Minimum System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows XP Processor:
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz Single Core processor or equivalent RAM:
512 MB RAM Video card:
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Sound card:
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Disk space:
10.5 GB free hard drive space 
MAC
NBA 2K9 is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
NBA 2K9 does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
Recommended System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows XP/Vista Processor:
3 GHz Dual Core processor or equivalent RAM:
1 GB RAM Video card:
NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GT or ATI Radeon X1900 Sound card:
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Disk space:
10.5 GB free hard drive space MAC
NBA 2K9 is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
NBA 2K9 does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
We recommend playing NBA 2K9 on a Windows PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements. If you're trying to play on a Mac or Linux, be prepared for potential technical issues and performance changes.
