I haven't bought a baseball video game in years, but now that I have a PS3, I've been reading up on this year's offerings. I wondering which game ThePhins.com gamers will be picking up. Your opinion will influence my decision, as I really want to take some of my Phins buds on in the online arena.
I might rent 2K9, but I dont know about purchasing. Out of all the sports games baseball seams way too repeatitive for me.
Get the Show Doc. I hadn't had a baseball game since SNES (Ken Griffey JR's home run derby?), and got the Show last year. It was easily the best baseball game I had ever played, and "the Show" mode was awesome, even if I did play for the Pirates.
Have you dowloaded the Demos yet? i did but only played 2 innings of The Show. It looks freaking awesome.
I would definitely go for the Show. It is the best baseball game out there, IMO. Like Stitches said the Show mode is unbelievable.
The Show is much better. I don't even play anything else anymore. If you love baseball you have to have a PS3 to play this. Road to the Show is hands down the best career mode you'll find in any sports game.
Sorry, I forgot The Show is a Sony exclusive. Thanks, eveybody ... you've made my decision pretty easy.
The Show hands down. Reserved it. 2K is all flash, no substance. The Show is the most realistic baseball game I've ever played.
Whoops I voted for the wrong one. I voted for 2k9 when Im definately buying the show which is the best baseball game out there.
The Show... It's not even questionable. I dominated online with this game. It took me a long time to figure out how to hit. Once I learned, I was hitting .350ish (at least). So much fun.
this is like asking whats better a supped up custom PC, or a dell.(not making fun of you asking the question, just saying how much better the show is compared to 2k9)
I just got The Show in today, it's pretty much the same as last year game play wise but a lot of nice new features like a 40 man roster that expands in September and also lets you play with the 40 man roster in spring training games, for someone that always wanted a 40 man roster its a pretty big deal to me. I personally like The Show series much better than the MLB 2K series.
The player models and the stadiums also got a facelift. I bought The Show today at 8:15 this morning. What can I say, Sony knows baseball.
All this talk has me needing to go buy "The Show".... ...but first I have to finish KillZone, play KillZone online, get tired of COD5 online and finish off my 4th season of dynasty mode in NHL '09. I need more time to play games.
I'd love to get the Show ... I got MLB 2K8 last year and hated it. Unfortunately, I only have a 360 and a Wii, so no baseball for me this year.
Yes good points, I've only played 2 games so far and have been fooling around with the rosters a bit. Agreed although I really wish The Show would use the 'throwing meters' for the fielders like MVP use to, as it was a lot better in my opinion. EDIT: Apparently there is now a throw meter but it's around the fielders feet thus making it kind of hard to see. One other thing I wish The Show would do was players on the FA list they give them the dumb blue hats with The Show logo, I just wish they could just use the player's picture from last year with a real MLB cap. I know it's something small but I have OCD with stuff like that.
The Show is the best baseball game out there. PS3 exclusive too so I'm glad I have a PS3 to go with my 360 else I'd be stuck with 2k's (one of their rare sports misses alongside NHL and ironically both were/are EA strengths).
The local gamestop was sold out of the show by lunch yesterday. Plenty of 2Ks sitting on the shelf. I should have preordered. Blockbuster didn't even have a copy for rent.
All the reviews I have seen for this (The Show) are saying it is by far the best MLB game out. Damn it that makes 2 games I cant play because I dont have a PS3
It sucks not having all the systems. I'm going to change that in the future after I get my new job. If you really love baseball I can't stress enough that you should play the show.
My wife is picking the Show up as I type this at Best Buy. Apparently they were almost sold out too. I can't wait to play it later. I'm ready for some baseball.
So the show box says it can do 720p/1080i/1080p, but then in-game it says optimized for 720p. It seems to be running at 720p on my ps3, is there any way to make it 1080p, and does it make a difference with this game?