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

[leafs nation]

the whole idea of skipping the game if you don't like the new controls makes absolutely no sense. You have the option of using the new or old way.

[DickDalewood]

For everyone saying you don't have time to react to a pitch, remember that you need to start your pull back at the pitchers release point. If you're doing this, then you have exactly the same amount of time to react as you did before...

Also don't forget that there will be a pitch speed slider in the full version if you still can't get the hang of that

[PsychoBulk]

First few attempts with the hitting, my my, that will take some practice, couldnt hit a thing with analog, switched back to good old timing (HOF) and bingo, couple of hits and a run instantly, but i will go back to giving analog a go with Catcher 5 for hitting as others have suggested.

Analog pitching, hmmm, not sure on it, i like my meter...but again will give it more of a chance, thats the point of the demo.

Overall looks wise its as good as ever, looking forward to digging deeper

[Entiae]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

Also don't forget that there will be a pitch speed slider in the full version if you still can't get the hang of that

It's in the demo too.
Options - My Sliders

[Tatz666]

I just played my first game and saw something i dont think ive ever seen before...i was pitching and josh hamilton ripped a line drive right off lincecum's face and he went flat on his back and was rolling around on the mound. unfortunately, injuries are turned off so i was right back up for the next batter, but it was so cool to see that happen. it makes me wonder what the outcome wouldve been had injuries been on. talk about a game and a season changing incident

[RobertYankee092]

I think the addition of Karros is great. We NEVER heard Matt have a conversation with Hud or even Dave about a teams performance in the previous year, or a players performance.

I just hope they have that sort of connection in franchise. That would be great to hear them talk about a team's performance, lets say, being in the Wild Card hunt in early September.

I love the analog controls for pitching. It really feels like a whole new game with the addition of it. I really feel like I'm used to it after 2 games, but I will keep on practicing. But I will most likely use the Classic controls for batting. Even when I had 2k7, and 2k8 on XBOX, I never found myself using the Swing Stick. Maybe its just me, but I do like the single button batting better.

[DickDalewood]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharp3500

It's in the demo too. Options - My Sliders

Even better then!

[AtlBraves09]

Well, so much for you guys not being challenged with sticks right? The analog hitting is as real as it gets for me... and Fielding is highly difficult, but that's good, tough plays should be tough to execute. Analog pitching feels perfect. Analog all the way and never looking back. Hats off SCEA