MLB '09

MLB '09

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Sony Computer Entertainment
Brand : Sony
Label : Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment
Model : 98730
Platform : Sony PSP
Studio : Sony Computer Entertainment
ReleaseDate : 2009-03-03

List Price: USD $39.99
Lowest New Price: USD $27.99

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Features:

• Improved In-Game Pitcher and Batter Analysis - The Pitch Analysis is a breakdown of all the pitches thrown during the current game being played. This is also available for Batters.
• 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.
• Custom Music, Fan Yells and Chants - Using our My MLB Music feature, store all of your favorite music for play on MLB 09 The Show on your Memory Stick.
• 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.
• Progressive Batting Performance - Now players will be rewarded with slight contact bonuses for each batter who performs beyond his statistical ability under your control.

Product Description
MLB 09 PSP
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, a custom music, yell and chant feature, Online Season Leagues and Roster Vault.

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An Update to 'The Road to the Show'
MLB 09: The Show comes with the new and improved Road to the Show 3.0 which allows for interactive training, new settings, a new steal/ leadoff system, presentations and coach interactions. Interactive training will consist of a set of mini-games designed to improve a player’s ability and performance in various areas of baseball.

Online League Play
Along with improvements to the traditional Online Leagues, MLB 09 will offer major additions to Online Season Leagues. New Online Season Leagues will allow you to hold a fully functional draft and utilize a Flex Schedule, allowing players to play games ahead in the schedule.

Roster Vault
Roster Vault gives users the ability to create their perfect roster offline by adjusting player attributes, appearance, accessories, etc... Users can then save this Roster to their Memory Card. Once online users can upload them from where they are stored to allow others users online to download, use and rate their Roster. The new Roster Vault feature lets the The Show community share and judge any Roster.

Custom Music, Fan Yells and Chants
Using our My MLB Music feature, store all of your favorite music for play on MLB 09 The Show on your Memory Stick. You can also edit any of your tracks and assign a batter walkup to all of your favorite players. Along with Custom Music, MLB 09 will also offer Custom Fan Yells and Chants. Record a yell, with your own voice, and assign it to play for the player and situation of your choice.

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.
• Custom Music, Fan Yells and Chants - Using our My MLB Music feature, store all of your favorite music for play on MLB 09 The Show on your Memory Stick.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Roster Vault - This gives users the ability to create their perfect roster offline by adjusting player attributes, appearance, accessories, etc... Users can then save this Roster to their Memory Card. Once online users can upload them from where they are stored to allow others users online to download, use and rate their Roster.
• Catcher Called Games - The Show pushes the envelope for realism by incorporating catchers calling pitches. You’ll really know what it feels like to stand on the mound and nod or shake a pitch from the catcher. It’s up to you â€" just don’t make a mistake pitch. The catcher’s setup also acts as a guide to your decisions on where to locate a pitch.
• Improved In-Game Pitcher and Batter Analysis - The Pitch Analysis is a breakdown of all the pitches thrown during the current game being played. You’ll be able sort by pitcher, LHB or RHB, pitch type and result. This is also available for Batters.
• Progressive Batting Performance - Specific to each batter, you’ll be rewarded with slight contact bonuses for each batter who performs beyond his statistical ability under your control. Conversely, if your performance takes a dip, you’ll see slight decreases in contact for each batter that performs below that statistical ability.
• 3-Man Booth - Rex Hudler joins Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell for the most comprehensive commentary you’ve heard in any baseball game. MLB 09: The Show sets the bar high with progressive commentary that changes you progress through the game, adapting to current actions and situations.
• User Controlled Slides - Control base runners down to the last detail. Split-second decisions are the difference between a win and a loss so as you round the bases, you decide when it’s time to get dirty.
• Unique Stadium Ambiance - Every MLB team is specific to their stadium with coordinated crowds, team colors and audio that catering to each team and specific players.

Customer Reviews

Hmm, haven't I played this before? (2009-03-05)
Welcome to the Show '09.

New features from last year:

*Legends Mode: A very hard difficulty level, if All-Star was too easy for you.
*New Managerial Options: You can now enter 5-rule drafts, as well as deal with salary arbitrations. Also, different coaches now have different affects on players(batting coach, hitting coach, etc...)
*New Audio Options: Create Walk-Up to bat music, reliever entrance theme and more.

Those are the main ones. Of course, new rosters are there as well. However, this game is pretty much recycled as last year. In fact, 75% of it is the same as MLB Show '06!!! Obviously, most sports franchises are taking this approach, so I cannot fault them for that. However, it still puzzles me how in 4 years they haven't figured out how to reduce loading times. You still need to wait a good 30-45 seconds before a game starts and after it ends, which will annoy you if you like your game fast-paced and ready to go. Of course, that still can't take away that this is still the best baseball title for PSP, with great play-by-play and realistic on the field action, beautiful ballparks and the ability to create a player and live a career of a major leaguer.

The Bottom Line: If you are a hardcore fan of this franchise OR if you yet to own a baseball game for PSP, you can't go wrong with buying it. However, if you are a budget conscious gamer, you might as well stick with the previous title.

Great game, but not a lot of changes (2009-03-04)
I have owned the last 4 years of this game. While I know that they can't change a lot, and the technology/graphics for PSP are probably somewhat limited, can't they at least change the announcers scripts? It's the same exact content as the last few years, best I can tell.

Overall, still a great game. It's worth the $30 to upgrade in my opinion.

MLB2009 = MLB2008 v 2.0 (2009-03-04)
Corrects a lot of issues with 2008. The Online Roster Updates (dated March 1, 2009) is way behind with missing players and transactions that have been known for months. The overall game play has improved from 2008.....the Pitching meter is hard to see on PSP....the release marker is hidden by the blur of white....they need to make the release marker a different color or change the white color....4/5 stars!

Welcome to the Big Show. (2009-03-03)
MLB 09 The Show is a great game. Similar to last years version as far as graphics and game play. They have improved the AI in this game compared to last year. It is easier to hit homeruns. Unlike last years game where you can go 6 or 7 games without a homerun. Also they brought back the errors when you throw the ball or catch the ball. It is more realistic that way. They also have a lot of details to this game as far as signing free agents or negotiating with players. It is a great game and a must have for any baseball fan.

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