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

[mattstl77]

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

Dr.Ursus,
If you are looking for something cheaper than $40.00, I think you will be waiting for awhile. This seems to be a consistent sale price for the game. When the Target sale ends, I am sure that another chain will offer it for that much. You might be able to get it around $30 at Game Crazy. Although, they will gouge for used games. Like $5 off a game that they bought for $20. This is just me, but if I would have the Show, I would not have MLB 2k9. The only reason I would keep MLB 2k9 would be for online. Since I am not much of an online guy, I don't have much reason to keep this game.

But that is me. It may be worth the wait to rent though.

[PVarck31]

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

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.

See if you can find it used at gamestop. you can return it, no questions asked within 7 days.

[Artman22]

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

Had this game and sold it. I'm wondering if it is worth getting again? did the patch make things a lot better? Thanks

[DrUrsus]

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

See if you can find it used at gamestop. you can return it, no questions asked within 7 days.

I actually didn't know that. I can remember back when they were Babbages and you could return all games even new ones that were opened. That saved me a lot of money, lol. Software, etc. let you do that in the past too.

[omarkadafi_14]

can anyone tell me where i can download these at cu zi need that patch and the rosters asap but im deployed so i dont have playstation network where i am

[MizzouRah]

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

I actually didn't know that. I can remember back when they were Babbages and you could return all games even new ones that were opened. That saved me a lot of money, lol. Software, etc. let you do that in the past too.

Oh the days of Babbages.. when I had a commodore 64, I used to return software all the time.

[boomhauertjs]

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

After using BigFnJoe's sliders (with some tweaks to compensate for my lack of skills), the game is solid, if not great. The CPU pitcher will throw balls and won't swing at every pitch. I still think the outfield arms are too strong and the outfielders misplay balls more than they should, but overall I'm pleased with the game. Now if I could just find more time to play it...

[TopDog]

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

I'm playing default all star with just one tweak on the CPU strike efficiency slider. I had a great game last night as the Yankees vs Orioles. Threw a complete game with CC and gave up 1 run on 12 hits which is a tad high but got 10k's with 5 of them looking. On the offensive side I drew two walks and hit 3 homers which is the first time I've hit more than 1 in a game. Two were with Tex from each side of the plate, left handed was crushed to right and the right handed HR was hit to right center. The other hr was from Nady.

I thought the CPU was still hitting a few too many first pitches but it may be that I was off with the gestures because I started dominating in the 2nd half of the game. While I had 10 K with CC I didn't get the first strikeout till the 4th inning.

[Jason2112]

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

Had this game and sold it. I'm wondering if it is worth getting again? did the patch make things a lot better? Thanks

I just rented the game last night and played two full 9 inning games, and it ran seemless. Evidently the patches fixed a lot of bugs. The only bug that I noticed was on an appeal for a check swing, the 3rd base ump was facing the outfield. I can deal with that. I'm a baseball purist so I'm very picky, but I really enjoyed the game last night. I lost to Beckett and the Sox 6-3 and he was throwing smoke. My major problem with the game is that the player models look like cartoons. They are too brightly colored. The Show images I've seen look like they get the shadowing and texture perfectly.

[PVarck31]

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

I was the Indians vs. the jays last night. Anthony Reyes threw a complete game shutout with 9 k's Just awesome.

[J-Unit40]

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

Are you able to change the batting cam to more of a broadcast view (from behind the pitcher)?

Probably a silly question, but it's been a couple of years since I played MLB2K series.

Thanks.

[J-Unit40]

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

Are you able to change the batting cam to more of a broadcast view (from behind the pitcher)?

Probably a silly question, but it's been a couple of years since I played MLB2K series.

Thanks.

[jeffy777]

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

Are you able to change the batting cam to more of a broadcast view (from behind the pitcher)?

Yes you can.

[stealyerface]

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

Are you able to change the batting cam to more of a broadcast view (from behind the pitcher)?

Probably a silly question, but it's been a couple of years since I played MLB2K series.

Thanks.

Go to the Camera Settings
Choose the Pitcher View
Change the setting to get what you like.

I just found a new set that mimics the NESN broadcast, and from the top to bottom I think it is:

Zoom-3
Position-2
Height-6

any way, the numbers from top to bottom are 3,2,6

That is very close to what NESN uses, and you can really see the break of the curveballs, and the view looks just like it does on TV

syf

[Artman22]

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

Go to the Camera Settings
Choose the Pitcher View
Change the setting to get what you like.

I just found a new set that mimics the NESN broadcast, and from the top to bottom I think it is:

Zoom-3
Position-2
Height-6

any way, the numbers from top to bottom are 3,2,6

That is very close to what NESN uses, and you can really see the break of the curveballs, and the view looks just like it does on TV

syf

Hey thanks for this