Major League Baseball 2K9 Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[Pappy Knuckles]

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I wasn't sure if I liked it at first, but after playing the demo a few more times today it has definitely grown on me. I'm seeing a nice variety of hits which was something I was concerned about coming in. I also really like the pitching system. It took me a bit to understand what I was doing, but I think I have a good feel for it now. I'm looking forward to playing the full version.

On the negative side, this should've came with a baserunning tutorial. I'll hit the ball into what should be an easy double situation, but the icon for the baserunner will pause on first for like 5 seconds before continuing to run. It screws up the double so I have to bring him back. I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong.

The fielding seemed stiff at first, but then I realized that you really need to feather the joystick. If you press it too hard when you break on the ball you're probably not gonna make your play.

I kind of wish they would put these demos on higher difficulties, but I think I got a good representation of what the game has to offer. It's nothing earth shattering, but it seems like it will be fun.

[MLB]

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Pappy, you avatar is like whoa. Your impression is good too.

[punkologist]

this s*cks! the demo is not available here in Australia. I have to import all my baseball games because apparently nobody here likes baseball

I bought a PS3 just for the purpose of importing.

[Motown]

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Daaamn man, i wish we had separate impressions threads PS3/360
Jeez

[raidersbball20]

The game is ok, I like some stuff but the stuff doesn't feel natural it almost feels like it is scripted and something is forcing your bat

[michaeldu]

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Played the PS3 demo. My overall impression, it was painful to look at and play. Looks and feels last generation.

[PVarck31]

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hmmm. Which one is next gen?

[sask3m]

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this s*cks! the demo is not available here in Australia. I have to import all my baseball games because apparently nobody here likes baseball

I bought a PS3 just for the purpose of importing.

i believe you can set up a north american account and then you can d/l the demo, there are threads about people doing this, maybe check in the mlb09 forum.

[michaeldu]

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Why do poeple get so offended with other poeples impressions?

[CujoMatty]

I had something happen that was pretty cool. I was running to home plate with my pitcher. The ball got to home while my pitcher was only half way there I tried bowling over the catcher but my pitcher got completely flattened like he hit a brick wall while the catcher barely moved. I've seen collisions at home plate in baseball games before but nothing so one sided, realistic and funny. Nice touch VC.

[~Guru~]

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omg for the first time in my life i feel like the ps3 version is better then 360

i am loving the graphics on the ps3 on 720p

to much jaggies in 1080p

but 720p rocks and it looks cleaner and more vibrant then 360

and the analog for hitting and pitching seems smoother on the ps3

very impressed with the ps3 demo
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[e0820]

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Played the PS3 demo. My overall impression, it was painful to look at and play. Looks and feels last generation.

WOW, I played the PS3 demo and have to say that the stadium has alot of jaggies (on the cutscene) but the players and on-field is sharper then the 360 version. Lighting looks better on the PS3 demo. I also think the game is a little quicker on the PS3. Not starting a PS3 360 war. I have both and played both demos and honestly feel the PS3 version is better. Possibly the ps3 version is a newer build - speculating.

[Blzer]

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Well, I'm finally playing it and it's uhh... it's kind of cool. Kind of ugly, but you know it has that fun factor that VC games tend to have. I think the two things that are really hindering this game's greatness, demo-wise, are the lack of customizable options and the jaggies (I'm assuming this is only prevalent in the PS3 version much like NBA 2K9).

This is a great first step past the unplayable MLB 2K8, and I can't wait to rent this. But like I've been saying, I think 2K10 is the real gem.

In the end, this is one of those games that's whose play:watch ratio (on a "fun" scale) is greater than maybe that of The Show. I don't mean that in any other terms than The Show is fantastic to watch, yet 2K9 shines best in itself when you play it.

Commentary is fluid, natural, and sort of one of those games where you're not really listening to the lines as much as you're listening to them talking. This could add to less "repetition," if that makes sense.

[Rebel10]

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So far the game seems pretty good. I only played one game at the moment, but I had a good mix of hits and runs. I lost on a bases loaded double to Ryan Howard, 3 - 2, which was fun and a good mix... no HR.

Instantly notice:
Hitting is easier and you get a good abundance of hits with the new swing stick, and not needing to time the "back step," which is a major improvement.
It seems easier to atch where a pitch is going this year, for whatever reason, I could judge it better.
When pitching, that it only shows you the pitch chosen by the catcher (and you can hit LB for "all pitches") makes it much easier to select the right pitch. This makes things better.
Catcher still takes a while to setup sometimes.
Fielding is a little quirky. Let my first pop fly go right by my player... not a big deal.
Throwing from the field is quick and snappy, which felt good.
Graphics/Sound seem good but I'm not a big graphics/sound guy.
I love the little crowd animations.

Perhaps some cons:
Well at this point, not too many... but it doesn't seem like a massive "MUST BUY" improvement for me either. I've been steadily disapointed by every 2K baseball game on this generation of consoles. This game plays pretty well, but I also didn't mind the 2K7 and 2K8 demos and ended up trashing those games pretty quickly. I can say this feels better than 2K7 and 2K8, but it's always the *little* things in these games that end up ruining it for me.

So I'm probably going to get 2K9 when it comes out, but will be quick to put it up on Amazon if it doesn't live up to how I think it should be.

So, cautiously kind of optimistic... felt like a pretty solid game. I'm hoping that the online mode isn't a laggy mess like in year's past.

[Ruffy]

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So glad I have a PS3 and a choice. The only thing this demo had going for it was some of the presentation style and camera angles.

Not a single replay of any play though? I kept serving up HR's to try and get one and no dice.

I did like all the stuff constantly going on...as in the relief pitcher warming up in the background during the inning before he got brought in...nice touches.

If your a 2k fan this one is a big first step in the right direction. But I really can't see myself ever grabbing this instead of the show.