MLB 2K8 News Post

Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

01:24 AM - February 26, 2008 by Steve_OS

Matt Blumenthal had an opportunity to demo Major League Baseball 2K8 this afternoon. His official writeup of the event will be up later this week, but we wanted to get some quick thoughts up here for you guys.

This game looks beautiful, the player models have improved but the real leap is in the animations. The animations move silky smooth and there is no need to worry about herky jerky animations of the past anymore.
I'm impressed with how intuitive and fresh the analog controls are. The pitching takes a little time to get the hang of but the new mechanics add a whole new dimension to the pitching model.
The baseball cards feature is surprisingly cool, expect me to have more on that later on this week.
In-game saves are officially in the game this year.
Check swings don't seem to be a chore anymore. They are now accomplished by pulling back on the right analog stick - no more right trigger necessary.
Stadium-specific animations are in. The Yankee Roll Call was mentioned specifically.
There should be plenty of foul balls this year. I saw several in the few at-bats I played.
No spring training games this year.
I counted eight unlockable classic stadiums. I think more might be available by default as well.
No co-op play
You will have the option to make trades for CPU-controlled teams in franchise mode, but you won't be able to edit their rotations and lineups.
It was suggested to me that the demo is done and has been submitted. If that's the case, it's in Microsoft's hands now.
I will hit on a few of the big questions from the forum here.

Game: Major League Baseball 2K8Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
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Member Comments

# 961 supervelous @ 03/04/08 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lathrowback


	My game won't start for the PS3, I start it up and after the PS3 logo I hear a beep and then a black screen?HELP

Should have gotten The Show.

# 962 PVarck31 @ 03/04/08 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lathrowback


	My game won't start for the PS3, I start it up and after the PS3 logo I hear a beep and then a black screen?HELP

Mine does the same thing. Just start hitting buttons. I know thats weird but it works, If you dont it will just sit there. No problems after that.

# 963 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lathrowback


	My game won't start for the PS3, I start it up and after the PS3 logo I hear a beep and then a black screen?HELP

Hope its not your PS3. It may be your disc. Blu-Ray packs a lot on the same space as a DVD.

# 964 Radja @ 03/04/08 05:51 PM

i just got home and tried to play a game. the framerate issue is bad. i have a samsung plasma hdtv running at 720p. i have it connected to the vga port rather than hdmi.

i cannot believe the framerate problem. it clearly happens in the infield on any play. it even starts in the cut scenes of the hard ball central intro. i turned off some features like the ticker and noticed a very slight improvement.

if i was MLB properties i would be pissed. yeah they can fix it, but only for those on xbox live. otherwise, you are screwed. i will try a different camera angle, but it is really stupid. there seems to be a white flash around the human batters right before the stutter.

i may have wasted $60.00.

# 965 bhurst99 @ 03/04/08 05:51 PM

I was going to buy this for the PS3 but I noticed on the back of the box that it only says 720p which I assume means it doesn't run at 1080i/1080p. The back of the box for the Xbox 360 says it runs at 1080p. This is a pretty big difference between the two for me.

# 966 PVarck31 @ 03/04/08 05:52 PM

Played some more. Weird thing is when you play with minor league teams the framerate is totally fine. Im really liking this game. Im kinda scared to say this, but I popped in the show and quit after 1 inning, and went back to 2k8. I think the sig styles are better in 2k as well. Anyone who knows me on here knows i am not a fanboy. I hated 2K7, played the show religiously last year. I am just glad we have 2 good baseball games this year IMO.

# 967 lived @ 03/04/08 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Radja


	i just got home and tried to play a game. the framerate issue is bad. i have a samsung plasma hdtv running at 720p. i have it connected to the vga port rather than hdmi. i cannot believe the framerate problem. it clearly happens in the infield on any play. it even starts in the cut scenes of the hard ball central intro. i turned off some features like the ticker and noticed a very slight improvement. if i was MLB properties i would be pissed. yeah they can fix it, but only for those on xbox live. otherwise, you are screwed. i will try a different camera angle, but it is really stupid. there seems to be a white flash around the human batters right before the stutter. i may have wasted $60.00.

Looks like you got the worst case of this framerate disease. It seems to vary between users/tv's.

# 968 Motown @ 03/04/08 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pjv31


	Mine does the same thing. Just start hitting buttons. I know thats weird but it works, If you dont it will just sit there. No problems after that.

So pjv, now that you've played 2k...have you opened up The Show? i know you said somethin' 'bout waiting to play 2K 1st. thanks

*edit* never mind i see it above.

# 969 lived @ 03/04/08 05:54 PM

Maybe it's the commentary that's causing the framerate issues since the minor league games run flawless

# 970 DrUrsus @ 03/04/08 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeDog10


	Reading the impressions threads for both The Show and 2k8 are killing me, seeing as I am staying over by my girlfriend tonight and won't get the chance to play either game until tomorrow. I have been addicted to these forums for the past few days reading the impressions from those who got the game early. I am ready to play! I hate all of you Anyway, even with all of the negative responses, 2K8 sounds like a pretty solid game to me. Sure it's going to have its flaws, but most of the complaining so far (ie: framerate, presentation) are issues that don't concern me very much. Not that I don't want those issues to be fixed as this is a next-gen game, but I've always been a guy that was primarily concerned with gameplay. And most of the impressions that I have been reading have praised the gameplay, more specifically the pitching and the fielding. I am extremely excited to try these new features, as they are innovative and will make the game more challenging, even when you get used to the controls. Everyone knows The Show is a great game. I am fortunate enough that my roommate has a PS3 upstairs and I have a 360 downstairs, so I will have the ability to play both games this year and am not limited to just one of these games. But for those that don't have a PS3, it sounds as if 2K8 is going to be a really solid option for you this year if you're looking for good gameplay. Again, I haven't played the game yet, but that's just my opinion from reading the impressions!

Hmmm. Girlfriend vs. playing new baseball game? What would you guys choose?

For me, let's just say that I am sure glad tonight is not Valentines Day

But, I have been married for 13 years and have a child.

# 971 lathrowback @ 03/04/08 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pjv31


	Mine does the same thing. Just start hitting buttons. I know thats weird but it works, If you dont it will just sit there. No problems after that.

Thanks that worked!

# 972 JoeDog10 @ 03/04/08 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pjv31


	Played some more. Weird thing is when you play with minor league teams the framerate is totally fine. Im really liking this game. Im kinda scared to say this, but I popped in the show and quit after 1 inning, and went back to 2k8. I think the sig styles are better in 2k as well. Anyone who knows me on here knows i am not a fanboy. I hated 2K7, played the show religiously last year. I am just glad we have 2 good baseball games this year IMO.

Gameplay-wise, what do you like/dislike about 2K8 as compared to The Show?

# 973 PVarck31 @ 03/04/08 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lived


	Maybe it's the commentary that's causing the framerate issues since the minor league games run flawless

Good call. Could be.

# 974 bigfnjoe96 @ 03/04/08 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Motown


	So pjv, now that you've played 2k...have you opened up The Show? i know you said somethin' 'bout waiting to play 2K 1st. thanks

Here's his post which was a couple before your question:

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjv31


	Played some more. Weird thing is when you play with minor league teams the framerate is totally fine. Im really liking this game. Im kinda scared to say this, but I popped in the show and quit after 1 inning, and went back to 2k8. I think the sig styles are better in 2k as well. Anyone who knows me on here knows i am not a fanboy. I hated 2K7, played the show religiously last year. I am just glad we have 2 good baseball games this year IMO.

I will firing-up my copy in a couple of minutes. Quick Impressions & screen shots coming....

# 975 PVarck31 @ 03/04/08 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeDog10


	Gameplay-wise, what do you like/dislike about 2K8 as compared to The Show?

Gameplay wise I would have to say I like the fielding more in 2K8. Love the aerial cam. The hitting is a toss up for me. Pitching I like 2K8.

# 976 Trevytrev11 @ 03/04/08 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lived


	Maybe it's the commentary that's causing the framerate issues since the minor league games run flawless

Or the smaller crowds in the minor league stadiums.

# 977 Bwnarrow3 @ 03/04/08 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DrUrsus


	Unwrap it, you know you want to, and eventually you will I have always given in to that temptation, LOL!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

OK. Here I go!

Wish me luck!!!

# 978 lived @ 03/04/08 05:57 PM

Can anyone shed some light on the sac-fly issue. Has there been a situation where you would like to hit one, but you didn't

# 979 Skyboxer @ 03/04/08 05:58 PM

What is everyone playing on difficulty wise?

# 980 Motown @ 03/04/08 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lived


	Maybe it's the commentary that's causing the framerate issues since the minor league games run flawless

hmm, can someone or HAS anybody turned off the commentary to see if this fixes the framerate? thanks

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