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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bryan

the 2k manny would be better if the nose was normal size but the show won Matzuzaka looks amazing in the show
bryan

the 2k manny would be better if the nose was normal size but the show won Matzuzaka looks amazing in the show
Corey

Hey guys. I know this might sound old and dumb, but im looking any info about The Show for ps2. I do own an xbox 360, but would rather pay 30 bucks rather than 60 for 2k9, plus i have hard mixed reviews on 2k9, and had a ton of glitches while playing the demo. So if anybody knows anything on the quality on the ps2 version, and if its at all better than last year, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys.
Corey

Hey guys. I know this might sound old and dumb, but im looking any info about The Show for ps2. I do own an xbox 360, but would rather pay 30 bucks rather than 60 for 2k9, plus i have hard mixed reviews on 2k9, and had a ton of glitches while playing the demo. So if anybody knows anything on the quality on the ps2 version, and if its at all better than last year, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys.
gold5225

ya but PS3 is cheaper overtime than the 360

No im saying i doubt people prefer it they may like it but probably not prefer it.
gold5225

ya but PS3 is cheaper overtime than the 360

No im saying i doubt people prefer it they may like it but probably not prefer it.
idontknow

Wow, none of them are great. Why do all the white guys in the show have cat eyes. and all the colored guys have brown eyes? I think there both poorly done. Look at the faces for MVP '05 and compare them with these two games, no competition.

LOL

You are blind as a bat. Let MVP go, it died when MLB08 came out.

idontknow

Wow, none of them are great. Why do all the white guys in the show have cat eyes. and all the colored guys have brown eyes? I think there both poorly done. Look at the faces for MVP '05 and compare them with these two games, no competition.

LOL

You are blind as a bat. Let MVP go, it died when MLB08 came out.

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Jonathon

both look REALLY creepy at times…what happened to Ken Griffey Jr.’s face? haha…
Jonathon

both look REALLY creepy at times…what happened to Ken Griffey Jr.’s face? haha…
Scott B.

You should have included a real shot for comparison too.
Scott B.

You should have included a real shot for comparison too.
SeaTownSwag

Manny and Cliff Lee look bad on both.I give Prince to 2K9 maybe Pujols and maybe K-rod but all the rest go to the show.
SeaTownSwag

Manny and Cliff Lee look bad on both.I give Prince to 2K9 maybe Pujols and maybe K-rod but all the rest go to the show.
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aaron

2k9=cartoon, the show=real
aaron

2k9=cartoon, the show=real
adam

mlb 2k9 wins 6 to 4. People are going to be biased on this topic because the shows better. Tell how you think instead of finding a way to bash 2k9,or fit in with everybody. The Shows Manny takes the cake for worst image of this group.
adam

mlb 2k9 wins 6 to 4. People are going to be biased on this topic because the shows better. Tell how you think instead of finding a way to bash 2k9,or fit in with everybody. The Shows Manny takes the cake for worst image of this group.
bumblebee

let´s does a face comparison for NBA live 09 and NBA2k9…
Or is it true that padre is a 2k hater?
bumblebee

let´s does a face comparison for NBA live 09 and NBA2k9…
Or is it true that padre is a 2k hater?
bumblebee

I spelled wronged…lol…sorry. Oh btw The show is the true baseball game, but let´s do a compare faces for all games then.
bumblebee

wrong-sorry 2x
bumblebee

I spelled wronged…lol…sorry. Oh btw The show is the true baseball game, but let´s do a compare faces for all games then.
bumblebee

wrong-sorry 2x
JHeb

Griffey is horrible in both of them…Lee too. My only issue with The Show are the eyes. They're almost all too light looking. Makes the players look very odd. Most people have darker eyes even if they're blue, green, etc. Weird.
JHeb

Griffey is horrible in both of them…Lee too. My only issue with The Show are the eyes. They're almost all too light looking. Makes the players look very odd. Most people have darker eyes even if they're blue, green, etc. Weird.
AmenRa

NBA2k9 is better than NBA live 09 and The Show is better than MLB2k9, it ain't about platforms or game makers it's about the truth period.
AmenRa

NBA2k9 is better than NBA live 09 and The Show is better than MLB2k9, it ain't about platforms or game makers it's about the truth period.
Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

Manny looks like a fat Puerto Rican on The Show…..
Bl4ziNbuLLd0G

Manny looks like a fat Puerto Rican on The Show…..
Chipper Jones

I am Chipper Jones and i endorse NBA 2k9
Chipper Jones

I am Chipper Jones and i endorse NBA 2k9
Chipper Jones

I am Chipper Jones and i am a pu$$y as well….
Chipper Jones

I am Chipper Jones and i am a pu$$y as well….
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Just curious, why do you want a face comparison 6 months after the games have been released? Not sure I see the point.
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Just curious, why do you want a face comparison 6 months after the games have been released? Not sure I see the point.
Tone

2k9 is for little kids and people that dont understand losing makes you better.
First time I played the 2k9 demo I hit 13 HRs… In 2 innings…
The Show has better features, smoother game play, and realistic AI and stats.
Did no one else watch the videos in pastas 2k9 wrap up?
Tone

2k9 is for little kids and people that dont understand losing makes you better.
First time I played the 2k9 demo I hit 13 HRs… In 2 innings…
The Show has better features, smoother game play, and realistic AI and stats.
Did no one else watch the videos in pastas 2k9 wrap up?
TigerTony

The Show kills 2k. Not only are the faces better in terms of accuracy, but also in texture. The 2k faces all look like they're made out of cardboard.
TigerTony

The Show kills 2k. Not only are the faces better in terms of accuracy, but also in texture. The 2k faces all look like they're made out of cardboard.
idontknow

Hey Padre, how about a stadium comparison? I think that would cool to who got the stadius down pat to a tee, especially the new Mets & Yankees.

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Not sure that would be fair to either side. They both had to basically make educated guesses on the new stadiums.

idontknow

Hey Padre, how about a stadium comparison? I think that would cool to who got the stadius down pat to a tee, especially the new Mets & Yankees.

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Not sure that would be fair to either side. They both had to basically make educated guesses on the new stadiums.

Zane

Griffey in 2K….
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Look at Griffey……HE LOOKS TERRIBLE!!!
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Look at Griffey……HE LOOKS TERRIBLE!!!
Zane

Griffey in 2K….