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  • bkrich83
    Has Been
    • Jul 2002
    • 71572

    #496
    Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (PS3 Only)

    Couple of Vids post patch.

    Mike Jacobs goes deep on Joba.



    Nice 5-4-3 DP by the Pads.

    Tracking my NCAA Coach Career

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    • goh
      Banned
      • Aug 2003
      • 20755

      #497
      Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

      Originally posted by jeffy777
      You aren't doing the gestures accurately then. Turn the Gesture Recognition slider down and your pitches will be just as accurate as they were pre-patch.
      Well it's at 0,can't turn it down more than that.

      The decrease in HRs has caused an increase in triples. I've hit 2 HRs but 6 triples. Playing as the Giants though,it's hitting off the wall then either off the OF or it'll bounce into the ally or both.

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      • teambayern
        MVP
        • Aug 2008
        • 1702

        #498
        Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

        It's amazing how one session can turn me around on this game. I was loving it online, and won every game. Now i run into a string of games where the lag is horrible and the game grinds to a halt. You can't check swing, you can't take pitches. It is just horrible. First time since I've gotten it that I had to stop playing mid-game, I just couldn't get any enjoyment was so ever out of it.

        Also, I've noticed:

        -fielders can run down anything...anything
        -when you steal, even when you're safe, you're called out
        -the inability to hit curveballs extends to players as well. It's possible if hung, but if it's low, the player never sweeps it off its arc, just mistimes it.
        -most players can't make contact when bunting
        -the strike zone extends below the knee
        Last edited by teambayern; 04-13-2009, 11:43 PM.
        GT: Teambayern5

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        • stlstudios189
          MVP
          • Jan 2009
          • 2649

          #499
          Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

          Am I the only one having freezing issues still? others have told me that in game save is broken. that could be a game killer for me. Does 2k8 have in game saves?
          Gaming hard since 1988

          I have won like 25 Super Bowls in Madden so I am kinda a big deal.

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          • pearljimkusz
            Rookie
            • May 2005
            • 42

            #500
            Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

            My 360 RROD after a couple weeks of 2k9...so i took a break, got it back after the patch and gave the game another fair shot...


            I'm sorry but this game is terrible...the best decision i made was trading it back in--though next year i won't even bother with it at all.

            Fielding, pitching, and batting are all so bad its laughable--but hey if some people are enjoying it, then to each their own I suppose.

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            • ucat4
              Rookie
              • Apr 2005
              • 65

              #501
              Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

              Originally posted by stlstudios189
              Am I the only one having freezing issues still? others have told me that in game save is broken. that could be a game killer for me. Does 2k8 have in game saves?
              I've saved lots of games in the middle of a game and have been able to load it at a later time just fine (knock on wood).

              I have had it freeze twice upon loading my franchise and had to start a new one (now I use multiple saves to be safe), but have not had any issues for quite a while now (again, knock on wood).

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              • Mr. Rad
                Rookie
                • Dec 2005
                • 289

                #502
                Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                Post patch, is this game enjoyable? I'm trying to decide whether to purchase or not.

                I've been reading through here and the reviews seem so mixed that I'm not really sure what to do. I'm dying for a baseball game, and don't own a PS3.
                RTTS: CL Antonio Ramos, drafted 1-4 by the Miami Marlins

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                • teambayern
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 1702

                  #503
                  Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                  Originally posted by Mr. Rad
                  Post patch, is this game enjoyable? I'm trying to decide whether to purchase or not.

                  I've been reading through here and the reviews seem so mixed that I'm not really sure what to do. I'm dying for a baseball game, and don't own a PS3.
                  I think it's worth it, despite all its faults. The game is generally fun, and most of the time, the bugs can be worked around. I say give it a shot.
                  GT: Teambayern5

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                  • ucat4
                    Rookie
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 65

                    #504
                    Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                    Originally posted by Mr. Rad
                    Post patch, is this game enjoyable? I'm trying to decide whether to purchase or not.

                    I've been reading through here and the reviews seem so mixed that I'm not really sure what to do. I'm dying for a baseball game, and don't own a PS3.
                    I love this game, the more I play it the more I like it. I've never played The Show, but I can't see how it could be "much" better than this game.

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                    • Mr. Rad
                      Rookie
                      • Dec 2005
                      • 289

                      #505
                      Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                      Cool, thanks. I'll give it a shot.
                      RTTS: CL Antonio Ramos, drafted 1-4 by the Miami Marlins

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                      • kGinGreen
                        Banned
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 515

                        #506
                        Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                        Yeah it's a fun game. The AI is ridiculous sometimes but it's fun. As long as you aren't a nitpicker i don't see why you wouldn't enjoy this game.

                        I really hope next year they spend a ton of time ironing out the AI and some of the franchise stuff and animations. The animations are great in spots, poor in others. If they do that I honestly think I would prefer 2k9 for it's control. It's a shame 2k always drops the ball and doesn't release a product that goes that extra mile.

                        I really wanted to like this game and I do in a lot of regards, but the show is so much more polished. The batting in the Show is amazing. The pitching in this game is so much better but the aggressiveness takes away from it. I honestly was having more fun with this though. The batting, pitching and fielding could be so much better in this game over the show but they drop the ball in each area.

                        I messed with the game post patch but i really didnt notice a difference.
                        Last edited by kGinGreen; 04-21-2009, 04:45 PM.

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                        • ckarlic
                          So Real!!
                          • May 2003
                          • 4999

                          #507
                          Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                          Originally posted by ucat4
                          I love this game, the more I play it the more I like it. I've never played The Show, but I can't see how it could be "much" better than this game.
                          2k9 isnt a bad game and there are times that I do enjoy it but the Show is light years ahead of 2k9 in my honest opinion.
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                          • freezeframe
                            Pro
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 799

                            #508
                            Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                            Yes its light years ahead, everyone knows the show is king. Honestly you have 2 choices get a Ps3 or stick with 2k9. I would really hate to be in your situation but its your call friend!

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                            • danimal107
                              Rookie
                              • Jul 2006
                              • 5

                              #509
                              Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                              How do you know if you have the 2nd patch? I just started playing 2k9 last Sunday on my 360. When I first loaded the game I was prompted for an update, so I assumed I had the latest patch? However, last night in a game I had 3 fly balls come down and hit the outfielders? They were easy fly balls.

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                              • falcons2003
                                Pro
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 619

                                #510
                                Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

                                Really stupid question,,but I still can't figure it out....

                                Can you save the camera view settings?? Can't figure out how to do that??

                                Also,,,if I'm playing the CPU in just a play game quick game, their is still no way to switch the cpu starting pitcher right?

                                Would this work.....having two controllers, control both teams, select the pitcher,,,start game, and slide the one controller over to cpu?

                                Thanks in advance.

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