Installed to 360 hard drive

[Sedihawk2K5]

Just curious, but has anyone else installed MLB 2K8 to their hard drive with the new 360 xbox experience? I downloaded it today, and then copied the game to the HD. While it might be simply a placebo, it did seem to play a little smoother. I noticed it on throws from the outfield or on throws across the infield, that it at least seemed to be smoother. But I only played a couple of quick innings before I had to leave for work, so I didn't get to see a whole lot of it. One area where it really used to chug for me was when there were at least two runners on base, with one of them on second. I didn't get that far, but I think that will be a good test.

What was weird was not hearing the constant chain-saw sounds coming from the DVD drive, as even though the game has to be in the drive to play it, it doesn't even attempt to access the disc during gameplay.

I'd be curious to see if others have tried this yet?

[bonannogiovanni]

sorry to say it's a placebo effect, I don't even notice faster load times

[bigfnjoe96]

Various reports claim the game runs much more smoother when playing off the HDD then the Disc itself. So you may not be seeing a placebo effect. Post from a member over @ TXB:

Quote: Originally Posted by ROFLAWFLWOFL

Got my 120 GB last christmas, so handy right about now, already installed FIFA 09 and MLB 2K8. Makes a huge difference, especially to MLB 2K8, which runs way smoother when playing it off the HDD.

[Fatalah]

Someone check if the framerate studdering is gone!

[nyisles16]

Game seems to me to be a bit crisper than running on the disk.. Some little stutters are there, but the stutters on throws have been toned down a lot if you play it off the HD

[Blitzburgh]

Quote: Originally Posted by nyisles16

Game seems to me to be a bit crisper than running on the disk.. Some little stutters are there, but the stutters on throws have been toned down a lot if you play it off the HD

While I can only speak for MLB2k8, it does look much more crisp imo and the studdering is very minimal. Also, I turned back on the cut scenes and highlights and they worked great! go figure!

I wonder if Madden & NHL2k9 looks or plays any better?

[Richzilla]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blitzburgh

While I can only speak for MLB2k8, it does look much more crisp imo and the studdering is very minimal. Also, I turned back on the cut scenes and highlights and they worked great! go figure! I wonder if Madden & NHL2k9 looks or plays any better?

Dont know about those games but NBA2k9 is WAY better off the HD.

[bulls23]

I am going to try this when I get a bigger HD. I can't even play the game for very long now without it freezing. This is on a fixed XBOX sent back from Microsoft. I have no trouble with any other games but MLB 2K8. Hopefully HD Install will take care of the problems.