Troubling MLB 09 The Show Patch

by pastapadre
Posted May 1st, 2009 at 8:56 pm

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A new patch (1.06) came out earlier this week for MLB 09 The Show that attempted to make adjustments to the schedules and start times as well as fixing a host of small bugs. However from monitoring the response there are some major problems with the patch that have significantly disrupted the community.

The biggest issue is that any franchise prior to the patch will not work after downloading it. This could happen with Road to the Show careers as well. Franchises and RTTS would need to be started fresh after the patch in order to prevent an inevitable crash. There is also a problem with post-game highlights and the Replay Vault. That one though is apparently is being fixed with a follow-up patch next week.

This is a required patch, at least for anyone that wants to play online. While it can be deleted if so desired it is likely that most consumers are trusting the download only to find it has ruined there franchises. How something so severe could get by the testing process is certainly puzzling. The hope would be that SCEA would pull the patch which would then revert everyone to re-downloading the prior one. This has been done before with other games. They could then work on fixing it so that existing franchises could continue. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear that they are going to take that route and instead are staying quiet on the topic.

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Tim

How do I delete the patch?

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

You have to do it from the desktop screen. Go to the MLB file and then go to data. You will find it there.

However, I read that if you delete the patch it deletes other files as well….

92kid

that doesnt work either. I tried deleting it and my franchise sill resets. I guess the only hope is a new patch that hopefully fixes it.

Tim

How do I delete the patch?

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

You have to do it from the desktop screen. Go to the MLB file and then go to data. You will find it there.

However, I read that if you delete the patch it deletes other files as well….

92kid

that doesnt work either. I tried deleting it and my franchise sill resets. I guess the only hope is a new patch that hopefully fixes it.

j swizz

You know every1 complains here but pasta can’t fix the game. You kno they got a feedback section in the sportscenter area that you can send all these complaints to and they might actually do somethin about it since the feedback goes to scea
j swizz

You know every1 complains here but pasta can’t fix the game. You kno they got a feedback section in the sportscenter area that you can send all these complaints to and they might actually do somethin about it since the feedback goes to scea
http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I don't even bother with my RTTS character anymore. After putting so much time into it, only to not be able to continue really sucks. After the patch I still can't get past the Sept 15th bug. And there's no way I'm putting the time into starting another career, especially if there's no guarantee this won't happen again.

I'm still playing the Season mode a lot. I like playing 29 game season with different teams, each time starting the season with the most recent roster update. Keeps things fresh. Right now I'm finishing up with my first season with the Astros, 10-15. Pretty much what I would expect. Going to try a winning team wtih my next team.

Still a great game. Nothing like it when it comes to realism in sports. These bugs are disappointing. Hopefully they will fix eventually.
http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I don't even bother with my RTTS character anymore. After putting so much time into it, only to not be able to continue really sucks. After the patch I still can't get past the Sept 15th bug. And there's no way I'm putting the time into starting another career, especially if there's no guarantee this won't happen again.

I'm still playing the Season mode a lot. I like playing 29 game season with different teams, each time starting the season with the most recent roster update. Keeps things fresh. Right now I'm finishing up with my first season with the Astros, 10-15. Pretty much what I would expect. Going to try a winning team wtih my next team.

Still a great game. Nothing like it when it comes to realism in sports. These bugs are disappointing. Hopefully they will fix eventually.
Giaorl

How and where can I get the patch?
Thanks

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Just put the game in and the system does the rest…

Giaorl

How and where can I get the patch?
Thanks

http://intensedebate.com/people/Skihawks Skihawks

Just put the game in and the system does the rest…

http://intensedebate.com/people/MFazio23 MFazio23

I haven't had any issues so far with my RTTS *knock on wood* but I've been playing Fallout 3 mostly the past three or four days.
http://intensedebate.com/people/MFazio23 MFazio23

I haven't had any issues so far with my RTTS *knock on wood* but I've been playing Fallout 3 mostly the past three or four days.
pops

i'm one of these guys how have been affect by this patch. I had a frnachise started with the mets and i was well into season (june), but now everytime i try to play a game my ps3 restarts. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Can I erase this patch?
pops

i'm one of these guys how have been affect by this patch. I had a frnachise started with the mets and i was well into season (june), but now everytime i try to play a game my ps3 restarts. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Can I erase this patch?
storm

I can't stand the Rangers ugly bi-color batting helmets– the Rangers decided at the last minute not to use them, but we're stuck with looking at them. Maybe in a future patch this will be addressed, otherwise (sadly) I am staying clear of the Rangers.
storm

I can't stand the Rangers ugly bi-color batting helmets– the Rangers decided at the last minute not to use them, but we're stuck with looking at them. Maybe in a future patch this will be addressed, otherwise (sadly) I am staying clear of the Rangers.
kleiner

i cant even start a new franchise every time it gets to my turn in the draft my screen goes black and restarts the ps3 to the main screen

blondeviking

Im having the same problem here. I noticed that the updated rosters wont work for a fantasy draft. When I delete the rosters it works, but that also defeats the purpose of having updates rosters. Im not sure what to do here. Is this a result of the patch or of the updated rosters?

kleiner

i cant even start a new franchise every time it gets to my turn in the draft my screen goes black and restarts the ps3 to the main screen

blondeviking

Im having the same problem here. I noticed that the updated rosters wont work for a fantasy draft. When I delete the rosters it works, but that also defeats the purpose of having updates rosters. Im not sure what to do here. Is this a result of the patch or of the updated rosters?

maafla1

The game is great but definitely has stat issues. Gary Sheffield, for example. He had 499 career HRs before season started but the number displayed on his "player card" is waaaaay off. But when he came up to bat in a game a graphic displayed "499 career HRs". THEN I hit a HR with him and there was NO acknowlegement of his 500th HR anywhere – no audio, special video, etc… Also his career stats didn't update and the next game he played the graphic still said "499 career HRs". There were others but this stood out most obviously. Any ideas?
maafla1

The game is great but definitely has stat issues. Gary Sheffield, for example. He had 499 career HRs before season started but the number displayed on his "player card" is waaaaay off. But when he came up to bat in a game a graphic displayed "499 career HRs". THEN I hit a HR with him and there was NO acknowlegement of his 500th HR anywhere – no audio, special video, etc… Also his career stats didn't update and the next game he played the graphic still said "499 career HRs". There were others but this stood out most obviously. Any ideas?
George

Hoping one of you on this forum can help.
I just picked up MLB 09 The Show for PS3 (80 gig) The game does not even load. It says it is about to load new updates (ver.1.06) and then nothing happens…any ideas as to what is going on?
George

Hoping one of you on this forum can help.
I just picked up MLB 09 The Show for PS3 (80 gig) The game does not even load. It says it is about to load new updates (ver.1.06) and then nothing happens…any ideas as to what is going on?
Drew

while playing mlb the show 09 deep into year 2013 on RTTS during the season while going to my next game the screen goes black and the game starts over???? what is the issue with this i love the game but am wondering if its my PS3 or does mlb owe me a new game whats the deal cause i am pissed