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MLB 2K9 vs. MLB The Show 2009: which are you buying?

Discussion in 'Gaming Forum' started by DrAstroZoom, Mar 3, 2009.

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Which baseball game will you be purchasing in 2009?

  1. MLB 2K9

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    18.2%
  2. MLB The Show 2009

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    69.7%
  3. I'm not interested in video baseball

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    12.1%
  1. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    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.
     
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  2. Big E

    Big E Plus sized porn star

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    I might rent 2K9, but I dont know about purchasing. Out of all the sports games baseball seams way too repeatitive for me.
     
  3. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    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.
     
  4. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    Have you dowloaded the Demos yet?
    i did but only played 2 innings of The Show. It looks freaking awesome.
     
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  5. ether79

    ether79 ****

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    I would definitely go for the Show. It is the best baseball game out there, IMO. Like Stitches said the Show mode is unbelievable.
     
  6. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    if past 2k9 games are any example, MLB the Show FOR SURE. Baseball fans MUST OWN A PS3... PERIOD.
     
  7. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    THE SHOW! i cant wait to get it today
     
  8. Tone_E

    Tone_E Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Hmmm, first year with my PS3. What is so good about "The Show" and "The Show" game mode?
     
  9. TheAnswer385

    TheAnswer385 Stay Low Run Free

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    Ill have to get 2k9 but the show is by far the better game
     
  10. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    If The Show is better, why are you getting 2K9?
     
  11. Big E

    Big E Plus sized porn star

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    He likes games like Oregon Trail, clearly he has no objective gaming opinions...:shifty:
     
  12. TheAnswer385

    TheAnswer385 Stay Low Run Free

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    all I have is a 360 at the moment and I like baseball
     
  13. TheAnswer385

    TheAnswer385 Stay Low Run Free

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    ohhhhh please
     
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  14. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    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.
     
  15. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    Sorry, I forgot The Show is a Sony exclusive.

    Thanks, eveybody ... you've made my decision pretty easy.
     
  16. Pagan

    Pagan Metal & a Mustang

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    The Show hands down. Reserved it.

    2K is all flash, no substance. The Show is the most realistic baseball game I've ever played.
     
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  17. dolphinfn3454

    dolphinfn3454 Season Ticket Holder

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    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.
     
  18. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    Thanks again. You guys rule.
     
  19. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    rip mvp baseball :(
     
  20. DonShula84

    DonShula84 Moderator Luxury Box

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    Early reviews on The Show have been better so far.
     
  21. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent Fighter of the Nightman

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    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.
     
  22. Dannyg28

    Dannyg28 Say hi to the rings

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    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)
     
  23. Ray Finkle

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    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.
     
  24. Get Up And Go

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    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.
     
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  25. TheHighExhaulted

    TheHighExhaulted Well-Known Member

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    The Show. Best baseball game since MVP 05.
     
  26. unifiedtheory

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    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.
     
  27. Vengeful Odin

    Vengeful Odin Norse Mod

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    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.
     
  28. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    +1


    :no:
     
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  29. Ray Finkle

    Ray Finkle Member

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    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.
     
  30. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    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).
     
  31. DrAstroZoom

    DrAstroZoom Canary in a Coal Mine Luxury Box

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    Ok, my mind's made up. Once I get my next paycheck, it's The Show for me.
     
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  32. Jt0323

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    2k9 has so much potential but when its all said and done, it sucks... kinda reminds me of the jets :chuckle:
     
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  33. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    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.
     
  34. mor911

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    Best Buy has tons
     
  35. Big E

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    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:pity:
     
  36. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    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.
     
  37. mor911

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    MLB The Show 08 is probably the PS3 game that I've invested the most time in
     
  38. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    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.
     
  39. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    I can have MLB 2K9 for free and I still wont do it....
     
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  40. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    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?
     

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