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NBA 2K17 Face Scan App (MyNBA2K17) Arrives Sept. 8 For iOS & Android (PS4, Xbox One)

  10:59 AM - August 24, 2016 by Steve_OS

Mentioned back in June, it is now official. Fans of NBA 2K17 on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will be able to scan their faces into the game with the upcoming mobile companion app, MyNBA2K17. Scheduled to arrive on September 8, the app also includes the collectible NBA 2K themed card game, MyTEAM Mobile, which allows players to collect their favorite NBA player cards and legends to challenge other competitors across the world in quick games, season tournaments, and weekly special events including Rivals Clash and Road to the Championship.

No official word for PC users, but we will update this post if we hear more. You can read the full press release below.

UPDATE: We received confirmation that the face scan app is exclusive to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users, no support for PC users.

NBA 2K Announces 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns as MyNBA2K17 App Icon Cover Athlete

2K today revealed that 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year and Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns will appear as the app icon cover athlete for MyNBA2K17, the new mobile companion application to NBA 2K17 set to launch on September 8, 2016. Available for free in the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android, MyNBA2K17 directly connects players to the console version of NBA 2K17, with a variety of features that enhance the game experience including the debut of all-new facial simulation technology, enabling fans to bring their visual appearance to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of NBA 2K17 through their mobile device. MyNBA2K17 also includes the collectible NBA 2K themed card game, MyTEAM Mobile, which allows players to collect their favorite NBA player cards and legends to challenge other competitors across the world in quick games, season tournaments, and weekly special events including Rivals Clash and Road to the Championship.

Additional features include:
•​ Ability to earn Virtual Currency daily for NBA 2K17
•​ Pick and win mini-games leveraging live NBA game stats
•​ Shop for console items while on-the-go from an expanded MyPLAYER Store
•​ Buy and sell cards on the Auction House
•​ Watch 2KTV anytime on your mobile device

“I’ve been a dedicated NBA 2K fan since I was young, and being selected as the face of MyNBA2K17 is an incredible milestone this early in my career,” said Karl-Anthony Towns, who was also selected to the All-NBA Rookie First Team, as a result of stellar play during his first year with the Timberwolves. “Playing MyNBA2K and NBA2K is an essential part of my offseason and keeps me grounded during the season with all my travel. I love that I will have the opportunity to connect further with my fans through MyNBA2K17.”

The new app will be available for free in the App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android with the opportunity for additional in-game purchases on September 8, 2016.

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Member Comments
# 41 ksuttonjr76 @ 08/24/16 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Eman5805
I might need to snap a pic of a pretty boy or something. I'm not about to put my ugly mug on anyone.

Until I have kids at some point.

(I ain't that ugly.)
Dude, I might go get a fresh cut from the barber first before I do my face scan, LOL.
 
# 42 MackZillaTV @ 08/24/16 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ksuttonjr76
Dude, I might go get a fresh cut from the barber first before I do my face scan, LOL.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm gonna treat this face scan like a yearbook picture. Tape up, face cream, noxzema....
 
# 43 ramspeedkill @ 08/25/16 11:17 AM
can we do this to create a player for myplayer?
 
# 44 gangsterboy @ 08/25/16 01:15 PM
I'm very annoyed the face scan feature will not be on PC. It can't be much work to port as the code is already there for PS4 and XBOX. I'll consider canceling my pre-order for PC as it will be an inferior product for the same price.
 
# 45 yeltrah123 @ 08/27/16 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gangsterboy
I'm very annoyed the face scan feature will not be on PC. It can't be much work to port as the code is already there for PS4 and XBOX. I'll consider canceling my pre-order for PC as it will be an inferior product for the same price.
Yeah it sucks that 2K always takes out a feature on the PC version. What's strange is that last year's NB2K16 did have the face scan feature on PC, but it came a little later via a patch. I'm not 100% sure but there was a video 2K uploaded on YouTube and it looks like 2K partnered up with Intel to bring Intel real sense technology for the PC version. I don't know if it will be in 2K17 on PC, but if it is it may be the reason why the app is not supported on PC.
 
# 46 Damjan10 @ 08/27/16 11:14 AM
Pardon my ignorance on this, I never scanned my face before, but it doesn't scan hair does it? Also, can you still add beards?
 
# 47 Da InFaMoUs NY @ 08/27/16 11:31 AM
 
# 48 Hopsin @ 08/27/16 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Eman5805
I might need to snap a pic of a pretty boy or something. I'm not about to put my ugly mug on anyone.

Until I have kids at some point.

(I ain't that ugly.)


I wonder if we will be able to trick the app with a picture, that would be cool tbh.


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# 49 Mauer4MVP @ 08/27/16 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mauer4MVP
Curious to see if you'll be able to scan your face prior to release or if you need to be in game while doing it.

It'd be smart to let users spend the week prior to try and get a good face scan.
2k obviously felt the pressure from this post. You're welcome.
 
# 50 Nza @ 08/28/16 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by sakiboj
I wonder why they even bother to port it anymore for pc.
I really don't know. I guess it exists in a limbo state of being worth it enough to make a releasable game (probably thanks to MS making XB1 and PC so close architecturally) but not worth doing much else. The lack of the prelude and face scanning is pretty weird though, especially the latter - the amount of work to get the PC game to let you select photos you uploaded via a phone app is laughably trivial, especially given the app exists regardless.
 
# 51 GradyMac @ 08/28/16 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Hopsin
I wonder if we will be able to trick the app with a picture, that would be cool tbh.


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Lol, that would be great for my Allen Iverson clone this year.
or my alt backup MyPlayer which will be a Charles Barkley clone.
 
# 52 Goffs @ 08/28/16 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hopsin
I wonder if we will be able to trick the app with a picture, that would be cool tbh.


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Time to look for Woody Harrelson mugshot!
 
# 53 NARFALICIOUS @ 08/29/16 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve_OS
•​ Ability to earn Virtual Currency daily for NBA 2K17
•​ Pick and win mini-games leveraging live NBA game stats
•​ Shop for console items while on-the-go from an expanded MyPLAYER Store
•​ Buy and sell cards on the Auction House
•​ Watch 2KTV anytime on your mobile device
Will we be able to earn VC before the main game comes out?
 
# 54 Trackball @ 08/29/16 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Goffs
Time to look for Woody Harrelson mugshot!
Or worse, Woody Harrelson's father, who was a hitman.

...I'm not joking, he really was.
 
# 55 iLLWiLL @ 08/29/16 03:17 PM
Good to see NBA Live's brief run as competition/an alternative to 2K has furthered the sports gaming industry by giving us this facial scanning technology back in 2015. Competition was a good thing ...
 
# 56 hopoffthiscliff @ 08/29/16 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by iLLWiLL
Good to see NBA Live's brief run as competition/an alternative to 2K has furthered the sports gaming industry by giving us this facial scanning technology back in 2015. Competition was a good thing ...
That's why we need it for the long term imagine how many advancements can come about from this.
 
# 57 coachcolbert @ 09/06/16 06:03 PM
anybody heard any more info on this app? hopefully it works!!
 
# 58 infemous @ 09/06/16 06:20 PM
Anyone know if I can scan photos in effectively?

I want to upload a player with young Larry Fishburne's face and call him Furious Styles
 
# 59 infemous @ 09/06/16 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Goffs
Time to look for Woody Harrelson mugshot!
loooool

I'd go for:
Spoiler
 
# 60 Futurestyl3 @ 09/06/16 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by coachcolbert
anybody heard any more info on this app? hopefully it works!!
Nope all ronnie2k has told is that the app drops on Thursday before the Prelude on Friday.

We'll probably get more info before, or maybe on Thursday
 


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