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List Price: $39.99
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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0711719818021
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Item Dimensions:5867830544
Label: Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Model: 98180
MPN: 98180
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Publication Date: 2009-03
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: March 03, 2009
Studio: Sony Computer Entertainment

Features:
  • Hotshot Fielding - The game now includes more dynamic fielder reactions and animations, as well as improved bare-handed flips.
  • Road to the Show 3.0 - The new version of the popular mode includes an all-new steal and leadoff system, and more interaction with the player's coaches.
  • Franchise 2.0 - Now includes salary arbitration, waiver transactions, September call-ups, and the 40-man roster.
  • Improved online play - Now includes flex scheduling to allow players to play out-of-order games, and Roster Vault option to allow gamers can create their own custom rosters and upload them online for other gamers to use.
  • Custom Music/Replays - Gamers will now be able to store their favorite songs to their PS3 and assign them to be played at various points in the game, including a batter's walk-up animation. Players may also create custom taunts.



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
MLB 09 PS3

Amazon.com Product Description:
MLB 09: The Show is back for the 2009 baseball season with all the authentic baseball action that baseball and video game fans have come to expect from the longest running officially licensed Major League Baseball game series on PlayStation platforms. The fourth game in the series, MLB 09 also includes a wealth of new features such as Road to the Show 3.0, Franchise Mode 2.0, Online Season Leagues and Hotshot Fielding.

'MLB 09: The Show' game logo
Swatting a home run in 'MLB 09: The Show'
Swing for the cheap seats.
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Stealing home in 'MLB 09: The Show'
Squeeze victory from the bases.
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Infielder going for the double play at second in 'MLB 09: The Show'
Play your position like a star.
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Baseball game from inside the stands in 'MLB 09: The Show'
See the game from every view.
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Authenticity
Dedicated to authenticity in gameplay, as well as keeping up with current superstars of the National Pastime, MLB 09: The Show contains over 700 new gameplay animations, more than 150 new personalized pitcher and batter routines and hundreds of new presentation animations. In addition, the game also recognizes subtleties surrounding the action that are as much a part of the game as anything on the field. Just a few of these are the creeping shadows of a twilight game, the wear and tear a field will show as the season progresses, scoreboard animations, and changes in the clothing of the fans as the season moves from spring, summer and into fall.

An Update to 'The Road to the Show'
Previous versions of The Road to the Show functionality have allowed not only for extensive customization of in-game players, but also for the ability to play offense and defense through that player's eyes. This year with Road to the Show 3.0 players can take this fine tuning even further with a new steal and lead off system, inter-active training through mini-games and enhanced interaction with managers and coaches as customized players make their way off the bench and into MLB superstardom.

Hotshot Fielding
In the past all too often fielding functionality simply consisted of positioning your player somewhere near the ball, no matter how the ball appears to be hit. But MLB 09's Hotshot Fielding changes all that. Now if a ball looks too hot to handle without a little extra effort then it probably is. If you can master the dynamic player reactions possible through Hotshot Fielding then there may be a golden glove in your future, otherwise your fielder may bungle that shot to the gap or line drive.

Online League Play
Providing you with the ability to set up leagues with up to 30 teams offering full stat tracking, point benefits and rewards. Customize as you see fit; choose your players, teams, length, rules and much more. Whether it’s you and a couple buddies or 29 of your closest friends, bragging rights are on the line.

Key Game Features:

  • Road to the Show 3.0 - The new version of the popular mode includes an all-new steal and leadoff system, and more interaction with the player's coaches.
  • Franchise 2.0 - Now includes salary arbitration, waiver transactions, September call-ups, and the 40-man roster.
  • Improved online play - Now includes flex scheduling to allow players to play out-of-order games, and Roster Vault option to allow gamers can create their own custom rosters and upload them online for other gamers to use.
  • Custom Music/Replays - Gamers will also be able to store their favorite songs to their PlayStation 3 and assign them to be played at various points in the game, including a batter's walk-up animation. Players may also create custom taunts.
  • Hotshot Fielding - The game now includes more dynamic fielder reactions and animations, as well as improved bare-handed flips.
  • MLB Player Motion Captures - MLB 09 The Show features authentically captured motions from dozens of professional athletes including David Wright, David Ortiz, Eric Chavez, Roger Clemens, Trevor Hoffman, Tim Hudson, Darryl Hamilton and more.
  • Progressive Batting Performance - Player abilities can improve or regress depending on how the gamer plays.
  • Post Game/In Game Pitcher and Batter Analysis - Pitch Analysis is a breakdown of all the pitches thrown during the current game being played. Gamers will be able sort by pitcher, LHB or RHB, pitch type and result. This feature is also available for Batters, and the batter analysis allows for a breakdown of how a batter has performed based on LHP or RHP, Pitch Type, and result.
  • Pitch Grips - The game will accurately graphically reflect the pitch being thrown on the pitcher's hand, and will include 17 different pitch types including five fastball variations (four-seamer, two-seamer, cutter, splitter, sinker), five breaking pitches (10-4 curve, 12-6 curve, slider, slurve, screwball), four change-ups (straight, circle change-up, palmball, forkball), and three specialty pitches (knuckle, knuckle-curve, and the gyro).
  • SportsConnect Online User Tracking (SCOUT) - SCOUT allows gamers to set their game preferences, store them on the server, and then allows the system to look for a Quick Match with an opponent that fits their criteria.
  • Live Sports Updates - # Live MLB updates in-game, as well as SportsConnect Headline News.
  • Multi-Branch Fielding - Branch Point Technology goes to a new level as gamers you can now take full control of fielders and break out of any animation in the process. Change a fielding decision and branch out of any animation after the first branch point.
  • Adaptive Pitching Intelligence (API) - Catchers will call the game based on individual strengths and weaknesses of each pitcher and analyze tendencies of batters.
  • Pitch Command System (PCs) - Pitchers' abilities to throw a specific pitch change depending on how often the pitcher throws it.
  • Revamped Umpire Personalities - Umpire personalities have been tweaked further.





Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Pretty much the same as 09
Gameplay- Graphics A LOT better this time around. Otherwise game play is pretty much the same. 4.5/5.

Franchise- Not even close as deep as a Madden franchise but still very fun. Trades are easy on the show compared to Madden. 4/5.

Overall Review- This game is worth it to any baseball fan, hardcore or casual. The gameplay on this game is way better than 2K9 and should be any baseball fans library, but improvements are subtle if any.





Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Fun, but maybe too much of a sim
One of, if not the best baseball game I've ever played, but it is really difficult.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - The most (un)realistic baseball game ever made.
Being a fan of The Show franchise since my days as a PS2 gamer, I was eagerly anticipating the release of MLB the Show 09. I made it through most of the baseball season holding off on purchasing the game, until finally I caved.

After 10 hours of play, I can say without any doubt that this game does not live up to the tagline of being the most realistic baseball game ever made.

Pros:
Graphics are outstanding in full HD. The stadiums look excellent. The crowd is dynamic and will leave during a blowout. Especially if you are playing the home team and you are being trounced by the AI.

Cons:
FRUSTRATING.
Your pitchers are not consistent. They never hit their spots even if you hit the pitch meter dead on. Want to throw a slider that clips the corner of the plate? Even with Johan Santana it will swing wide, or it will be thrown right down the middle.
Hitting is absolutely impossible. Even if you do manage to make good contact, you will hit it directly at a fielder, or the AI will make an impossible catch to rob you of a hit. The only hits I have are homeruns. In ten hours of play, I haven't hit one double.

I have tried adjusting the sliders, but it seems like they do not alter gameplay at all. I am very sorry I spent money on this game, especially since I was looking forward to it for so long. All I wanted was a fun baseball game where I could play a full season with a Franchise. I am very disappointed.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Awesome and Realistic game
This being my first baseball game, its totally blown me off. The graphics are totally awesome- very realistic. The AI plays are like a real game too. Its hard to hit home runs(just like a real game), but at times that makes it really difficult.
I wish Sony starts making NFL games too they would surely give EA Sports a run for their money.
A must have for baseball fans.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Welcome baseball fans!
This has to be THE best baseball game out on the market today. The players look alot like their real selves. I love the fact that the game mechanics are realistic. Everything about this game makes you think you're actually at a real game. The game can be very difficult to play, but real baseball is difficult to play too, so that goes hand in hand. I was happy to hear all of the new game commentary this year from the three broadcasters. Another good addition was the game highlight reel after it's over. I enjoyed watching my crushing homeruns or my great hitting ability after defeating an opponent.






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