Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

**brendanrfoley** · 03-04-2008, 08:00 PM

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

Originally posted by ehh

In all honesty, this is one of the best baseball games I've ever played. In terms of fun factor this game is going to pass MVP '05, I can already tell.

The criticisms of this game are absurd and I have no idea if they're from The Show fanboys or people who turned the game off after 10 minutes. As long as their are no major franchise glitches this is definitely going to be one of the best baseball games ever.

Your impressions excite me. I may just bite the bullet and buy a 360. Hiding it from my wife will be the hard part.

**huggerorange73** · 03-04-2008, 08:02 PM

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

Originally posted by Spectre

Good to hear, unfortunately 95% of this thread is littered with people who haven't played a game. I want to hear more feedback from people who have actually played the damn game.

I have it........and The Show as well.

This game pales in comparison.....if you have a 360, you have no choice, make lemonade out of lemons.

If you have a PS3, run do not walk away from this turd and get The Show 08.

**ehh** · 03-04-2008, 08:05 PM

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

Originally posted by iamstrick

Have you played the Show? Just curious.

I haven't played 08, I owned 06 on the PS2 and played 07 about twenty times on my boy's PS3.

**tswells** · 03-04-2008, 08:06 PM

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

The fastball pitch gesture is just impossible for me to do right! I can do curves and sliders no problem yet I can't do the simple fastball.

What am I doing wrong? I always get 50-58% on the gesture. Slowing it down slightly got me near 70 once, but I still can't get much better than that.

I can't pitch inside because I'm always hitting people. I've already gotten two pitches tossed.

Loving the game, btw.

**Thadeus** · 03-04-2008, 08:07 PM

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

I prefer the fielding, player models and pitching in 2K8. I also like the fact that I can save an exhibition game, unlike the Show.

**ehh** · 03-04-2008, 08:07 PM

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

Originally posted by huggerorange73

This game pales in comparison.....

Elaborate. If there is nothing groundbreaking in terms of gameplay in this year's version of The Show (which, as far as I've read there isn't) then I strongly disagree that 2K8 pales in comparison.

**ehh** · 03-04-2008, 08:08 PM

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

Originally posted by tswells

The fastball pitch gesture is just impossible for me to do right! I can do curves and sliders no problem yet I can't do the simple fastball.

What am I doing wrong? I always get 50-58% on the gesture. Slowing it down slightly got me near 70 once, but I still can't get much better than that.

Loving the game, btw.

I would say the biggest tip for pitching is do not rush the 2nd motion. Don't thing it's Tiger Woods (if you've ever played it) where you need to slam the joystick upwards. Just relax and go steady and you'll be good to go!

**gotigers15** · 03-04-2008, 08:10 PM

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

Just got it from my local Gamestop, played an Indians-Tigers game.

Fielding is improved, presentation and graphics are basically the same though.

I like the new pitching engine, I think it's harder to pinpoint pitches (which is a good thing for sim baseball).

The hitting seems a bit easier, and I noticed that homers seem to be down (granted, I only played 4 innings because I was getting worked over, but still).

I also noticed that you can control all CPU rosters in franchise mode (a definite thumbs up).

Just a normal gamer's quick thoughts.

**DarkEagle18** · 03-04-2008, 08:15 PM

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

A few impressions on MLB 2K8(XBOX 360):

Hitting: Feels like the same as last year EXCEPT a lot more variety. EX. include more foul bouls, opposite field hits and hitting a foul ball to the catcher is kind of cool now as well.
Pitching: It takes a little while to get used to but when you do it is fun and I think 2K did a wonderful job with the machine. For EX. Jeremy Bonderman it is easier to throw certain pitches more effectively than it is Yorman Bazardo, the way it should be.
Fielding: I am really digging the new fielding. Off Line throws, and a variety of other throws are very prominent in the game.
Have not really dabbled in Franchise mode much but there is more to do than last year, though it seems not a vast upgrade.
Player models look great, the fans are decent and the atmosphere is really great. Especially when playing a rival team, ect.

A quick question I have is I was wondering if anyone was planning on working on some sliders for this game?

**RoyalBoyle78** · 03-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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

I'm sorry guys, I just played two more games, and I will say I really do not like 2K8 at all, this is coming from a gamer who used to love 2k back in the day, The pitching is cool but very boring IMO, the graphics are mediocre at best if you ask me, I own both games and the SHow is that much better in the graphics department the atmosphere is dead yes dead, I really haven't had that problem with the frame rate, but man HR's are there a lot, and yes I know how to pitch, I got the pitching down preety good after practicing in the tutorial, this game just seems like a big train wreck for me, it had good intentions but does not delivery much at all, I traded in two games for this and regret it, I can't stress how good it feels to have another choice. I will keep and maybe try and give another chance, but every time I have it playing I wanna play the show....

**Tarheelfan92** · 03-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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

could someone please tell me how to get my playlist onto the game.

**bigfnjoe96** · 03-04-2008, 08:17 PM

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

WOW, did I just shelled by the Tigers.. I'm really gonna have to get use to this NEW Total Control ANALOG Stuff. I can't pitch, I sux in the outfield & the funny part about it is I FREAKING LUV-IT....

**abcd** · 03-04-2008, 08:18 PM

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

Originally posted by salhus47

Am I the only one amazed at the accuracy or signature windups and batting stances???

Im sure there are some that are off but the few games i've played are extremely accurate.

It adds a lot of realism to the game and I am simply amazed

Hi one ?, do you plan on watching or playing this game ???

**mogrod** · 03-04-2008, 08:20 PM

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

Originally posted by lived

Really? don't have it yet but it sounds quite lethal. Are you using SD or HD

I'm in HD 720p. I played another game and again I barely noticed it at all. Again, not as smooth as it could be but I didn't see even close to an issue.

Again two games played and the only issue I have is the post game being wonky. Seriously, it's like a dirty DVD. Everything stutters between every replay and even pauses me trying to go through the menu. But, this is a minor gripe for me because I can just skip right through it.

I really like the game overall.

Just lost on a 2 out, 2 run HR in the bottom of the ninth by Melvin Mora playing in BAL. Valverde just served it up and bam.

**lived** · 03-04-2008, 08:20 PM

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

So how's the bat sounds

Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

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