This Year's Baseball Games (Console)

Ksyrup · 10-26-2006, 01:27 PM

So, as I detailed in a previous thread, I bought a PS2 recently. I see that Best Buy and other stores are discounting this year's baseball games to $20 each and was wondering which of the 3 I've seen (MLB The Show, 2K6, and Slugfest 2006), if any, are worth getting. Is there a consensus top game among the three of them?

I also just got NHL 2K6 for $9, which is cool. It's nice to still have Stevie Y in the league...

Bee · 10-26-2006, 01:29 PM

I really enjoyed MLB The Show quite a bit last year for the rpg-like career mode they had. If that kind of thing interests you, it's definitely worth picking up.

LionsFan10 · 10-26-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

So, as I detailed in a previous thread, I bought a PS2 recently. I see that Best Buy and other stores are discounting this year's baseball games to $20 each and was wondering which of the 3 I've seen (MLB The Show, 2K6, and Slugfest 2006), if any, are worth getting. Is there a consensus top game among the three of them?

I also just got NHL 2K6 for $9, which is cool. It's nice to still have Stevie Y in the league...

Definitely MLB 06: The Show, probably one of the most realistic baseball games to come out in years on a console. That game is pretty amazing and it was hard for me to let go of it when I made the jump to Xbox 360.

Definitely recommend The Show.

Ksyrup · 10-26-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee

I really enjoyed MLB The Show quite a bit last year for the rpg-like career mode they had. If that kind of thing interests you, it's definitely worth picking up.

That's cool, kinda like ITP...except better?

Bee · 10-26-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

That's cool, kinda like ITP...except better?

Pretty much, but without the silly inventory stuff. It was pretty fun working your way up through the minor leagues to make it "The Show".

Pumpy Tudors · 10-26-2006, 01:41 PM

I recommend MLB: The Show, too. I don't know much about 2K6 (except that the 360 version is not very good, IMO), and Slugfest probably isn't the type of game you're looking for. MLB: The Show is great, however. It even has manage-only mode if you're into that, which reminds me of the old High Heat days.

A PS2 game has got to be good if I'm recommending it, because I don't really care for the PS2 at all.

MizzouRah · 10-26-2006, 01:42 PM

This year: MLB The Show - nothing is close
Last year: MVP 2005 was also lots of fun

Ksyrup · 10-26-2006, 01:45 PM

Cool, looks like I have an easy choice.

MizzouRah · 10-26-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Cool, looks like I have an easy choice.

I think you'll be amazed at how good MLB The Show is. Quite possibly the best baseball graphical game I've ever played. Everything is excellent from the announcers to the in game experience. In fact, this game has THE BEST presentation of ANY console game, period... and the great thing is, the gameplay is also quite fun.

CraigSca · 10-26-2006, 01:59 PM

I second Todd's recommendation. MLB 2006 was and still is an amazing game.

Sweed · 10-26-2006, 02:13 PM

another vote for The Show. The best graphical baseball game I have ever played.

rowech · 10-26-2006, 02:22 PM

Thank you sir may I have another.

Logan · 10-26-2006, 03:46 PM

I'm gonna throw in a vote for the former MVP franchise's college baseball game. Might not be what you're looking for, but it's a great game and just cool playing the college game.

Izulde · 10-26-2006, 04:16 PM

I'm voting for MLB 06: The Show as well. Just a fantastic baseball game all around, either solo or against a friend (a buddy of mine and I have been staging 15 game rivalries all semester).

Coop · 10-26-2006, 04:26 PM

MLB The Show is the best baseball game since High Heat. Get that, the 2k baseball game is pretty bad

Ksyrup · 10-26-2006, 09:47 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, although I may be waiting to make this purchase for a few weeks for some unknown reason...

10-26-2006, 01:41 PM	#6
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I recommend MLB: The Show, too. I don't know much about 2K6 (except that the 360 version is not very good, IMO), and Slugfest probably isn't the type of game you're looking for. MLB: The Show is great, however. It even has manage-only mode if you're into that, which reminds me of the old High Heat days. A PS2 game has got to be good if I'm recommending it, because I don't really care for the PS2 at all. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-26-2006, 01:45 PM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Cool, looks like I have an easy choice. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-26-2006, 01:59 PM	#10
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I second Todd's recommendation. MLB 2006 was and still is an amazing game. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

10-26-2006, 04:16 PM	#14
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I'm voting for MLB 06: The Show as well. Just a fantastic baseball game all around, either solo or against a friend (a buddy of mine and I have been staging 15 game rivalries all semester). __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

10-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#15
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	MLB The Show is the best baseball game since High Heat. Get that, the 2k baseball game is pretty bad __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

10-26-2006, 01:29 PM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I really enjoyed MLB The Show quite a bit last year for the rpg-like career mode they had. If that kind of thing interests you, it's definitely worth picking up.

10-26-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	This year: MLB The Show - nothing is close Last year: MVP 2005 was also lots of fun

10-26-2006, 02:13 PM	#11
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	another vote for The Show. The best graphical baseball game I have ever played.

10-26-2006, 02:22 PM	#12
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Thank you sir may I have another.

10-26-2006, 03:46 PM	#13
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I'm gonna throw in a vote for the former MVP franchise's college baseball game. Might not be what you're looking for, but it's a great game and just cool playing the college game.

10-26-2006, 09:47 PM	#16
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Thanks for the suggestions, although I may be waiting to make this purchase for a few weeks for some unknown reason... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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