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

[jyoung]

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Go to the options screen on the main menu to turn off the bobble effect.

I'm definitely going to up the CPU batting to pro now that I've got my pitching down pretty solid. The CPU hasn't scored more than 3 runs on me in a while.

[Fiddy]

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it gets frustrating at times with the CPU on Pro batting, just seems they find the holes automatically at times.. i may need to bring in a new pitcher earlier as well, so some of that could be blamed on me.

[jyoung]

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I'm getting some pretty good games on "Pro" CPU hitting.

Just lost 6 - 5 to the Astros.

I had plenty of opportunities to knock in the tying run a few times but choked with runners in scoring position during "key moment" cut-scenes.

I've played long enough into season mode now where some of my players are finally starting to level up. That's really all there is to shoot for in this mode aside from stats.

[Kane182]

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Are there any kind of retirements at the end of the season or a draft? Seems kind of weird that guys could keep leveling up without any new talent coming in. Then again, if season mode is only 5 seasons it doesn't really matter much I suppose.

[philliesfan136]

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Are there any kind of retirements at the end of the season or a draft? Seems kind of weird that guys could keep leveling up without any new talent coming in. Then again, if season mode is only 5 seasons it doesn't really matter much I suppose.

There's no trades, no AAA, no draft.
I'm not sure there's retirements either.
Where did you hear that season mode is only 5 years?
There is an achievement that says "Play 5 years in season mode".

[jyoung]

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I'm pretty sure season mode goes on infinitely. But I don't have the patience to sit there and sim through to find out. Maybe someone else can test the limit.

It takes forever for your players to level up, anyway. Your guys won't be growing into unstoppable hulks after a season or two or anything like that.

[maddcatt]

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Does this game have a 2 player mode where you can play offline against a buddy head to head ?

Thank You

[jyoung]

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Yes it does. Head to head play is where this game shines. I highly recommend it if you have a friend to play against.

[maddcatt]

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Thank you wEEman33 ..i'll giv it a whirl then

[Kane182]

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There's no trades, no AAA, no draft.
I'm not sure there's retirements either.
Where did you hear that season mode is only 5 years?
There is an achievement that says "Play 5 years in season mode".

I just assumed since it was an achievement that 5 seasons was the max. Could be wrong.

[ELDoro]

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Is there an online multiplayer season type mode?

[jyoung]

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Online is limited to quick matches, private matches, and online co-op.

So no.

Online also lags a bit, but is still fun IMO.

Reds are a beast in this game. When I simmed a season, they won the NL Central by 35 games.

[jyoung]

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It's amazing for all of this game's flaws just how much fun it is.

I can make a huge list of all the things missing from it, but when I pick up the controller and play, it's a ton of fun!

Just set a new personal best with 3 HRs in a game with Rickie Weeks in a come-from-behind 6 - 7, walk-off-win over the Reds. I was down 6 - 0 after the 2nd inning but just kept chipping away at the lead and came back to win it in on the last swing of the game in the 9th.

[areobee401]

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I've been playing on Pro across the board and think its time to bump up CPU pitching and defense to All Star.

I'm finding it too easy to on defense. If I switch to All Star what effects will I see?

[falcons2003]

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I've been playing on Pro across the board and think its time to bump up CPU pitching and defense to All Star.

I'm finding it too easy to on defense. If I switch to All Star what effects will I see?

I've moved on to the CPU hitting on ALL STAR. I was pretty much shutting the CPU offense down, and they weren't hitting any HRS om pro. First couple of games on all star were rough, but I'll be able to handle it. You just cannot make any mistakes in the field, and really concentrate pitching wise. Gotta win the turning points and Key batter situations. You gotta yank your pitchers out of there right when they get tired or start getting rocked, or it gets ugly.

I really like the defense. The diving plays, and jumping plays happen here and there, but it's done subtly and not overdone, which makes it even better when you can pull one off. I'm sticking with CPU pitching vs. me on PRO it seems to be realistic at this point.