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MLB Bobblehead Pros Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (XBLA)

12:40 PM - July 6, 2011 by ChaseB

Back at E3, I previewed MLB Bobblehead Pros and pretty much could not say enough nice things about it. Konami's Power Pros baseball franchise is beloved for all the right reasons, and this $10 XBLA arcade game seems to be just another way for more people to experience the franchise.

Many folks may have missed out on the series because it has mostly been known for being released on Nintendo platforms this generation, but it's a simulation baseball series that is hidden under a cartoon-like graphical facade. While this version is not quite as in-depth as some of the earlier retail versions of the game, it seems like there is still local co-op online, an edit player feature (although it seems to be locked when you first play the game), full 162-game season and create-a-team elements as well.

Some members here at Operation Sports have already picked up the title and have some nice things to say about it:

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	And the game is incredibly realistic..I just started a season and the Pirates blasted the Cubs 8-5. The Cubs starting pitching was atrocious, and the they had 2 errors in the field. You can't ask a game to be anymore realistic than that.

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Originally Posted by philliesfan136


	It is looking good, and it feels exactly like Power Pros. It's just as easy to play.

There is a demo for folks to try, and it appears more content will be coming to the game later in the summer. Some of the content coming at a later date includes a home run derby, as well as My Bobble mode, which seems like it will be some sort of career mode where you control one single player for a whole season. I doubt it will be as in depth as "The Life" mode found in other Power Pros games, but it would still be a welcomed addition regardless.

Lastly, while the Xbox Live Arcade version is the only one out right now, it seems like a PS3 version will be coming at a later date.

Game: MLB Bobblehead ProsReader Score: 8.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 221 jyoung @ 07/13/11 01:19 PM

I guess Konami knew what they were doing after all not putting K-Rod on the Mets.

# 222 naples39 @ 07/13/11 02:23 PM

Hey guys. I've been enjoying this game like most of you. I just have a question if anyone knows the answer.

What does it mean when you change "CPU Pitching/Hitting...etc" under controller options for your team?

Like in my season, in the season menu I can go to settings and set the CPU opponents to Pro/Allstar/whatever. That makes sense.

But then when you start a game and go to controller options for the team you are controlling, there is another set CPU Pitching/Hitting/Running settings. I've tried them on rookie, pro, allstar, and I'm not sure what difference that makes.

# 223 Fiddy @ 07/13/11 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by naples39


	Hey guys. I've been enjoying this game like most of you. I just have a question if anyone knows the answer. What does it mean when you change "CPU Pitching/Hitting...etc" under controller options for your team? Like in my season, in the season menu I can go to settings and set the CPU opponents to Pro/Allstar/whatever. That makes sense. But then when you start a game and go to controller options for the team you are controlling, there is another set CPU Pitching/Hitting/Running settings. I've tried them on rookie, pro, allstar, and I'm not sure what difference that makes.

thats just for your team when you sim games... other than that, it does nothing.

# 224 ch46647 @ 07/13/11 07:52 PM

How do you turn off the pitch location for the CPU in season mode? When I turn it off in options it only turns it off for my guy...

Also, can a friend come in and play a game as the opposing team in my season? I cant find a way to do it. It seems like you can only play the CPU in season mode.

# 225 jyoung @ 07/13/11 08:32 PM

To turn off the CPU's pitch location in season mode, just start up a game and bring up the control settings during warm ups then hit "OK" after it shows your team. After that it should automatically go to the other team's settings. Change it there and it should save for the rest of your season.

# 226 statnut @ 07/13/11 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	I guess Konami knew what they were doing after all not putting K-Rod on the Mets.

Haha, same thing occurred to me this morning.

# 227 naples39 @ 07/14/11 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	thats just for your team when you sim games... other than that, it does nothing.

Okay, thanks.

# 228 kings of queens @ 07/14/11 01:13 PM

According to xbox.com marketplace there is an add on update for 400 points. They claim it came out in the 12th.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Search?q=m...bblehead#Games

I haven't been able to get on my 360 yet. I'm assuming it is the All Star teams and Home Run debry add on. But for 400 points I will get it. With one more add on for 400 points after this $20 total for the game is a good deal. I don't mind paying for the updates but the edit player add on hopefully gets here by the trade deadline.

# 229 jyoung @ 07/14/11 03:16 PM

Looks like it's the two All-Star teams and the Home Run Derby mode + Home Run Derby online leaderboards for $5.

Not too bad a deal. Dunno if I'm going to get it or not. I'll wait to see how Home Run Derby is first from some of you guys.

It would be cool if the next DLC pack is the "My Bobble" mode + the Edit player feature for $5.

Now that I would buy for sure.

# 230 Fiddy @ 07/14/11 03:19 PM

i was about to hop on and see if that edit player option was unlocked with the new pack, guess not. boo!!

i may still get this, bc overall for 20 bucks when its all said and done is not bad for this gem. i have had more fun with this game than i have with 2k11 this year and even the show the past 3 years.

i really hope 2k makes this a yearly release..

# 231 jyoung @ 07/14/11 03:22 PM

Yeah The Show is just too slow-paced for my tastes, and 2K's brand of baseball just ain't my style at all.

Definitely been a Power Pros guy since the PS2 days, and this is my baseball game of the year so far.

# 232 Fiddy @ 07/14/11 03:55 PM

i played the MLB 2k series since the start, world series baseball etc or whatever it was called. really liked 2k5, then after that it seemed all down hill!! i bought 2K8 and then returned it a week later. first year i bought the game since then bc i was playing The Show.

as great as The Show is, even on fast pace game setting, just takes to long to play a game of baseball. after every game i wanted to take a freaking nap bc it bored me to death lol.

so i went back to 2k this year, played a solid game of baseball pre patch, since then, its like 2k8 again. i think im done with this series altogether now. pre patch, realistic results for most part (online league that is), 25 to 35 min games. then post patch a glorified 9 inning HR derby, 45 to 60 min games, no thanks!!

# 233 jyoung @ 07/14/11 04:07 PM

It's amazing how great it is just to be able to play a game of baseball in 20 minutes or less and still get realistic stats.

Who knows, I might actually finish a 162-game season for the first time since the original SNES Ken Griffey Jr. game.

# 234 Fiddy @ 07/14/11 04:17 PM

lol.. thats the last time i do believe i played them all as well.

i just seen that MLB Power Pros was released last year for the iphone etc. but then was removed from the app store. i cant find out why it was removed though. bc it had real teams and players? i see a Power Pro app in the store but its just generic teams.

# 235 michfan16 @ 07/14/11 04:20 PM

Just got the new update! It unlocks my bobble mode and Home run derby. However it did not unlock the edit player feature. Homerun derby is kinda fun and the default is the real homerun derby lineup but it can be changed. With the my bobble mode I have yet to try however it appears that you can pick any player in the MLB and play through a season. You can also edit some of these players but again I have not tried it yet. The all star teams and stadiums are also unlocked. I would say buy the update because my bobble looks like it could be very fun and have a little depth.

# 236 jyoung @ 07/14/11 04:42 PM

Wait, "My Bobble" mode is in this too?

Ok, I may have to fork over that five-spot now.

Can you make a custom player to take through the My Bobble season? Or is it limited to current MLB guys?

# 237 michfan16 @ 07/14/11 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	Wait, "My Bobble" mode is in this too? Ok, I may have to fork over that five-spot now. Can you make a custom player to take through the My Bobble season? Or is it limited to current MLB guys?

It gives you the option to use an mlb player or to edit one. I assume you can change every thing including the name and equipment

# 238 falcons2003 @ 07/14/11 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by falcons2003


	Ya, My guess would have been half of what it cost for the game for the DLC. But I guess we will see soon.

Looks like my guess was right, the DLC was 5$ bucks. So there is one DLC left right? Konami said they planned three correct? So another guess here would be the 3rd would also be 5$, so you have somewhere near a complete updated PowerPros game for around 20$.

# 239 areobee401 @ 07/14/11 08:55 PM

A little off topic but watching the trailer for Jikkyou Pro 11 makes me wish they would actually have a full release on PS3 and 360.

# 240 Fiddy @ 07/14/11 09:13 PM

the only downside to my bobble mode, is that when you edit a player, you get stuck with their career stats. you cant edit a pitcher into a fielder, boo. best options are one player on the Mariners that has 11 games played in his career and 37 at bats, and another on the Cardinals with 11 games played and 34 at bats..

i went to the Mariners, i figure i will play this mode a ton bc all you do is bat and it will be nice to see the stats down the line and 95% of them be mine so to speak..

ps.. home run derby is addicting!!

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