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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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# 61 slickkill77 @ 02/05/09 10:59 PM

Carlos Pena's stance is horrible

# 62 Garrett67 @ 02/05/09 11:04 PM

Need to get rid of that black 'bar' that covers 1/6th of the screen when you're pitching and pull back on the right stick to pan out...

that is ugly.

# 63 Electron Blue @ 02/05/09 11:05 PM

any mention yet of the demo being 2-player or just 1-player?

thanks
(sorry; I know it's not an impression, but it's clearly not worth its own thread)

# 64 countryboy @ 02/05/09 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art1bk


	No buddy i'm playing the game at 720p and theres framerate problems while batting and pitching. I even called 2 of my boys and asked them and they said the same thing. I just hope it's demo problem only.

Knight said it was a demo only issue.

And I haven't witnessed it or maybe haven't noticed it.

# 65 CS10029 @ 02/05/09 11:08 PM

Finally firing it up. Be back in a bit!

# 66 Tatz666 @ 02/05/09 11:08 PM

Just finished my first game and i am extremely impressed. and the fact that its a month or so older than what these guys recently played has me fiending for march 3rd. i really like the feel of the hitting, i dont feel as rushed to make a decision on whether to swing or not and as to the location. i like being able to pull the ball. i hit a monster homerun with ryan howard into the second deck in right field. he just stood there and watched it.

and of course the lighting.......what can i say that hasnt already been said one thousand times?? its friggin' beautiful

# 67 J-Unit40 @ 02/05/09 11:08 PM

This game is just beautiful to look at. Geez! It takes '08 to an entirely different level.

No framerate issues here.

# 68 davewins @ 02/05/09 11:08 PM

Played game on Legend difficulty....

No problem check swinging...in fact I drew a walk with Chase Utley on a 3-2 check swing (Kazmir threw a slider that broke too far outside) Hit a nice double with Chase Utley (line drive over Iwamura's head that went all the way to the wall). This was with 2 outs in the first inning. Next batter Ryan Howard....I hit a 2 run shot to right field that JUST BARELY cleared the wall. It went 341ft and it seemed right. It was really cool seeing the pitch that I hit on the replay and how the catcher was set up away and you can really tell how Kazmir hung it out over the plate. It was a hanging slider.

I'm really liking the hitting so far (I only played 1 game!!). What I like about it is I can take more time to decide if I want to swing or not. I don't know if the swing is just faster now or if the pitch speed is slower. I'm REALLY leaning towards the former. I really think they did something with the swing speed and it feels very realistic and enjoyable. Again this is only on 4 innings of gameplay so more to come...

# 69 The Bimmer @ 02/05/09 11:09 PM

No framerate issues for me. Just finished my first game on legend.

Jason Werth - 8
Tampa Rays - 1

Legend will be tough, no doubt!

Werth 2 hrs, one of them a grand slam.

Pena's stance is just fine by the way.

# 70 JoeRyan33 @ 02/05/09 11:09 PM

First impressions.. lighting is beautiful.

# 71 countryboy @ 02/05/09 11:09 PM

first AB with Howard is a 2 run jack after Kazmir walked Utley on FOUR straight pitches.

# 72 slickkill77 @ 02/05/09 11:11 PM

Penas stance is far to wide

# 73 TeixeiraFanatic @ 02/05/09 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bimmer


	Pena's stance is just fine by the way.

Could anyone post a picture of his stance? I would really love to see it for myself.

# 74 countryboy @ 02/05/09 11:12 PM

can we save replays in the demo?

# 75 Pared @ 02/05/09 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davewins


	Played game on Legend difficulty.... No problem check swinging...in fact I drew a walk with Chase Utley on a 3-2 check swing (Kazmir threw a slider that broke too far outside) Hit a nice double with Chase Utley (line drive over Iwamura's head that went all the way to the wall). This was with 2 outs in the first inning. Next batter Ryan Howard....I hit a 2 run shot to right field that JUST BARELY cleared the wall. It went 341ft and it seemed right. It was really cool seeing the pitch that I hit on the replay and how the catcher was set up away and you can really tell how Kazmir hung it out over the plate. It was a hanging slider. I'm really liking the hitting so far (I only played 1 game!!). What I like about it is I can take more time to decide if I want to swing or not. I don't know if the swing is just faster now or if the pitch speed is slower. I'm REALLY leaning towards the former. I really think they did something with the swing speed and it feels very realistic and enjoyable. Again this is only on 4 innings of gameplay so more to come...

Glad you're enjoying it.

# 76 Garrett67 @ 02/05/09 11:13 PM

Is it me or is there no way to exit a game afterward?

# 77 Knight165 @ 02/05/09 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countryboy


	can we save replays in the demo?

You can save pics.

Oh...and ZERO framerate problems for me.

M.K.
Knight165

# 78 Motown @ 02/05/09 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davewins


	Played game on Legend difficulty.... No problem check swinging...in fact I drew a walk with Chase Utley on a 3-2 check swing (Kazmir threw a slider that broke too far outside) Hit a nice double with Chase Utley (line drive over Iwamura's head that went all the way to the wall). This was with 2 outs in the first inning. Next batter Ryan Howard....I hit a 2 run shot to right field that JUST BARELY cleared the wall. It went 341ft and it seemed right. It was really cool seeing the pitch that I hit on the replay and how the catcher was set up away and you can really tell how Kazmir hung it out over the plate. It was a hanging slider. I'm really liking the hitting so far (I only played 1 game!!). What I like about it is I can take more time to decide if I want to swing or not. I don't know if the swing is just faster now or if the pitch speed is slower. I'm REALLY leaning towards the former. I really think they did something with the swing speed and it feels very realistic and enjoyable. Again this is only on 4 innings of gameplay so more to come...

Wow Dave, knowing your scientific approach to baseball video games, i'm impressed that YOUR impressed...comin' from a 2K base. no sarcasm...really

# 79 JustSteve @ 02/05/09 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countryboy


	Knight said it was a demo only issue. And I haven't witnessed it or maybe haven't noticed it.

Maybe it's his TV? Don't certain HD TVs have refresh issues? You have to put them in "game mode" or some such thing?

# 80 slickkill77 @ 02/05/09 11:14 PM

Fielding is a lot crisper. The tag animations are nice as well

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