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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.

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# 601 J-Unit40 @ 02/06/09 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by agentlaw13


	i'm new to operation sports and this is an awesome site! been reading bout mlb09 for about a week or two on here and decided i had to join and get in on the excitement for this game. I love baseball games and loved mlb08. needless to say, this demo is unbelievably awesome! I didnt think it could get much better from last year but man, its gonna be a great game. One thing......i pitch from pitcher view and im stoked about being able to read the catchers signs this year. I understand the signals for the type of pitch he is calling to be thrown and if he wants to locate the pitch inside or out, but have not figured out his signal when he wants the pitch location up or down. any tips on this would be appreciated. Go Tribe in 09!

Welcome to OS man! It's the best site and community on the internet in my book.

# 602 bcruise @ 02/06/09 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_SCEA_Sports


	Hmm...well, we have 4 or 5 way foul anims for the batter 1H, down the 3b line (flipped for lefties) and I believe they play randomly. Random is just that...you might see the same one 5 times in a row, and then not see it for a while.... I will add it to the list to add more next year, however. Chris

Just out of curiosity, is it possible that we may not be seeing all 4 or 5 animations because this is only a demo? Are there some gameplay animations that are taken out to save space?

I wondered, because that might also explain some of what's been described as "jerky" movement in the demo(no, not the framerate, different topic).

# 603 J-Unit40 @ 02/06/09 09:05 PM

I love batting from the Outfield camera. Just awesome. A little tricky, but I am getting the hang of it. I was awful with it on '08.

Oh, one HUGE negative with the demo: It's going to make the wait until March that much more difficult!

Great job SCEA. This is a fine video game (even if it's not the final build).

# 604 countryboy @ 02/06/09 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Motown


	OMG...Has ANYONE swung @ damn pitchout yet...i just did DAAAYUM

# 605 dmbfan1970 @ 02/06/09 09:13 PM

No worries anymore about the game being easy. I had a brain fart and forgot all-star wasn't the hardest mode (outside of legend). HOF mode is just right for me at the moment.

# 606 theaub @ 02/06/09 09:21 PM

I do agree with Mark on the pitch calling thing. I think every pitch is called low and in to lefties or low and away to righties. However, they're pretty spot on with the type of pitches to call (and the pickoffs), which is cool.

I finally won a game on legend, 2-0. I hit a fluke triple past a diving Ibanez that drove in a run and then hit a sac fly right after. I'm going to have a lot of fun on that mode this year.

# 607 bloodysox1918 @ 02/06/09 09:22 PM

this happened in 08 the show too...

randomly players become the same height as other players. rollins somehow got taller. I don't know if anyone knows what I'm talking about. it was in mlb 08 and now it's in this demo. hopefully they get rid of that glitch. This is when they're at bat too, not just in cut scenes. sometimes though. he doesn't get taller. I sound dumb if you don't know what I'm talking about.

# 608 jmik58 @ 02/06/09 09:29 PM

I noticed that the framerate or something to that nature really slows down and loses fluidity during the pitcher/batter matchup. The pitching and ball delivery weren't very smooth, making it very difficult to follow the flight of the pitch.

Did anyone notice this during the community event? I'm hoping this is a demo issue only.

By the way, hitting seems more difficult this year already, in my opinion. The only 2 homeruns I've hit through 6 games have been walkoffs with Utley on All-Star.

# 609 EnigmaNemesis @ 02/06/09 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmik58


	I noticed that the framerate or something to that nature really slows down and loses fluidity during the pitcher/batter matchup. The pitching and ball delivery weren't very smooth, making it very difficult to follow the flight of the pitch. Did anyone notice this during the community event? I'm hoping this is a demo issue only. By the way, hitting seems more difficult this year already, in my opinion. The only 2 homeruns I've hit through 6 games have been walkoffs with Utley on All-Star.

Some have and some have not noticed it in the demo, it was confirmed that this is not at the event version, or in the final game.

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...3-post172.html

Was discussed all day today ... so dont feel like it is "just you"

# 610 brunnoce @ 02/06/09 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodysox1918


	this happened in 08 the show too... randomly players become the same height as other players. rollins somehow got taller. I don't know if anyone knows what I'm talking about. it was in mlb 08 and now it's in this demo. hopefully they get rid of that glitch. This is when they're at bat too, not just in cut scenes. sometimes though. he doesn't get taller. I sound dumb if you don't know what I'm talking about.

i know what u mean..that happen with tejada a lot in 08 for me...
dunno whats that about.. tejada would just out of nothing become 6'9

# 611 hiphopgamer26 @ 02/06/09 09:41 PM

love the demo... what an improvement

my ONLY complain is that jimmy rollins' strike zone is way WAY WAY too small

# 612 Marinerss @ 02/06/09 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis


	Lies.

well i changed my mind. I will buy '09.

I just got pissed off that it doesn't have new "ball-hitting-the-catchers-glove-SoundFX."

# 613 kehlis @ 02/06/09 09:50 PM

yes that is a new one

maybe different echos for each different park? lol

# 614 kingdevin @ 02/06/09 09:54 PM

Th replay angles look great but are there any new in game camera angles???

# 615 kehlis @ 02/06/09 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wookie48


	One quickie, can kolbe, russell, chris get rid of the bat line that is on all the bats. Usually thats only present on a true two tone bat like an ashe bottom with a black top bat or a maple bat but the one color bats are just that one color.

While I agree with you that it is a little too present, many one tone bats have the pine tar line on the bat. If not painted on, put on with tape.

# 616 Woodweaver @ 02/06/09 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Marinerss


	well i changed my mind. I will buy '09. I just got pissed off that it doesn't have new "ball-hitting-the-catchers-glove-SoundFX."

Phew! Glad to hear it. I was worried there for a second.

# 617 skeem @ 02/06/09 10:00 PM

I've just been having so much fun with the demo, aside from the issue during pitching and batting, it's a lot better than '08. Shoot, I don't think I can ever go back to '08 now!!! Guess it's time to sell my copy.

# 618 Skyboxer @ 02/06/09 10:06 PM

Ok just wanted to chime in and say I love this game.
As far as the catchers calling the game, even though it looks like they are always calling low (in or out) if you hit the right trigger to "ask" them again. The location shows up and it's not always low. So is there a C sign or motion we are not seeing or noticing?
If this was already brought up I'm sorry but I'm 1 day behind.

# 619 hiphopgamer26 @ 02/06/09 10:11 PM

Am i the only one who thinks J.Rolls strike zone is way too small? can someone take a pic?

# 620 Bronk_Bonin @ 02/06/09 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cj7298419


	Thanks man I appreciate the quick response.

It usually helps to extend your initial lead before you steal as well. If you do it too early the cpu pitcher will try and pick you off. Extend your lead right as the pitcher lifts his leg to throw the pitch. The press the L1 button and he's off to the races. I was terrible at baserunner before I started practicing on this demo. I've had great success swiping bags thus far.

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