This game absolutely, 100% *needs* a "calibrate lag" feature

[mva5580]

I really hope a member of the MLB The Show team reads this.

So on the advice of another OS member I unhooked my PS3 from my HDTV and tried it on a 24" LCD computer that has pretty much no input lag and there was a HUGE difference in how I was timing/hitting the ball. On my 46" 1080p LCD (it's a relatively recent TV,) I'm so far behind everything, swinging and missing, not accomplishing anything, etc. On the 24" monitor not only could I immediately tell a difference in how I was able to "see" the ball but now I'm out in front of pitches, taking pitches easier, AND I hit a Home Run literally within 10 minutes of playing in comparison to playing on my TV for about 2.5 hours last night and managing now more than 5 or 6 hits TOTAL. Just in case someone asks yes my HDTV has a "Gaming" mode, and no it doesn't make any difference at all.

My point is, the difference was not minimal, it was significant. I think this game, like the Rock Band series, needs some sort of "Calibrate lag" feature to help with the timing aspect of the hitting game. If it's this huge of a difference, something should be done about it. I saw that I'm not the only person who was REALLY behind the pitches in terms of speed/timing and I think perhaps many of these people have the same issue that I did. It's pretty frustrating to see how huge of a difference this made because 1) Hooking up the PS3 to that monitor all the time really isn't an option, 2) Getting a new TV just because of this one game isn't all that realistic, and 3) I imagine this is something that can't be addressed at this point for MLB 12.

Anyway if there are others who are frustrated with hitting poorly, try hooking up the PS3 to either a computer monitor or an older CRT "tube" TV. I'll bet you that there is an immediate difference.

[rdub78]

Quote: Originally Posted by mva5580

I really hope a member of the MLB The Show team reads this. So on the advice of another OS member I unhooked my PS3 from my HDTV and tried it on a 24" LCD computer that has pretty much no input lag and there was a HUGE difference in how I was timing/hitting the ball. On my 46" 1080p LCD (it's a relatively recent TV,) I'm so far behind everything, swinging and missing, not accomplishing anything, etc. On the 24" monitor not only could I immediately tell a difference in how I was able to "see" the ball but now I'm out in front of pitches, taking pitches easier, AND I hit a Home Run literally within 10 minutes of playing in comparison to playing on my TV for about 2.5 hours last night and managing now more than 5 or 6 hits TOTAL. Just in case someone asks yes my HDTV has a "Gaming" mode, and no it doesn't make any difference at all. My point is, the difference was not minimal, it was significant. I think this game, like the Rock Band series, needs some sort of "Calibrate lag" feature to help with the timing aspect of the hitting game. If it's this huge of a difference, something should be done about it. I saw that I'm not the only person who was REALLY behind the pitches in terms of speed/timing and I think perhaps many of these people have the same issue that I did. It's pretty frustrating to see how huge of a difference this made because 1) Hooking up the PS3 to that monitor all the time really isn't an option, 2) Getting a new TV just because of this one game isn't all that realistic, and 3) I imagine this is something that can't be addressed at this point for MLB 12. Anyway if there are others who are frustrated with hitting poorly, try hooking up the PS3 to either a computer monitor or an older CRT "tube" TV. I'll bet you that there is an immediate difference.

This isnt a widespread issue like you seem to be insinuating. In fact, it's pretty much a nonissue so take that for what it's worth.

[Majingir]

I have a similar issue, but its not just MLB. Some other games I play when I play on my tv seem to lag by a split second or so and it gets annoying.

So annoying that I don't even play PS3 on my tv.

[tonadom]

Quote: Originally Posted by mva5580

I really hope a member of the MLB The Show team reads this. So on the advice of another OS member I unhooked my PS3 from my HDTV and tried it on a 24" LCD.....

What brand is your TV and how big is it ?

[mva5580]

Quote: Originally Posted by tonadom

What brand is your TV and how big is it ?

46" Sony Bravia

[Russell_SCEA]

If your TV has a setting or preference called "Game mode" use it.

[tonadom]

Quote: Originally Posted by mva5580

46" Sony Bravia

I have a 26" Sharp and I don't have any input lag, but I think it's only an issue on bigger TVs.. I guess something to calibrate the input lag would help.

I guess you get lag with everything.. pitching and throwing too ?

[Majingir]

I've heard other people talk about tru motion feature on tvs that might impact the lag stuff.

IDK if its true or not, I'll try it myself on my tv, cause I remember seeing tru motion option on my tv