Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

**pearljimkusz** · 03-04-2008, 02:11 PM

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

when its not choppy the gameplay is very fun from what i've played so far..pitching is challenging, and the fielding/throwing is really fun...also the sig celebrations i've seen so far have been pretty sweet...manny's most noticeably

Originally posted by FedEx227

I'm a bit scared to be honest. I heard gameplay outside of the framerate problems is fantastic, so that's a plus considering they can always patch.

But I'm still a bit scared, I had pretty high hopes for this one.

**supervelous** · 03-04-2008, 02:11 PM

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

Originally posted by JSKYWALKER1

I can't comment on the MLB2K8 PS3 because I do not have it but will be going soon to get it, as for the Show it's WONDERFUL IMO!!!! I play it on a 50' Plasma tv 720p. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I like MLB2K8 just as much if not more. Heck last years 2K7 I liked so I just can't see this year being all that bad. Plus I don't want to talk about the Show on this board that is designed for 2K8 unless the Mods agree to have a MLB 08 vs MLB2K8. Peace!!!

Thanks! There really should be maybe a board set up for comparisons between games of the same sport. What stinks is there are a lot of fanboys out there who will mistreat it and use it to bash the other side (and thus rationalize their purchase).

They ruin it for people like me who have no bias. I have PS3 and 360, had 2K7 and The Show 07 and liked both, have the Show 08 and would like to get MLB 2K8 unless it stinks.

**Spanky** · 03-04-2008, 02:12 PM

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Looks like I might have saved myself $60. I wish I was more patient last summer before I flushed $60 down the drain on NCAA Football. Just as well, College Hoops, NHL 08 and NBA 2k will keep me occupied through the summer.

**brendanrfoley** · 03-04-2008, 02:12 PM

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I'm not sure if choppiness could be fixed in a patch. If there's an errant line of unoptimized code, then maybe. But if this is an inherent problem with 2K8's engine, I think we'll be out of luck.

I look forward to Kush's feedback once he posts his impressions.

If the problems are this prevalent, this also does not bode well for the series in general. There's word the MLB has already been frustrated with the quality of the product/series.

I wonder if the MLB has an "out" clause in the licensing contract?

**queens211** · 03-04-2008, 02:13 PM

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Just got done playing a few innings. There is a definite downgrade in the graphics department this year. It's just not as sharp and the environments seem darker. Not as bright and lively as last years version.

The real problem is with the framerate. Everytime you get a hit the game stutters as it tracks the ball. It also does it when you make a throw. This is completely unacceptable. The 360 and PS3 have the capability of handling these tasks. 2K struck out this year. They had all year to work on this and to me, the framerate is worse than last years version.

So basically what we got this year for $60 is a downgrade in graphics, new pitching interface, updated menu system, new franchise mode, minor league teams, and horrible framerate problems.

Definitely a step back from last years version. This is what happens when game companies acquire licensing rights. I'm probably going to take this back. Hopefully EB will let me work something out.

**mcmagic13** · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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Exclusive contracts SUCK. Thats all i have to say right now. This isn't an awful game at all but there is nothing good about a lack of competition...

**boomhauertjs** · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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

Originally posted by pearljimkusz

when its not choppy the gameplay is very fun from what i've played so far..pitching is challenging, and the fielding/throwing is really fun...also the sig celebrations i've seen so far have been pretty sweet...manny's most noticeably

How often is it choppy? On every batted ball? Once an inning?

**Heelfan71** · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by VikingFan4Ever

Sounds like MVP 2005 still is the best baseball game out there. How sad to say this in 2008 with next gen systems out there.

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Originally posted by maddeninyoeye

couldnt have said it better myself.

Actually The Show 07 and 08 are better than MVP. MVP is the best for xbox.

My only big gripe so far is the fps. Game has a hard time keeping a constant frame rate. Lots of jerking around that can be annoying. It doesn't seem to affect game play. Plays better than last years so far. Really like the announcing and throwing meter. Graphics are bland.

**Ronoko** · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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Unbelievable......exclusive mlb license equals exclusive choppiness. PS3 here I come.

**ExtremeGamer** · 03-04-2008, 02:14 PM

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Well, I went from buying it earlier, to now taking it back to the store on the way home.

No way I play a game with that bad of a framerate. Thanks for saving me the $60 guys!

**Heelfan71** · 03-04-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by boomhauertjs

How often is it choppy? On every batted ball? Once an inning?

pretty much on every play so far for me. I am playing on 1080p. Wonder if I try 720p if it will help.

**FedEx227** · 03-04-2008, 02:15 PM

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

Originally posted by pearljimkusz

when its not choppy the gameplay is very fun from what i've played so far..pitching is challenging, and the fielding/throwing is really fun...also the sig celebrations i've seen so far have been pretty sweet...manny's most noticeably

That's what I want to hear!

**** I'll play anything with High Heat 2004 or MVP 05 graphics as long as the gameplay is good. I've played MVP 05 continuously for the past 3-4 years, so I'd have no problem going back but I feel if the gameplay on this is at least good, then I'm all for it.

**Ronoko** · 03-04-2008, 02:15 PM

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

Originally posted by boomhauertjs

How often is it choppy? On every batted ball? Once an inning?

Basically everytime the ball is put in play, you notice it more on some camera angles than others. Batting and pitching is not bad, but there is occassional stuttering there too which doesn't effect the gameplay at least.

**Seahawk76** · 03-04-2008, 02:16 PM

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Yikes. I bought a PS3 last week just so I'd have a choice in baseball games (and for the blue-ray) but was still considering buying 2K8. The lack of a demo and the framerate concerns have made the choice easy for me.

**brendanrfoley** · 03-04-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by Heelfan71

pretty much on every play so far for me. I am playing on 1080p. Wonder if I try 720p if it will help.

Heel, can you try it on 720p and let us know? Nothing against others, but your's is an opinion I truly TRUST.

There really is no excuse for this, however. How developers let products ship with frame rate problems is beyond me.

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