Official specs from Steam
NBA 2K18 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0x compatible Dual-Analog Gamepad: Recommended |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for NBA 2K18?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better. Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better.
How much RAM does NBA 2K18 need?
NBA 2K18 needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is NBA 2K18?
NBA 2K18 requires 70 GB available space.
Does NBA 2K18 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).