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  • bsb13
    Banned
    • Mar 2005
    • 3439

    #166
    Re: PS2 Impressions thread

    Originally posted by rskjackson
    I'm new at "The Show" having just purchased the 09 version, but have had my PS2 for a couple of years (slim line version). I finally got the chance to play a full game last night, using rookie mode to get a feel for the game, and really enjoyed it!
    Lost 3-2, using the Cardinals against the Mets, but not bad going against Santana I guess.
    I'm interested in knowing a couple of things from the veterans in this forum...any suggestions on playing the game, learning the game, etc...
    Also, I would like to update the rosters to most current, unsure what I need however to do that. I've heard the Max Drive and also could do it by either USB Port or by Ethernet connection from by cable modem to the PS2?
    Besides at this forum, is there somewhere else to download rosters, updates, etc...?
    Thanks for any suggestions and help to a newbie!
    If you have a PS2 slim...all you need is an ethernet cable and high speed internet and then you can get the official SCEA roster update online. They release one every week until the end of the year.

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    • bsb13
      Banned
      • Mar 2005
      • 3439

      #167
      Re: PS2 Impressions thread

      Originally posted by mdgoalie37
      Take it back to the store and exchange it for another one and tell them the disc is bad. Most stores will allow you to exchange for the same game without a hassel.
      I went back to wal-mart and exchanged it for a different copy. I also cleaned the lens on my ps2 and rearranged a few wires on my TV. Looks like I'll be sticking with 09 after all

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      • bsb13
        Banned
        • Mar 2005
        • 3439

        #168
        Re: PS2 Impressions thread

        No that I'm at peace with my technical difficulties I can start talking directly about the game. Here are some things I like better so far about this years version.....in no particular order

        1) Hitting is much improved and much harder. I actually strike out every once in awhile now. I also like how you dont have to be ridiculously early on a pitch in order to pull it.

        2) Pitch movement is much improved. Some pitchers have wicked curve balls this year. Pitches across the board are much better. I like how the CPU will actually throw some high fastballs this year...they eat me alive with those.

        3) Pitching is a lot more challenging this year. Make a lot of mistakes and you will get torched. I actually fear hitters this year.

        4) Throwing errors....nuff said.

        5) I like how pitchers will actually catch balls hit back up the middle every now and then.

        6) I'm also liking a lot of the batting stances this year. A few are still off but thats to be expected.

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        • mdgoalie37
          MVP
          • Apr 2006
          • 1456

          #169
          Re: PS2 Impressions thread

          Originally posted by bsb13
          I went back to wal-mart and exchanged it for a different copy. I also cleaned the lens on my ps2 and rearranged a few wires on my TV. Looks like I'll be sticking with 09 after all
          wohoo, glad that worked for you.
          "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear."
          -- Norm Peterson

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          • rskjackson
            Rookie
            • Mar 2005
            • 69

            #170
            Re: PS2 Impressions thread

            Originally posted by bsb13
            If you have a PS2 slim...all you need is an ethernet cable and high speed internet and then you can get the official SCEA roster update online. They release one every week until the end of the year.
            Thanks for the info...remember, I'm new at this, so can you explain how this works? Do I upload to the memory card in the PS2 slim? Is there a link to the SCEA roster updates?

            Big help thanks again!

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            • onlybygrace
              MVP
              • Jan 2009
              • 3784

              #171
              Re: PS2 Impressions thread

              I started my Cards chise over in the Dynasty HQ forum if any are interested.

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              • onlybygrace
                MVP
                • Jan 2009
                • 3784

                #172
                Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                Originally posted by bsb13
                No that I'm at peace with my technical difficulties I can start talking directly about the game. Here are some things I like better so far about this years version.....in no particular order

                1) Hitting is much improved and much harder. I actually strike out every once in awhile now. I also like how you dont have to be ridiculously early on a pitch in order to pull it.

                2) Pitch movement is much improved. Some pitchers have wicked curve balls this year. Pitches across the board are much better. I like how the CPU will actually throw some high fastballs this year...they eat me alive with those.

                3) Pitching is a lot more challenging this year. Make a lot of mistakes and you will get torched. I actually fear hitters this year.

                4) Throwing errors....nuff said.

                5) I like how pitchers will actually catch balls hit back up the middle every now and then.

                6) I'm also liking a lot of the batting stances this year. A few are still off but thats to be expected.
                Glad it worked out for ya man.

                This game is the shiznit.

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                • bsb13
                  Banned
                  • Mar 2005
                  • 3439

                  #173
                  Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                  Originally posted by rskjackson
                  Thanks for the info...remember, I'm new at this, so can you explain how this works? Do I upload to the memory card in the PS2 slim? Is there a link to the SCEA roster updates?

                  Big help thanks again!
                  This might help you PlayStation Network Adaptor FAQ. Remember, your "network adapter" is already built into your ps2 slim so you dont have to buy one. Maybe this well answer some of your question about connecting your ps2 to the internet though.

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                  • rskjackson
                    Rookie
                    • Mar 2005
                    • 69

                    #174
                    Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                    Originally posted by bsb13
                    This might help you PlayStation Network Adaptor FAQ. Remember, your "network adapter" is already built into your ps2 slim so you dont have to buy one. Maybe this well answer some of your question about connecting your ps2 to the internet though.
                    This may need to be moved to another thread so not to hi-jack this outstanding sticky thread, so if so...please move as you wish.

                    If I read the FAQ correctly, as I have a wireless router in my house, I would need some type of connector to go in the PS2 Slim to receive the broadband feed? Or, just take the PS2 closer to the cable modem/router and connect with an ethernet cord?

                    Also...to my other question, is there a specific link to the SCEA roster updates?

                    Thanks

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                    • bsb13
                      Banned
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 3439

                      #175
                      Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                      Originally posted by rskjackson
                      This may need to be moved to another thread so not to hi-jack this outstanding sticky thread, so if so...please move as you wish.

                      If I read the FAQ correctly, as I have a wireless router in my house, I would need some type of connector to go in the PS2 Slim to receive the broadband feed? Or, just take the PS2 closer to the cable modem/router and connect with an ethernet cord?

                      Also...to my other question, is there a specific link to the SCEA roster updates?

                      Thanks
                      This is what I do (I dont have a router). I just hook the ethernet cable into my comcast cable modem and connect the other end to my PS2. Keep in mind you still have to have your ps2 hooked up to a TV (my tv and computer are pretty close together). I turn on my TV and ps2 like normal, and then when you load up MLB the show on your ps2, go to the online section of the menu and it will log on to the internet and automatically download the rosters and prompt you to save them and use them for offline use (it may prompt you to set up an account if you dont already have one). Like I said, I dont have a router so I'm not sure how that goes.

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                      • KingV2k3
                        Senior Circuit
                        • May 2003
                        • 5881

                        #176
                        Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                        I hooked my slim to my router, got online and downloaded rosters for the first time last night...

                        I'm pretty tech challenged, but it was very easy...

                        Hook up the box to the router via eathernet cable, fire up the game, go to 'online' tab on main menu and just follow the prompts...

                        I found I needed to make sure my pc was NOT also online for it to work...not sure if that's the case for all, but it made a difference for me...

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                        • rskjackson
                          Rookie
                          • Mar 2005
                          • 69

                          #177
                          Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                          Thanks to both for the suggestion...just to be sure, by clicking the online tab, that will take me to the SCEA site? Don't have to do that on the computer?
                          I actually have a tv near our computer (small) but it would work just to do this I presume.

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                          • bsb13
                            Banned
                            • Mar 2005
                            • 3439

                            #178
                            Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                            Originally posted by rskjackson
                            Thanks to both for the suggestion...just to be sure, by clicking the online tab, that will take me to the SCEA site? Don't have to do that on the computer?
                            I actually have a tv near our computer (small) but it would work just to do this I presume.
                            Yeah, you do everything on your TV. You just have to connect your PS2 to an internet connection.

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                            • erich20012001
                              Pro
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 892

                              #179
                              Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                              So what level are you guys playing on right now? I'm using an RTTS pitcher and going on Legend. It is extremely hard, but very rewarding at the same time.

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                              • KingV2k3
                                Senior Circuit
                                • May 2003
                                • 5881

                                #180
                                Re: PS2 Impressions thread

                                Played a game on All Star last night with slightly adjusted sliders...

                                Royals (me) vs. Orioles (cpu)...

                                Very happy with gameplay and presentaion, as in previous years, noticed little improvements and changes that were positives...

                                But I also saw my first pretty nasty glitch that I hope is not going to turn into a recuuring one...

                                In the third inning I decided to try and bunt for a hit down the first base line using Coco Crisp...

                                I flicked R3 down a bit and to the right (like last year) to aim it and get the bunt down...

                                Matt V. says something to the effect of "Oh the bunt is rolling foul", which it was after staying right on the foul line about halfway to first...

                                Crisp kept running however, and the pitcher picked up the ball just outside the foul line and threw to first beating Crisp to the bag...

                                The commentary chopped a bit and after the "Oh the bunt is rolling foul" line switched to "and the throw beats the runner to the bag, he's out at first"...

                                And it was recorded as an out, even though it should have just been strike one on the foul...

                                Never saw a glitch like this in The Show, and since I like to bunt for a hit now and again, I hope it's an isolated experience...

                                Anyone else see anything like this?

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