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MLB The Show 17 Video - Retro Mode Gameplay

04:19 PM - February 20, 2017 by tnixen

IGN continues to roll out MLB The Show 17 video footage. This video features Retro Mode. Check it out and post your thoughts.

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# 21 modernlord @ 02/20/17 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tril


	the camera angle for this mode is nice. wish they had it for all the other modes.

You can use it in other modes!

# 22 countryboy @ 02/20/17 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor and Sword


	My 12 year old son who loves Baseball Stars and RBI 3 from the NES is salivating over this mode!! Old school baby.

I love Baseball Stars

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# 23 tril @ 02/20/17 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by modernlord


	You can use it in other modes!

good to know.. thanks

# 24 SilverBullet1929 @ 02/20/17 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RunRickyRun24


	So bummed that it was only 2 minutes Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

I've been told that before.

# 25 SilverBullet1929 @ 02/20/17 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SchwarBear12


	Something about Retro Mode just doesn't look right with modern uniforms. Hoping the uniform selection screen is there. I'm using exclusively, nothing but throwbacks, and occasional modern-throwbacks in Retro Mode. I want to be completely immersed in D'Backs purple and the Rockies old solid black "Rockies" throwback alternate. Highly doubt it's in, but hoping beyond hope there's some Expos throwbacks on the Nats. Probably not, but it would throw Retro Mode over the top.

Absolutely agree. This mode needs throwbacks as an option and I don't see any way they can't have them in there. Let's hope they do.

# 26 SilverBullet1929 @ 02/20/17 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MetsFan16


	Looks fun. I'm a little younger than you guys, the first MLB game I played was in 04. Don't think it'll get a lot of playing time, maybe just to get Trophies/Missions but otherwise I love that camera view. Will be using that as default fielding/in play offense canera Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

This actually makes me wonder how many younger fans will enjoy this mode the way it's meant to be enjoyed. While many younger fans might think it's fun, if your first baseball video games are one of The Show games then you have no clue what the nostalgic factor for a mode like this really is. Playing Ken Griffey Jr baseball and World Series Baseball and RBI '94 are childhood memories that I cherish.

# 27 MetsFan16 @ 02/20/17 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet1929


	This actually makes me wonder how many younger fans will enjoy this mode the way it's meant to be enjoyed. While many younger fans might think it's fun, if your first baseball video games are one of The Show games then you have no clue what the nostalgic factor for a mode like this really is. Playing Ken Griffey Jr baseball and World Series Baseball and RBI '94 are childhood memories that I cherish.

Yeah I've only seen videos of those games and they look like a good time back in the day. But you're right, when your only game has been MLB on PlayStation I don't get that emotional attachment that others do. But I see a fun, simple way to play head-to-head with a buddy in without all the intricacies of the actual game.

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# 28 countryboy @ 02/20/17 08:12 PM

I really wish Retro Mode was online

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# 29 Flaxseed Oil @ 02/20/17 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Factzzz


	Pitching deliveries look so much better this year, way less robotic and effortless.

That was the first thing I noticed, too. And the follow throughs looked different for each pitcher. Amazing.

# 30 ProStylez @ 02/20/17 08:24 PM

I really wish retro mode had all or MORE retro stadiums than the 4 we saw last gen! With everything these days going to currency....card packs across all sports games is what I'm mainly talking about I'd drop $20 in a heartbeat for a pack of lets say 3-4 classic stadiums! They would make a killing! Man let me see old County Stadium with the O.G Bernie Brewer slide in Center!
What else would be awesome would be if you could import edited rosters into retro mode! All the classic years roster sets out there.....we could literally have a true retro mode!

# 31 Factzzz @ 02/20/17 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaxseed Oil


	That was the first thing I noticed, too. And the follow throughs looked different for each pitcher.* Amazing.*

This was what was bothering me with the new deliveries the past couple years. It blew my mind that they were giving every pitcher generic follow throughs, totally disregarded how the pitcher finished his delivery in real life.

Thankfully, looks like they're passed that phase and the deliveries look good now.

Hopefully most of the players, if not all, that they gave new deliveries to the past couple years get a new delivery this year or next year.

# 32 sva91 @ 02/20/17 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStylez


	I really wish retro mode had all or MORE retro stadiums than the 4 we saw last gen! With everything these days going to currency....card packs across all sports games is what I'm mainly talking about I'd drop $20 in a heartbeat for a pack of lets say 3-4 classic stadiums! They would make a killing! Man let me see old County Stadium with the O.G Bernie Brewer slide in Center! What else would be awesome would be if you could import edited rosters into retro mode! All the classic years roster sets out there.....we could literally have a true retro mode!

I'm pretty sure retro mode can be used with downloaded rosters. Did they say we can't?

# 33 MrChainsaw @ 02/20/17 08:40 PM

That actually looks pretty fun. I could see myself playing a few games in this mode to warm up before diving into franchise and RTTS.

# 34 ProStylez @ 02/20/17 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sva91


	I'm pretty sure retro mode can be used with downloaded rosters. Did they say we can't?

I have not heard either way...I was just assuming it was a no go.

# 35 breakfastcat @ 02/20/17 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ProStylez


	I have not heard either way...I was just assuming it was a no go.

That would be pretty ridiculous if you couldn't use custom rosters.

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# 36 Blzer @ 02/20/17 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy


	I really wish Retro Mode was online Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

It's not?

# 37 Speedy @ 02/20/17 09:51 PM

Retro Mode a.k.a. the fix for the low changeup.

# 38 countryboy @ 02/20/17 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blzer


	It's not?

I'm not entirely sure but it hasn't been mentioned. Only promoted as playing against someone on couch like old days.

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# 39 dalger21 @ 02/20/17 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Armor and Sword


	My 12 year old son who loves Baseball Stars and RBI 3 from the NES is salivating over this mode!! Old school baby.

Baseball Stars 1 is still my favorite baseball game of all time. I loved that game so much.

# 40 KennyJ1976 @ 02/20/17 11:38 PM

I'm guessing IGN won't be getting an RBI Baseball exclusive anytime soon.

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