Power Pros 2016 News Post

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01:27 PM - September 26, 2015 by Steve_OS

Baseball fans, don't be sour. Look above, and feel the power! It's a new day on PlayStation 4, yes it is! For the first time in the platform's short history, Konami is bringing one of their two Nippon Professional Baseball games to PS4. Power Pros 2016 is targeting a Spring 2016 release in Japan on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, and that's all we really know about the game right now, based on an official press release that contains one teaser screenshot.

A new version of Pro Yakyuu Spirits is also being made for iOS and Android, and that product is far enough along in development that Konami has posted a pretty detailed trailer to their Japanese YouTube channel:

Pro Yakyuu Spirits Ace should be available on phones and tablets sometime in 2015, according to the above video. Konami's also uploaded lots of in-game screenshots and a few paragraphs describing Ace's game modes on its Japanese webpage.

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Member Comments

# 221 Will I Am @ 05/05/16 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by opd897


	Thanks again Will. Yeah, my screen pitch display does not light up while I select the pitch. I can still throw the correct pitch but not sure about two pitches of the same type since I can't get the pitch to highlight. I'm in pennant now so only have one controller activated. I'm betting there's an option that I somehow managed to disable, doesn't seem to be any other explanation. I've never played two player though so not sure how I would have disabled it.

Found the setting to turn on your pitch display.

Page three of user settings, pitchers repertoire, you have it set to the second option "direction only" change it to the first option "show direction & pitch type".

http://powerprotranslation.com/setti...gs_2016-4.html

You may have to change it in the system settings page and not during a game in order to have them stick.

# 222 opd897 @ 05/05/16 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Will I Am


	Found the setting to turn on your pitch display. Page three of user settings, pitchers repertoire, you have it set to the second option "direction only" change it to the first option "show direction & pitch type". http://powerprotranslation.com/setti...gs_2016-4.html You may have to change it in the system settings page and not during a game in order to have them stick.

Yeah, finally figured it out, had the wrong setting on pitcher's repertoire, should have had the first option checked and I had the second. Corrected now, and thanks!

# 223 Twigg4075 @ 05/06/16 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KBLover


	I might have to get the PS3 version of this game. I've always wanted to try a game in this series. I'm already armed with the google translate app from playing foreign app games

So,the PS3 games in the series were only Japanese as well, correct?

# 224 jyoung @ 05/06/16 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Twigg4075


	So,the PS3 games in the series were only Japanese as well, correct?

Yes, but there was a licensed MLB version called MLB Bobblehead Pros if you prefer to play with that league on PS3:

Looks like it goes for $8 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/MLB-Bobblehead...=operasport-20

This disc version is the only way to buy the game now since the digital version was removed from PSN and XBLA once Konami's licensing agreement with MLB expired.

# 225 Twigg4075 @ 05/06/16 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jyoung


	Yes, but there was a licensed MLB version called MLB Bobblehead Pros if you prefer to play with that league on PS3: Looks like it goes for $8 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/MLB-Bobblehead...=operasport-20 This disc version is the only way to buy the game now since the digital version was removed from PSN and XBLA once Konami's licensing agreement with MLB expired.

Yeah, I have Bobblehead Pros for 360. I think you and I tried to hook up to play some HR derby dlc a while back. You were hoping that I could play if you invited me even though I didn't have the dlc but it wouldn't work.

So, does this import have an English language option? I guess not. Full trophy list?

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# 226 jyoung @ 05/06/16 03:53 PM

The text is in Japanese. The difference between the disc and the digital versions of Bobblehead Pros is that the disc has all of the modes whereas the digital versions were split up into three separate games that were sold independently (main game, derby DLC, battle DLC).

I have the main game and the battle DLC on Xbox 360, but I didn't buy the derby DLC before Konami suddenly removed it form the store with no warning.

# 227 Twigg4075 @ 05/06/16 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jyoung


	The text is in Japanese. The difference between the disc and the digital versions of Bobblehead Pros is that the disc has all of the modes whereas the digital versions were split up into three separate games that were sold independently (main game, derby DLC, battle DLC). I have the main game and the battle DLC on Xbox 360, but I didn't buy the derby DLC before Konami suddenly removed it form the store with no warning.

It must've been battle mode we tried to play then.

It looks like this game does have a platinum even though it's only 24 trophies. For that price I'll give it a go.

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# 228 strawberryshortcake @ 05/08/16 04:43 PM

In addition to Power Pros 2016, I also decided to all pick up a used copy of Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2015 (PS3) from the United States (so it'll arrive much sooner than Amazon Japan's Power Pros). Don't know if Pro Yakyuu Spirits will continue on the PS4, so I might as well pick up the latest version. It might very well be the last iteration for consoles. Would be highly disappointed if it turns out to be the case.

Pro Yakyuu Spirits 06
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Despite not winning a single game, I've been having a blast with Pro Yakyuu Spirits 06 for the past few days on one of the more difficult levels. Bought this version several years ago. Actually didn't even play much of this game when I first got it because of the language barrier. This time I said what the heck, get some type of translator (google translator) and just go with it. So glad I did.

The gameplay mechanics are absolutely amazing and changing the difficulty doesn't affect it. The ball physics is world class. Hitting may look easy, but it definitely is not. I have yet to hit a homerun in the game. Doubles down the line that actually reaches the wall, plenty of bloopers, infield choppers (and they are all different due to the ball-bat interaction physics), a scorcher past the infield, just let the ball and bat physics play out. It's extremely rewarding. The same can be said for the defense. Don't have to be frustrated with the game not having "urgency" animations trigger in the appropriate situations. Urgency animations triggers when you want to; YOU ARE IN CONTROL. That is key. Relay throws, double plays, amazing defense diving plays, hot shot to the corners, etc. The animations simply fit the situations.

The animations are incredibly realistic. Nothing ever feels scripted, ever, not even fielding or throwing errors; errors happens because it's on you. Everything feels natural and organically driven. The replay angles and the various dynamic in game camera angles truly mimics live television broadcast. The subtle animation nuances truly help breath life into the game.

Absolutely gaming bliss. I know it's high praise, but it deserves it. Should have discovered this game from day one.
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If Power Pros (Jikkyou) is anything like Pro Yakyuu Spirits (and based on gameplay footage, they both look like the same exact game, the only difference being character design), then I can safely declare these two as two of the best sports franchises on the market with some of the best on the field gameplay.

# 229 Shadak @ 05/08/16 06:01 PM

Agreed, amazing gameplay..

Im actually thinking about getting the rest of the PYS titles. Currently have 2013, 2014, 2015 on my shelf. I think they work on PS3 since PYS 4 (2007).

# 230 strawberryshortcake @ 05/09/16 06:25 PM

I've also been trying to "memorize" the Japanese characters for batting/pitching special skills as I watch youtube footage of both Yakyuu and Jikkyou. If I can learn/remember just one or two every day, and review the ones I've already learn, that would up the experience.

http://www.spiritstranslation.com/sp...s/hitters.html
http://www.spiritstranslation.com/sp.../pitchers.html

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Originally Posted by saintjimbo1885


	Unless you play with the cursor off, you will not get many balls/walks. So my advice would be to start on pitching difficulty hard but with the slowest pitch speed and as you grow accustomed to hitting this way, gradually increase the speed until you find a level that is a "fair" challenge for you. The other alternative is to leave the cursor on fade but ramp the pitch speed up to a faster level and/or increase the pitch difficulty so that the cursor dances about the strike zone.

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Originally Posted by Shadak


	I cant decide what cursor to use. OFF is quite hard for me but Fade is too easy and even with real point I can tell too quickly if its going to be a ball :-/

Where's the option to turn the pitch cursor off? I still can't hit for buckets even with the cursor on, but would be nice to up the difficulty even as I continue to get better.

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Originally Posted by Shadak


	Agreed, amazing gameplay.. Im actually thinking about getting the rest of the PYS titles. Currently have 2013, 2014, 2015 on my shelf. I think they work on PS3 since PYS 4 (2007).

Any particular reason to grab the previous version? Maybe a collector's item only is what I would assume.

# 231 Shadak @ 05/09/16 06:56 PM

Cursor setting is under batting options (for cursor changes when batting).
I started with Fade and increased pitch speed to still make it challenging.

As for previous versions, that would just be as a collectors items yes

# 232 Twigg4075 @ 05/12/16 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jyoung


	Yes, but there was a licensed MLB version called MLB Bobblehead Pros if you prefer to play with that league on PS3: Looks like it goes for $8 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/MLB-Bobblehead...=operasport-20 This disc version is the only way to buy the game now since the digital version was removed from PSN and XBLA once Konami's licensing agreement with MLB expired.

I just said screw it and bought it. It's only $8.xx. Thanks for the heads up.

# 233 C.J.S. @ 05/15/16 11:44 PM

iv'e been playing success because it's free on psn.

i enjoy it more than MLB the show.

now if i could just read it.

# 234 Shadak @ 05/16/16 04:29 AM

Dont want to digress but I find japanese language really interesting. Tried numerous times to dive into it, learned parts of their "alphabet" but something always came up that stopped me from progressing sadly... It doesnt push you as much when you dont actually use the language actively. And I assume it would take quite a lot of time to actually be able to tell what the commentators were saying for example.

# 235 C.J.S. @ 05/16/16 06:22 PM

well, i can't read success but i understand the function of it, so i try to build my team and win games.

watching youtube video helps too.

i have rosetta stone been doing some japanese on it.

# 236 strawberryshortcake @ 05/16/16 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.S.


	well, i can't read success but i understand the function of it, so i try to build my team and win games. watching youtube video helps too. i have rosetta stone been doing some japanese on it.

What about the google translate app for ipad/iOS or android? That's what I'm using to get a handle on Pro Yakyuu Spirits 06/and 2015. It's not the greatest but it's something.

# 237 jyoung @ 05/16/16 10:43 PM

Success mode has tons of text. It's basically an RPG with baseball matches replacing the random battles.

Google translate is fine for navigating menus, but not good enough to make sense of full sentences.

You're better off buying Power Pros 2008 for PS2 if you want to play Success mode IMO.

# 238 jyoung @ 05/20/16 01:51 PM

Here's a walkthrough of everything you need to know to play the new Powerful Festival mode:

I thought it was going to have lots of story like Success mode but it's actually pretty straightforward and easy to learn. I've had a lot of fun playing it aside from the settings restrictions it places on your pitching and hitting cursors. The hitting assist is completely turned off, plus you don't get the option to remove the baseball icon and the white background from the shrinking circle if you choose to pitch on 2-button mode. Because of that, I'm not hitting or pitching nearly as well in this mode as I have been in versus and season modes.

# 239 strawberryshortcake @ 05/20/16 08:38 PM

By the way, what kind of capture device are you, Jyoung, using?

At around the 8:37 mark, you were questioning what a specific type of pitch or ability could be, I managed to stumble onto a website saying that it's a "Screw Ball." Haven't gotten around to the entire video, but just want to add my two cents from research.

(screw) シュート (ball) ボール

http://www.eudict.com/?lang=engjpk&w...r%2C+screwball

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyoung


	Here's a walkthrough of everything you need to know to play the new Powerful Festival mode: I thought it was going to have lots of story like Success mode but it's actually pretty straightforward and easy to learn. I've had a lot of fun playing it aside from the settings restrictions it places on your pitching and hitting cursors. The hitting assist is completely turned off, plus you don't get the option to remove the baseball icon and the white background from the shrinking circle if you choose to pitch on 2-button mode. Because of that, I'm not hitting or pitching nearly as well in this mode as I have been in versus and season modes.

# 240 jyoung @ 05/20/16 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by strawberryshortcake


	At around the 8:37 mark, you were questioning what a specific type of pitch or ability could be, I managed to stumble onto a website saying that it's a "Screw Ball." Haven't gotten around to the entire video, but just want to add my two cents from research.

Yeah I figured it was some type of specialty pitch since all of the ones right above it are pitch types. I still think that you're better off picking velocity or control as your attribute emphasis if you really want to make a pitcher for the festival mode. But there are already so many good pitchers who are rival players that I don't think it's worth wasting your created character on a pitcher.

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	By the way, what kind of capture device are you using?

El Gato HD 60 for video. Audacity + Samson C01U mic for commentary. Windows Movie Maker for editing.

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Konami's Making Power Pros 2016 (PS4/PS3/Vita) & Pro Yakyuu Spirits Ace (iOS/Android)