Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[KushGamer]

I dont think ive ever actually played it in 1080, just 720, so maybe there is something to that. But I really doubt it. And in 720 there is no way it runs 25. If it did, you guys would have already heard about it elsewhere. The retail didnt suddenly lose performance, the retail always has the best performance.

[kiz5]

I've switched down to 720p, and things feel fine now.

Note for others: don't run 1080i or 1080p.

The hitting feels good so far. Starting to get the hang of pitching, and starting to already like it.

As for the batting camera / if it's easier to see breaks, etc., I'm definitely not the best person to ask. I swing at everything, lol.

Edit: I also turned off the ball trail.

[Damanjinx]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

I've switched down to 720p, and things feel fine now. Note for others: don't run 1080i or 1080p. The hitting feels good so far. Starting to get the hang of pitching, and starting to already like it. As for the batting camera / if it's easier to see breaks, etc., I'm definitely not the best person to ask. I swing at everything, lol. Edit: I also turned off the ball trail.

Cool. Well glad everything is running better had me scared for a min.

How are the so called CANNON ARMS from the outfield do they trow off line alot is there options to make it harder to hit the base exactly from the wall or far away?

[Motown]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

I've switched down to 720p, and things feel fine now. Note for others: don't run 1080i or 1080p. The hitting feels good so far. Starting to get the hang of pitching, and starting to already like it. As for the batting camera / if it's easier to see breaks, etc., I'm definitely not the best person to ask. I swing at everything, lol. Edit: I also turned off the ball trail.

K...What's the GFX look like now @ 720 Kiz? thanks

Also... Take the gun down slowwwwly from your temple 2K nation...& back awaaaay slowwwwly...all is well w/ framerate...it looks like.

[dodgerblue]

Thanks for posting the impressions.

Can you answer a few more questions...

Are there any letdowns on the graphics from 2k7?

Any new animations that are really cool?

Ball off of bat physics, does the ball go where it seems it should?

Does the cpu pitcher throw mostly strikes (like it seemed in the vids)?

Do the outfielders make slow movements and then speed up to make a catch, like they are loafing and then have to speed up (steve mentioned this)?

How is the progressive lighting feature?

Finally, Is it fun and why?

[LVance]

Hey, if you have time, could you look up a few ratings for me? If not, it's cool.

Cincinnati Reds

Jay Bruce
Homer Bailey
Joey Votto
Johnny Cueto
Edinson Volquez

Thanks

[Super Glock]

Quote: Originally Posted by myghty

Hold me, I'm scared...

lol

[kiz5]

There hasn't really been anything I've noticed where the graphics look worse than 2K7. However, I noticed a slight graphic glitch. On the replay of a 2-run double, the players that were rounding 2nd, headed to 3rd would have their helmet change white, and then it would switch back when they rounded home. This was while using the Mariners.

There's been a few animations that I didn't remember from last year, but not sure if they're new.

Bat physics seem good, but I haven't been completely paying attention to it. Unfortunately, opposite field home runs still have the player thinking they pulled it, and watching it go that way.

Does seem like it's a lot ofo cpu-thrown strikes, but I think it's so that the game is better out of the box, for those that just want to have fun. They know the enthusiasts will work with the sliders to make them how they want, but the majority of crowd will like these settings.

Progressive lighting I haven't noticed. Played in the dome, and a late-game at SafeCo so far. Might try a game at 3 pm next.

The speed-up in the outfield definitely happens, though the main time I noticed it happening was with Ichiro, so whether it was him, or the game, I'm not sure completely.

So far, I've enjoyed this game. Though graphics could be better, the additions that will make this game harder are going to be great. This game will grow on me more, I'm sure. The replay value looks to be good for this game.