Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[DickDalewood]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Well, with the switch to the 360 version along with ehh's framerate fix, I've played enough of the game now to be able to honestly say I'll enjoy this title. Is it my favorite of the two options? No. But is it a fun little alternative when I need a change of pace? Absolutely. It has also given me a chance to run a franchise with a team other than the Cubs for a chance, so that's fun

At any rate, here's to hoping 2K can send out a patch that solves the problem for good, but either way, I'm happy to have two games to play this season. I hope everyone enjoys whichever game they're playing

[Bat]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

The sim stats look pretty good EXCEPT pitcher strikeouts. Johan went 19-7 with a 2.36 era and struck out only 126 batters. The top pitcher in strikeouts was 148. Palvano had the best K/9 ratio in 7.6 (was a fantasy draft).

[Blaise]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Overall the game to me is pretty good, and hopefully they (2k) patch the known issues. Seems like a solid game of baseball out the box. But maybe someone can answer this question. Did they remove the option this yr where you dont have the ball marker when pitching, and only have the controller vibrate?

[Direblaze]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

what swing stick is better the old one or the new one? and if the new please some tips I really like this game but everything I hit is going to fielders.Anything will be appreciated

[brendanrfoley]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

I've heard comments that once the swing stick timing is down, people are really mashing the ball. Is anyone playing with classic, one button swings?

And if so.. how are the results so far?

[Jistic]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Can anyone comment about the demo and is it the same as the retail? Anybody play both?

Thanks.

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Is anyone else having trouble turning double plays using Analog Throwing. I just can't get that throw to 2nd..

[Bat]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Does anyone know if we can use custom rosters online?

[bowlerguy92]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

I've heard comments that once the swing stick timing is down, people are really mashing the ball. Is anyone playing with classic, one button swings?

And if so.. how are the results so far?

I went back to the classic. I am getting a realistic amount of hits, runs, and homers. Pretty much the swing stick 2.0 but simpler to use.

[ericdrum]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Is anyone else having trouble turning double plays using Analog Throwing. I just can't get that throw to 2nd..

I've turned 2 and been broken up once in my 2 full games. They do seem tough, but so far, I just love that element.

[ericdrum]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

I went back to the classic. I am getting a realistic amount of hits, runs, and homers. Pretty much the swing stick 2.0 but simpler to use.

I did the same thing. I was struggling with my timing so I switched to classic and my batting seems just right as far as hits, runs and homers. I don't know if I'll stay forever, but it's good while I work on mastering my pitching and fielding which I'm using analog for.

[pdawg17]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Is anyone else having trouble turning double plays using Analog Throwing. I just can't get that throw to 2nd..

I just had the same thing happen to me..***nners at the corners...bottom 9...tied with one out...perfect double play ball to short...was the perfect distance for an underhand flip to the second baseman and instead he just stands there with the ball...the second baseman was standing there too...instead I was supposed to know to run over and touch the bag while running into my second baseman...pretty crappy way for a game to end...

[Brophog]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

I've heard comments that once the swing stick timing is down, people are really mashing the ball. Is anyone playing with classic, one button swings?

And if so.. how are the results so far?

The game seems to give pretty big bonuses for nailing the step portion of the swing this year.

I switch to classic. I find the whole idea of the swing stick to be rather wonky myself. I don't see where the benefit is, personally, and it certainly doesn't add anything to the experience for me.

[brendanrfoley]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

I did the same thing. I was struggling with my timing so I switched to classic and my batting seems just right as far as hits, runs and homers. I don't know if I'll stay forever, but it's good while I work on mastering my pitching and fielding which I'm using analog for.

I have a question about classic swing... is it 1-button, or Contact/Power swings?

[ehh]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K8 (360/PS3) Impressions

Classic hitting is definitely going to be the way to go. The swing stick is much improved this year but you can still make contact with way too many pitches. On classic you'll miss a realistic amount of pitches.

I started playing this game on All-Star with a few tweaks and you can really see that they redesigned the CPU pitching. The computer pounds the ball into the lower part of the strike zone, you have to be very patient or you'll hit a lot of ground balls and pop outs.

I'm playing a seven-game series against Boston. I haven't scored a run in the first two games and have a total of four hits so far. Maybe my adjustments are too hard right now, we'll see. But once Boston brought in Timlin I had a double, and two ropes that were unfortunately right at their OF's.

Nice to see there are no more high change up's etc that were constant in 2K7.

Once again, the more I play this game and the more I see I'm really digging it and noticing all the improvements 2K made.