MLB 12 The Show - Vita Impressions Thread

[rymflaherty]

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Overall I am enjoying the game. It is a great companion to the PS3 version.

Though I have had some problems - Fielding and the fact you can't switch players. I seem to be having more mess ups base-running on the Vita...though it's probably something with me and the controls.
I saw someone else mention this - The Start button has also been a problem at times.....Like the Pitcher is quick-pitching and I'm locked in, this has messes me up a few times when I'd like to bring up the pinch hitter.

Overall though the issues are minor. I'm hopeful I will be able to successfully play my Franchise on the mode......My biggest concern though may be user related. So far playing exhibitions (same level as on PS3) I hit the ball way better on the Vita.
It sounds like I'm in the minority so I'm not sure what it is.....maybe the screen being dead on and so close to me? But I strike out much less, draw more walks, and frequently get perfect contact (even on off-speed pitches) with the Vita.....and that is not the case with the PS3 version. I really don't want to have to change and make custom Vita sliders, so hopefully it won;t screw things when I start my Franchise.

[Chef Matt]

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The pitch delay thing helps immensely for the quick pitch issue.

I draw more walks on the vita version as well. Generally I hit better on the PS3 though.

[BobbyColtrane]

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It's not really fair to compare portable games to their console version - you have to compare portable games with portable games. The fact is, this is the best portable baseball game to date. Do I prefer the PS3 version? Absolutely. But I'm already through close to a month's worth of games with my test franchise (while waiting on OSFM ), all of which has been played on the Vita. With kids, work, coaching and umping baseball, etc, I just don't have the time I'd like to spend on the PS3 version. Thank goodness for the Vita!

Yes. This game is weird for me because i never was a Show fan before. But the option of crossplay of a sim sports game really drew me in. Franchise games on either console. Now i find myself playing the Vita version WAY more than the PS3 version - the leave off & pick back up a game experience is so awesome. I can be playing a game at home, pause it & pick it up the next day at work, pause it and pick it up in the car before picking up my son at soccer, etc.

Never stop playing - its not a commercial, ITS A WAY OF LIFE!!!

[Chef Matt]

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Never stop playing - its not a commercial, ITS A WAY OF Vita!!!

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[aukevin]

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can someone tell me why I still can't get my online code to work, it keeps saying its invalid and then saying something about updating some live feed thing, I have no idea what this is.


Help please.

Is there a game update notification in the Live Area of the game? Like the orange circle in this pic:

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Is there a game update notification in the Live Area of the game? Like the orange circle in this pic:

LOL, never even knew to check that, I will check this on my lunch break from work, thanks Kev.

[BobbyColtrane]

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The Start button has also been a problem at times.....Like the Pitcher is quick-pitching and I'm locked in, this has messes me up a few times when I'd like to bring up the pinch hitter.

You can press "down" on the D-pad to call time with your batter, and then hit the start button. This will help with the start button issue.

I also have my own borderline-OCD routine I do to slow the CPU pitcher down just a little bit. It helps me hit as well. The first thing I do is hit X for a practice swing, and while my batter is swinging I hold down R like I'm going to guess pitch. I never actually guess the pitch, I just take a moment to look at the last pitch (type and speed) and look at the pitch history for this at-bat. Is he trying to pitch to the outside? keep the ball down? etc. This little slowdown routine has helped both my hitting and my enjoyment of the game immensely.

[rymflaherty]

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^

Thanks for those tips.
I'll be sure to try those out and it should help with the matter.

[Mercury53]

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I have always been more of a console guy rather than playin' handhelds
but I had to get this when I heard cross-platformin'
I played my sons psp 2 or 3 years ago but didn't much care for it
but this game on Vita blows me away & will probably eventually
cost me my job; I mean, how long can I spend in the restroom before my boss catches on?lol
Oh wait, forever! I has woman boss lmao
Now if I can only make it till OSFM rosters come out

This made me laugh for some reason. I think it was the "I has woman boss".

Anyway, could any of you play the Vita version alone, without a PS3 at all? The reason why I ask is because I might be moving to the UK and moving my PS3 and all might be tough. The Vita would certainly help.

[DJ]

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This made me laugh for some reason. I think it was the "I has woman boss".

Anyway, could any of you play the Vita version alone, without a PS3 at all? The reason why I ask is because I might be moving to the UK and moving my PS3 and all might be tough. The Vita would certainly help.

If the Vita was all I had? Sure. The lack of cutscenes and broadcast presentation isn't a huge deterrent for me, and I have a feeling those things will be added in the future.

Couldn't you just pack up your PS3 and ship it over there with the rest of your stuff? Or, get a backpack or something and take it with you on the plane, or however you are getting there?

[Chef Matt]

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I could go with a Vita without a PS3 in general. In fact I kind of have been since I got it!

[DJ]

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I could go with a Vita without a PS3 in general. In fact I kind of have been since I got it!

Me too. Between playing The Show, HSG, RC Motorstorm (got it for free, yeah!) and watching TV shows/movies with Netflix, I've used the Vita much more than my PS3 in the last month.

[BobbyColtrane]

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Anyway, could any of you play the Vita version alone, without a PS3 at all? The reason why I ask is because I might be moving to the UK and moving my PS3 and all might be tough. The Vita would certainly help.

I cant tell u if you if it will be enough of a game to keep u occupied, really only u can answer that. But this is my best analogy-

Im married, 35, 2 kids. Most of my gaming time is done late at night after the wife & kids are in bed. I'll typically set aside 10 min before i hit the sack to peruse spankwire and rub one out to whatever tickles my fancy.

However, every once in a while my old lady will take the kids to her sisters for a visit out of town. Thats when i get that duffel bag off the top shelf of my closet, pull out my full collection of DVDs, bust out the Jergens, and have what i like to call, "me time."

If u can be satisfied with a quick experience and not miss "the full monty" then it'll be great. If ur the type of dude that needs lube, behind the scenes features, and super slowmo to really get u fired up, then u prob wanna go PS3, where u can have surround sound, full cutscenes, a 50 inch screen, etc.

Hope this helps.

[Chef Matt]

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Post of the friggin year. No need to quote that bad boy.

[BobbyColtrane]

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Post of the friggin year. No need to quote that bad boy.

Thanks ChefMatt. I mean, really, who the hell gets that duffel bag down every night before bed???