"Swing Stick Advanced!"

[baa7]

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Pasta Padre stated Zone Hitting, yet 2k calls it Swing Stick Advance.

Maybe the full name is the Zone Hitting Option of Swing Stick Advanced... you know, like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?

[bigfnjoe96]

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Maybe the full name is the Zone Hitting Option of Swing Stick Advanced... you know, like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?

Oh baa, you just made a funny....

[baa7]

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Oh baa, you just made a funny....

I'm giddy with delight that zone hitting is back, regardless of what they end up naming it!

[bigfnjoe96]

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I'm giddy with delight that zone hitting is back, regardless of what they end up naming it!

Would this gif describe your giddiness?

[baa7]

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Would this gif describe your giddiness?

As pathetic as it sounds given I should know better, once I heard zone hitting was in, I decided I'm buying the game on release day. So yeah, dancing with glee is about where I'm at.

The other thing though is I haven't bought a 2K game in a couple years now, except from the bargain bin. I'm thinking with all the money I've saved I can afford to toss $60 their way. My way of supporting them, given it would be a bad day for video gaming if they went under.

[Trevytrev11]

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I decided I'm buying the game on release day.

I thought I saw some pigs flying on my drive into work.

[CMH]

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I thought I saw some pigs flying on my drive into work.

Yea, I'm still trying to pick up my jaw from the floor.

[bigfnjoe96]

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once I heard zone hitting was in, I decided I'm buying the game on release day. So yeah, dancing with glee is about where I'm at.

baa, on his way to Gamestop on release day...

[baa7]

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baa, on his way to Gamestop on release day...

That was me last year. Except I went on a (donut-less) fast and lost 60 pounds -- I can wear size 30 pants again. But the jumping for joy part is pretty acccurate.

And to the "haters" in the previous two posts ... you saying you're not a little bit excited, to the point where you just might go buy this game when it comes out???

Okay, maybe that is extreme behavior on my part...

[SoxFan01605]

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That was me last year. Except I went on a (donut-less) fast and lost 60 pounds -- I can wear size 30 pants again. But the jumping for joy part is pretty acccurate.

And to the "haters" in the previous two posts ... you saying you're not a little bit excited, to the point where you just might go buy this game when it comes out???

Okay, maybe that is extreme behavior on my part...

Man...one feature did this to you? WOW!

lol...now I REALLY hope it works as advertised

[baa7]

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Man...one feature did this to you? WOW!

lol...now I REALLY hope it works as advertised

Ha-ha! Look, I haven't bought a new baseball game for my 360 in three years... in the entire time I've owned the thing! And after renting 2K8 last year, I made the decision that I wouldn't even bother renting 2K9 if zone hitting wasn't back in the game. What can I say? I'm a fan of zone hitting!

I've saved $180 by not buying 2K6, 2K7 or 2K8. The way I look at it, I can buy 2K9 and still say I saved 120 bucks.

[SoxFan01605]

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Ha-ha! Look, I haven't bought a new baseball game for my 360 in three years... in the entire time I've owned the thing! And after renting 2K8 last year, I made the decision that I wouldn't even bother renting 2K9 if zone hitting wasn't back in the game. What can I say? I'm a fan of zone hitting!

I've saved $180 by not buying 2K6, 2K7 or 2K8. The way I look at it, I can buy 2K9 and still say I saved 120 bucks.

no...I see where you're coming from. My interest in 2K9 was mostly mild amusement until I read about the new system and the "living ballpark" feature. I will definitely give it a rent now.

I'm just not quite ready to give 2K my money before I know anything...they don't deserve it...lol.

You do realize if you keep saving you'll eventually have enough for a PS3 and The Show...Just in time for it to become a "last gen" experience...lol.

Jokes aside, I hope 2K9 is a good enough game where you (and anyone else) can enjoy the purchase.

[Trevytrev11]

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And to the "haters" in the previous two posts ... you saying you're not a little bit excited, to the point where you just might go buy this game when it comes out???

Okay, maybe that is extreme behavior on my part...

If they couple zone hitting with no meatballs, I might join the club, but I've kind of been brainwashed by you "buyer be ware" philosophy.

As far as that giddy feeling you have, just remember the utter feeling of dissapointment you've felt the last two years after renting it...maybe that will help calm you down....sounds like 2K-aholics anonymous.

[Mariners4411]

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I'm sorry but I've never been a fan of swing stick. You can't just bring analog joystick controls to every sport and expect it to work. There's something very satisfying about hitting a button and crushing a hot liner down the 3rd base line. Even more important---the Swing stick doesn't result in high hit variation. It just feels wrong, I hate it with a passion.

But that's just my opinion. :-D

I am with you. the swing stick is the worst thing that has ever made its way into a Baseball video game.

[baa7]

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You do realize if you keep saving you'll eventually have enough for a PS3 and The Show...Just in time for it to become a "last gen" experience...lol.

Hmmm. Hadn't thought of that. Interesting way of looking at it.

Actually, I've got a PS2, so I'm set as far as The Show goes. Maybe next year when they redo the player models, I'll look at getting a PS3, maybe.