PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

[lyleman222]

Hi guys just to cover off one thing with mlb the show 12 and mlb 2k12 on ps3, im thinking about one or the other, the mainn thing for me is which game is easier to hit timing wise, ive played the show and i find the hitting really tough even on easy mode, so which games easier to hit? thanks

[Yeats]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

In the MLB 2K forum? I don't think so.

[Money99]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Hi guys just to cover off one thing with mlb the show 12 and mlb 2k12 on ps3, im thinking about one or the other, the mainn thing for me is which game is easier to hit timing wise, ive played the show and i find the hitting really tough even on easy mode, so which games easier to hit? thanks

Played both this weekend. 2K is definitely easier out of the box for both hitting and pitching.
The Show does a lot of things extremely well and some may cringe in comparison of the two - visually speaking.
But gameplay wise, I like 2K better.

[Yeats]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

I had a lot more fun with 2K12 than The Show.<!-- / message -->

And so it begins...

[CMH]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Moved to the appropriate forum.

[Money99]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

And so it begins...

I'm honestly perplexed as to why there can't ever be a civil debate between both sides.
I've been to other threads that bring up both games, and it's like if you say one negative thing about you-know-what, people come out in droves to flame whoever dare say something negative about their precious.

I appreciate all the awesome things about The Show. But have more fun with 2K.
And honestly, why wouldn't anyone want stiff competition?
I see no value in wishing one game to fail over the other.

[rckabillyRaider]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Here's my take. I bought both games for ps3 and I have only played The Show for a couple hrs and been playing 2K as my main game so far. IMO, it has a more natural, "organic" feel to the gameplay and outcomes of the games. The Show feels much more rigid, and "On rails" so to speak. However, I can totally see how The Show dominates.....just not for me this year so far.

[legacyme3]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Played both this weekend. 2K is definitely easier out of the box for both hitting and pitching.
The Show does a lot of things extremely well and some may cringe in comparison of the two - visually speaking.
But gameplay wise, I like 2K better.

I guess it's entirely based on your perception of easier.

For me, I always find the Show easier hitting wise.

Pitching wise, I've yet to try this new "pulse pitching" system, so I'll have to get back to you on it. But 2k12's pitching is rather easy.

I think both are rather good games. But if you can get The Show, you should. In general, The Show has always done a better job of producing realism, at least in my honest opinion.

[jeagles5]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Here's my take. I bought both games for ps3 and I have only played The Show for a couple hrs and been playing 2K as my main game so far. IMO, it has a more natural, "organic" feel to the gameplay and outcomes of the games. The Show feels much more rigid, and "On rails" so to speak. However, I can totally see how The Show dominates.....just not for me this year so far.

Well said! When i play the show, the visuals absolutely are mind blowing on how they represent the game of baseball especially this year with the cut scenes bringing in between pitch to a video game. I put in MLB 2k12 and right away you notice the graphical difference obviously, but more realistic gameplay for me has to MLB 2k12 using sliders from OSF and getting a feel for pitch by pitch baseball. But i cant put down either game for there own reasons....Guess im playing both this year, thats gonna be interesting. Again just my opinion.

[HustlinOwl]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

do yourself a favor and stick with The Show, highly unlikely 2K returns to baseball next year or ever again

[econoodle]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Well said! When i play the show, the visuals absolutely are mind blowing on how they represent the game of baseball especially this year with the cut scenes bringing in between pitch to a video game. I put in MLB 2k12 and right away you notice the graphical difference obviously, but more realistic gameplay for me has to MLB 2k12 using sliders from OSF and getting a feel for pitch by pitch baseball. But i cant put down either game for there own reasons....Guess im playing both this year, thats gonna be interesting. Again just my opinion.

same here.

to the OP,
i have a ps3, the show 12 and have 2k12 shipping, but have played the demo and 2k11.

I find the hitting easier in 2k.
Now granted, I don't have a problem hitting in the show for the most part.
Buuuut, the camera angle, even with custom cameras, makes it still too hard to pick up on low pitches or big breaking pitches.

The 2k angles even without the FULL customization options for batting camera like the Show has, make it easier to read pitches of all kinds.

Thats been my only problem hitting in the Show, reading those pitches.

[jmount78]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Would any of you guys be able to comment on the online experience between the two games? I started/tried to play online with The Show for the first time ever with my brother, but it seems to be incredibly frustrating. For example, there seems to be a high rate of "traffic delay" that leads to our systems freezing and having to reboot the console. Another thing is that with a green online bar, the ball will disappear well before home plate.

It just seems that these issues are causing my brother and I to think about switching to 2K12 for online play. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[econoodle]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Would any of you guys be able to comment on the online experience between the two games? I started/tried to play online with The Show for the first time ever with my brother, but it seems to be incredibly frustrating. For example, there seems to be a high rate of "traffic delay" that leads to our systems freezing and having to reboot the console. Another thing is that with a green online bar, the ball will disappear well before home plate.

It just seems that these issues are causing my brother and I to think about switching to 2K12 for online play. Any thoughts? Thanks!

well, ANYTHING is better than the Show's online experience.
lol

But, yea, 2k is the better choice for online.
I tried the Show online again this year and wanted to throw my controller.
Lesson learned.

[HustlinOwl]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

Would any of you guys be able to comment on the online experience between the two games? I started/tried to play online with The Show for the first time ever with my brother, but it seems to be incredibly frustrating. For example, there seems to be a high rate of "traffic delay" that leads to our systems freezing and having to reboot the console. Another thing is that with a green online bar, the ball will disappear well before home plate.

It just seems that these issues are causing my brother and I to think about switching to 2K12 for online play. Any thoughts? Thanks!

well when were you trying to play according to PSN their is maintenance scheduled throughout the week, but 12 has been by far my best experience playing The Show online.

[HustlinOwl]

Re: PS3 owners only of mlb the show 12 and 2k12

well, ANYTHING is better than the Show's online experience.
lol

But, yea, 2k is the better choice for online.
I tried the Show online again this year and wanted to throw my controller.
Lesson learned.

lol nice try, but 12 is by far superior to 11