First virtual reality (VR) basketball videogame

Released on 22 November 2016 for the PlayStation VR, the HTC Vive and the Samsung Gear VR, NBA 2KVR (Specular Interactive, 2016) is a collection of basketball mini-games that allow players to test their own basketball skills in a VR environment under the tutelage of NBA star Paul George. The 2016–17 season has seen the NBA embrace VR in a big way, with select NBA matches also filmed in VR for fans of the sport.

As per its listing on Steam, NBA 2KVR includes four mini-games – described as follows:

"Three-Point Shootout Attempt to sink as many three-point shots as possible to get the highest score before time runs out.

Skills Challenge Ricochet the ball off a series of targets to get it into the hoop. You’ll need to be quick and precise to activate each target in sequence before the ball reaches the goal.

Buzzer Beater Race against the clock to hit as many shots as you can using 10 balls from all over the court.

Gatorade Boosts Improve your Accuracy, Quickness, and Stamina by earning Gatorade Boosts."