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Major League Baseball 2K10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

05:05 AM - February 23, 2010 by ChubbyBanana

The Major League Baseball 2K10 demo is now available for 360 users. Please post your impressions here.

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# 341 therizing02 @ 02/24/10 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96


	Hopefully someone can double-check this 4-you as I'm going off the top of my head. I did see the option to switch to CLASSIC Hitting though

I used CLASSIC hitting today and there is only one swing button with the LS influence. There isn't a choice for Power/Contact/Defensive.

I did notice that the hitters will use different swing types on their own based on where the ball is pitched and the direction you have the LS pushed.

There were some obvious defensive swings that I saw in the one game that I used Classic.

# 342 SoxFan01605 @ 02/24/10 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96


	Hopefully someone can double-check this 4-you as I'm going off the top of my head. I did see the option to switch to CLASSIC Hitting though

Just one button (A) with L stick influence. Honestly, without a cursor (which I hope is still in for the final) classic hitting is pretty bad IMO. I saw a lot of the old issues (goofed physics, occasional weird lag) with classic. Not as much as in years past, but it didn't feel near as good as the swing stick.

And this is coming from a guy who hates the swing stick...lol.

EDIT: Also, to address some of the "Doubles are impossible" comments, I haven't seen it. I've hit plenty (more down the line than in the gap though). While I do feel the OF tends to play too far back and close the gaps pretty fast, I don't see it being a big problem as they are certainly attainable.

I also have no issue with hit variety, but hopefully the cursor option is still there because I felt that offered the best hitting experience for 2K9.

# 343 BigBlue @ 02/24/10 02:57 PM

Will there be batting practice and defensive practice in the retail version like last year's game had?

BigBlue

# 344 CarrotJuice @ 02/24/10 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FedEx227


	Was anybody really able to hit any gapers? I think I only had 1 double in the 7-8 games I played.

Ive had no problems getting doubles. Both down the line and gapers. Had one last night where the ball didnt even reach the wall in right center.

# 345 WTF @ 02/24/10 03:22 PM

I've hit quite a few gappers... and down the line.

Speaking of down the line, I just hit a regular HR/contact swing with Jeter that hit the foul pole with a nice loud ding... I laughed histerically because of the noise.

The demo is really starting to grow on me.

# 346 Wavebird99 @ 02/24/10 03:30 PM

Anyone else feel that the game isnt that impressive graphically during day games? Theres jaggies everywhere: the pitchers mound, shadows of the players, even the ballpark/stands have jaggies on them. This goes a way a bit at night, but didnt they say fixing the jaggies was a top priority graphically? Seems weird there so prevalent in day games.

Also, after 6 or 7 demo playthroughs, Ive finally decided I dont like the default pitcher cam at all - it makes the pitches look a bit weird. Im going to adjust it alot when i get the full retail version. I liked 2k9's default pitcher camera much better.

# 347 WTF @ 02/24/10 03:32 PM

I agree about the jaggies. I've changed every option on my tv... 1080p 120hz... Jaggies shouldn't be nearly this prevelant. Hoping it's just to reduce the size of the demo...

# 348 Wavebird99 @ 02/24/10 03:36 PM

I'm gonna chalk it up to the demo too, but I'm just curious because people think the game looks really good. I think it looks okay, definitely better than 2k9 but its still not that great

# 349 FedEx227 @ 02/24/10 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZB9


	how often do you hit homeruns by using the regular contact swing and not power swing? thx

Just going off my experience I hit 1 with Robinson Cano using the contact swing. I only played like 6-7 games though...

# 350 Bob Digital @ 02/24/10 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WTF


	I agree about the jaggies. I've changed every option on my tv... 1080p 120hz... Jaggies shouldn't be nearly this prevelant. Hoping it's just to reduce the size of the demo...

The size of the demo has no correlation with whether antialiasing is used or not. The developers probably didn't enable AA because it would decrease the FPS.

# 351 ballgameronny @ 02/24/10 04:25 PM

I have only gotten to play two games so far, and like most people I came in with low expectations. I won't lie, I am very impressed with what this demo has displayed. I like the new pitching aspects, and I am getting used to the batting. I have always been a button guy, but I am liking what the swing stick is bringing to the party. I haven't scored a run and neither has the computer yet, but I assume it is on rookie or so. I can't wait to received the game. After the demo I went on ebgames and pre-order the game with free overnight delievery. Can't beat that!

# 352 Blzer @ 02/24/10 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Digital


	The size of the demo has no correlation with whether antialiasing is used or not. The developers probably didn't enable AA because it would decrease the FPS.

While this is true, there were rumors that the demo for The Show is fom a December build. There's no reason to believe that 2K has a much later build than that as well, so hopefully they did a lot of last-minute tweaking these past couple of months when it comes to the visuals.

# 353 Skyboxer @ 02/24/10 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WarDawg58


	So whats the overall concensus? Will you guys be buying this game or not?

Of course I'm buying it.

It baseball - It seems improved over last year - And I can live with some faults of a GAME

# 354 nemesis04 @ 02/24/10 05:15 PM

I am downgrading from a purchase to a rental. I can't get passed the AI decisions that keep occurring. When it comes out I will see if it is better and then decide if it warrants a purchase. There are definitely bright spots in the game and overall it is much better then last year but the AI needs some baseball fundamentals training.

# 355 BA2929 @ 02/24/10 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FedEx227


	Was anybody really able to hit any gapers? I think I only had 1 double in the 7-8 games I played.

I hit one into LCF with Granderson. Sharp liner into the gap and the OF realized he couldn't get to it, so he changed his course and picked it up off of the wall. Looked like an actual double. Hopefully these happen more often than not.

# 356 DirtyJerz32 @ 02/24/10 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue


	Will there be batting practice and defensive practice in the retail version like last year's game had? BigBlue

Go to 2ksports.com and you'll find your answer. Did you do any research on My Player? To answer your question, yes there's drills to help you.

# 357 nemesis04 @ 02/24/10 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by baseball66


	No 360 here can you elaborate on some of the main AI issues you see. I remember other 2k bb games where the ai would throw home with two outs to get a runner coming home instead of the easy out at 1st. Anything that bad?

More a long the same lines, eg. running themselves out of innings, not covering, standing and not moving, not throwing to the correct base etc. Like I said I will try the finished version to see if it is cleaned up. Not following baseball fundamentals just irritates me.

# 358 AmazingMets @ 02/24/10 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyboxer


	Of course I'm buying it. It baseball - It seems improved over last year - And I can live with some faults of a GAME

What he said.

# 359 Bahnzo @ 02/24/10 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nemesis04


	I am downgrading from a purchase to a rental. I can't get passed the AI decisions that keep occurring. When it comes out I will see if it is better and then decide if it warrants a purchase. There are definitely bright spots in the game and overall it is much better then last year but the AI needs some baseball fundamentals training.

Agreed. I like what 2K has done this year, but they seem to keep neglecting the fundamentals of the gameplay. It's great to add new features and such to keep your game new, but they need to focus on the game itself much more.

# 360 kashmir28 @ 02/24/10 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wavebird99


	Anyone else feel that the game isnt that impressive graphically during day games? Theres jaggies everywhere: the pitchers mound, shadows of the players, even the ballpark/stands have jaggies on them. This goes a way a bit at night, but didnt they say fixing the jaggies was a top priority graphically? Seems weird there so prevalent in day games. Also, after 6 or 7 demo playthroughs, Ive finally decided I dont like the default pitcher cam at all - it makes the pitches look a bit weird. Im going to adjust it alot when i get the full retail version. I liked 2k9's default pitcher camera much better.

My first demo game was a day game and I was shocked at how weak the graphics looked. Not sure why, but night games do look better. It just seems like 2K is trying to overcompensate with camera angles and colors to make up for not up to par next-gen graphics. Definitely not blown away visually as I hoped to be.

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