Player Face Comparisons: 2K9 vs The Show

by pastapadre
Posted March 11th, 2009 at 8:52 am

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Now that everyone knows how MLB 2K9 and MLB 09 The Show turned out I thought it would be fun to compare some of the player faces from the games. Doing so always results in an interesting post-release discussion.

I randomly selected 10 well known players and in comparable situations. All images were taken through the HD PVR via component with 2K9 being the 360 version vs The Show PS3. Which game do you think came out on top the most?

MLB 2K9 – Daisuke Matsuzaka – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Prince Fielder – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Ken Griffey Jr – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Matt Holliday – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Randy Johnson – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Francisco Rodriguez – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Cliff Lee – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Albert Pujols – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Vladimir Guerrero – MLB 09 The Show

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MLB 2K9 – Manny Ramirez – MLB 09 The Show

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Whatev

Not even close … he looks too cartoony fake, in The Show he looks real.
Whatev

Not even close … he looks too cartoony fake, in The Show he looks real.
LATEROLUS

do anybody knows how to put your created player to play in the game? thank you Laterolus.
LATEROLUS

do anybody knows how to put your created player to play in the game? thank you Laterolus.
Pasta Padre

No question 2K9 has the better faces here. I give The Show Randy Johnson and Vlad, and that's it.

-Pasta Padre
Pasta Padre

No question 2K9 has the better faces here. I give The Show Randy Johnson and Vlad, and that's it.

-Pasta Padre
pudge

why do people care so much about player faces, you don't ever get a real close up picture. And if you have a PS3 you like MLB the show because no one gives 2k9 a chance. If your a 360 owner you like mlb 2k9
pudge

why do people care so much about player faces, you don't ever get a real close up picture. And if you have a PS3 you like MLB the show because no one gives 2k9 a chance. If your a 360 owner you like mlb 2k9
jeffy777@gmail.com

Honestly, both games have ugly faces. It's like picking the less of two evils.
jeffy777@gmail.com

Honestly, both games have ugly faces. It's like picking the less of two evils.
RDE

I think they are all terrible they need to go to NBALIVE.com and learn how to make cyberfaces
RDE

I think they are all terrible they need to go to NBALIVE.com and learn how to make cyberfaces
anthony

7-3 for the show. 2K9's manny, pujols and k-rod are better
anthony

7-3 for the show. 2K9's manny, pujols and k-rod are better
Yea Yea

MLB The Show's skin textures and lighting is what makes MLB 2K9 look very bad in comparison. SCEA worked longer and harder that 2K did and it shows.
Yea Yea

MLB The Show's skin textures and lighting is what makes MLB 2K9 look very bad in comparison. SCEA worked longer and harder that 2K did and it shows.
Yea Yea

2K Sports' work ethic when it comes to their MLB license is piss poor and they need to take it more seriously. The fact that they hold the official license is amazing.
Yea Yea

2K Sports' work ethic when it comes to their MLB license is piss poor and they need to take it more seriously. The fact that they hold the official license is amazing.
poo-k-sports

i truly cant believe theres even a debate. just look at the pictures or the videos. mlb 2k9 is the 2nd worst sports game ever made, after 2k8 of course. its a testament to how truly lazy 2k is. they release 50 crappy baseball titles a year in hopes of making a little money, yet if they would invest some time and effort into just one, then maybe there would actually be some competition for the show. so quit whining all you 360 owners. you get to sit another year on the bench waiting for 2k's next horribly embarrassing installment.
poo-k-sports

i truly cant believe theres even a debate. just look at the pictures or the videos. mlb 2k9 is the 2nd worst sports game ever made, after 2k8 of course. its a testament to how truly lazy 2k is. they release 50 crappy baseball titles a year in hopes of making a little money, yet if they would invest some time and effort into just one, then maybe there would actually be some competition for the show. so quit whining all you 360 owners. you get to sit another year on the bench waiting for 2k's next horribly embarrassing installment.
J-Man

9-1 the show wins the only good 2k9 one was fielder
J-Man

9-1 the show wins the only good 2k9 one was fielder
Thomas

This is off the subject but those of you who have the SHOW could you please give me your opinions on the accuracy of the stadiums? Have you found them right on or are some missing something? Thanks all and have a great day.
Thomas

This is off the subject but those of you who have the SHOW could you please give me your opinions on the accuracy of the stadiums? Have you found them right on or are some missing something? Thanks all and have a great day.
2K9 fan

Well besides the fact that randy johnson is set up like a righty in the 09 Show version, i don't see much of a difference. Manny looks fine in the 2k9 version, and both griffey's look like shit. So yea, thats my take.
2K9 fan

Well besides the fact that randy johnson is set up like a righty in the 09 Show version, i don't see much of a difference. Manny looks fine in the 2k9 version, and both griffey's look like shit. So yea, thats my take.
Ramiah

The show wins this. (both griffey's look horrible!)
Ramiah

The show wins this. (both griffey's look horrible!)
Coon1010

Manny looks terrible on both games
Coon1010

Manny looks terrible on both games
Ryan

MLB is the better game, end of story,
Ryan

MLB is the better game, end of story,
nasty nate

you can see the sweat on big daddy vladdys hat on the show. badass. show wins
nasty nate

you can see the sweat on big daddy vladdys hat on the show. badass. show wins