MLB 09: The Show - The System Seller?

[coachpars]

Just got it!!! downloading all sorts of stuff as I type. I tryed to like 2k9 and played the heck out of it since release, It just got to the point that it was too much trouble just to get it to play a real game of baseball. last night was the last straw, so I went out and traded in some old games and my back up 360. Out of pocket w/show 340!!!I sure hope it worth it. Update done, here we go....

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by DiddyGotGrillz

The Show is MVP '05 on Steroids.....too soon?

In my opinion, MVP is one of the most overrated games. Not saying it isn't good, it was, but over time, it has gotten this "mythical" baseball status. Quite frankly, I liked High Heat 2005 (the one with Schilling on the cover) better. Sure, the graphics weren't as good, but you could really control rosters, and the game played great. If the graphics would have been good, people would be slobbering over that game still.
MLB 09 The Show blows MVP out of the water. Not even a competition in my opinion, but to each their own.

[DrUrsus]

Quote: Originally Posted by coachpars

Just got it!!! downloading all sorts of stuff as I type. I tryed to like 2k9 and played the heck out of it since release, It just got to the point that it was too much trouble just to get it to play a real game of baseball. last night was the last straw, so I went out and traded in some old games and my back up 360. Out of pocket w/show 340!!!I sure hope it worth it. Update done, here we go....

It is. Now you can play the PS3 exclusives or buy EA and 2K games for it (although I think the 360 versions are better most of the time).
Plus, now you have a system in case you get the RROD (I have 2 360s).

[Coach3K]

I can see this being the case with a few harcore fans...and those who have other circumstances where they're "this close" to getting one anyway - i.e. the deciding factor.

My roommate just got a 42-inch LCD in his room and has talked about a DVD player for it. He's tossed around the idea of just getting an up-converting standard DVD player, but he's also discussed a Blu-Ray player.

After having him wander into my room last night and stand there watching me play through my RTTS for about a half hour...I am pretty sure Sony's going to be getting another system moved very soon.

[coachpars]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrUrsus

It is. Now you can play the PS3 exclusives or buy EA and 2K games for it (although I think the 360 versions are better most of the time). Plus, now you have a system in case you get the RROD (I have 2 360s).

Ok.. Im a bit overwhelmed I dont know where to start, any tips or threads to find the best way to learn this game. what level,views,cpu asssits, etc...I think Im in love....Thanks to community for opening my eyes and wallet(lol) to this masterpiece...

[Glenn33]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrUrsus

In my opinion, MVP is one of the most overrated games. Not saying it isn't good, it was, but over time, it has gotten this "mythical" baseball status. Quite frankly, I liked High Heat 2005 (the one with Schilling on the cover) better. Sure, the graphics weren't as good, but you could really control rosters, and the game played great. If the graphics would have been good, people would be slobbering over that game still. MLB 09 The Show blows MVP out of the water. Not even a competition in my opinion, but to each their own.

Co-sign BIG TIME!!!!

[SBartlett]

BRYAN GREAT ARTICLE MAN!

[Chip1010]

There were several things about the PS3 that I was interested in -- Blu-ray, LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear -- but I don't think I would have purchased one had it not been for baseball.

I was preparing to just take my lumps with 2K9 and just try to enjoy it, but after reading some of the reviews of both games and seeing The Show in action on an OS video, I said to hell with fiscal responsibility and made the jump. I haven't regretted it for a second.