Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

**Tomba** · 03-04-2008, 04:35 PM

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

Originally posted by bluengold34

Great question, right now I think I am going to spend more time with the Show, but...and I stress but, I am going to give the 360 version of 2k8 a real run, because it did seem like a lot of fun, but i have only played 2 games

Please tell us how 720p is for the 360 compared to 720p for the ps3...

**UNC_Pete** · 03-04-2008, 04:36 PM

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

One neat thing I noticed was the pitcher was on the mound and it was windy and his jersey was going nuts like it should be. The little things seem to be in as I hit in a pitcher and he was wearing a warm up jacket. Also, since it was cold you could see the pitchers breath.

The choppiness isn't going to go away for people who are seeing it unless they make a patch. Some people can tolerate it more than others. It's a matter of priorities and opinion.

**ComaFaction** · 03-04-2008, 04:36 PM

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

Despite my strong dissapointment in the frame-rate, I should qualify: I will be playing this game a LOT and am very excited to explore all the features in the game.

It's just frustrating, because a solid FR would make this game golden.

**Glenn33** · 03-04-2008, 04:36 PM

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

Originally posted by hoosier

This game is crap. 2k has really dropped the ball recently with their poor nba and college hoops games and now this. Time to get a ps3 so I can get a real baseball game.

I know I should ignore....but I just can't. Poor NBA & College game? As opposed to what/who? Puuulease. be constructive or be gone.

I'm sorry y'all. Just had to let it out.

**A.M. Son** · 03-04-2008, 04:36 PM

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

Originally posted by ehh

I was hoping they had fixed this. I don't want to see six calls an inning for an up-and-in change up.

Yeah when I pitched against Ichiro (with inside edge, mind you), Tek called for pitches in his "red area" almost 100% of the time.... so I had to shake him off.

**thextreme1** · 03-04-2008, 04:37 PM

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

Here is what I dont understand. Why are people so quick to defend the deficiencies in this game? We should be playing a smooth game on next gen systems. 3 3.2GHZ Cores, a powerful graphics chip and we cant get a game with 10 people max, on screen at once moving smooth? Especially since they are using baked lighting and low res textures. It isnt like there is a ton of animation happening within the stadiums themselves. I just dont understand how alot of people can be OK with framerate stutters with these powerful machines we are playing these games on.

Obviously 2KSports has no clue how to code for multi-core systems, because if they did, the game would look real, have realtime lighting and shadows and a smooth framerate to boot. Look at a game like Oblivion, which looks awesome in 720p, has 13 sq km of landmass, runs at 30fps, uses realtime lighting and has 4xAA.

Now, you tell me that a baseball game cant look just as good?

I, for one, am not OK with these stutters and demand more from my $60 games. Hell, 2K's games ran better when they were $20!

While the gameplay may be better, presentation is just as big a part in any sports game as the gameplay. 2K seems to be backsliding in the presentation department.

**bluengold34_OS** · 03-04-2008, 04:38 PM

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

Originally posted by Tomba321

Please tell us how 720p is for the 360 compared to 720p for the ps3...

I am running downstairs to play a couple of innings...be right back with comparative impressions.

**HK-47** · 03-04-2008, 04:40 PM

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

Originally posted by skeem

you CAN use your own music, I have done this, a warning though. I would not try it if you have a wireless adapter for your 360 and your music resides on your computer. The game becomes unplayable as it takes a while to load the music, i would recommend ripping the music to your hard drive.

Alright, thanks for confirming!!!

I freakin' LOVED how 2K5 had custom soundtracks, and now it's back!!!

I already have a bunch of songs on my hard drive, no wireless adapter stuff here!

**Speed1093** · 03-04-2008, 04:41 PM

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

Can someone please tell me how you clear the cache on the 360? Thanks

**Tomba** · 03-04-2008, 04:41 PM

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

Originally posted by bluengold34

I am running downstairs to play a couple of innings...be right back with comparative impressions.

REALLY appreciate it man...

**HK-47** · 03-04-2008, 04:44 PM

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

Originally posted by ehh

I was hoping they had fixed this. I don't want to see six calls an inning for an up-and-in change up.

You could take off "catcher suggestions" in 2k7, so I'm pretty sure you can take it off in 2k8.

**ChicagoChris** · 03-04-2008, 04:46 PM

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

Quick impressions after a few innings:

Graphics defiantly not as sharp as last year..not bad but not as clean and bright
Not seeing the framerate problem. Some stuttering but it is overblown thus far
New pitching and fielding is WAY different and will frustrate some
Anyone download an update when first putting the game in? I did..

**Glenn33** · 03-04-2008, 04:47 PM

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

Originally posted by thextreme1

Here is what I dont understand. Why are people so quick to defend the deficiencies in this game? We should be playing a smooth game on next gen systems. 3 3.2GHZ Cores, a powerful graphics chip and we cant get a game with 10 people max, on screen at once moving smooth? Especially since they are using baked lighting and low res textures. It isnt like there is a ton of animation happening within the stadiums themselves. I just dont understand how alot of people can be OK with framerate stutters with these powerful machines we are playing these games on.

Obviously 2KSports has no clue how to code for multi-core systems, because if they did, the game would look real, have realtime lighting and shadows and a smooth framerate to boot. Look at a game like Oblivion, which looks awesome in 720p, has 13 sq km of landmass, runs at 30fps, uses realtime lighting and has 4xAA.

Now, you tell me that a baseball game cant look just as good?

I, for one, am not OK with these stutters and demand more from my $60 games. Hell, 2K's games ran better when they were $20!

While the gameplay may be better, presentation is just as big a part in any sports game as the gameplay. 2K seems to be backsliding in the presentation department.

You sir....have a very good point.

**JoshCA916** · 03-04-2008, 04:47 PM

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

is there a way to make it so base runners arent automaticaly set to run home after they get a hit or am i missing something, every time i get a hit it has my runner dessignated to run home do i need to change a setting?

**Dtownballa** · 03-04-2008, 04:49 PM

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

Originally posted by JoshCA916

is there a way to make it so base runners arent automaticaly set to run home after they get a hit or am i missing something, every time i get a hit it has my runner dessignated to run home do i need to change a setting?

Your tapping A... lol

You use the face buttons to send runners to different bases.

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