2K today announced that Kobe Bryant will be featured in a Legend Edition of the "NBA 2K17" video game. Consumers who pre-order the edition will receive a suite of Bryant-themed memorabilia – a limited-edition poster, two Panini cards and a Black Mamba game controller skin – in addition to in-game digital content such as virtual currency and Nike Kobe 11 shoes. The Legend Edition will be available for $79.99 in digital and physical format for the PS4 and Xbox One in September '16. The cover athlete for the standard edition of the game, which retails for $59.99, will be revealed in June. Bryant was the cover athlete for "NBA 2K10."
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