Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

[FindingTim]

hey guys. I've been browsing these forums for a good two weeks now and I can't express how excited I am about this game. That message from the EA developer was the icing on the cake.

I've got 500 dollars right now (college student) and I am strongly considering buying a PS3 with The Show 09 being the primary reason.

Here are some questions that I must know before making the purchase:

1. When hitting, do you use the left joystick to aim (like MVP 05') or do you merely click X or square? I read one review that said there was NOT directional hitting.

2. How does the fielding throw meter work? in gameplay vids it looks like you just click the button of the base and the strength of the throw is predetermined... if so, this is a gameplay killer for me.

3. How does the gameplay compare to MVP Baseball 2005?

4. Oh shnikies I have class I will be back later to post the rest of my questions. Consider this 'part 1'

thanks in advance,
Tim

[teampunjabi]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

Trust me its worth it....There is directional hitting (right stick before pitch).

[teampunjabi]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

There is no meter for throws but its pressure sensitive I believe.

[tabarnes19_SDS]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

1. It is a zone hitting system you use the left analog to aim your bat. The right stick influences(before the pitch)_if you want fly or right ground etc.
2.There is a throw meter although it is not very good.
3.My belief is the ganeplay is far superior to ANY other baseball game.
4.I was in the same boat last year when I was looking for a blu ray player for the family. Bought ps3 and 07 loved it. Bought 08 two months later. If you love sports esp. baseball ps3 is the way to go.

[rudyjuly2]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

I think that the Show is >>> MVP 05 but some people still love MVP. Personal preference but I would say that the gameplay between the Show and MVP is certainly different, particularly in the pitcher vs. batter showdown.

[Anglefan]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

MLB the Show is Fantastic. I bought system for it last year. Enjoyed 08 and like 09 even better. Be advised the PS3 system stinks. I have gone through two systems with little playing time. I am now having more problems with controller and four light issues. My son loves 360 and plays it every day. I rarely play mine cause it keeps breaking or freezing. Poor system.

[sgthalka]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

1. When hitting, do you use the left joystick to aim (like MVP 05’) or do you merely click X or square? I read one review that said there was NOT directional hitting.

Left stick indicates your zone coverage -- it’s like MVP except you don’t get instant HRs by pulling every pitch. Right stick (before the pitch) influences direction -- left/right for bunts, down for grounders, up for pop-ups. You just move it once. You don't have to hold two sticks in different directions while you swing.

2. How does the fielding throw meter work? in gameplay vids it looks like you just click the button of the base and the strength of the throw is predetermined... if so, this is a gameplay killer for me.

The longer you hold the button, the harder (and less accurate) you throw. It’s indicated at your player’s feet by color bars that grow outward. I think it’s green for soft throws, red for hard throws. You can pre-load your throws -- just release the button before the bars go red to cut down on errors.

3. How does the gameplay compare to MVP Baseball 2005?

More realistic, less arcade-y, feels more intense and lifelike. It’s hard to explain, but it feels like actual baseball, not just a pretty video game.

[DR Russell]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

Read this thread Tim, i just wrote it a few minutes ago...

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...show-09-a.html

[Russell_SCEA]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

hey guys. I've been browsing these forums for a good two weeks now and I can't express how excited I am about this game. That message from the EA developer was the icing on the cake.

I've got 500 dollars right now (college student) and I am strongly considering buying a PS3 with The Show 09 being the primary reason.

Here are some questions that I must know before making the purchase:

1. When hitting, do you use the left joystick to aim (like MVP 05') or do you merely click X or square? I read one review that said there was NOT directional hitting.

2. How does the fielding throw meter work? in gameplay vids it looks like you just click the button of the base and the strength of the throw is predetermined... if so, this is a gameplay killer for me.

3. How does the gameplay compare to MVP Baseball 2005?

4. Oh shnikies I have class I will be back later to post the rest of my questions. Consider this 'part 1'

thanks in advance,
Tim

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

[GoBucs09]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

Man, I wish I could have gotten that offer last year!

[sinkdog]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

I just purchased a PS3 last night - just for "The Show"!! See my thread about it here:

Could you please send me a copy of "The Show" too???

[Maynard]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

1. When hitting, do you use the left joystick to aim (like MVP 05') or do you merely click X or square? I read one review that said there was NOT directional hitting.

the right stick is the swing influence. You use this before the pitch to influcence your hit as a fly, grounder, Left or Right. You also use the left stick to aim while clicking X or square

2. How does the fielding throw meter work? in gameplay vids it looks like you just click the button of the base and the strength of the throw is predetermined... if so, this is a gameplay killer for me.

there is a meter. Its a circle that fills up depending on how hard you throw the ball. Its not as good as MVP with its meter. You can preload your throws like for a DBL PLay or whatever. The meter is there, and its works, but it pales in comparison to MVP. Hell even 2K9 has the MVP style meter.....

3. How does the gameplay compare to MVP Baseball 2005?

mvp is old. the show is new and next gen. The gameplay in the show is the best i have seen. The show 08 was the greatest sports game ever. 09 seems to be better. The gameplay is phenominal!!!

4. Oh shnikies I have class I will be back later to post the rest of my questions. Consider this 'part 1'

yeah well forget about ever going back to school if you buy this game

thanks in advance,
Tim

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

nice, that should sell him right there.

[thaSLAB]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

Can't beat that offer with a bat! (bad pun intended, LOL)

Actually, I made some similar offers to several friends recently... if they bought MLB 09 or Killzone 2, and if you don't like it I'll give you your money back. I know that's a pretty safe bet, but these were people who were undecided on the games (or new to PS3) for whatever reason. (its safe to say that after only a week I don't have to worry about refunds on either - and I can't get one of em to stop PM'ing me to play online!)

[krisxxx78]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

OK!

[Inhocmark]

Re: Considering Buying PS3... Burning Questions

If you buy a PS3 I'll send you a copy of the Show

That beats the hell out of Lego Indy and Kung Fu Panada