ps2 baseball games

bradlewa · 05-04-2004, 08:23 PM

I already know that OOTP is the best baseball simulation for the computer, but I was wondering if anyone has advice on which game to buy for playstation 2. I want the most realistic game out there...not necessarily the graphics and all that, just an all around great game. I'm not looking for a game where you can hit a HR every time up (like the old Triple Play games), just a game with accurate stats and a good career mode. Any suggestions?

BigBambino · 05-04-2004, 09:15 PM

MVP baseball 2004!!!!

BigBambino · 05-04-2004, 09:15 PM

I hear ESPN baseball will be sweet too though

bradlewa · 05-04-2004, 09:38 PM

yeah those are the two i am basically deciding between...espn just came out today, so it's officially decision time. i suppose i could rent them both, but that could be $10 toward buying one of them.

BigBambino · 05-04-2004, 10:00 PM

I personally have MVP baseball 2004. It very realistic. I enjoy it alot. Thats what i reccomend

GeoWar · 05-04-2004, 10:01 PM

try checking the web sites .... they sometimes help you see what you will get (no patches, but available secret codes).

BigBambino · 05-04-2004, 10:10 PM

That too

Skipaway · 05-05-2004, 03:04 AM

Pawapuro series by Konami

Joe Shlabotnick · 05-05-2004, 11:40 AM

MVP 2004 rocks, with the following weaknesses:

1) not enough balls, not enough walks
2) no fatigue factor except for starting pitchers
3) too many foul popups and amazing AI catches
4) the infamous "lefty glitch," wherein lefty hitters on the console version (they've patched this problem for PC'ers) cannot hit the ball as far as righties, leading to less HR's for lefties
5) little or no stealing by the AI

I've adjusted sliders to compensate for all these problems, and they mostly persist. But, all in all, still a great game as long as you forgive the imperfections.

Dan12278 · 05-05-2004, 07:38 PM

I rented ESPN baseball, it seriously blows compared to MVP (which I own). I think MVP is quite possibly the best EA Sports game on the market right now.

BigBambino · 05-05-2004, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Shlabotnick
MVP 2004 rocks, with the following weaknesses:

1) not enough balls, not enough walks
2) no fatigue factor except for starting pitchers
3) too many foul popups and amazing AI catches
4) the infamous "lefty glitch," wherein lefty hitters on the console version (they've patched this problem for PC'ers) cannot hit the ball as far as righties, leading to less HR's for lefties
5) little or no stealing by the AI

I've adjusted sliders to compensate for all these problems, and they mostly persist. But, all in all, still a great game as long as you forgive the imperfections.

I agree with you! I'm on game #124 of the 2004 season and my team leader in walks is Manny Ramirez with 9! lol. And it's not like i swing at the first pitch, i work the pitcher as much as i can.

Joe Shlabotnick · 05-06-2004, 09:55 AM

BigBambino, what setting are you on? I've tried All-Star, but couldn't get realistic game scores (i.e., I was getting my butt kicked). So now I'm on Pro setting, with adjustments.

I'm following the Cubs season, day-by-day. Just lost to the D'backs in the 9th inning last night.

See you in the World Series!

BigBambino · 05-06-2004, 08:10 PM

I'm actually on All Star. And i also adjusted the pitchers fatigue, but they still never walk anyone. it's crazy

BigBambino · 05-06-2004, 08:13 PM

Is it just me or are you able to steal 100 bases a season? Johnny Damon just stole base # 100 on game #132

KC · 05-06-2004, 09:46 PM

I'm on pro, myself. Haven't adjusted sliders, as I'm only a few games into my franchise. One thing that I did notice this morning was that the official scoring in the game needs a little help. I hit a smash up the box for a base hit, no one got a glove on it, the pitcher could do nothing but get out of the way. Yet, it was scored an error. In the same game, a screaming line dive went over the head of my shortstop, into the gap for an apparent double, only for it to be scored a two-base error.... from my shortstop, who didn't touch the ball???

And, I was the home team!!

BigBambino · 05-06-2004, 09:57 PM

I haven't ran into a situation like that so far...I repeat..so far lol

KC · 05-07-2004, 12:39 PM

Oh. And, in regards to the MVP points that you earn throughout the year, in order to unlock stadiums and whatnot: You earn points for having someone hit a grand slam. I did that. A walk-off grandslam. Simple awesome. However, I look over my points, and it did not register the grandslam.

I'm not complaining so much on that point. Afterall, it was great drama. But, I've only played three games this season, and I've come up with three glitches. Ouch.

BigBambino · 05-07-2004, 05:29 PM

I pitched a pefect game with TIM WAKEFIELD on ALL STAR and got a ton of points. it was awesome

KC · 05-13-2004, 01:00 PM

I HATE Tim Wakefield!

Joe Shlabotnick · 05-13-2004, 01:55 PM

I've had fielders for the other team pick up the ball right near second, with my runner coming from first, then just stand there and hold the ball. Safe at second, safe at first!

I've also had the poor scoring decisions you are talking about.

Getting a walk is still a cause for celebration.

Things I hope they fix.... all in all, still fun to play.

05-04-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 850	try checking the web sites .... they sometimes help you see what you will get (no patches, but available secret codes). __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

05-05-2004, 03:04 AM	#8
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	Pawapuro series by Konami __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

05-05-2004, 11:40 AM	#9
Joe Shlabotnick Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Row 12, Seat 7 Posts: 291	MVP 2004 rocks, with the following weaknesses: 1) not enough balls, not enough walks 2) no fatigue factor except for starting pitchers 3) too many foul popups and amazing AI catches 4) the infamous "lefty glitch," wherein lefty hitters on the console version (they've patched this problem for PC'ers) cannot hit the ball as far as righties, leading to less HR's for lefties 5) little or no stealing by the AI I've adjusted sliders to compensate for all these problems, and they mostly persist. But, all in all, still a great game as long as you forgive the imperfections. __________________ This space for rent.

05-05-2004, 07:38 PM	#10
Dan12278 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 56	I rented ESPN baseball, it seriously blows compared to MVP (which I own). I think MVP is quite possibly the best EA Sports game on the market right now. __________________ MBL Florida Marlins Owner

05-06-2004, 09:46 PM	#15
KC Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: On my ass, you wanker. Now, sod off. Posts: 400	I'm on pro, myself. Haven't adjusted sliders, as I'm only a few games into my franchise. One thing that I did notice this morning was that the official scoring in the game needs a little help. I hit a smash up the box for a base hit, no one got a glove on it, the pitcher could do nothing but get out of the way. Yet, it was scored an error. In the same game, a screaming line dive went over the head of my shortstop, into the gap for an apparent double, only for it to be scored a two-base error.... from my shortstop, who didn't touch the ball??? And, I was the home team!! __________________ KC Ted Williams: "When you foul a pitch off, does it ever smell like scorched wood?" Mark McGwire: "All the time."

05-04-2004, 08:23 PM	#1
bradlewa Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 27	ps2 baseball games I already know that OOTP is the best baseball simulation for the computer, but I was wondering if anyone has advice on which game to buy for playstation 2. I want the most realistic game out there...not necessarily the graphics and all that, just an all around great game. I'm not looking for a game where you can hit a HR every time up (like the old Triple Play games), just a game with accurate stats and a good career mode. Any suggestions?

05-04-2004, 09:15 PM	#2
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	MVP baseball 2004!!!!

05-04-2004, 09:38 PM	#4
bradlewa Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 27	yeah those are the two i am basically deciding between...espn just came out today, so it's officially decision time. i suppose i could rent them both, but that could be $10 toward buying one of them.

05-04-2004, 10:00 PM	#5
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	I personally have MVP baseball 2004. It very realistic. I enjoy it alot. Thats what i reccomend

05-04-2004, 10:10 PM	#7
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	That too

05-06-2004, 09:55 AM	#12
Joe Shlabotnick Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Row 12, Seat 7 Posts: 291	BigBambino, what setting are you on? I've tried All-Star, but couldn't get realistic game scores (i.e., I was getting my butt kicked). So now I'm on Pro setting, with adjustments. I'm following the Cubs season, day-by-day. Just lost to the D'backs in the 9th inning last night. See you in the World Series! __________________ This space for rent.

05-06-2004, 08:10 PM	#13
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	I'm actually on All Star. And i also adjusted the pitchers fatigue, but they still never walk anyone. it's crazy

05-06-2004, 08:13 PM	#14
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	Is it just me or are you able to steal 100 bases a season? Johnny Damon just stole base # 100 on game #132

05-06-2004, 09:57 PM	#16
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	I haven't ran into a situation like that so far...I repeat..so far lol

05-07-2004, 12:39 PM	#17
KC Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: On my ass, you wanker. Now, sod off. Posts: 400	Oh. And, in regards to the MVP points that you earn throughout the year, in order to unlock stadiums and whatnot: You earn points for having someone hit a grand slam. I did that. A walk-off grandslam. Simple awesome. However, I look over my points, and it did not register the grandslam. I'm not complaining so much on that point. Afterall, it was great drama. But, I've only played three games this season, and I've come up with three glitches. Ouch. __________________ KC Ted Williams: "When you foul a pitch off, does it ever smell like scorched wood?" Mark McGwire: "All the time."

05-07-2004, 05:29 PM	#18
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	I pitched a pefect game with TIM WAKEFIELD on ALL STAR and got a ton of points. it was awesome

05-13-2004, 01:00 PM	#19
KC Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: On my ass, you wanker. Now, sod off. Posts: 400	I HATE Tim Wakefield! __________________ KC Ted Williams: "When you foul a pitch off, does it ever smell like scorched wood?" Mark McGwire: "All the time."

05-13-2004, 01:55 PM	#20
Joe Shlabotnick Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Row 12, Seat 7 Posts: 291	I've had fielders for the other team pick up the ball right near second, with my runner coming from first, then just stand there and hold the ball. Safe at second, safe at first! I've also had the poor scoring decisions you are talking about. Getting a walk is still a cause for celebration. Things I hope they fix.... all in all, still fun to play. __________________ This space for rent.