MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

[jyoung]

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You can make trades without buying the roster editor (AKA Bobblehead Battle).

But to create players, you need both Bobblehead Pros and Bobblehead Battle.

This is still my favorite baseball game this generation.

Konami was just real dumb and tried to piecemeal all these different modes into three separate DLC games. The games have sold horribly as a result.

Had they packaged everything into one $15 title, I think it would've done much better. But they got greedy and tried to pull a "Castlevania" by turning this game into a DLC fest.

[falcons2003]

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About ready to dust off my 360, do some roster editing, and start a new season with this game.

I wonder what happened to the PS3 version?

It just never came out or got canceled or who knows. The PowerPros series is such a great baseball series. Once you get passed the simple graphics, it plays a great game of baseball. I don't think 2k, Konami or whomever has rights to this in the states over the last few years truely knew how to market this game to be successful. What a bummer.

[Blzer]

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I just sat here thinking to myself that Bobblehead Pros for Vita would be amazing.

[areobee401]

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I just sat here thinking to myself that Bobblehead Pros for Vita would be amazing.

The pick up and play style Power Pro Baseball offers is perfect for Vita.

[tvman]

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About ready to dust off my 360, do some roster editing, and start a new season with this game.

I wonder what happened to the PS3 version?

It just never came out or got canceled or who knows. The PowerPros series is such a great baseball series. Once you get passed the simple graphics, it plays a great game of baseball. I don't think 2k, Konami or whomever has rights to this in the states over the last few years truely knew how to market this game to be successful. What a bummer.

A PS3 version was released on a disk in Japan this past summer.

http://www.famitsu.com/news/201107/images/00046858/NTla2395vW9xqUt326ozT8Jc2K561qLB.html

You just can't beat that cursor style hitting!!!

[jyoung]

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I think Konami gave up on this game a while ago.

Shame, because it seems like it would be a good idea to port the PS3 version to Vita.

[jyoung]

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I booted up my Brewers season again last night now that baseball is back. This game is still a ton of fun!

I'm debating whether or not to start a new season with updated rosters.

Mainly, I just want to get Prince Fielder off my team and move Pujols out of the division. I wish there was an in-season trading option so I didn't have to lose 80 games of progress.

[Fiddy]

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they updated the rosters?

errr.. nvm, read it wrong..

thought you said they updated them.. bah.. LOL

[jyoung]

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Nope, rosters have to be updated manually.

Here's my list of new players that I'm working from:

American League

Rays - Jose Molina, Carlos Pena, Luke Scott, Jeff Keppinger, Fernando Rodney, Burke Badenhop
Blue Jays - Francisco Cordero, Sergio Santos, Jason Frasor, Darren Oliver, Ben Francisco
Yankees - Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda
Red Sox - Andrew Bailey, Clayton Mortenson,
Orioles -

Royals - Jonathan Sanchez, Jonathan Broxton
Twins - Jamey Carroll, Josh Willingham, Ryan Doumit, Joel Zumaya
Tigers - Prince Fielder
Indians - Derek Lowe
White Sox -

Angels - Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson
Rangers - Yu Darvish, Joe Nathan
Mariners - Hisashi Iwakuma, George Sherrill, Aaron Heilman, Jesus Montero, Hector Noesi
A's - Jarrod Parker, A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Tom Milone, Raul Alcantara, Derek Norris, Collin Cowgill, Josh Reddick, Seth Smith

National league

Phillies - Jonathan Papelbon, Dontrelle Willis, Jim Thome, Ty Wiggington, Laynce Nix
Mets - Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Ramon Ramirez, Andres Torres
Braves -
Marlins - Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Heath Bell, moved Hanley Rameriz to 3B, Carlos Zambrano
Nationals - Gio Gonzalex, Brad lidge, Mark DeRosa, Mike Cameron

Reds - Mat Latos, Sean Marshall, Ryan Madson
Cubs - Anthony Rizzo, Travis Wood, Paul Maholm, David DeJesus, Chris Volstad
Cardinals - Carolos Beltran, Adam Wainwright
Astros -
Brewers - Aramis Ramirez, Alex Gonzalez, Norichika Aoki
Pirates - Clint Barmes, Erik Bedard

Dodgers - Aaron Harang, Chris Capuano
Rockies - Casey Blake, Michael Cuddyer, Ramon Hernandex, Marco Scutaro, Jamie Moyer, Guillermo Moscoso, Josh Outman
Padres - Yonder Alonso, Yasmani Grandal, Brad Boxberger, Edinson Volquez, Andrew Cashner, Huston Street, Carlos Quentin
Diamondbacks - Willie Bloomquist, John McDonald, Jason Kubel, Trevor Cahill, Joe Saunders, Craig Breslow
Giants - Melky Cabrera, Angel Pagan

Anything I missed? I just compiled this list from various online articles.

[Fiddy]

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i wonder if we will see an updated version of this game or a new one drop this year?

[jyoung]

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My guess is if Konami does anything with the Power Pros series from this point on, it will be a cell phone game or just a Japan-only release.

The sales for Bobblehead Pros were awful, despite it getting pretty good reviews.

[dsk]

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I bought this last summer and played a game last night and had a blast. With The Show sitting over there in my PS3, i'd kind of forgotten about this. I might just have to make a few roster changes and start a new season.

[michfan16]

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Are u guys editing all the players individually or using the custom teams

[jyoung]

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Man, I had an amazing game today against Houston.

Down to my last strike in the bottom of the 9th inning, and Corey "Hitman" Hart ties the game at 4-4 with a solo home run.

Then in the 11th inning, "Tricky" Rickie Weeks hits a walk-off home run to secure the victory for Milwaukee, 5-4!

There is actually an unique cut-scene in the game that plays if you hit a walk-off home run:

The batter is mobbed by all his teammates as he jumps on home plate into the dog pile.

[jyoung]

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Another cool thing I saw for the first time today:

A batter injured himself by fouling a pitch off his leg!