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[RGmoney]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

I haven't needed it, but is there a power swing option with these analog controls? I'm more curious than anything.

Per Russell earlier in the thread:

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

You pre-load your swings X=regular, O=contact, [] for power, if you don't pre-load it defaults to regular swing.

[zukes]

I found the analog controls hard, but I only gave them two innings as the Flames are on in a minute. I will reserve judgement.

I then played an inning with last year's controls and WOW! Everything is smoother than before, the swings are way more fluid, the pitching meter is noticably smoother as well, though I think tougher.

I think the break on especially the changeup was tweaked, drops a lot more.

I still find the commentary good as well, but I understand the frustration and would welcome an update at the very least.

The stadium looks awesome, can't wait to see them all.

I did hear the "squeak" a couple times as well.

[cp22]

Quote: Originally Posted by heroesandvillians

Aim towards the ball on the follow through. Low and away to a lefty is still up and to the left.

K thanks I'll try that.

[Giants4Natic]

I just hit a second hr with Sanchez on HOF analog.

Was down 4-2 and tied it up at 4 in the bottom of 3rd

[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

I haven't needed it, but is there a power swing option with these analog controls? I'm more curious than anything.

I saw a graphic while I was batting that switched between saying *Power Swing Square* and *Contact Swing Circle*. This is with analog controls on.

[PLite14]

The new analog pitching is taking some getting used to, but it feels just about the right difficulty. It's going to be hard now to not walk at least a couple guys a game.

Same goes for the hitting. It's going to take some time to get good at it, but it's going to be really fun when I master it.

I can't decide if the commentary was slightly improved or made worse by Karros. There was one instance where Karros and Vasgersian actually were talking to eachother about why the Giants were a championship team, but it sounded kind of funny. Something just sounds different from the others when Karros talks.

I just witnessed a cool animation I've never seen before (maybe it was in '10 too, I don't recall seeing it though). I made an overthrow to first and it went into the Rangers' dugout. Everyone in the vicinity of the ball immediately hit the deck.

[bcruise]

Alright...hearing a bit of the new commentary now and I like how Matt V transitions from calling a play into handing it off to Karros. This may be still be the same structure because there's no back and forth, but it does flow a lot smoother.

The comment was after a first pitch strike from Lincecum, and Matt started talking about the Giants pitching last year and Karros added to it.

[AlexOvechkin]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

I haven't needed it, but is there a power swing option with these analog controls? I'm more curious than anything.

Don't think so.. there's just a down-up movement to make.