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1 - Pure Analog Controls - Pitching

Pure Analog Pitching allows users to control pitch height, location, and velocity with the right analog stick. Pulling down on the right analog stick begins the pitcher's delivery as a ball icon moves gradually downward towards a yellow line that represents your ideal pitch height. Time it such that you push the stick upward at precisely the time the ball icon hits this yellow line. Inside-outside pitch location is a result of the direction you push the right analog stick up. How hard you flick the right stick up will determine how much effort the pitcher will put into the throw. Your timing, accuracy, and speed are all taken into account when delivering a pitch with Pure Analog Pitching.

2 - Pure Analog Controls - Hitting

To use the new Pure Analog Hitting system, simply pull back on the R-stick to stride and push forward in the direction of the incoming pitch to drive through the ball. Be sure to time your stride just as the pitcher releases the ball, a poorly timed stride will result in a less powerful swing. Don't try to hold you're stride back just waiting for the pitch - you'll lose power! Time it like a real swing and begin your stride as the pitcher's getting ready to deliver! Getting that solid hit has never been so rewarding!

3 - Pure Analog Controls - Throwing

Pure Analog Throwing offers a new way to experience fielding in The Show, as you can now control both the accuracy and power behind your throws. Push the analog stick towards any base to release your throw, or hold L1 while pushing the stick in any direction to throw the ball from the outfield to the cutoff man. Holding the stick longer will put a little extra mustard on the ball, but make sure to keep your throws accurate by pushing the analog stick in a straight line. Keep in mind that you can adjust Analog Throwing difficulty to make your experience more enjoyable. With a little practice, you'll be filling up your trophy cabinet with gold gloves in no time!

4 - Challenge of the Week

Challenge of the Week: Challenge of the Week (CotW) is an arcade inspired baseball challenge! Your pitcher and batter will change for each new CotW. Learning your batter's strengths and weaknesses within practice mode will give you an advantage and help direct your approach at the plate. Bonuses are another extremely important factor to consider for achieving a high score in CotW - make sure know what each Bonus is each and every week and adjust your strategy accordingly.

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Member Comments
# 21 Flightwhite24 @ 02/14/11 08:37 PM
So looking forward to trying this years new features!!
 
# 22 DirtyJerz32 @ 02/14/11 08:38 PM
Damn iPhone.

Can someone post the vid?
 
# 23 Heroesandvillains @ 02/14/11 08:49 PM
I'm on an ITouch, and I had to hit the link like 10 times before it would play.
 
# 24 countryboy @ 02/14/11 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BooShay
Jays cam looks nice
please stop
 
# 25 nomo17k @ 02/14/11 09:11 PM
This looks very natural and promising.

With analog, does control ratings (e.g., BB/9) of players matter at all on pitch accuracy? I've been using classic because my command of pitches is too good with every single pitcher if I use the meter pitching. Hoping erratic pitchers remain erratic with analog control.
 
# 26 ripwalk @ 02/14/11 09:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BooShay
Jays cam looks nice
Where did you see that? Was it in the video?
 
# 27 countryboy @ 02/14/11 09:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ripwalk
Where did you see that? Was it in the video?
its not. just ignore him
 
# 28 Knight165 @ 02/14/11 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomo17k
This looks very natural and promising.

With analog, does control ratings (e.g., BB/9) of players matter at all on pitch accuracy? I've been using classic because my command of pitches is too good with every single pitcher if I use the meter pitching. Hoping erratic pitchers remain erratic with analog control.
I believe in game...it's just your pitchers individual control ratings for each pitch.

M.K.
Knight165
 
# 29 Doormat @ 02/14/11 09:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knight165
Man...CC looks beefy!
He's a friggin' monster next to those other guys.
....and that pitch of his...was NASTY.
Yikes!

M.K.
Knight165
Thought the same thing when they showed him xD!
 
# 30 Foo4Everlong @ 02/14/11 09:23 PM
Old Brandon Phillips stance still there. There is a new one I read somewhere, right? Possibly an old build video. We'll see soon enough! Later
 
# 31 McCannFann @ 02/14/11 09:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knight165
Man...CC looks beefy!
He's a friggin' monster next to those other guys.
Ol' Prince Fielder gives 'im a run for his money, haha.
 
# 32 PSUlions15 @ 02/14/11 09:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by McCannFann
Ol' Prince Fielder gives 'im a run for his money, haha.
Truth, to that. lol
 
# 33 Shaffer26 @ 02/14/11 09:28 PM
Starlin's stance looks nice
 
# 34 wrigleyville33 @ 02/14/11 09:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaffer26
Starlin's stance looks nice
ha not nice enough... lol jk... they got the blue helmets in!
 
# 35 Joey @ 02/14/11 09:34 PM
Can't wait to try out analog. I like how they have the effort/speed of the pitch tied in to how fast you push up on the stick. Should be able to change speeds pretty easily.
 
# 36 countryboy @ 02/14/11 09:35 PM
BTW...thanks Schaffer for the find.

Two things:

1) The skyline in the COL/PHI portions at CBP are beautiful.

2) Am I the only one wondering if there will be a trophy for hitting the truck in a GABP?



Cannot wait!
 
# 37 Shaffer26 @ 02/14/11 09:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
BTW...thanks Schaffer for the find.

Two things:

1) The skyline in the COL/PHI portions at CBP are beautiful.

2) Am I the only one wondering if there will be a trophy for hitting the truck in a GABP?



Cannot wait!
Not a problem, I was just surprised nobody else had posted it yet.
 
# 38 Knight165 @ 02/14/11 09:48 PM
I'm tryin' all my SUPER hacking skills(ala the Matrix) to unlock the GAMEPLAY video and the FULL DEV video...but no luck so far...I'll keep you guys posted.
Hey does anyone know MS-DOS? MS-DOS may work!

M.K.
Knight165
 
# 39 McCannFann @ 02/14/11 09:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PSUlions15
Truth, to that. lol
Although according to MLB's data, CC weighs more.

Prince is 5'11", weighing in at 270 lbs.

While CC is 6'7", 290 lbs.

I'm not sure I believe the weight for either one of 'em, but especially not for Prince. That dude is HUGE.



EDIT: Dunno why those links are being "censored," but here ya go, if you wanna copy and paste.

Fielder:

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player****p?player_id=425902


Sabathia:

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player****p?player_id=282332

EDIT II:

OMG... anyway, just search 'em on MLB stats page to see.
 
# 40 Gagnon39 @ 02/14/11 10:05 PM
I think I'm really going to like analog pitching. The only thing I hope is that it is not possible to "master" it. In other words if I hit everything perfectly I still don't want the ball to go EXACTLY where I want it to. Sometimes yes. But not every single time.
 


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