MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[DickDalewood]

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

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by vinny_b

I like it too. Although, i take it the audio quality is compressed in this demo. Either that, or i need to re-wire my speakers.. _

Quote: Originally Posted by cp22

Wondering why this demo starts on All Star difficulty. I always play veteran but thought that maybe with the new controls it would be too easy so the defaulted to all star, I was wrong. I switched to veteran in the 3rd inning. This game is tough. Pitching is alright, I don't know if it's a huge improvement over last year. Batting is tough as hell. I managed to get 1 hit in 4 innings. I think its going to take a lot of practice. When there is a ball low and away and I'm swinging the analog stick up, how am I going to get the PCI in the right location? I like the fielding a lot. Feels very smooth and feels like I'm in control. The announcing is good but it sounds like Karros is in another room. Those were quick impressions my views could change a lot with more practice.

Funny you mention that...I notice the same thing...compared to the other two guys Karros sounds like he was recorded over speakerphone or something...not good...

[Giants4Natic]

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.

Does not seem like it. Just basic swing

[RobertYankee092]

So far I love it. I will most likely keep myself at classic batting. But I love the analog pitching. Looks great, sounds great. IT IS GREAT!

Can't wait for March 8th!

[sink4ever]

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.

Yeah, you hit square beforehand for power, circle for the new "contact". You can always hit X to go back to normal. Should feel a rumble when you press the button.

[Skyboxer]

Ok first off.....damn!! I Love this game!!

Oh and yeah Catcher cam 5 is NICE!! Still want to create my own though.

Analog controls are awesome and damn it SCEA I've been asking for true zone and I'll be damned if you didn't make analog hitting very fun. Going to go back and forth and will decide eventually.

I lost first game 2-1 as the Giants on All Star settings. All analog controls first inning and zone hitting during 2nd inning but switched back to analog for the rest of the game.

My first inning I got lead off man on and took an extra step lead. The CPU threw over and runner made it back safe
THEN the CPU threw over again and threw it in the stands
Next batter got a single and a run scored.

How anyone can say it feels like '10 with new controls amazes me. I'm not going to dwell on that though and I'll just focus of the game.

On to game 2 in 3D

[Clarke_311]

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.

There is, but I think you have to hit power swing before the pitch is thrown or something like thtat.

[Heroesandvillains]

Quote: Originally Posted by cp22

Batting is tough as hell. I managed to get 1 hit in 4 innings. I think its going to take a lot of practice. When there is a ball low and away and I'm swinging the analog stick up, how am I going to get the PCI in the right location?

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