2K Sports Announces Free Demo of Major League Baseball 2K8 now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

[pdawg17]

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So is it true the demo runs smoother than the retail game? If so, I guess I'll pass this year...the demo wasn't bad but it was STILL a bit choppy at times...

[gosensgo101]

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I'm downloading it now, but I'm prolly buying the game either way unless the demo completely turns me off because I didn't notice the framerate issues last year so it shouldn't bother me this year.

[boomhauertjs]

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I'll download the demo when I get home today. If I like the gameplay enough, I'll give the game a shot. I have a feeling the framerate issues won't bother me, but we'll see.

If I just don't like the game that much, I might just buy CH 2k8 this week and wait until a patch and/or price drop on MLB 2k8, especially I'm not really in a baseball mood yet.

[Goffs]

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Yes, I do. I downloaded the demo just for the pitching tutorial.


The framerate on the Retail version of the game is much choppier than the demo.

talk about some false advertising there...demo smooth/retail version choppy...yeeah i'll pass

now i can get army of two

[JBucc]

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After playing the demo through a few times, I think this can be a great game if it gets smoothed out in a patch or something. The actual gameplay is fantastic. I picked up the pitching right away and it's really fun. I even like the swing stick which I hated last year.

I hope they can patch it.

[SPTO]

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I'll d/l the demo tonight if I still don't have the retail version in my hand.

Sheesh this is really early Feb. LOL

[fishstick]

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Just played the demo... and it's no wonder they had it held back.

I'll have to leave it at that as to not upset the sensitive individuals in this forum.

I honestly think they could have done more. Seems like it could be a passable video game, but an attempt at simulation baseball?

....

What thrill do you get from trolling? Are you that shallow of a human being?

[Pared]

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Apparently even that ruffled "fishstick's" feathers. My mistake for having an opinion.

The demo was great. Can't wait to get the full game. Best baseball game ever!

[sportdan30]

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What I find ironic is that the people here who are enjoying the game were most likely the same ones who were vocal about how wonderfully smooth Madden '08 and NHL '08 played because they ran at 60fps without any hiccups. They further commented that there was no way they could play the PS3 versions of the game because they ran at 30fps and the frame rate stuttered. Now, the shoe is on the other foot, and they're trying to convince themselves the frame rate isn't a big deal.

Now, you know what us PS3 gamers had to go through with Madden and NHL. As much as you want to spin it, it just wasn't good enough.

[pdawg17]

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Apparently even that ruffled "fishstick's" feathers. My mistake for having an opinion.

The demo was great. Can't wait to get the full game. Best baseball game ever!

LOL

[spankdatazz22]

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What I find ironic is that the people here who are enjoying the game were most likely the same ones who were vocal about how wonderfully smooth Madden '08 and NHL '08 played because they ran at 60fps without any hiccups. They further commented that there was no way they could play the PS3 versions of the game because they ran at 30fps and the frame rate stuttered. Now, the shoe is on the other foot, and they're trying to convince themselves the frame rate isn't a big deal.

I think Madden got criticized more for it's turnover issue than the framerate issue. From what I understand many PS3 owners were pissed because they felt if the 360 version did 60fps, then the PS3 should do the same thing and thought it "lazy" programming. But I think APF had the same issue.

Either way, I don't think people were saying Madden PS3 was unplayable because of the framerate - it was because of the 6+turnovers a quarter (I don't own the game, just saying that's what it seemed most people complained about). I think people are trying to equate Madden's turnover issue with MLB's framerate issue which is ridiculous imo. If MLB2K was some homerun fest, or there were tons of passed balls, then that would be equivalent. And that's why some people see the framerate issue as being blown out of proportion - the two issues aren't close to being proportionate it would seem.

[pdawg17]

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I definitely love the controls in this game but I'm still not happy with the break on pitches...for example, a curve ball in this game does not seem to do much and then breaks at the end...on the Show (I don't have it - just based on videos I have seen) some of the curveballs look nasty/more realistic...

[Bat]

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I definitely love the controls in this game but I'm still not happy with the break on pitches...for example, a curve ball in this game does not seem to do much and then breaks at the end...on the Show (I don't have it - just based on videos I have seen) some of the curveballs look nasty/more realistic...

I know what you mean on the break of pitches. I think that has more to do with each individuals pitches. I have seen some very nasty sinker and curves.. but I also have seen curves that look more like changeups.

[callmetaternuts]

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When does the PS3 demo come out? Ive played The Show demo and want to demo this before i decide. Can someone point me to the source of whent he PS3 demo will be out?

[Bat]

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When does the PS3 demo come out? Ive played The Show demo and want to demo this before i decide. Can someone point me to the source of whent he PS3 demo will be out?

Ps3 demos come out on Thursdays. I would imagine this Thursday it will be out.