MLB 2K9 Post-Patch Impressions (360 & PS3 merged)

[RealmK]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I'm content at least with the changes, things aren't perfect but no game is. It plays a fairly decent game of hardball with the right sliders. Graphically its alright, and it has some great presentation going for it. Its fun to play, at the same time. thats good enough for me

[jeffy777]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

That helped a little bit but it's still worse.

I agree. It is better, but the AI is still too aggressive most of the time. There are times when it seems realistic, but then there are times when almost every batter comes up and hacks at the first pitch, even when you throw perfect pitches with the Gesture slider turned all the way down.....so the AI agression is better than before the patch, but still not what it should be, and still not as good as it was in previous 2K games. Hopefully they can make it even better in roster updates.

[jake44np]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

My feelings on the patch have been rather mixed.
I have noticed that they are watching more first pitches go by. That is a plus, but my strikeouts are pretty low. Prepatch, I was averaging around 6 strikeouts a game. I think have only had six strikeouts in five games.

Since the computer remains aggressive in stealing, I have been throwing to second a lot. A couple of times, I overthrew. I have not seen that before the patch. Which is cool.

A couple of pop flies have dropped right next to my player. Sometimes the fielders start moving towards the ball. Other times, they are just standing there. I don't know if that is a glitch or part of the fielder's range and response times.

Batting is about the same, but the amount of homeruns have gone down... which is good.

The game is definitely better, but not enough to keep me from saving up for a ps3. I never thought I would buy that system because I think it is overpriced. Now I need to buy it to play a decent game. I will continue to play the game until I get enough money. After that, I will trade this in for The Show. Don't worry about me. When that happens, I won't troll on the 2k9 boards.

I am not having problems striking out the cpu at all.
Last night pitching with John Maine of the Mets I k'd 10 Nats!

[Skyboxer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I am not having problems striking out the cpu at all.
Last night pitching with John Maine of the Mets I k'd 10 Nats!

Same here. I started my franchise last night
and had no problems getting K's and even got some looking.

[celtic78]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

def better post patch....once i got the meter down, i even struck out teixeira looking with the the bases loaded...im addicted to this game now....

[jake44np]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Same here. I started my franchise last night
and had no problems getting K's and even got some looking.

What slider set are you using SKYBOX?

[zpq12]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I agree. It is better, but the AI is still too aggressive most of the time. There are times when it seems realistic, but then there are times when almost every batter comes up and hacks at the first pitch, even when you throw perfect pitches with the Gesture slider turned all the way down.....so the AI agression is better than before the patch, but still not what it should be, and still not as good as it was in previous 2K games. Hopefully they can make it even better in roster updates.

I feel like now that the IE appears to be working right this can be dealt with using rating changes. I could be wrong.

[Skyboxer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

What slider set are you using SKYBOX?

Padgoi's cursor hitting sliders....

[DrUrsus]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Despite the vibe we get here at OS, baseball gamers make up a pretty small piece of the video game industry. I doubt MS is too worried about it. If they are, they could always revive Inside Pitch.

MS owns the rights to High Heat Baseball (formerly by 3DO).

I personally would LOVE to see them revive that Franchise with a lot of the same people that worked on the last one (if possible) (2004). That was a great baseball game (except for the horrible graphics). Microsoft could combat PS3 sales because of the Show (although it's probably not a ton of sales overall) by making their own great baseball game since 2K hasn't been stepping up to the plate since 360/P3.
Having said all that, I do think this game has a lot of promise for the future. This is the first one that VC has worked on, and the first ones are usually a disaster. They really could refine this game, and make it really good for next year.
Even though I have a PS3 and MLB 09 The Show, I hope they make this series good, because it's kind of like Coke and Pepsi. Even though you really may like Coke (MLB 09 The Show), sometimes you're not in the mood for it, and want Pepsi (MLB 2K9) for a change (or Pepsi may be The Show for some of you and MLB 2K9 is Coke, whatever).

So I take it that it still isn't worth buying post-patch? (Trying to catch up here, haven't been on the MLB 2K9 forum in a while)

[Skyboxer]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3 Only)

Since the patch having a lot of fun.

Had a pitchers duel Jake Peavy vs. Roy Oswalt in Petco. Astros won 2-1.

Next game was completely different. Rangers vs. Indians in Arlington. Sure tell a difference in how the parks played. At Arlington the ball jumped out of the park. Indians win 11-7.

Here's my first highlight.

http://community.2ksports.com/commun...?mediaid=30639

Well I'm a HUGE The Show fan but 2K9 IS a fun game to play. Having some really good times with is since the patch.

[bkrich83]

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Well I'm a HUGE The Show fan but 2K9 IS a fun game to play. Having some really good times with is since the patch.

Same here. For my money the Show is the best sports game I have ever played. That being said, I am having a ton of fun playing 2k9.

[PVarck31]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

MS owns the rights to High Heat Baseball (formerly by 3DO).

I personally would LOVE to see them revive that Franchise with a lot of the same people that worked on the last one (if possible) (2004). That was a great baseball game (except for the horrible graphics). Microsoft could combat PS3 sales because of the Show (although it's probably not a ton of sales overall) by making their own great baseball game since 2K hasn't been stepping up to the plate since 360/P3.
Having said all that, I do think this game has a lot of promise for the future. This is the first one that VC has worked on, and the first ones are usually a disaster. They really could refine this game, and make it really good for next year.
Even though I have a PS3 and MLB 09 The Show, I hope they make this series good, because it's kind of like Coke and Pepsi. Even though you really may like Coke (MLB 09 The Show), sometimes you're not in the mood for it, and want Pepsi (MLB 2K9) for a change (or Pepsi may be The Show for some of you and MLB 2K9 is Coke, whatever).

So I take it that it still isn't worth buying post-patch? (Trying to catch up here, haven't been on the MLB 2K9 forum in a while)

I just picked it up again today. After 2 games, I must say its a vast improvement.

[PVarck31]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3 Only)

Just picked it up again today. Vast improvement post patch. Very happy with both baseball games this year!!!

[DrUrsus]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I just picked it up again today. After 2 games, I must say its a vast improvement.

I was in Target today on my way home, and was really close to picking this up (especially since I had a $20 gift card). The only thing that held me back was the price and concern that I might not play it at all since I have The Show 09. I used to play both in the past. I wonder if there will be a price drop, like NBA 2K9. It's only $39.99 now at Target. I should have picked that up at least. Now I'm regretting not buying one of them, lol. Went to blockbusters and they had 5 copies, and they were all rented. Now I know why I don't go there anymore. Never can find what I want.

Anyway, I think I will have to pick this up and check it out myself. If I don't like it, I can just sell it or trade it in I guess. Thanks for the impressions.

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Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3 Only)

Thanks guys for the all the impressions you posted... definitely picking this one up!