MLB: The Show, Living up to the Hype?

[huggerorange73]

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Without question, im my humble opinion it lives up to the hype.

This is simply the best baseball game I've played to date.

[kiddlex]

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A good way to throw more balls and make the game more realistic is too turn off every cursor and of course the strike zone. Play with vibration off as well. This way when you are nibbling the corners you wont know if you are throwing a ball, a strike, or a meat ball. This greatly increases the realism in my opinion.

As far as the game reaching my expectations i would say definitively yes!! I am playing RTTS as I wait for Knight and Nemesis to work their magic and cannot believe how fun it is. Franchise is going to rock!!

[SportsTop]

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You know, I told my wife I was going to trade in my 360 for a PS3 (she told me no way...don't trade the 360 in, just buy a PS3) and the Show if 2K8 was a dud...unfortunately I am really enjoying 2K8 and can't justify getting a PS3 just for The Show when I am enjoying 2K8(sort of a funny catch-22, eh?). I'll probably end up buying a PS3 at some point, but it's really hard to justify $500+ on one game when I have another baseball game I am loving. Having a Blu-Ray player goes a long way to justifying it...right?

I actually enjoyed MLB 2k7 last year and didn't mind some of its flaws. However, this year after hearing about The Show and HD-DVD dying I decided I was going to buy a PS3.

I can't believe I actually settled for 2k7 last year after playing The Show. It is incredible. I don't have any other words for it.

As Pared said, the purchase of a PS3 is completely worth it just for the Blu-Ray player and The Show. Period.

[Rawdeal28]

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this is my first year playing the show. i figured about a little over a week ago, "let me try this demo."

WELL HOT DAMN! THIS IS THE BEST BASEBALL GAME I EVER PLAYED!!! I MUST HAVE THIS!!!

so i went and bought it early and i have not been dissappointed. easily the best baseball game ever made and tied with NBA 2K8 for the best sports representation and best sports game periiod.

[DTX3]

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Im in love with all-star difficulty, i started a 15 game rivalry series between the Giants and Dodgers(me). First game at L.A. Giants get a 4-0 lead on me going into the 8th, Messenger up to pitch for the Giants and he walks the first two batters(Furcal, Martin), Jones comes up to bat and hits one to deep right field and brings in Furcal and Martin to make it a 4-2 game going into the 9th. Bottom of the 9th Kent and Loney on base with Matt Kemp up to bat against Brian Wilson...2-2 count Wilson throws a fast ball to lower right corner and BAM! Nate Schierholtz has a chance to rob one but NO WALK OFF HOME RUN!!! it was sick! the cut scenes are perfect!

Game 2 not so good...in S.F. i simply dominate with Lowe going 7 innings with a no hitter until horrible defense broke it. Bottom of the 9th its 4-4 and Saito takes it to extra innings, the game goes all the way to the 16th inning where Proctor ends up walking the first two batters for the Giants...up comes Durham and hits one to center field to take the win for the Giants and the crowd went NUTS!.

This game is hectic, i cant wait to get home and get some revenge for this horrible loss.

[jdirish09]

My version keeps freezing after hitting start - haven't been able to play. Any suggestions?

[drlw322]

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You know, I told my wife I was going to trade in my 360 for a PS3 (she told me no way...don't trade the 360 in, just buy a PS3) and the Show if 2K8 was a dud...unfortunately I am really enjoying 2K8 and can't justify getting a PS3 just for The Show when I am enjoying 2K8(sort of a funny catch-22, eh?). I'll probably end up buying a PS3 at some point, but it's really hard to justify $500+ on one game when I have another baseball game I am loving. Having a Blu-Ray player goes a long way to justifying it...right?

that's how i did it, talked my wife into it by throwing in the blu-ray factor, and now i'm enjoying the show and rock band on the ps3

[DTX3]

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You know, I told my wife I was going to trade in my 360 for a PS3 (she told me no way...don't trade the 360 in, just buy a PS3) and the Show if 2K8 was a dud...unfortunately I am really enjoying 2K8 and can't justify getting a PS3 just for The Show when I am enjoying 2K8(sort of a funny catch-22, eh?). I'll probably end up buying a PS3 at some point, but it's really hard to justify $500+ on one game when I have another baseball game I am loving. Having a Blu-Ray player goes a long way to justifying it...right?

I bought a PS3 just for Show 08...totally worth $460+, and the Blu-Ray player is just WOW.

[backbreaker]

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My version keeps freezing after hitting start - haven't been able to play. Any suggestions?

Delete the game install, and re-install the game, your file is corrupted

[countryboy]

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Totally agree.

Not to mention, I am totally addicted to the RTTS mode as well. MOM is awesome, and with in game saves now, just makes it all the better.

I was a die hard High Heater, this game has all the goodness of High Heat, but with all the added unbelievable presentation and graphics stuff to go along with it.

This is the game I have been waiting for, for longer than I care to say.

And can you imagine how much better next year's game will be given the fact that they will actually have a full year to develop it? Remember, this year's game was produced in a short development cycle because '07 released so late.

Its a good feeling to know that you are playing the best baseball game ever and quite possibly the best sports game ever and know that its only going to get better.

[outten04]

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Yes its worth it. blu ray alone is 400 bucks . you get 2 for 1.A great video game system and blu ray.Plus, it gives you more freedom on what games are available to you.The show is awesome by the way. Best sport title ever , in my opinion.

[MissionMaximus]

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YES!!! It made me a convert at a price of $650.00.

[duffman]

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Absolutely. After debating it for about a week, i went out and dropped 450 on the ps3 last sunday, got the demo and loved it, then took a half day off of work tuesday to go grab the show. Game is amazing, haven't had so much fun with a baseball game since mvp.

[obie]

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I am loving this game! Just purchased a PS3 with The show and was amazed on how good this game is. I really think when you factor in the blu-ray player it is worth buying a PS3 for The Show. The game is that good!

[The Bimmer]

This game has lived up to more than the hype. Graphics, realism, gameplay,presentation,etc...for anyone on the fence just go read all the posts in the "The little things thread"!