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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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# 261 Earl1963 @ 07/17/11 10:17 AM

I'm playing mlb power pros 2007 on PS2, is Bobblehead better? I would like a power pros game with HD graphics.

thanks.

# 262 opd897 @ 07/17/11 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl1963


	I'm playing mlb power pros 2007 on PS2, is Bobblehead better? I would like a power pros game with HD graphics. thanks.

I recently sold my Power Pros 2008 due to the fact that I do not have a PS2 and my 60 gig PS3 had to be replaced with one that is not backward compatible. Bobblehead has filled the void for me for sure. While it may not have as many options as 2008 it certainly looks a lot better and it does have enough going for it that I do not miss 2008.

# 263 Fiddy @ 07/17/11 06:06 PM

Question for you Power Pro vets..

Im pounding teams on Legend mode. Everything on Legend and I use Low Assist hitting. I hate using Normal hitting bc no matter what I can never seem to hit the ball solid enough throughout a game. If I put my hitting on All Star and with the CPU Pitching on Legend, will that make it tougher for me or no?

Bc if not I may need to go the route of Normal hitting with pitch cursor plus assist on to help give me a better chance to make solid contact.

# 264 babythug23 @ 07/17/11 06:26 PM

So what settings are yall using. I go from too easy to too hard.

# 265 ComfortablyLomb @ 07/17/11 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiddy


	Question for you Power Pro vets.. Im pounding teams on Legend mode. Everything on Legend and I use Low Assist hitting. I hate using Normal hitting bc no matter what I can never seem to hit the ball solid enough throughout a game. If I put my hitting on All Star and with the CPU Pitching on Legend, will that make it tougher for me or no? Bc if not I may need to go the route of Normal hitting with pitch cursor plus assist on to help give me a better chance to make solid contact.

In 2008 there's a big difference between "normal" and "lock-on 1" in terms of being able to produce good contact. I find "lock-on 1" with fast pitch speed and CPU cursor off results in a pretty good challenge for me. AI pitching and fielding set to All Star. Not sure if the difficulty level names have changed but in 2008 "Powerful" is the most difficult of five levels and "All Star" is the second most difficult.

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For Power Pro first-timers it's worth noting that the longer the cursor stays on a spot before you swing the more power you get. That's the reason you really drive balls thrown right down the middle if you don't move the cursor. If you're just slashing at balls and getting the cursor where you want it at the last split second you'll get a little less oomph than otherwise.

# 266 Fiddy @ 07/17/11 07:40 PM

Well i tried my last 2 games on all star hitting with low assist and everything else on legend for CPU. Played much better. Seemed like with my team CPU hitting setting on legend gave me an advantage for some reason.

Figure my next step will be like mentioned above just go to fast pitch speed full time.

# 267 babythug23 @ 07/17/11 11:21 PM

Playing with every thing cpu on pro. With hitting at what is it Mild or Med help. Forgot what its called ha. I just lost 17 to 5. I had 10 hits cpu had 23. Last nite i lose 24 to 2. But i play good 7 out of 9 innings. Its just the cpu hits me up big in bout 2 innings.

The game i just played lost 17 to 5 they had a 5 run inning and a 9 run inning. Nothing i do would stop them from getting hits in the shallow part of the field. Also i suck at fiedling

# 268 babythug23 @ 07/18/11 12:09 AM

Woohooo I won one ha. 4-2 Yanks over Rays. I did one thing I shift my IF back and my OF in. Do you have to do it after every batter? I did it after every batter just in cause. All them lil flys in the shallow were fielded.

# 269 opd897 @ 07/18/11 10:21 AM

My settings are:
CPU...All Star Pitching
CPU...Pro Hitting
Low Assist Batting

And I think the key is to set pitch speed to FAST.

As of now I am getting realistic games / hits on both sides. Maybe as I get better I'll need to change the difficulty though.

# 270 Fiddy @ 07/18/11 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by babythug23


	Woohooo I won one ha. 4-2 Yanks over Rays. I did one thing I shift my IF back and my OF in. Do you have to do it after every batter? I did it after every batter just in cause. All them lil flys in the shallow were fielded.

I was gonna recommend you try that. That helped me a ton as well bc the CPU would drop hits in those spots all day on me until I realized I needed to change that.

Also I noticed I said above I play everything on Legend, that was false, all Legend except CPU hitting on Pro or All Star. I go back and forth on that.

But I swear I have a tougher time hitting when my CPU hitting is set to All Star and CPU Pitch on Legend. But when I up my CPU hitting to Legend I just rake all over the place.

So I'm gonna have to settle on my CPU Hitting on All Star and CPU Pitch Legend or keep my hitting on Legend and up the pitch speed to fast.

Still, this game is so much fun.

I finished April 15-12 I do believe and 1.5 back of the Braves in the East.

In My Bobble, I'm now like 3 games back and 50 plus games into the season.

# 271 DJ @ 07/18/11 06:27 PM

Would you guys recommend this game over MLB 2K11? I recently remodeled our 2nd bedroom (guest room) and I've put my 360 in there, so I'd like to pick up a baseball game for the Xbox and am trying to decide between these 2 games.

# 272 jyoung @ 07/18/11 06:40 PM

I would try out the demos for both games. That will give you a good feel for both.

I prefer Bobbleheads.

# 273 Fiddy @ 07/18/11 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ


	Would you guys recommend this game over MLB 2K11? I recently remodeled our 2nd bedroom (guest room) and I've put my 360 in there, so I'd like to pick up a baseball game for the Xbox and am trying to decide between these 2 games.

It's a no brainer IMO, this game over 2K!! No doubt about it.

# 274 DJ @ 07/18/11 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wEEman33


	I would try out the demos for both games. That will give you a good feel for both. I prefer Bobbleheads.

I had 2K11 for the PS3 for a bit and I enjoyed it. I have Power Pros 2008 on my PS2 and had fun with that as well. I like that Bobblehead let's you get a game over in 20-30 minutes, but not sure if the depth is there.

# 275 babythug23 @ 07/18/11 09:27 PM

So how is online? I have not played my 360 in a year or 2 so i don't have gold.Wondering how the online stacks up before i update to gold

# 276 inkcil @ 07/18/11 10:28 PM

is this coming to psn soon?

# 277 falcons2003 @ 07/19/11 01:08 AM

I have the computer hitting on PRO. I have my pitch cursor off, just to make it tougher for me to pitch. I have the CPU getting hits and runs,,,anywhere roughly around 2-7 runs a game and around 5 hits to double digits hits. Again this about average, some games I have the computer on lockdown, other CPU gets the best of me. Only thing I'm not seeing by the CPU hitting wise is HRs. Seems the CPU is just not hitting HRs off me. I'd go up to ALL STAR for CPU hitting, but the CPU easily is around double digit hits every game on me, it';s a given.

Anyone else see a lack of power at times from the CPU?

# 278 jyoung @ 07/19/11 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by babythug23


	So how is online? I have not played my 360 in a year or 2 so i don't have gold.Wondering how the online stacks up before i update to gold

There is definitely lag, and if you don't play with friends, expect randoms to quit on you early in most games.

It's playable and fun with friends, though.

# 279 falcons2003 @ 07/19/11 05:06 PM

Any shot we got the 2nd DLC and the last installment of content for the game this week?

I'm really waiting on that player editor so I can get at rosters.

# 280 falcons2003 @ 07/20/11 12:33 PM

No new DLC today on live.

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