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[Cardot]

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I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game. Also, if you don't like first person view and want to play online, the the game will disappoint you as "Fielder Cam" is the only option online. In 3rd person view you will also have to deal with the crouch and 90 degree bounces in the outfield, so if these things really bug you, then there are better alternatives.

ASB does have the best stadiums with the most details. Working scoreboards (especially cool on the green monster), and imitation ads really add to the atmosphere. It also has the most parks out of any game including Ebbets field. If you really like the little details of baseball, like fans at Wrigley throwing back a visitor HR, then you'll probably get some good replay value.

Most ASB fans (including myself) really like the announcing of Brenneman and Lyons. Other sounds like Jets at Shea stadium are cool too. Custom tracks on Xbox that play in menus and can be assigned to specific players when they come to bat are a nice feature too.

Another unique feature to ASB is generated pitch counts. These speed up game play and create alot more walks than most video baseball games.

No sliders in ASB. You may view that as a good or a bad thing. I usually don't go too deep into franchise mode, but most who do seem to enjoy it quite a bit.

Tough call. I have been alternating WSB and ASB for the last several years. Both have quite a bit to offer. One thing I miss from WSB2k3 is the option for a shorter season. 162 is the only option in ASB. Good luck either way.

[lnin0]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game. Also, if you don't like first person view and want to play online, the the game will disappoint you as "Fielder Cam" is the only option online. In 3rd person view you will also have to deal with the crouch and 90 degree bounces in the outfield, so if these things really bug you, then there are better alternatives.

ASB does have the best stadiums with the most details. Working scoreboards (especially cool on the green monster), and imitation ads really add to the atmosphere. It also has the most parks out of any game including Ebbets field. If you really like the little details of baseball, like fans at Wrigley throwing back a visitor HR, then you'll probably get some good replay value.

Most ASB fans (including myself) really like the announcing of Brenneman and Lyons. Other sounds like Jets at Shea stadium are cool too. Custom tracks on Xbox that play in menus and can be assigned to specific players when they come to bat are a nice feature too.

Another unique feature to ASB is generated pitch counts. These speed up game play and create alot more walks than most video baseball games.

No sliders in ASB. You may view that as a good or a bad thing. I usually don't go too deep into franchise mode, but most who do seem to enjoy it quite a bit.

Tough call. I have been alternating WSB and ASB for the last several years. Both have quite a bit to offer. One thing I miss from WSB2k3 is the option for a shorter season. 162 is the only option in ASB. Good luck either way.

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What he said. I owned WSB last year and really had some fun with it but, as someone said about ASB above, I found WSB kind of lifeless feeling. ASB is the exact opposite for me - incrediably deep, incrediably involving and a franchise mode like I never dreamed. I don't mind the full 162 game season because I just sim games here and there throughout the year.

One last thing for Cub fans. Not only does ASB have the fans throw opposing teams homers back, not only does ASB has ivey that turns green over the season -- BUT, best of all, ASB KNOWS THE CUBS DONT WEAR BABY BLUE!

[lnin0]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game. Also, if you don't like first person view and want to play online, the the game will disappoint you as "Fielder Cam" is the only option online. In 3rd person view you will also have to deal with the crouch and 90 degree bounces in the outfield, so if these things really bug you, then there are better alternatives.

ASB does have the best stadiums with the most details. Working scoreboards (especially cool on the green monster), and imitation ads really add to the atmosphere. It also has the most parks out of any game including Ebbets field. If you really like the little details of baseball, like fans at Wrigley throwing back a visitor HR, then you'll probably get some good replay value.

Most ASB fans (including myself) really like the announcing of Brenneman and Lyons. Other sounds like Jets at Shea stadium are cool too. Custom tracks on Xbox that play in menus and can be assigned to specific players when they come to bat are a nice feature too.

Another unique feature to ASB is generated pitch counts. These speed up game play and create alot more walks than most video baseball games.

No sliders in ASB. You may view that as a good or a bad thing. I usually don't go too deep into franchise mode, but most who do seem to enjoy it quite a bit.

Tough call. I have been alternating WSB and ASB for the last several years. Both have quite a bit to offer. One thing I miss from WSB2k3 is the option for a shorter season. 162 is the only option in ASB. Good luck either way.

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What he said. I owned WSB last year and really had some fun with it but, as someone said about ASB above, I found WSB kind of lifeless feeling. ASB is the exact opposite for me - incrediably deep, incrediably involving and a franchise mode like I never dreamed. I don't mind the full 162 game season because I just sim games here and there throughout the year.

One last thing for Cub fans. Not only does ASB have the fans throw opposing teams homers back, not only does ASB has ivey that turns green over the season -- BUT, best of all, ASB KNOWS THE CUBS DONT WEAR BABY BLUE!

[lnin0]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game. Also, if you don't like first person view and want to play online, the the game will disappoint you as "Fielder Cam" is the only option online. In 3rd person view you will also have to deal with the crouch and 90 degree bounces in the outfield, so if these things really bug you, then there are better alternatives.

ASB does have the best stadiums with the most details. Working scoreboards (especially cool on the green monster), and imitation ads really add to the atmosphere. It also has the most parks out of any game including Ebbets field. If you really like the little details of baseball, like fans at Wrigley throwing back a visitor HR, then you'll probably get some good replay value.

Most ASB fans (including myself) really like the announcing of Brenneman and Lyons. Other sounds like Jets at Shea stadium are cool too. Custom tracks on Xbox that play in menus and can be assigned to specific players when they come to bat are a nice feature too.

Another unique feature to ASB is generated pitch counts. These speed up game play and create alot more walks than most video baseball games.

No sliders in ASB. You may view that as a good or a bad thing. I usually don't go too deep into franchise mode, but most who do seem to enjoy it quite a bit.

Tough call. I have been alternating WSB and ASB for the last several years. Both have quite a bit to offer. One thing I miss from WSB2k3 is the option for a shorter season. 162 is the only option in ASB. Good luck either way.

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What he said. I owned WSB last year and really had some fun with it but, as someone said about ASB above, I found WSB kind of lifeless feeling. ASB is the exact opposite for me - incrediably deep, incrediably involving and a franchise mode like I never dreamed. I don't mind the full 162 game season because I just sim games here and there throughout the year.

One last thing for Cub fans. Not only does ASB have the fans throw opposing teams homers back, not only does ASB has ivey that turns green over the season -- BUT, best of all, ASB KNOWS THE CUBS DONT WEAR BABY BLUE!

[Bacardi151]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game.

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Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

Another thing which might matter to some is the speed of the game. I have read many posts of people speeding up the game, but i did the exact opposite, i slowed down the pace because the game feels that much more immersive.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. I agree when everyone says that ASB does alot of the little things right. But again, the ultimate judge is you; i suggest renting the games and deciding after that. There is no way to really know for sure wether you will like or dislike the same things as others in a game.

Good luck

[Bacardi151]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game.

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Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

Another thing which might matter to some is the speed of the game. I have read many posts of people speeding up the game, but i did the exact opposite, i slowed down the pace because the game feels that much more immersive.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. I agree when everyone says that ASB does alot of the little things right. But again, the ultimate judge is you; i suggest renting the games and deciding after that. There is no way to really know for sure wether you will like or dislike the same things as others in a game.

Good luck

[Bacardi151]

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Cardot said:
I really like ASB, but I agree with JoeBoo 100%. Cursor hitting is really the only system that works in ASB, so if you hate cursors, you'll probably hate the game.

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

Another thing which might matter to some is the speed of the game. I have read many posts of people speeding up the game, but i did the exact opposite, i slowed down the pace because the game feels that much more immersive.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. I agree when everyone says that ASB does alot of the little things right. But again, the ultimate judge is you; i suggest renting the games and deciding after that. There is no way to really know for sure wether you will like or dislike the same things as others in a game.

Good luck

[Cardot]

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Bacardi151 said:

Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. Good luck

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Good point about the cursor, but many gamers aren't that open minded and won't even try it.

I forgot about the Espanhol. That is another cool feature.

[Cardot]

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Bacardi151 said:

Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. Good luck

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Good point about the cursor, but many gamers aren't that open minded and won't even try it.

I forgot about the Espanhol. That is another cool feature.

[Cardot]

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Bacardi151 said:

Not necessarily true. I have always hated cursor batting, but i went ahead and tried asb for the first time this year, and i love the 3d cursor system.

I showed my dad the spanish announcing and he absolutely loved it. Good luck

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Good point about the cursor, but many gamers aren't that open minded and won't even try it.

I forgot about the Espanhol. That is another cool feature.

[wildcatchild]

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Thanks for the input, guys. Sounds like ASB may in fact be for me. I have never really been fond of cursor batting, but if gets true results and is not hard to master, it may be the game for me. I am a huge Cubs fan and if the stuff about Wrigley is true---fans throwing balls back onto the field, etc., it may find a place in my rotation.

[wildcatchild]

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Thanks for the input, guys. Sounds like ASB may in fact be for me. I have never really been fond of cursor batting, but if gets true results and is not hard to master, it may be the game for me. I am a huge Cubs fan and if the stuff about Wrigley is true---fans throwing balls back onto the field, etc., it may find a place in my rotation.

[wildcatchild]

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Thanks for the input, guys. Sounds like ASB may in fact be for me. I have never really been fond of cursor batting, but if gets true results and is not hard to master, it may be the game for me. I am a huge Cubs fan and if the stuff about Wrigley is true---fans throwing balls back onto the field, etc., it may find a place in my rotation.

[Cardot]

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Good Luck either way. If you do go with ASB, be patient. It might take a while to get settled in with the right settings. I was really worried the first couple days that I had wasted $40, but now I can't get enough of the game.

[Cardot]

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Good Luck either way. If you do go with ASB, be patient. It might take a while to get settled in with the right settings. I was really worried the first couple days that I had wasted $40, but now I can't get enough of the game.