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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.

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# 241 RayRay34 @ 07/14/11 09:29 PM

can anyone see if the new dlc for the game updated the rosters...like K-rod the the brewers?????They didnt even have him on the mets...i think hes still on the angels on this game!

# 242 Fiddy @ 07/14/11 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RayRay34


	can anyone see if the new dlc for the game updated the rosters...like K-rod the the brewers?????They didnt even have him on the mets...i think hes still on the angels on this game!

hahahahaha, he is on the Angels.. good find!! still there, no update.

# 243 falcons2003 @ 07/15/11 12:55 AM

Has anyone hit or seen a homerun hit foul pole in a game or in HR derby?

I saw it in the old powerpros game, but wasn;t sure if the poles have any collision detection since I have not seen it yet in this game.

# 244 ch46647 @ 07/15/11 08:40 AM

I am loving this game and am in game 20 of my season with the Cardinals. (I dont even like baseball but this game is so much fun)

My biggest gripe with the game is I cannot find a way to have another user controlled player come in and control a team I am playing against in my season. Is there an option to do this in the game? If not that would be a huge oversight by the devs IMO...

Thanks guys!

# 245 kings of queens @ 07/15/11 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RayRay34


	can anyone see if the new dlc for the game updated the rosters...like K-rod the the brewers?????They didnt even have him on the mets...i think hes still on the angels on this game!

There is a different Francisco Rodriguez on the Angels. He is on the DL right now.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/3...isco-rodriguez

I got excited at 1st too when going through the rosters. Til I saw there was another person with the same name. I'm glad he got traded. It was annoying as hell not having him on the Mets to close while playing.

# 246 jyoung @ 07/15/11 09:10 AM

How is everyone's season going so far?

I just finished the month of April at 13 wins and 12 losses, 2 games back of those pesky Reds in the NL Central standings.

# 247 falcons2003 @ 07/15/11 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	How is everyone's season going so far? I just finished the month of April at 13 wins and 12 losses, 2 games back of those pesky Reds in the NL Central standings.

I'm waiting for the edit player feature. I want to do some roster edits before I start a season. I'll edit some names not teams anymore, to players that are. Just doing exhbition games, and playing some NCAA in the mean time. Hopefully it comes out soon.

# 248 Fiddy @ 07/15/11 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	How is everyone's season going so far? I just finished the month of April at 13 wins and 12 losses, 2 games back of those pesky Reds in the NL Central standings.

i have a season started with my Mets.. im 12-6. Braves right behind me at 12-7!! IMO i would have about 3 or 4 more losses if i didnt start out on the default settings.

i also have a my bobble going, i made myself on the Mariners (bc of the guy i edited only had 11 games played and 37 at bats). my record is 17-7 and sit half game back behind the A's and Rangers. my average is .431, 15 HR, 35 RBI's..

i think i made my guy a tad bit to good, i made him with average power etc. but for some reason he is a beast. i may need to remove the low assist in this mode and just use manual hitting.

all in all having a blast, more fun than the past 5 years playing 2k and the show. i have all the settings on legend for the cpu, except hitting, thats on all star. pitch cursor off etc.

# 249 areobee401 @ 07/15/11 03:05 PM

Currently sitting in 2nd place at 8-7 as the Royals. If I hadn't started on default I would have 5 wins tops. My pitching is good but I can't generate any power with the Royals lineup. Only 1 HR through 15 games lol. Still having a blast playing though. I see myself playing this through the winter for sure.

# 250 Fiddy @ 07/15/11 03:43 PM

i adjusted down to normal hitting, yikes lol.. forgot how rough it is.. so i went back to fast pitching and low assist, that seems to get me solid results. i dropped my bobble average down to 345.. playing a lot better!!

i just wish i understood the levels better. meaning, if i play on all things legend , does that mean i will see more offense etc? should i leave batting on all star, and pitching on legend to see better stats? just seems my cpu players and the other team just rake it on all star. i think i notice a difference when i put hitting down on all star, but then i just think its me over analyzing things lol..

# 251 Spin @ 07/15/11 04:01 PM

I started a My Bobble mode yesterday with Adrian Gonzalez of the Redsox and through 48 games I'm hitting .271 12hr 35rbi and our record is 35-13.

# 252 falcons2003 @ 07/15/11 05:01 PM

Does anyone know how this game is doing sales wise? Just curious.

# 253 falcons2003 @ 07/15/11 05:16 PM

I like the challange of Home Run Derby, but I have a real hard time picking up the ball and seeing where it goes with all the fancy camera angles. I wish there was an option were you could select a 'night' game. I think you would be able to pick up the ball better.

# 254 areobee401 @ 07/15/11 05:48 PM

Right now I'm using normal hitting set at All Star with CPU pitching at All Star. As a team we hit roughly .265 but can't hit the ball out of the park.

Also has only else played a game in the rain yet? Didn't expect to see that in the game at all. Also if you have is it just me or does it really slow the ball down from leaving the infield?

# 255 philliesfan136 @ 07/16/11 12:56 AM

Trying out My Bobble now.. didn't even know the new DLC came out..
It's interesting how they let you edit a existing player.. It gives you a look of what's to come for the "Edit Player" feature..

# 256 philliesfan136 @ 07/16/11 12:58 AM

I'm going to edit J.C. Romero since he's a Yankee now.

# 257 philliesfan136 @ 07/16/11 01:33 AM

Started a "My Bobble" as a pitcher with the ability to play some shortstop.
My abilities: 95 TOP SPD., 125 (D) CTRL., 100 (C) STAM., 4 CUT, 5 12-6 CRV,
4 KN, 4 SNK, 4 SLV, 4 H-SNK, STRIKEOUT PITCHER, GOOD FIELDER, PITCH BREAK, FB MOVEMENT.
I think I gave myself a few more abilities, not sure though.
The Phillies made me a starter.
First game, vs Astros: 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 K, 2 BB (1 HBP)
On offense, I collected an RBI double in 3 at-bats.

# 258 philliesfan136 @ 07/16/11 01:56 AM

When do you guys expect the next DLC to come out?

# 259 babythug23 @ 07/17/11 12:26 AM

How do i play my bobble. I just bought the game love the demo. Had this game on wii but didn't play it much cause i don't really like the wii controller. Anyway i went to download and all i see is All stars for 400 points. Does this have my bobble in it?

# 260 philliesfan136 @ 07/17/11 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by babythug23


	How do i play my bobble. I just bought the game love the demo. Had this game on wii but didn't play it much cause i don't really like the wii controller. Anyway i went to download and all i see is All stars for 400 points. Does this have my bobble in it?

Yeah, and Home Run Derby.

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