MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

[sroz39]

Re: MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

This game is so bitter sweet for me. For $10, I can't think of a better sports game value out there. I've always liked the PowerPros gameplay. But I can't help but wonder how awesome a full-fledged release would be on a next gen console, with MLB players and a fleshed out, more interactive "Life" mode and more modern GM mode.

Still, best $10 I've spent in a while.

[falcons2003]

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Wow I saw a few great plays today. CPU Rollins flipped the ball two second with his glove. I had to replay it a bunch of times, but he did in fact do it. Then I dove up the middle with Andrus, while still on the ground on his stomach he shoveled the ball to second for the force. Pretty sweet. This game has alot of small subtle things it doesn't over due and look cool. Also, manual fielding, some line drives that are directly over the infielders head, jump up for, some players can get up and get those.

One last thing need some quick opinions. I have default settings. Starting to shut down the CPU offensively. Should I make pitching more difficult for myself, OR bump up CPU hitting setting. What do you guys think?

[Fiddy]

Re: MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

Wow I saw a few great plays today. CPU Rollins flipped the ball two second with his glove. I had to replay it a bunch of times, but he did in fact do it. Then I dove up the middle with Andrus, while still on the ground on his stomach he shoveled the ball to second for the force. Pretty sweet. This game has alot of small subtle things it doesn't over due and look cool. Also, manual fielding, some line drives that are directly over the infielders head, jump up for, some players can get up and get those.

One last thing need some quick opinions. I have default settings. Starting to shut down the CPU offensively. Should I make pitching more difficult for myself, OR bump up CPU hitting setting. What do you guys think?

bump the cpu hitting from default amateur to rookie.

[Profit89]

mlb powers pros, particularly for the wii, is much better than this game

[philliesfan136]

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This game is so bitter sweet for me. For $10, I can't think of a better sports game value out there. I've always liked the PowerPros gameplay. But I can't help but wonder how awesome a full-fledged release would be on a next gen console, with MLB players and a fleshed out, more interactive "Life" mode and more modern GM mode.

Still, best $10 I've spent in a while.

There are MLB players. And this isn't the full game yet. There's going to be a few more packs of downloadable content that will include "My Bobble" (I.E. My Life Mode) and Home Run Derby as well as the ability to edit players. I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

[jyoung]

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Some more online notes:

-- Players can quit on you before you break the 10-run mercy rule and there's no consequences, because you don't get credit for a win, and they don't get credit for a loss.

The last two dudes who quit on me were from Detroit.

-- The game randomizes your players' statuses before each online outing.

Also, here's a list of the top power hitters in the game:

Jose Bautista - 235 power
Jim Thome - 218 power
Miguel Cabrera - 211 power
Albert Pujos - 207 power
Joey Votto - 203 Power
Paul Konerko - 203 power
Josh Hamilton - 202 Power
Adam Dunn - 201 power

lol Jim Thome, second most-feared power hitter in the league? Did this game ship with decade-old rosters or something?

For laughs, the worst-rated starter in the game is Braves shortstop, Brandon Hicks, with a swing rated at 1 contact and 50 power.

[jyoung]

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I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

Season mode is kind of bare.

+
You can level up your players
There are tons of stats to track and season awards to go after

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You can't make any trades
There are no minor league teams
There is no draft
You can't have injuries last longer than a game
There is no off-season aside from four or five Spring training games

[sroz39]

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There are MLB players. And this isn't the full game yet. There's going to be a few more packs of downloadable content that will include "My Bobble" (I.E. My Life Mode) and Home Run Derby as well as the ability to edit players. I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was referring to the next-gen games on the PS3 in Japan only, where it's the Japanese players.

As for the My Bobble, based on the bare-bones nature of this game, I can't imagine that mode even approaching the depth on the last-gen Life modes on the PS2/Wii. Though I am hopeful.

I'm also hopeful that with enough of this game sold, it would make Konami/2K consider making a full-fledged release.

[falcons2003]

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guys, def bump up base running to all-star and or legend. i have been using legend (bc i use auto base running) and it plays much better. runners actually take an extra base and not as laid back on pro or rookie.

i use auto base running bc that dang view is so small i have a tough time telling whats going on. at times i will use semi auto as well.

I also notifced on LEGEND auto base running for yourself,,,,if you want to steal a base, you can manual steal him, and the CPU lets you send him, which I like. I tried it on the lower levels on auto and you can;t.

[philliesfan136]

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Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was referring to the next-gen games on the PS3 in Japan only, where it's the Japanese players.

As for the My Bobble, based on the bare-bones nature of this game, I can't imagine that mode even approaching the depth on the last-gen Life modes on the PS2/Wii. Though I am hopeful.

I'm also hopeful that with enough of this game sold, it would make Konami/2K consider making a full-fledged release.

Yeah, I hope that those new updates will renew my interest.
It would be great if they made another game.

If there were a new game, were you suggesting you'd want it to come out on XBOX 360/PS3?

[statnut]

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Jose Bautista - 235 power
Jim Thome - 218 power
Miguel Cabrera - 211 power
Albert Pujos - 207 power
Joey Votto - 203 Power
Paul Konerko - 203 power
Josh Hamilton - 202 Power
Adam Dunn - 201 power

lol Jim Thome, second most-feared power hitter in the league? Did this game ship with decade-old rosters or something?

Actually, Thome's AB to HR ratio was only slighly higher than Bautista's last year, and would have been second in the AL had he qualified. This year he'd be in the Top 10 if he qualified. It's not actually ludicrous.

[sroz39]

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Yeah, I hope that those new updates will renew my interest.
It would be great if they made another game.

If there were a new game, were you suggesting you'd want it to come out on XBOX 360/PS3?

Absolutely. And with the cartoony nature of the graphics in this series, they look of the game wouldn't have to be much better than it is in the XBLA game we have now. Maybe improve the faces so more players are represented, that's about it. I'd be more interested to see what they could do with a truly next-gen Life mode. I think it'd be like nothing else out there.

Still, at the end of the day, I'm really enjoying this game. Finding a sweet spot for me as far as difficulty goes too. Getting competitive, low-scoring games.

[duke776]

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Yeah, I hope that those new updates will renew my interest.
It would be great if they made another game.

If there were a new game, were you suggesting you'd want it to come out on XBOX 360/PS3?

I would cry if they released a regular updated full mlb power pros on one of the new systems. Heck, I'd even go out and get a ps3 if that was all it was for. I absolutely love the series. Although I am not a fan of the bobbleheads, and limited nature of the game at this point (although when it expands I'll surely give it a longer look). I'm just going to continue to enjoy MLB PP 2008, got so many hours in that game.

Glad to see there's a lot of positive reviews about this game, it was always really good (IMO) but it seems like more people are experiencing it now. There's plenty of fun to be had with this series.

[Fiddy]

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i had to bump the cpu batting level up to Pro, they were not producing on the 2 levels below.

first 2 games after the bump, they were up 4-2 in btm of 8th, i hit a 3 run homer with 2 outs to take a 5-4 lead and hold on. next game i lost 8-0 lol.

i been using the below..

CPU Batting - Pro
CPU Base running - Legend (maybe a bit to aggressive at times, i may try all star)
CPU Pitching - Legend (i dont notice a difference from say pro/allstar to this level)
CPU Fielding - Legend (this may get bumped to all star bc seems like they cut balls off that they shouldnt in the gaps etc)

i also been using the "low assist" batting for myself and normal pitch speed. seems like combined with the legend pitching, normal is just fine. although if you are using anything below that, then fast pitch is needed IMO.

[Profit89]

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How do you turn off the bobble for the bobbleheads ?