MLB 2K11 Game Features (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP, DS, PC)

[JayhawkerStL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Trevytrev11

Exactly. And with the other game going the route of analog controls, I really don't think 2K's game is going to have much of a leg to stand on for PS3 owners. There will be a small group that will prefer 2K for one reason or another, but the analog controls were really the only thing this game had going for itself when compared to the competition. With that edge now gone, unless people just prefer a certain aspect of 2K's game, I can't imagine anyone switching over.

I'd say MLB Today and presentation are the other two biggies. But those are more bells and whistles, rather than core gameplay elements like analog controls.

I wouldn't care if they threw in some silly Move feature, like home run derby. But it would just serve to distract the team from what I think their real goals should be.

[Trevytrev11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jayhawker

I'd say MLB Today and presentation are the other two biggies. But those are more bells and whistles, rather than core gameplay elements like analog controls. I wouldn't care if they threw in some silly Move feature, like home run derby. But it would just serve to distract the team from what I think their real goals should be.

Yeah, you make a good point as those are definitely areas where 2K excels. From what I've read, the PS3 guys that prefer 2K or use 2K as a change of pace seem to do so because the analog control scheme simply is "fun".

[Pared]

There are other reasons. It's up to VC to make you, the customer, realize that.

[l3ulvl]

Quote: Originally Posted by Trevytrev11

Yeah, you make a good point as those are definitely areas where 2K excels. From what I've read, the PS3 guys that prefer 2K or use 2K as a change of pace seem to do so because the analog control scheme simply is "fun".

Count me as one of the PS3 guys that played 2k for the analog controls. I'm very excited to try the other game for the same reason, but I'm also excited about 2K doing the dynamic rosters that update in season. It will be very difficult to get it right on the first try, but if they did I'd be in baseball video game heaven.

[dodgerblue]

Ditto for me with the analog controls and purchasing 2k. But even with the other game having them, idk if I will like them as much or at all, so at least 2k still might have enough to get me to purchase. I really like the 2k analog pitching and the differing motions for each pitch type, and with it being less precise this year that might be enough.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by dodgerblue

Ditto for me with the analog controls and purchasing 2k. But even with the other game having them, idk if I will like them as much or at all, so at least 2k still might have enough to get me to purchase. I really like the 2k analog pitching and the differing motions for each pitch type, and with it being less precise this year that might be enough.

This and MLB Today earn points with me.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

...and further alienate their customers that consider buying the game already on the 360? I don't agree at all. Continue to build on their game. It will get there. No need for gimmicks - just focus on baseball.

digging deeper into my own thoughts i agree with you.
At the time I was just throwing out thoughts.

Not all mine are good ones, even the great ones.

[DaveDQ]

Maybe it has been mentioned, but a good move from 2K would be to do what NBA Elite was going to do and offer a key for their arcade game. Including The Bigs would be a nice compliment.