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MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

08:58 PM - February 5, 2009 by Millennium

The MLB 09 The Show demo is up on the Playstation Network Store. Please post your impressions once you download and play the game.

Please don't post anything until you have played the game.

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# 21 The Management @ 02/05/09 10:08 PM

New pick off moves...still no problem check swinging...... until now I tried to check up twice with Ibanez to no avail. New umpires, new "he went around" animations

# 22 CS10029 @ 02/05/09 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Management


	They didn't move the outfielders in a few steps this year, but the ball just moves faster so you can get it over the outfielder's head.

Cha-Ching.

# 23 Jamal G. @ 02/05/09 10:15 PM

I just took Cole Hamels deep with Evan Longoria on an 0-1 heater on Legend difficulty. I am down 2-1 in the top of the second (an error on Navarro and a RBI 2B by Raul Ibanez attributed to the two Philly runs).

# 24 benjambb @ 02/05/09 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CS10029


	Cha-Ching.

my ps3 locked up when i got done with the game

there was no way to leave the end of the game screen so i pressed the Playstation button in the middle of controller to quit game and then blackscreen

had to hard power off my ps3 with button on backside of console

but after that my game is back on and im starting 2nd game

other than that this game is AMAZING after 1 game

# 25 bcruise @ 02/05/09 10:17 PM

Hey guys -

What are the options in the demo? Difficulty levels, sliders, etc?

# 26 SageInfinite @ 02/05/09 10:22 PM

Best graphics ever in a console sports game.

# 27 Jgainsey @ 02/05/09 10:23 PM

How is hitting compared to '08? Is it closer to a zone system or is it basically the same timing system from last year where you don't really have to move the left stick.

# 28 Artman22 @ 02/05/09 10:24 PM

What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

# 29 dmbfan1970 @ 02/05/09 10:25 PM

First Game Impression:

All-Star/Meter Pitching/No Strikezone

I beat the Rays 6-1. Hamels 4 innings, 5 K's, and only 1 hit given up to Navarro on a hanger curve.

Man, I dunno what to think right now. Don't get me wrong. Game looks beautiful. BUT, if the game is this easy then its gonna take some sliders for me to keep playing as I'll get bored. I had 7 hits and 6 runs and I crushed a curveball twice. Once for a Howard homer then came back with a double off the wall by Utley. Utley crashed into the wall going for it and that was a great sight to behold tho.

I was able to go from an 0-2 count to getting walked. I walked a total of 2 times. Great to see that you can walk in this game with working the count.

I am definitely gonna play legend mode the next time I play (won't be until tomorrow tho as I work nights).

Hope legend isn't too hard otherwise I'm going to have to find a slider adjustment between the two modes. Actually tho, if Legend is as hard as the people say it is then that will be the mode for me. I really am not bragging. I'm too old for that crap. I guess this is why I enjoy playing in a good league ONLINE because a computer AI is just not smart enough when it comes to pitching to me.

As for visuals.. Everything is gorgeous. I don't care about player models not being exactly right tho. Everything is fluid too. And playing defense is a treat for once. Really nice work here. Hard to describe but it just FEELS right.

Jim was right about recognizing pitches and speeds better this year. Unfortunately I think that made it easier for me in this first game I played. This is the first game I played too so... but someone here said Kazmir was tuff to hit and I had no problems whatsoever. Didn't have problems with check swing either. Seemed the same to me but this is an earlier build then the guys at the community event played.

Can't wait to try Legend mode.

Off to work

(but i will be reading and responding on iphone regularly)

# 30 skeem @ 02/05/09 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art1bk


	What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

I noticed that too! Hopefully its the result of it just being an earlier build

# 31 Knight165 @ 02/05/09 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeem


	I noticed that too! Hopefully its the result of it just being an earlier build

Don't worry...at all.
There is no framerate problem.

M.K.
Knight165

# 32 Super Glock @ 02/05/09 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art1bk


	What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

wow, I hope you are just joking.

# 33 Woodweaver @ 02/05/09 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmbfan1970


	First Game Impression: All-Star/Meter Pitching/No Strikezone I beat the Rays 6-1. Hamels 4 innings, 5 K's, and only 1 hit given up to Navarro on a hanger curve. Man, I dunno what to think right now. Don't get me wrong. Game looks beautiful. BUT, if the game is this easy then its gonna take some sliders for me to keep playing as I'll get bored. I had 7 hits and 6 runs and I crushed a curveball twice. Once for a Howard homer then came back with a double off the wall by Utley. Utley crashed into the wall going for it and that was a great sight to behold tho. I was able to go from an 0-2 count to getting walked. I walked a total of 2 times. Great to see that you can walk in this game with working the count. I am definitely gonna play legend mode the next time I play (won't be until tomorrow tho as I work nights). Hope legend isn't too hard otherwise I'm going to have to find a slider adjustment between the two modes. Actually tho, if Legend is as hard as the people say it is then that will be the mode for me. I really am not bragging. I'm too old for that crap. I guess this is why I enjoy playing in a good league ONLINE because a computer AI is just not smart enough when it comes to pitching to me. As for visuals.. Everything is gorgeous. I don't care about player models not being exactly right tho. Everything is fluid too. And playing defense is a treat for once. Really nice work here. Hard to describe but it just FEELS right. Jim was right about recognizing pitches and speeds better this year. Unfortunately I think that made it easier for me in this first game I played. This is the first game I played too so... but someone here said Kazmir was tuff to hit and I had no problems whatsoever. Didn't have problems with check swing either. Seemed the same to me but this is an earlier build then the guys at the community event played. Can't wait to try Legend mode. Off to work (but i will be reading and responding on iphone regularly)

If All-Star is too easy and you're worried that Legend may be too hard, why not try Hall Of Fame?

# 34 skeem @ 02/05/09 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Glock


	wow, I hope you are just joking.

He's not joking. It's not really bad but it is noticeable.

# 35 bcruise @ 02/05/09 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim416


	SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR* TO THE BUILD WE PLAYED IN SAN DIEGO.*

Might as well just copy that statement and have it ready to paste Jim - I'm sure you'll be using it again.

# 36 The Management @ 02/05/09 10:37 PM

Matt Joyce's face doesn't look right.

Just got a double down the line that rolled all the way to the wall. Outfielders still play pretty deep.

# 37 skeem @ 02/05/09 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Guru~


	yea it has frame rate issues when you play it on 1080p not as bad as last year but is still there when pitching and hitting move it to 720p and issue is gone but you lose the sharpness of the 1080p graphics