opens at 8:00 PT on August 21) and then select “Get” to start the download. Download times will vary depending on connection speed.
If you won’t be home that night or the morning of the broadcast, you can still download it and have it ready for use when you get home. Here’s how to do it.
First, make sure your Xbox One has an internet connection and you’re using the console’s Always Connected power option. Always Connected means your Xbox One goes to sleep instead of shutting down.
Once you are sure of this, follow these instructions:
If for some reason your Xbox One doesn’t download new games and game updates while in sleep mode, you’ll need to manually download the NBA 2K20 demo from the section when you get home.
How to Download NBA 2K20 Demo on PS4
If you plan to play the demo on a PlayStation 4, you have the same options.
If you are at home when the demo goes live, turn on your PlayStation 4 and go to the Store. The easiest way to find the demo is to search for “NBA 2K20”.
If you won’t be home when the demo comes out, you’ll need to find a device with an internet connection and visit the PlayStation Store in a browser. Your console also needs to have Automatic Downloads enabled.
You’ll want to look for the NBA 2K20 demo in your game collection when you get home. If for some reason it is not there, you will have to manually start the download and wait for it to finish.
How to Download NBA 2K20 Demo on Nintendo Switch
If you own the Nintendo Switch, you have several options at your disposal.
If you’re with your Switch when the demo arrives, go to the Nintendo eShop, search for “NBA 2K20”, find the demo and start the download.
If you’re not near your Switch, you can catch the demo from your phone or laptop. This is how you do it:
After doing that, you should be taken to a screen that looks like the screenshot below.
NBA 2K20 Demo Download Problems
2K Games typically doesn’t offer a pre-install for the 2K Prelude/Demo, so we may see download issues starting early. So we recommend using a wired connection, it might help.
If your NBA 2K20 download gets stuck during the download process, you’ll want to pause the download and try again. This usually fixes the problem.
If you’re experiencing in-game bugs or performance issues, you’ll want to try restarting the game. If that doesn’t work, contact the developer and keep an eye out for an update.
