MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

[Profit89]

mlb powers pros, particularly for the wii, is much better than this game

[philliesfan136]

Quote: Originally Posted by sroz39

This game is so bitter sweet for me. For $10, I can't think of a better sports game value out there. I've always liked the PowerPros gameplay. But I can't help but wonder how awesome a full-fledged release would be on a next gen console, with MLB players and a fleshed out, more interactive "Life" mode and more modern GM mode. Still, best $10 I've spent in a while.

There are MLB players. And this isn't the full game yet. There's going to be a few more packs of downloadable content that will include "My Bobble" (I.E. My Life Mode) and Home Run Derby as well as the ability to edit players. I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

[jyoung]

Some more online notes:

-- Players can quit on you before you break the 10-run mercy rule and there's no consequences, because you don't get credit for a win, and they don't get credit for a loss.

The last two dudes who quit on me were from Detroit.

-- The game randomizes your players' statuses before each online outing.

Also, here's a list of the top power hitters in the game:

Jose Bautista - 235 power
Jim Thome - 218 power
Miguel Cabrera - 211 power
Albert Pujos - 207 power
Joey Votto - 203 Power
Paul Konerko - 203 power
Josh Hamilton - 202 Power
Adam Dunn - 201 power

lol Jim Thome, second most-feared power hitter in the league? Did this game ship with decade-old rosters or something?

For laughs, the worst-rated starter in the game is Braves shortstop, Brandon Hicks, with a swing rated at 1 contact and 50 power.

[jyoung]

Quote: Originally Posted by philliesfan136

I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

Season mode is kind of bare.

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You can level up your players
There are tons of stats to track and season awards to go after

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You can't make any trades
There are no minor league teams
There is no draft
You can't have injuries last longer than a game
There is no off-season aside from four or five Spring training games

[sroz39]

Quote: Originally Posted by philliesfan136

There are MLB players. And this isn't the full game yet. There's going to be a few more packs of downloadable content that will include "My Bobble" (I.E. My Life Mode) and Home Run Derby as well as the ability to edit players. I'm also pretty disappointed that there isn't more GM-like depth, particularly to season mode, like there was with MLB Power Pros, but it's good enough for this price.

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was referring to the next-gen games on the PS3 in Japan only, where it's the Japanese players.

As for the My Bobble, based on the bare-bones nature of this game, I can't imagine that mode even approaching the depth on the last-gen Life modes on the PS2/Wii. Though I am hopeful.

I'm also hopeful that with enough of this game sold, it would make Konami/2K consider making a full-fledged release.

[falcons2003]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fiddy

guys, def bump up base running to all-star and or legend. i have been using legend (bc i use auto base running) and it plays much better. runners actually take an extra base and not as laid back on pro or rookie. i use auto base running bc that dang view is so small i have a tough time telling whats going on. at times i will use semi auto as well.

I also notifced on LEGEND auto base running for yourself,,,,if you want to steal a base, you can manual steal him, and the CPU lets you send him, which I like. I tried it on the lower levels on auto and you can;t.

[philliesfan136]

Quote: Originally Posted by sroz39

Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was referring to the next-gen games on the PS3 in Japan only, where it's the Japanese players. As for the My Bobble, based on the bare-bones nature of this game, I can't imagine that mode even approaching the depth on the last-gen Life modes on the PS2/Wii. Though I am hopeful. I'm also hopeful that with enough of this game sold, it would make Konami/2K consider making a full-fledged release.

Yeah, I hope that those new updates will renew my interest.
It would be great if they made another game.

If there were a new game, were you suggesting you'd want it to come out on XBOX 360/PS3?

[statnut]

Quote: Originally Posted by wEEman33

Jose Bautista - 235 power Jim Thome - 218 power Miguel Cabrera - 211 power Albert Pujos - 207 power Joey Votto - 203 Power Paul Konerko - 203 power Josh Hamilton - 202 Power Adam Dunn - 201 power lol Jim Thome, second most-feared power hitter in the league? Did this game ship with decade-old rosters or something?

Actually, Thome's AB to HR ratio was only slighly higher than Bautista's last year, and would have been second in the AL had he qualified. This year he'd be in the Top 10 if he qualified. It's not actually ludicrous.