MLB 2K9 Demo Now Available

Downloading now. I'm glad they have commentary included.

Downloading now. I'm glad they have commentary included.

Pasta,
When is the NHL 09 patch coming???

Pasta,
When is the NHL 09 patch coming???

Who sponsors the demo? State Farm or Pepsi?

Who sponsors the demo? State Farm or Pepsi?

Graphically 2K9 is ugly but at least the gameplay and framerate are better. I dont know if it is enough to get me to buy it though. I had a walkoff and the team came out but just stood around which was lame. CPU always swings at strikes I must have had almost all at bats go less than 5 pitches deep. Some bad animations, players run like robots, pitching mechanic isn't good. The more I play the more things I'm finding that are problems.

Graphically 2K9 is ugly but at least the gameplay and framerate are better. I dont know if it is enough to get me to buy it though. I had a walkoff and the team came out but just stood around which was lame. CPU always swings at strikes I must have had almost all at bats go less than 5 pitches deep. Some bad animations, players run like robots, pitching mechanic isn't good. The more I play the more things I'm finding that are problems.

Pasta,

Last year around this time you had advanced copies and were posting nine innings of game play for both The Show and 2K. Are they being stingy with advance copies this year?

Pasta,

Last year around this time you had advanced copies and were posting nine innings of game play for both The Show and 2K. Are they being stingy with advance copies this year?

I don't believe I had either game early last year and I don't expect to this year either. Neither company sends them out early except to the big media sites for reviews.

I don't believe I had either game early last year and I don't expect to this year either. Neither company sends them out early except to the big media sites for reviews.

My bad then, thanks!

My bad then, thanks!

I am very underwhelmed with the demo. Especially after play The Show 09 one.

I am very underwhelmed with the demo. Especially after play The Show 09 one.

Dissapointed, Pitching is generic like every other baseball game except 2k8. It seems like pitching takes no skill like last years(even though it was flawed) When you hit the ball the yellow thing doesnt move it shows you exactly where the ball is going, and most off all I cant stand big robotic player models. 2k8 player models were spot on. Cole hamels is not a bodybuilder neither is jimmy rollins. instead of inning highlights we get a big black screen. They had to screw up a good game because casual fans couldnt take the time to get used to a realistic baseball game. The only thing better so far is the framerate and graphics. Sorry for the negativity but this how i
felt the first time i played. The game will probably grow on me and i will regret this post lol

Dissapointed, Pitching is generic like every other baseball game except 2k8. It seems like pitching takes no skill like last years(even though it was flawed) When you hit the ball the yellow thing doesnt move it shows you exactly where the ball is going, and most off all I cant stand big robotic player models. 2k8 player models were spot on. Cole hamels is not a bodybuilder neither is jimmy rollins. instead of inning highlights we get a big black screen. They had to screw up a good game because casual fans couldnt take the time to get used to a realistic baseball game. The only thing better so far is the framerate and graphics. Sorry for the negativity but this how i
felt the first time i played. The game will probably grow on me and i will regret this post lol

Demo is currently down…at least for me. Oh well.

Demo is currently down…at least for me. Oh well.

I'm sure these comments will be dismissed by negative Tiny Timay (Mr. Woodcock).

I'm sure these comments will be dismissed by negative Tiny Timay (Mr. Woodcock).

Is the demo down still? I get off work in a few hours and want to go home and download it, please update on here because I cannot go to 2ksports.com due to a work firewall.

Is the demo down still? I get off work in a few hours and want to go home and download it, please update on here because I cannot go to 2ksports.com due to a work firewall.

It looks fantastic! I didn't even notice how bad the framerate REALLY was in 2k7 and 2k8 until I played this demo. The framerate is great, graphics are gorgeous, and commentary is done very well. Still not sure whether i'll be using last year's pitching controls though.

One thing to factor in as well… the demo does not include replays, and according to OS, the game does have these, so presentation will be even better in the real game.

It looks fantastic! I didn't even notice how bad the framerate REALLY was in 2k7 and 2k8 until I played this demo. The framerate is great, graphics are gorgeous, and commentary is done very well. Still not sure whether i'll be using last year's pitching controls though.

One thing to factor in as well… the demo does not include replays, and according to OS, the game does have these, so presentation will be even better in the real game.

Has anyone noticed you can pick a guy off on first base if he has any sort of lead. I've been able to pick off every guy that even takes an extra step towards 2nd.

Has anyone noticed you can pick a guy off on first base if he has any sort of lead. I've been able to pick off every guy that even takes an extra step towards 2nd.

Yeah I think I would've preferred last year's pitching just minus the meatball.

Yeah I think I would've preferred last year's pitching just minus the meatball.

Sliders can fix this, though

Sliders can fix this, though

Demo is still down:(

Demo is still down:(

Does anybody know why demo is down? Does it seem to be an Xbox Live issue, or could it have been pulled by 2K?

Does anybody know why demo is down? Does it seem to be an Xbox Live issue, or could it have been pulled by 2K?

You have to go to all downloads underneath the MLB 2K9 game. The Get Demo option is grayed out. But if you go to All Downloads, it is there.

You have to go to all downloads underneath the MLB 2K9 game. The Get Demo option is grayed out. But if you go to All Downloads, it is there.

I'm pretty sure you can switch that in the full game's options.

I'm pretty sure you can switch that in the full game's options.

Not good. Graphics are almost ps2 like. Framerate is improved. Presentaion is good and commentary is fantastic. But, I have a ps3 so this is not even an option for me. Good luck with the game this year 360 owners.

Brian M…you were right. Thanks!

Not good. Graphics are almost ps2 like. Framerate is improved. Presentaion is good and commentary is fantastic. But, I have a ps3 so this is not even an option for me. Good luck with the game this year 360 owners.

Brian M…you were right. Thanks!

The demo is there. All you have to do is manually look up in the demo by letter. So go to game add-ons and go to demos. Go to all demos and click on "M". Go to MLB 2K9 and then click "All Downloads". The demo is the only thing that should be there.

The demo is there. All you have to do is manually look up in the demo by letter. So go to game add-ons and go to demos. Go to all demos and click on "M". Go to MLB 2K9 and then click "All Downloads". The demo is the only thing that should be there.

Honestly…even with all the problems it has every year, I still manage to enjoy the MLB 2K series. Personally I think it takes more skill to play 2K than the Show, but thats just me. I have played the Show a lot also but i lean towards 2K more because of the challenge it provides. Don't get me wrong though. The Show overall is a much better game. But for some reason I'd rather play 2K. If the Show would implement a pitching, fielding, and batting system like 2K has, then I would give the crown to the Show. Easily.

Honestly…even with all the problems it has every year, I still manage to enjoy the MLB 2K series. Personally I think it takes more skill to play 2K than the Show, but thats just me. I have played the Show a lot also but i lean towards 2K more because of the challenge it provides. Don't get me wrong though. The Show overall is a much better game. But for some reason I'd rather play 2K. If the Show would implement a pitching, fielding, and batting system like 2K has, then I would give the crown to the Show. Easily.

That sounds like me, but with NBA Live 09. I like that better than NBA 2k9, just because it is more fun to play for me, probably because my basketball experience is basic, where for baseball I made a career of it until I was 27, so I appreciate the realism and depth of The Show, where that gets lost on me playing NBA 2k9. Hope that makes sense.

I enjoyed MLB 2k7 a lot, but it was not a sim and lacked realistic gameplay in areas, but was fun to play. I was coming from MVP 05 PC modded, but the next gen graphics of 2k7 made it a new experience. The Show 08 replaced that right off the bat when it came out and I never looked back.

That sounds like me, but with NBA Live 09. I like that better than NBA 2k9, just because it is more fun to play for me, probably because my basketball experience is basic, where for baseball I made a career of it until I was 27, so I appreciate the realism and depth of The Show, where that gets lost on me playing NBA 2k9. Hope that makes sense.

I enjoyed MLB 2k7 a lot, but it was not a sim and lacked realistic gameplay in areas, but was fun to play. I was coming from MVP 05 PC modded, but the next gen graphics of 2k7 made it a new experience. The Show 08 replaced that right off the bat when it came out and I never looked back.

graphically this game is awful im gonna save my 60 bucks

graphically this game is awful im gonna save my 60 bucks

ARE YOU A FUCKING LOSER LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED THE DEMO BUT ITS NOT GOOD , FUCK YOU AND YOUR PS3 THERE WILL BE PARTS OF MLB2K9 THAT WILL BE BETTER THAN MLB THE SHOW . WHAT YOU WANT US TOO SPEND 460.00 FOR ONE GAME FUCK YOU AND THE SHOW

Sidewinder man your post almost stated the opposite of what he said in reference to the Show and MLB2K9, unless i'm reading it wrong.

ARE YOU A FUCKING LOSER LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED THE DEMO BUT ITS NOT GOOD , FUCK YOU AND YOUR PS3 THERE WILL BE PARTS OF MLB2K9 THAT WILL BE BETTER THAN MLB THE SHOW . WHAT YOU WANT US TOO SPEND 460.00 FOR ONE GAME FUCK YOU AND THE SHOW

Sidewinder man your post almost stated the opposite of what he said in reference to the Show and MLB2K9, unless i'm reading it wrong.

This is a very bad demo. A very, very, very bad demo. Extremely bad demo. I am embarrassed to even have defended this game the way I did.

Framerate is good, Commentary is excellent. but outside of that, I'm struggling to find anything positive to say about this game.

Please take this time to laugh at me, bash me, give me the I TOLD YOU SO's…I deserve them. This is a very bad demo.

This is a very bad demo. A very, very, very bad demo. Extremely bad demo. I am embarrassed to even have defended this game the way I did.

Framerate is good, Commentary is excellent. but outside of that, I'm struggling to find anything positive to say about this game.

Please take this time to laugh at me, bash me, give me the I TOLD YOU SO's…I deserve them. This is a very bad demo.

my comments so far….. graphically the game has taken a hit. Gameplay wise it runs smooth and for those thst said u cant get a strike out i stuck out the side in the first inning and ended up striking out 4 in 3 innings.. (2 looking) just dont pict donw the middle and change up your pitches!! Game will look better with teh replays between inning when the game ships, seems a bit to easy but we have no idea what level the game was on in demo!! Dont liek new outfield camera angle hopefully that can be changed. Seems liek they should slow donw the speed of the ball off the bat to make plays more resonable in Of and IF and the pitch speed seems to be slower this year for some reason! For ever step foward they took a step back!! Game is better then last yr but not better then 2k7

my comments so far….. graphically the game has taken a hit. Gameplay wise it runs smooth and for those thst said u cant get a strike out i stuck out the side in the first inning and ended up striking out 4 in 3 innings.. (2 looking) just dont pict donw the middle and change up your pitches!! Game will look better with teh replays between inning when the game ships, seems a bit to easy but we have no idea what level the game was on in demo!! Dont liek new outfield camera angle hopefully that can be changed. Seems liek they should slow donw the speed of the ball off the bat to make plays more resonable in Of and IF and the pitch speed seems to be slower this year for some reason! For ever step foward they took a step back!! Game is better then last yr but not better then 2k7

I played the show last year. fell in love with it and said all it needed was progressive lighting and weather(in the skies like overcast cloudy etc) and it'd be perfect.

Sadly it is not enough. SCEA HAD TO up the presentation to the way that MLB 2K9 has it now as well . UNTIL they do i don't think i can honestly say that it's more realistic "looking' because the camera angles make the most difference for me.

I played the show last year. fell in love with it and said all it needed was progressive lighting and weather(in the skies like overcast cloudy etc) and it'd be perfect.

Sadly it is not enough. SCEA HAD TO up the presentation to the way that MLB 2K9 has it now as well . UNTIL they do i don't think i can honestly say that it's more realistic "looking' because the camera angles make the most difference for me.

Hey even I've got some positives I've written up my thoughts, just waiting for my second video to upload and then I'll have it up. Interested to see if you agree with my observations.

Hey even I've got some positives I've written up my thoughts, just waiting for my second video to upload and then I'll have it up. Interested to see if you agree with my observations.

I'll say that i hated last year's demo as well…bought the game and my opinion went up from "terrible" to "not bad" so maybe this will be the case again

I'll say that i hated last year's demo as well…bought the game and my opinion went up from "terrible" to "not bad" so maybe this will be the case again

Who said he doesn't have the demo

Who said he doesn't have the demo

Yeah I think what he meant was since he has a PS3 he doesn't need to worry about 2K9 because The Show is the easy buy. Not that he doesn't have a 360.

Yeah I think what he meant was since he has a PS3 he doesn't need to worry about 2K9 because The Show is the easy buy. Not that he doesn't have a 360.

To get the 2k9 demo on 360 you need to go into Game Market Place/Brows/M/MLB 2K9 and you can get the demo. Some reason the demo isn't in new demos.

To get the 2k9 demo on 360 you need to go into Game Market Place/Brows/M/MLB 2K9 and you can get the demo. Some reason the demo isn't in new demos.

I won't take pot shots. I have no issues with someone defending a game that they truly enjoy.

Pasta,

Do you know if the demo is indicative of the final version? I know The Show demo was not the final product and was wondering if 2K9 is based on an early build which could be a factor….

I won't take pot shots. I have no issues with someone defending a game that they truly enjoy.

Pasta,

Do you know if the demo is indicative of the final version? I know The Show demo was not the final product and was wondering if 2K9 is based on an early build which could be a factor….

I was thinking the same thing. There was no mention of Dirty not playing the demo. Weird….

I was thinking the same thing. There was no mention of Dirty not playing the demo. Weird….

Nice vids pasta, I'm at work here on the east coast so gotta get me a little preview of what's in store for me tonight. I'm liking what I see though. Nice smooth gameplay, Maybe I'm missing something in the vids that everyone else is seeing but looks like a graphics upgrade to me not a downgrade. Player models are way better than last year and they finally got rid of the silk uniforms.

Nice vids pasta, I'm at work here on the east coast so gotta get me a little preview of what's in store for me tonight. I'm liking what I see though. Nice smooth gameplay, Maybe I'm missing something in the vids that everyone else is seeing but looks like a graphics upgrade to me not a downgrade. Player models are way better than last year and they finally got rid of the silk uniforms.

perhaps the Brown dude thought he's PS3 only, as the demo doesn't hit then till Thursday

perhaps the Brown dude thought he's PS3 only, as the demo doesn't hit then till Thursday

Is it me or did 2k7 look alot better? I think the player models are awful and the gameplay has taken a hit too. While the framerate has been improved, the game plays horribly. The pitching mechanics have been simplified, as have the batting mechanics, but batting is too easy. I hit 4 homeruns in 3 innings, including a grand slam. Sliders can fix the difficulty problems, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to play a realistic game out of the box without having to do major adjustments?

The decision is simple. If you have a ps3, buy The Show. For 360 owners, buy a ps3 so you can buy The Show. 2K9 isn't in The Show's ballpark.

Is it me or did 2k7 look alot better? I think the player models are awful and the gameplay has taken a hit too. While the framerate has been improved, the game plays horribly. The pitching mechanics have been simplified, as have the batting mechanics, but batting is too easy. I hit 4 homeruns in 3 innings, including a grand slam. Sliders can fix the difficulty problems, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to play a realistic game out of the box without having to do major adjustments?

The decision is simple. If you have a ps3, buy The Show. For 360 owners, buy a ps3 so you can buy The Show. 2K9 isn't in The Show's ballpark.

Played a few innings of the demo. I honestly think the game is much improved. Below are my observations:

1) The swing stick — What is the point? If you pull back and push forward as the ball is being pitched you swing too late. Basically, just hold back before the pitcher starts his windup. Why would the developers even force the players to pull back at all on the stick. It reminds me of World Series on the Dreamcast. You had to hold the left trigger in to start your hitting. What I learned was hold the trigger in then release as the ball reached the desirable zone.

2) The inability to preload a throw…Basically, I had to wait for the throw meter to pop up before I could thrown.

3) The pitching mechanic seemed much improved…More user friendly and forgiving

4) Liked the camera angles and the fact players actually enter the dugout…

5) The opening presentation is a straight rip off of NBA 2K however the in-game presentation was nice and the play-by-play team is excellent

6) The batting helmets didn't have the shine (yes, little detail)

7) Numbers on Philly's sleeves way too small
Philly's logo on hat way too big

9) The dirt physics looked good on the informs

10) Didn't notice hurricane like winds flopping the jersey physics — It was cool two years ago…Thank goodness it looks like it's gone

11) Frame rate was solid

12) Hate that stupid ball trail — Please tell me that can be turned off…

13) The weird poofs of dirt behind the hitter while running on the base paths

14) Crowd looks good, a lot of the player faces do not

Again, many of my gripes are little things that do not impact the game. I think fans of 2K will have a game that will play way better than 2K8….Much improved….

Played a few innings of the demo. I honestly think the game is much improved. Below are my observations:

1) The swing stick — What is the point? If you pull back and push forward as the ball is being pitched you swing too late. Basically, just hold back before the pitcher starts his windup. Why would the developers even force the players to pull back at all on the stick. It reminds me of World Series on the Dreamcast. You had to hold the left trigger in to start your hitting. What I learned was hold the trigger in then release as the ball reached the desirable zone.

2) The inability to preload a throw…Basically, I had to wait for the throw meter to pop up before I could thrown.

3) The pitching mechanic seemed much improved…More user friendly and forgiving

4) Liked the camera angles and the fact players actually enter the dugout…

5) The opening presentation is a straight rip off of NBA 2K however the in-game presentation was nice and the play-by-play team is excellent

6) The batting helmets didn't have the shine (yes, little detail)

7) Numbers on Philly's sleeves way too small
Philly's logo on hat way too big

9) The dirt physics looked good on the informs

10) Didn't notice hurricane like winds flopping the jersey physics — It was cool two years ago…Thank goodness it looks like it's gone

11) Frame rate was solid

12) Hate that stupid ball trail — Please tell me that can be turned off…

13) The weird poofs of dirt behind the hitter while running on the base paths

14) Crowd looks good, a lot of the player faces do not

Again, many of my gripes are little things that do not impact the game. I think fans of 2K will have a game that will play way better than 2K8….Much improved….

Well it would be at least 3+ weeks early, but generally the demo isn't going to be drastically different from the final version.

Well it would be at least 3+ weeks early, but generally the demo isn't going to be drastically different from the final version.

I agree…I think the graphics look better. Last year's game had odd lighting as if players were in the sun yet looked as if they were in shade….Outside of some small graphical items in terms of realism and the swing stick being utterly pointless, I think this game is pretty solid….The presentation is the best this series has had….

Also, I am a huge Tigers fan…Nice logo….

I agree…I think the graphics look better. Last year's game had odd lighting as if players were in the sun yet looked as if they were in shade….Outside of some small graphical items in terms of realism and the swing stick being utterly pointless, I think this game is pretty solid….The presentation is the best this series has had….

Also, I am a huge Tigers fan…Nice logo….

All the examples you gave for this being a very, very, very bad demo were very, very, very weak. Extremely weak. Oh wait, there were no examples. Go figure.

All the examples you gave for this being a very, very, very bad demo were very, very, very weak. Extremely weak. Oh wait, there were no examples. Go figure.

The players movements are very robotic looking. I they can fix how they move it would be a huge improvement.

The players movements are very robotic looking. I they can fix how they move it would be a huge improvement.

You can always choose last years pitching mechanic.

You can always choose last years pitching mechanic.

The hitting physics are just totally wrong. It tough to be a baseball fan and see this pass as an acceptable hitting engine.

The hitting physics are just totally wrong. It tough to be a baseball fan and see this pass as an acceptable hitting engine.

i dont know what eveyone is talking about? the graphics look amazing, the game seems to play more like a baseball game, ps3 sucks and i promise you that 2k gets a higher review than the show

i dont know what eveyone is talking about? the graphics look amazing, the game seems to play more like a baseball game, ps3 sucks and i promise you that 2k gets a higher review than the show

Not that it is a deal breaker but the numbers on the sleeves of the Phillies uniforms are too high and too small. The number on the real uniforms is located near the bottom of the sleeve. Just another example of a sports game screwing up the easy things.

Not that it is a deal breaker but the numbers on the sleeves of the Phillies uniforms are too high and too small. The number on the real uniforms is located near the bottom of the sleeve. Just another example of a sports game screwing up the easy things.

I just got done playing it and I will be purchasing it. I say this because it seems to be a decent baseball game but more importantly it's the only one for 360. If The Show was available for 360 I'm sure most of us would purchase it rather than 2K. But I do want to let 360 owners out there know that in my opinion it is a good baseball game that is worth buying.

I just got done playing it and I will be purchasing it. I say this because it seems to be a decent baseball game but more importantly it's the only one for 360. If The Show was available for 360 I'm sure most of us would purchase it rather than 2K. But I do want to let 360 owners out there know that in my opinion it is a good baseball game that is worth buying.

I have to agree with edwood. Have we become so jaded in game society that every game put out must be AMAZING? I will admit that sports games are over priced for what you get but that seems to be everything nowadays. Just go buy MLB The Show and get over yourselves.
As always thank you Pasta for keeping us updated, I look forward to your opinion.

I have to agree with edwood. Have we become so jaded in game society that every game put out must be AMAZING? I will admit that sports games are over priced for what you get but that seems to be everything nowadays. Just go buy MLB The Show and get over yourselves.
As always thank you Pasta for keeping us updated, I look forward to your opinion.

Basically, what I said is The Show is sim and 2k is arcade, but sometimes if you dont appreciate the realistic nature of a sim game or have the background and experience to, then you will have more fun with a arcade game like 2k.

If you think 2k is a more realistic representation of the game of baseball, then you have issues. Enough said.

Which patch? The 1.02 patch went live on the PS3 a couple days ago.

Basically, what I said is The Show is sim and 2k is arcade, but sometimes if you dont appreciate the realistic nature of a sim game or have the background and experience to, then you will have more fun with a arcade game like 2k.

If you think 2k is a more realistic representation of the game of baseball, then you have issues. Enough said.

Which patch? The 1.02 patch went live on the PS3 a couple days ago.

FWIW, Mister Woods has been a staunch supporter of 2k and quite critical of some of the mechanics in The Show. He's certainly not a PS3 fanboy by any stretch, so your "get over yourselves" comment is a bit out of place here.

FWIW, Mister Woods has been a staunch supporter of 2k and quite critical of some of the mechanics in The Show. He's certainly not a PS3 fanboy by any stretch, so your "get over yourselves" comment is a bit out of place here.

I hate how everyone puts down the game. I wish this game was in the shows place. PS3 owners stop whining about how bad this game is congratulations on being able to play the show. Just go play that game and stop going to 2k boards and posting how mlb 2k sucks.

Hang in there Woods. You just had a way much faith and hope in 2k. The game is much smoother than last year though. I feel your pain though if you only have a 360.

I hate how everyone puts down the game. I wish this game was in the shows place. PS3 owners stop whining about how bad this game is congratulations on being able to play the show. Just go play that game and stop going to 2k boards and posting how mlb 2k sucks.

Hang in there Woods. You just had a way much faith and hope in 2k. The game is much smoother than last year though. I feel your pain though if you only have a 360.

I don't know, the observations in this thread seem reasonable and have come from people that have actually played the demo. Not just a bunch of PS3 owners trying to bust the balls of 360 owners. In fact, there hasn't been a single comment in this entire entry from a PS3 owner that could be considered flame bait, IMO.

I don't know, the observations in this thread seem reasonable and have come from people that have actually played the demo. Not just a bunch of PS3 owners trying to bust the balls of 360 owners. In fact, there hasn't been a single comment in this entire entry from a PS3 owner that could be considered flame bait, IMO.

ya your right but it is bound to come mlb 2k haters. I let my emotions get to me. I was really looking forward to this game coming out and reading around on different websites about the demo shot my hope of this being a good game and it's only a demo

ya your right but it is bound to come mlb 2k haters. I let my emotions get to me. I was really looking forward to this game coming out and reading around on different websites about the demo shot my hope of this being a good game and it's only a demo

LOL good one!

LOL good one!

Only if the people reviewing the game smoke crack….

Only if the people reviewing the game smoke crack….

Agreed….I thought that the logo on the Phil's hats also looked a tad too large.

Agreed….I thought that the logo on the Phil's hats also looked a tad too large.

I think the final version will play better once people are able to adjust sliders. Honestly, it isn't so much that the game played terrible. I think slider and skill level tweaking will make this game enjoyable….

Dont take it personally buddy. People that know The Show and how much better it is as a baseball sim are just trying to enlighten the 2K faithful. I was a 2K guy too until I switched last year and appreciate the people that pointed me in The Show's direction.

Spinning your wheels over a game that just doesnt cut it is just a waste of time when there is a much better option. Unless you only have a 360. I bought a PS3 for The Show last year and never regretted it once.

I think the final version will play better once people are able to adjust sliders. Honestly, it isn't so much that the game played terrible. I think slider and skill level tweaking will make this game enjoyable….

Dont take it personally buddy. People that know The Show and how much better it is as a baseball sim are just trying to enlighten the 2K faithful. I was a 2K guy too until I switched last year and appreciate the people that pointed me in The Show's direction.

Spinning your wheels over a game that just doesnt cut it is just a waste of time when there is a much better option. Unless you only have a 360. I bought a PS3 for The Show last year and never regretted it once.

I own both systems and hope that the final product plays better, which it should with slider and options adjustments. Although I am getting The Show, I will rent 2K9 to see how the final product plays. If it is fun I will buy it for the 360….

I own both systems and hope that the final product plays better, which it should with slider and options adjustments. Although I am getting The Show, I will rent 2K9 to see how the final product plays. If it is fun I will buy it for the 360….

The thing is I only have a 360 and would love to get a ps3. I realize how much better the show is but people don't realize the flaws in that series, or if they do they don't point them out like they do with 2k9. I am only 16 and I don't have the money to buy a ps3 and I also realize that there are more important things in like than buying a 3.
I play the show on ps3 even though it's not the PS3 version it is good. I respect the the show and the price is going down to $299 in April so I hope I can get one than. But for now mlb 2k9 is all I have

The thing is I only have a 360 and would love to get a ps3. I realize how much better the show is but people don't realize the flaws in that series, or if they do they don't point them out like they do with 2k9. I am only 16 and I don't have the money to buy a ps3 and I also realize that there are more important things in like than buying a 3.
I play the show on ps3 even though it's not the PS3 version it is good. I respect the the show and the price is going down to $299 in April so I hope I can get one than. But for now mlb 2k9 is all I have

You are very lucky to have both games as an option. I am very jealous of you. Do me a favor and post some videos on youtube because I love seeing videos of the show! I would love to see some phillies videos

You are very lucky to have both games as an option. I am very jealous of you. Do me a favor and post some videos on youtube because I love seeing videos of the show! I would love to see some phillies videos

YEAH GO SPEND OVER $500.OO DOLLARS FOR ONE GAME SORRY ASSHOLE!! ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS I'LL STICK WITH 2K9

YEAH GO SPEND OVER $500.OO DOLLARS FOR ONE GAME SORRY ASSHOLE!! ITS NOT THAT SERIOUS I'LL STICK WITH 2K9

Not going to bash you man. Everyone makes mistakes. Just dont hate on the Superior Show.

Takes a man to admit when they were wrong.

Not going to bash you man. Everyone makes mistakes. Just dont hate on the Superior Show.

Takes a man to admit when they were wrong.

Yeah because it is the only game on the PS3.

Listen fucknut, you can get a PS3 for $320 on Dell now and no more than $400 in any other store.

Yeah because it is the only game on the PS3.

Listen fucknut, you can get a PS3 for $320 on Dell now and no more than $400 in any other store.

Dumbass.

Dumbass.

what the hell is up with the demo? there is no image on it, and when i click to download it, nothing happens

what the hell is up with the demo? there is no image on it, and when i click to download it, nothing happens

Another attempt falling short yet again. This demo is very bad. I'm a fan of the 2K Sports games.. Baseball, although fallen short of it's other titles has been very mediocre & just not a realistic baseball game whatsoever. I'm a major fan of the actual game of baseball. And have now played both MLB 09: The Show & MLB 2K9 demos. MLB 09 is surely & without a doubt a better adaptation of the game & captures a much more realistic game of baseball. 2K9 has some great things going for them like the presentation & commentary… but the gameplay, motions & animations are just flat out mediocre. In my first attempt of the 2K9 demo game I won 7-1 in 3 innings with 4 HR's as the Phillies. In MLB 09, I won 1-0 in 4 innings as the Phillies with 0 HR's & drove in the winning run with a double down the left field line in the 3rd inning. MLB 09 is much more satisfying to play as a gamer & a fan of the game. 2K9 has so much potential.. Some of the visuals are great.. but the negatives definitely outweigh the positives. Can't believe they still haven't fixed the bat on ball audio. So disappointing because as a fan & owner of all consoles I was hoping to buy both games. Doesn't look like I will any longer.

Another attempt falling short yet again. This demo is very bad. I'm a fan of the 2K Sports games.. Baseball, although fallen short of it's other titles has been very mediocre & just not a realistic baseball game whatsoever. I'm a major fan of the actual game of baseball. And have now played both MLB 09: The Show & MLB 2K9 demos. MLB 09 is surely & without a doubt a better adaptation of the game & captures a much more realistic game of baseball. 2K9 has some great things going for them like the presentation & commentary… but the gameplay, motions & animations are just flat out mediocre. In my first attempt of the 2K9 demo game I won 7-1 in 3 innings with 4 HR's as the Phillies. In MLB 09, I won 1-0 in 4 innings as the Phillies with 0 HR's & drove in the winning run with a double down the left field line in the 3rd inning. MLB 09 is much more satisfying to play as a gamer & a fan of the game. 2K9 has so much potential.. Some of the visuals are great.. but the negatives definitely outweigh the positives. Can't believe they still haven't fixed the bat on ball audio. So disappointing because as a fan & owner of all consoles I was hoping to buy both games. Doesn't look like I will any longer.